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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyprien Noe Cyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric McLean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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168 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
24
233 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyprien Noe Cyr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric McLean! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McLean looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Cyr actively working from the bottom here. Cyr looking for submissions off his back. Cyr is trying to control but can't.
Cyr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Cyr trying to keep a closed guard but McLean is proving a slippery customer.
Cyr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. McLean postures up in Cyr's guard and throws a big left but Cyr blocks it. McLean must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. McLean is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Cyr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action! Cyr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McLean! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McLean is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cyr looking to control but McLean is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Cyr stands up from mount. Strange move. McLean clinches up with Cyr and pushes him back against the cage. Cyr tries a knee to the head but McLean blocks it.
Cyr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McLean uses from the top position. McLean passes Cyr's left leg - he's now in half guard. Cyr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cyr wants to control but McLean is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cyr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. McLean missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Cyr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Cyr throws a head kick that McLean semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McLean drives through and clinches with Cyr against the cage.
McLean has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cyr uses from the top position. McLean wants to stand and escape but Cyr is having none of it. Cyr trying to control but McLean is working from the bottom. McLean pushes Cyr off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. McLean shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cyr is trying to defend but McLean finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Cyr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLean pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. Cyr manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Cyr is controlling McLean's posture. Cyr is looking for a triangle but McLean pushes his legs off easily.
Cyr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McLean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Cyr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cyr is trying to control the position but McLean postures up. Cyr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McLean works a leg free and moves into half guard. McLean trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McLean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cyr keeps working. Cyr regains full guard. Nicely done. McLean is posturing up here but Cyr has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McLean tries to roll out but it's too tight and McLean has to tap! Slick submission there by Cyr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cyprien Noe Cyr!
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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
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61% |
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