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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Horwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Horwick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horwick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Armstrong pinned against the cage. Armstrong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horwick but Horwick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horwick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Horwick defends it nicely.
Horwick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Horwick wants it to stay on the feet.
Jack Horwick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Armstrong.
Horwick fails to land the takedown.
Horwick fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Horwick.
Horwick shoots for a double leg takedown but Armstrong sprawls well. He's pushed Horwick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horwick takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Jack Horwick has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong misses with a low kick as Horwick jumps back.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horwick was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horwick drives through and clinches with Armstrong against the cage.
Armstrong wants to break free but Horwick has control.
Armstrong looking for a takedown.
Horwick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horwick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Armstrong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armstrong is defended easily by Horwick.
Armstrong lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Horwick sprawling to the canvas. Armstrong follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Horwick hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horwick wants to get back to his feet.
Armstrong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Horwick's head.
Horwick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armstrong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Armstrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Horwick defending well though.
Horwick punching from the bottom.
Armstrong is working for a kimura but Horwick is defending it quite comfortably.
Armstrong looks to land a strike but Horwick avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
Armstrong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armstrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Horwick keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Armstrong throws and elbow that misses. Horwick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Armstrong's guard. Nice move by Horwick!
Horwick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Armstrong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Horwick wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Armstrong is controlling Horwick's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horwick looking to sit in guard and control but Armstrong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Horwick wriggles free and stands up.
Armstrong scores with a takedown into Horwick's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Armstrong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Armstrong passes Horwick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Armstrong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Horwick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Horwick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Armstrong doesn't seem bothered though.
Horwick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Armstrong.
Tyler Armstrong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Armstrong shoots in but Horwick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyler Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown but Horwick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Armstrong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jack Horwick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Armstrong.
Horwick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horwick tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Armstrong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Horwick is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Armstrong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Armstrong's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horwick struggling to keep hold of the position.
Tyler Armstrong has got the better of the ground game so far.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Horwick controlling the positon.
Armstrong is trying to get back to his feet but Horwick has full control of the position and if anything, Armstrong has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horwick controls the position.
Horwick tightening his grip on Armstrong, looking for the choke.
Horwick biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horwick is persistently looking for the submission but Armstrong is defending it well.
Horwick wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horwick looking for the choke from the back.
Horwick trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Horwick is really struggling to control Armstrong but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Horwick is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Armstrong defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Horwick working for a choke but Armstrong is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Horwick go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Horwick is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Armstrong is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Horwick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Horwick's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Horwick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armstrong.
An inside leg kick from Horwick misses.
Good shot there by Armstrong.
Horwick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Armstrong as he jumps to the side.
Armstrong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Horwick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Armstrong somewhat.
Armstrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horwick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Armstrong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Horwick back to the cage. Armstrong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jack Horwick's cut is getting worse.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jack Horwick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Armstrong.
Armstrong shoots for a double leg takedown but Horwick sprawls well. He's pushed Armstrong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Armstrong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horwick punishes Armstrong's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horwick shoots in for a double leg but Armstrong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horwick has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horwick misses with a takedown attempt - Armstrong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown but Horwick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Armstrong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horwick fails with the takedown.
Horwick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Armstrong circles away.
Armstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Armstrong leaves Horwick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Armstrong shoots in for a double leg but Horwick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong shoots for a double leg takedown but Horwick sprawls well. He's pushed Armstrong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horwick clinches.
Armstrong tries for a takedown but Horwick manages to get underhooks.
Horwick pulls guard.
Horwick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Armstrong landing some decent shots from guard.
Horwick working for a triangle but Armstrong defends it easily.
Horwick has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throwing strikes from guard but Horwick blocks nicely.
Armstrong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Armstrong postures up in Horwick's guard and throws a big left but Horwick blocks it.
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.
Horwick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Armstrong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Armstrong is looking to work some ground and pound but Horwick has wrist control.
Armstrong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Armstrong trying to control but Horwick is working from the bottom.
Horwick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Armstrong manages to get himself to full guard.
Armstrong seems keen to control Horwick's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tyler Armstrong has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Armstrong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Armstrong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Horwick avoids it really well and circles away.
Horwick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck for Armstrong with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Horwick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Armstrong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Armstrong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Armstrong!
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G |
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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