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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparing Bjj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjj's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 50 cent feat. eminem, cashis & lloyd banks - You don't know. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sparing Bjj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjj blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas scores a takedown into full mount!
Bjj tries to reverse the position but Thomas maintains control.
Thomas looking to control but Bjj is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bjj can't escape the position.
Thomas pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bjj is trying desperately to improve position.
Bjj manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj won't allow Thomas to pass to mount.
Thomas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thomas with the ground and pound but Bjj uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Bjj is keeping the position.
Thomas passes Bjj's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thomas is looking to stall here but Bjj recovers full guard.
Bjj looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thomas pushing down on Bjj's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bjj looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thomas is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thomas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thomas tries to control but Bjj wriggling away.
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!
Thomas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bjj kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
BOOM! Thomas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Sparing Bjj has been cut.
Thomas unloads with some shots from mount but Bjj bucks and avoids them well.
Thomas raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to control the pace but Bjj is squirming around nicely.
Bjj is looking to get to half guard.
Thomas trying to control but Bjj is having none of it.
Thomas lands a heavy elbow.
Thomas trying to control but Bjj is having none of it.
Thomas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thomas jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bjj is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bjj and Thomas has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thomas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bjj manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thomas tries to pass to full mount but Bjj defends it.
Bjj is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomas is trying to control the action in half guard but Bjj is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bjj looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thomas uses his free foot to push down on Bjj's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bjj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sparing Bjj's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thomas is looking to land body kicks.
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Bjj steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bjj gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thomas trying to control but Bjj is working from the bottom.
Bjj is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thomas passes Bjj's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thomas trying to control from half guard but Bjj is working away.
Jack Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas is pressing down on Bjj's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bjj is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
Thomas passes to full mount!
Bjj is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bjj is squirming around, avoiding Thomas's attempts to control the action.
Bjj really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thomas controlling from the full mount.
Thomas goes for an armbar but Bjj turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bjj.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas striking off his back but it's not causing Bjj any problems.
Thomas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bjj is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bjj knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura but Bjj is defending well.
Bjj looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thomas wants to work for an arm triangle but Bjj is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thomas wants to pass to mount but Bjj is defending the position.
Bjj trying to control here.
Thomas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thomas wants to work for an arm triangle but Bjj is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thomas is trying to control the action in half guard but Bjj is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bjj actively working from the bottom here.
Thomas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bjj is just riding it out for now. Thomas eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thomas is pressing down on Bjj's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bjj is holding on for now.
Bjj moves into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Bjj keeps moving.
Thomas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bjj looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bjj looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bjj!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sparing Bjj's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Thomas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas passes Bjj's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thomas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bjj trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bjj!
Thomas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thomas is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bjj can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bjj bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
Bjj is working hard here to advance position.
Bjj won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bjj thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bjj is fighting to break Thomas's control of his arms but Thomas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bjj thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bjj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bjj thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bjj got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thomas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bjj has managed to get both his arms back between Thomas's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj preventing the sweep.
Bjj forces his way into half guard.
Bjj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Bjj has control of the leg.
Bjj looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjj tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thomas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjj is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thomas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bjj drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Bjj off! Bjj jumps back into Thomas's guard.
Thomas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thomas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bjj is aware though and is defending well.
Bjj has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Thomas to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bjj is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Thomas pulls down on the head and he's put Bjj to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Thomas!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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