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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alek Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garry Dupuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dupuis's choice of entrance music: Warriors Of Time by Black Tide. Garry Dupuis has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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167 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alek Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Garry Dupuis!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Alek Mitchell has been cut.
Dupuis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mitchell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell wants to control but Dupuis is keeping him busy.
Mitchell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dupuis has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell stops Dupuis from getting back to his feet.
Mitchell is looking for a kimura but Dupuis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mitchell to get the leverage.
Mitchell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dupuis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mitchell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dupuis has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dupuis to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Mitchell trying to control but Dupuis is working from the bottom.
Mitchell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dupuis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dupuis has escaped and now he's on top!
Dupuis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dupuis wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
Dupuis pushes down on Mitchell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mitchell is trying to maintain the position but Dupuis is very close to passing his half guard.
Mitchell tries to get to full guard but Dupuis has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell trying to hold on to Dupuis's head to control him but Dupuis postures up.
Dupuis stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mitchell to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupuis misses with a takedown
and Mitchell counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Dupuis.
Mitchell missing with a left hand there. Dupuis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dupuis throws a head kick that misses.
Mitchell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dupuis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mitchell tries for a kimura but Dupuis is defending well.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Dupuis is not content to let Mitchell control the position.
Dupuis is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dupuis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mitchell but great work by Dupuis.
Dupuis is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mitchell's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dupuis scoring with punches from side control.
Dupuis trying to control the action but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Dupuis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mitchell to his feet.
Dupuis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mitchell counters with a takedown into side control.
Alek Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry Dupuis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitchell wants to control but Dupuis is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alek Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alek Mitchell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dupuis misses with a head kick.
Mitchell avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mitchell.
Dupuis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dupuis scores with a hook.
Garry Dupuis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dupuis.
Dupuis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mitchell circles away quickly and effectively.
Dupuis misses with a wild combination.
Dupuis shoots in but no luck this time.
Mitchell misses with a series of wild punches.
Dupuis is breathing heavily.
Dupuis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mitchell defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell blocks a head kick by Dupuis.
Dupuis throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
A jab from Mitchell misses.
Mitchell takes a swing at Dupuis's ribcage but misses.
Dupuis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mitchell.
Dupuis tries to improve position but can't.
Mitchell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dupuis, who protects the arm well.
Dupuis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupuis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mitchell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dupuis prevents Mitchell from improving position.
Dupuis can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dupuis keeps working.
Mitchell is trying to get an arm triangle but Dupuis is defending well.
Mitchell working away.
Mitchell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dupuis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mitchell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dupuis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dupuis is trying to control Mitchell's posture but Mitchell avoids it.
Dupuis pushes Mitchell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mitchell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mitchell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mitchell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alek Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alek Mitchell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mitchell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mitchell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dupuis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mitchell but great work by Dupuis.
Mitchell tries to improve position but can't.
Alek Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dupuis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dupuis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dupuis is looking to take a break and control but Mitchell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mitchell struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mitchell is trying to get back to full guard.
Mitchell is trying to control but can't.
Mitchell is staying active underneath Dupuis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mitchell trying to control but Dupuis postures up.
Dupuis is keen to just control but Mitchell is a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mitchell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Dupuis.
Nice shot lands for Dupuis.
Dupuis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dupuis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitchell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupuis gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dupuis controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Mitchell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dupuis is looking to take a break and control but Mitchell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mitchell on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mitchell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dupuis decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dupuis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mitchell back to the cage. Dupuis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dupuis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dupuis misses with the combination.
Dupuis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupuis throws a right hand that Mitchell ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitchell also avoids with ease.
Dupuis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mitchell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dupuis keeping full guard, as Mitchell tries to pass.
Dupuis wants to stand but Mitchell is controlling the position.
Alek Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mitchell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mitchell trying to control but Dupuis is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looking to sit in guard and control but Dupuis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dupuis wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
Mitchell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dupuis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dupuis looking to pass the guard.
Garry Dupuis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dupuis landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garry Dupuis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mitchell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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