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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sparry McSubberton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Testament (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McSubberton is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Sparry McSubberton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Moses Testament's chin.
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255 lbs
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200 cm
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225 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparry McSubberton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moses Testament!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSubberton gets caught flat footed, as Testament shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McSubberton is breathing heavily.
Testament got a little sloppy there for a moment and McSubberton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Testament has managed to get both his arms back between McSubberton's legs - danger averted.
McSubberton keeping moving, preventing Testament from controlling successfully.
Testament drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Testament jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Testament preventing the sweep.
Testament gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Testament scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Sparry McSubberton has been cut.
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!
Testament misses with a jab, cross combination.
Testament looking to score a takedown here. McSubberton is defending well but Testament drives through and ends up in McSubberton's guard.
McSubberton is rocked!
Testament drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Testament jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Testament working some strikes from top position.
Oh McSubberton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Testament passes into half guard.
Testament is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McSubberton is just riding it out for now. Testament eventually gives up the hold.
McSubberton seems to have got his legs back now.
Testament 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Testament is working for a kimura but McSubberton is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Testament is working for a kimura but McSubberton is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Testament is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McSubberton is just riding it out for now. Testament eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Testament is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McSubberton wants to improve his position but Testament is controlling well.
Testament is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Testament is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Testament 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton is looking to improve his position.
McSubberton is defending against the submission attempts here by Testament.
McSubberton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Testament must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Testament drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McSubberton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Testament has McSubberton in his guard.
Testament looking for a guillotine here but McSubberton defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton being controlled here momentarily.
Testament trying to keep a closed guard but McSubberton is proving a slippery customer.
McSubberton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Testament is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McSubberton is aware though and is defending well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Testament dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sparry McSubberton's cut.
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.
Testament gets the takedown into side control.
McSubberton tries to bench press Testament off him but Testament keeps the position.
Testament wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McSubberton, who protects the arm well.
McSubberton gets back to half guard.
Testament is looking for a kimura here.
Testament is looking for a kimura but McSubberton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Testament to get the leverage.
Testament is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McSubberton is just riding it out for now. Testament eventually gives up the hold.
Testament really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McSubberton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Testament is looking for a kimura but McSubberton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Testament to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSubberton is defending against the submission attempts here by Testament.
Testament is working for a submission of some sort.
Moses Testament has got the better of the ground game so far.
McSubberton gets full guard.
McSubberton wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Testament drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McSubberton dives on top into guard.
Testament is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McSubberton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Testament keeping moving, preventing McSubberton from controlling successfully.
McSubberton working some strikes from top position.
Testament is looking for a triangle but McSubberton pushes his legs off easily.
McSubberton with a nice head shot there.
McSubberton stops Testament from standing up.
Testament working for a triangle but McSubberton defends it easily.
McSubberton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McSubberton is in close to Testament's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSubberton wants to control from the top but Testament keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Testament preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Testament has his foot on McSubberton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McSubberton works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Testament is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Testament has momentary wrist control but McSubberton slips an elbow through the middle.
Testament looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McSubberton with a nice head shot there.
Testament has his foot on McSubberton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McSubberton works his way back into a safe position though.
McSubberton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McSubberton wants to control from the top but Testament keeps moving.
Testament is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McSubberton is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McSubberton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Testament not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Testament looking for a guillotine here but McSubberton defends easily.
McSubberton preventing the sweep.
Testament looking for a guillotine here but McSubberton defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Testament isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McSubberton stacks Testament on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McSubberton!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Testament tries to bench press McSubberton off him but McSubberton keeps the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Moses Testament will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sparry McSubberton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Testament throws a series of punches but McSubberton moves out of range.
McSubberton gets a double leg takedown into Testament's guard.
Testament is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McSubberton defends well.
Testament working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McSubberton.
Testament keeping full guard, as McSubberton tries to pass.
McSubberton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Testament has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McSubberton has managed to get both his arms back between Testament's legs - danger averted.
Testament is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McSubberton defends well.
Testament is looking for a triangle but McSubberton pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Testament looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSubberton is working Testament over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Testament wants to sweep but no luck.
Testament had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McSubberton defends it easily.
Testament is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McSubberton defends well.
McSubberton wants to control from the top but Testament keeps moving.
Testament looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McSubberton passes into side control.
Testament is trying to control McSubberton's posture but McSubberton avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton lands a decent elbow from side control.
McSubberton scoring with punches from side control.
McSubberton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Testament regains half guard.
McSubberton throwing shots but Testament is blocking nicely.
McSubberton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Testament avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McSubberton.
McSubberton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Testament makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Testament.
McSubberton throws a big right hand that misses.
Testament working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McSubberton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McSubberton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McSubberton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Testament is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Testament is trying to control the action in half guard but McSubberton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Testament passes to side control.
Testament is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McSubberton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Testament wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McSubberton, who protects the arm well.
McSubberton regains half guard.
McSubberton trying to hold on to Testament's head to control him but Testament postures up.
McSubberton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Testament is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Testament is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Testament seems to be looking for submissions.
McSubberton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McSubberton.
Testament pushes down on McSubberton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Testament lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sparry McSubberton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moses Testament is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSubberton wants to get back to full guard.
McSubberton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Moses Testament.
Well Testament has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Testament!
A pretty intense looking Moses Testament took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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