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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Samuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winnipeg Manitoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urijah Samuel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Winnipeg Manitoba's chin.
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190 lbs
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192 cm
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Urijah Samuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Winnipeg Manitoba!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manitoba looks for a takedown but Samuel sprawls well.
Samuel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manitoba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Samuel sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samuel tries to roll over but Manitoba keeps him under control.
Manitoba controlling the action here.
Manitoba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Samuel wants to improve his position but Manitoba is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manitoba seems to be working for a kimura but Samuel defends the submission attempt.
Manitoba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Samuel is trying to get back to full guard.
Manitoba is working for a submission of some sort.
Manitoba prevents Samuel from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manitoba is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Samuel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Manitoba stopping the sweep attempt from Samuel.
Samuel trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manitoba preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Samuel has a takedown stuffed.
Samuel misses with a double jab.
Manitoba misses with a wild combination.
Manitoba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Manitoba lands in his opponent's guard.
Manitoba controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba looking to sit in guard and control but Samuel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Manitoba 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.
Samuel drops back looking for a leg! Manitoba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manitoba manages to kick Samuel off! Samuel jumps back into Manitoba's guard.
Samuel throwing strikes from guard but Manitoba blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Winnipeg Manitoba will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Samuel throws a series of punches but Manitoba avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Samuel.
Samuel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Samuel stalks Manitoba and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Manitoba's face. Manitoba staggers backwards, shaken.
Samuel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manitoba.
Samuel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Samuel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Manitoba to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manitoba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samuel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manitoba preventing the sweep.
Samuel trying to control the position.
Samuel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Samuel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Samuel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manitoba sees it coming and defends easily.
Manitoba trying to control from the bottom.
Winnipeg Manitoba has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manitoba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Samuel.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manitoba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Samuel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samuel is trying to work for a kimura but Manitoba is defending well.
Manitoba tries to get to full guard but Samuel has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba tries to kick Samuel off but Samuel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Samuel prevents Manitoba from improving his position.
Samuel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manitoba tries to roll over but Samuel keeps him under control.
Manitoba wants to control but Samuel is keeping busy.
Samuel is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Manitoba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Manitoba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Samuel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manitoba doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Samuel preventing the sweep.
Samuel trying to control but Manitoba is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Manitoba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Samuel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Samuel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manitoba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Samuel defends well.
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 Urijah Samuel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Manitoba tries to sprawl but Samuel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Samuel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manitoba wants to improve his position but Samuel is controlling well.
Samuel is working for a submission of some sort.
Manitoba is trying to get back to full guard.
Samuel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manitoba defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuel wants to control but Manitoba is keeping him busy.
Manitoba tries to get to full guard but Samuel has control of the leg.
Manitoba is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Manitoba is trying desperately to improve position.
Samuel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Manitoba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Manitoba manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Manitoba tries to bench press Samuel off him but Samuel keeps the position.
Samuel is trying to get an arm triangle but Manitoba is defending well.
Manitoba manages to work his way to half guard, despite Samuel's best efforts.
Samuel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manitoba defending well though.
Samuel is thwarting Manitoba's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manitoba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Samuel is looking for a kimura here.
Samuel prevents Manitoba from improving his position.
Manitoba is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Samuel is keen to just control but Manitoba is a slippery customer.
Manitoba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Samuel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Samuel's back!
Manitoba is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Samuel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Manitoba tightening his grip on Samuel, looking for the choke.
Samuel tries to escape but Manitoba has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manitoba doesn't have the hooks in and Samuel manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Urijah Samuel.
I think Samuel 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urijah Samuel!
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