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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elbow Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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190 cm
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190 lbs
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195 cm
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elbow Killa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Ross! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Killa has a takedown stuffed. Ross is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. A head kick misses from Killa. Ross lands a head kick. Killa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Elbow Killa has been cut. Ross fails with the takedown and Killa counters with a single leg into guard. Ross didn't expect that. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Ross has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Killa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Killa stands and steps away. Ross gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. 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! Ross clinches up against the cage. Killa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ross can't fight it off and eventually Killa manages to take the fight to the floor. Ross looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Killa works over Ross with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ross looking to control.
Killa trying to control but Ross is working from the bottom. Killa sitting in guard here, content to control. Killa postures up.
Killa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elbow Killa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. A looping hook to the body misses from Ross. Killa does a little dance to reset his feet. Ross throws a head kick that misses. Killa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Killa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ross wants to clinch up but Killa keeps it at a distance. Ross pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Killa back to the cage. Ross follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Ross moves in looking to clinch but Killa pushes him off. Ross is looking to clinch. Ross is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Killa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Ross tries to clinch but Killa moves away and Killa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Killa performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Ross is defending against the submission attempts here by Killa.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Killa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Killa is breathing heavily. Killa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ross has managed to free his arm - good work. Killa wants to pass the guard but Ross 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. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Ross has one foot on Killa's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Killa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ross avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elbow Killa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Killa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ross tries to close the distance and clinch but Killa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ross gets a clinch. Ross fails to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ross manages to break the clinch.
Killa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ross. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ross. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elbow Killa dominated that round. The cut man is working on Elbow Killa's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ross tries to clinch but Killa is having none of it. Killa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ross paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ross misses with a body kick. Ross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killa paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ross throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ross scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Ross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Killa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ross gets caught napping as Killa dives in and scores a takedown. Ross manages to retain guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Killa stands and steps away. Ross gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Ross misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Ross. No joy for Killa on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Killa fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jim Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ross moves to clinch but Killa breaks away and Killa counters with a flying knee. Nice. Ross takes the fight into the clinch. Killa manages to break the clinch.
Killa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ross tries to avoid it but Killa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ross to the ground. Ross escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elbow Killa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ross shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Killa is looking to escape. Killa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Killa tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ross is keen to just control but Killa is a slippery customer. Ross winds up and cracks Killa with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Ross trying to control from half guard but Killa is working away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ross missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Killa trying to control here.
Killa is refusing to be controlled, as Ross sits in half guard. Ross controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jim Ross was stalling too much, according to the referee. Killa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Killa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick and Killa moves out of range easily. Ross wants to clinch. Killa tries to clinch but Ross moves out of range. Killa wants to clinch up but Ross keeps it at a distance. Killa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ross on his heels. He'll look to pass Ross's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ross is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Ross content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Ross winds up and cracks Killa with a swinging punch to the side of the head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Killa tries to get to full guard but Ross has control of the leg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Ross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Elbow Killa's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ross moves into the clinch successfully.
Ross goes for a takedown in the clinch but Killa prevents it.
Killa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ross is defending well. Killa is pushing Ross up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A frustrated look appears on Ross's face as he tries to break the clinch. Killa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Killa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ross breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ross lunges at Killa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Killa's hand. Elbow Killa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ross scores with a hook to the body. Killa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A combination from Ross does no damage. Ross dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ross tries to clinch but Killa moves out of range. Ross fails with the takedown. Ross is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Killa swats away the attempt to clinch by Ross. Ross lands a nice hook to Killa's body. Killa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Killa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ross throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Killa's head. Killa is looking to clinch but Ross is avoiding it.
Ross has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Killa. 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! Killa clinches with his opponent.
Ross is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Killa to keep the fight standing. Elbow Killa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Ross. Killa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ross fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ross swinging wildly here.
Killa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Killa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ross sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Killa somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ross fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Killa avoids it really well and circles away. Ross closes the distance but Killa moves to the side and Killa counters with a body kick. Ross misses with a two punch combination.
Ross lands with a nice combination. Killa backs away looking to recover. Ross tries to clinch up but Killa circles away and keeps his distance. Killa misses with a takedown attempt - Ross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Killa keeps the fight on the outside. A slapping leg kick lands for Ross.
Ross throws a right hand that Killa ducks under and follows up with a left that Killa also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ross fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Killa avoids it really well and circles away. Killa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Killa is figuring out what he wants to do next. Killa is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Ross manages to get to full guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Killa trying to control but Ross is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Jim Ross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Ross 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Ross!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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