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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Markey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dube's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Notorious B.I.G. - Big Poppa. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Dube!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Markey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dube swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markey ducks right into an uppercut from Dube.
Dube connects with a looping right hand.
Dube rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Markey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dube lands a head shot.
Dube turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dube misses with a wild combination.
Markey swinging wildly here.
Markey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Markey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dube is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Markey tries to control but Dube wriggling away.
Dube is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markey unloading with bombs!
Dube wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dube is squirming around, avoiding Markey's attempts to control the action.
Dube is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Markey with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dube is trying to stand but he's just given Markey his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markey is trying to stick to Dube's back but Dube is turning into Markey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Markey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dube.
Dube thows a big elbow that misses.
Dube working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Markey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dube working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Markey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Markey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dube.
Dube is looking to work some ground and pound but Markey has wrist control.
Dube with a flurry of punches that miss.
Markey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dube throwing strikes but missing.
Markey working for a triangle but Dube defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dube in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dube postures up in Markey's guard and throws a big left but Markey blocks it.
Dube throwing strikes from guard but Markey blocks nicely.
Dube is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dube avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dube trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 Michael Dube will probably get the nod.
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.
Dube throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Markey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dube as he avoids it easily.
Dube scoring well with a low kick there.
Dube throws a series of punches but Markey moves out of range.
Markey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dube moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Markey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dube wants to get back to his feet.
Markey trying to pass the guard but Dube defending well.
Markey trying to control the action but Dube is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markey trying to pass the guard but Dube defending well.
Ben Markey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Markey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dube's head.
Markey is looking for a kimura but Dube is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Markey to get the leverage.
Dube has one foot on Markey's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Markey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch combination from Dube misses.
Michael Dube seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dube scores with a leg kick.
Dube feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Markeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dube lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dube looks to land a combination but Markey avoids it well.
Markey dodges the punch combination from Dube.
A jab lands there for Dube.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dube scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good work by Markey as he checks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Markey.
Markey feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dube pushes Markey off and scrambles back to his feet.
Markey needs to keep his hands up - Dube had a free shot at his head there.
Dube connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dube connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dube misses with a straight left.
Markey checks a low kick from Dube.
Dube throws a quick inside leg kick.
Michael Dube is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dube stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Markey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Markey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Markey is rocked!
Dube cracks the inside of Markey's front leg.
Markey is still on wobbly legs! Can Dube finish him?
Dube fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Markey seems to have recovered his senses.
Some wild striking there from Dube.
Markey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dube finds it's way round the side to connect with Markey's head.
Markey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dube sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Markey somewhat.
Michael Dube has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Markey.
Markey drops his hands momentarily and Dube takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Markey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dube moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Markey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dube sizes up Markey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dube connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Markey momentarily.
Markey avoids the body shot from Dube.
Dube misses with a wild combination.
Markey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dube sprawls well. Dube wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Markey gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dube throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Dube dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dube lands with a straight right. Markey didn't see that one coming.
Dube's jab looks to have found its range, popping Markey under the eye.
Dube lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dube lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dube.
Markey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dube pinned against the cage. Dube gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dube scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Dube lands an impressive looking overhand right. Markey doesn't seem phased though.
Dube throws a left and a right that both miss
and Markey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Markey.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markey prevents Dube from getting back to his feet.
Dube has Markey pulled in close to control his posture.
Markey won't allow Dube to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dube keeping full guard, as Markey tries to pass.
Dube wants to get back to his feet but Markey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dube keeping moving, preventing Markey from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dube lands a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Dube coming out on top.
Dube tries to land a leg kick but Markey saw it coming and moves away.
Dube misses with a low kick as Markey jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dube scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Markey doesn't seem bothered though.
Markey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dube throws a quick inside leg kick.
Markey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dube as he jumps to the side.
Michael Dube has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Markey.
Dube lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dube lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Markey shoots in for a takedown but Dube shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dube scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dube connects with a leg kick. Markey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Markey dodges the punch combination from Dube.
Dube misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dube scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dube misses with a few strikes there.
Dube scores with a nice head shot.
Dube throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Markey.
Dube lands a jab-cross combination.
Dube rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Markey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Markey throws an overhand right that lands on Dube's shoulder, as Dube tries to avoid the shot.
Markey blocks a low kick nicely.
Dube is looking to slow Markey down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markey drives through with a takedown into guard.
Markey trying to control the position from guard on top but Dube is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markey is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dube wants to stand up but Markey is controlling him.
Markey wants to pass the guard but Dube is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dube is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ben Markey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Dube is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markey lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Dube showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dube, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Dube!
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hype
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