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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Tractor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yrjo Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tractor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Before I Forget. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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194 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm
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183 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Tractor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yrjo Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tractor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tractor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pierre is working to get back to half guard.
Tractor looking to control but Pierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tractor lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tractor thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tractor controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre tries to hold on but Tractor postures up.
Pierre can't escape the position.
You get the feeling that Pierre really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Tractor jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pierre is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pierre and Tractor has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pierre sneaks back into half guard.
Pierre is doing well to control the position and prevent Tractor from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tractor trying to control the action but Pierre is working from the bottom.
Pierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tractor is working away from the top position though.
Tractor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pierre is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tractor wants to take a breather but Pierre is having none of it.
Tractor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pierre is holding on to half guard well.
Tractor wants to advance to full mount but Pierre doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Tractor from controlling successfully.
Pierre working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tractor feints and as Pierre raises his hands in defense, Tractor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tractor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tractor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pierre has his foot on Tractor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tractor works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pierre looks gassed!
Tractor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pierre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tractor controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Tractor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tractor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pierre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pierre fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tractor is out of range.
Tractor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tractor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pierre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pierre moves out of range as Tractor strikes.
Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tractor.
A nice combination there by Tractor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tractor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Tractor scores with a four punch combination!
Pierre is rocked!
Tractor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tractor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tractor swivels and escapes.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tractor but Tractor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tractor throws the left hand but Pierre avoids the punch easily.
Hector Tractor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pierre blocks a jab.
Pierre slips a jab from Tractor.
Tractor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pierre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for Tractor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Tractor.
Pierre's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Pierre duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pierre shoots for a takedown but Tractor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hector Tractor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yrjo Pierre.
Pierre wants to clinch.
Pierre is breathing heavily.
Pierre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tractor finds it's way round the side to connect with Pierre's head.
Tractor misses with a looping left.
Pierre blocks a head kick by Tractor.
Pierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yrjo Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tractor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tractor swings for the body but Pierre moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tractor takes a swing at Pierre's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pierre.
Tractor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pierre doesn't seem bothered though.
Pierre tries to clinch but Tractor moves out of range.
Tractor throws a nice looking combination but Pierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tractor looks for a takedown but Pierre sprawls well.
Pierre shoots in but Tractor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tractor looks to land a combination but Pierre avoids it well.
Pierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tractor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tractor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pierre.
Pierre blocks a head kick by Tractor.
Tractor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierre.
Tractor throws a leg kick
and Pierre counters with a good, hard body kick but Tractor shrugs it off.
Tractor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tractor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tractor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pierre backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Tractor dominated that second round.
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.
Tractor misses with a wild body shot.
Tractor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tractor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pierre wants to clinch
and Tractor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Pierre. No joy for Tractor on that attempt.
No luck for Pierre with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tractor throws a series of punches but Pierre moves out of range.
Pierre tries to clinch but Tractor is having none of it.
Tractor is looking to clinch but Pierre is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tractor.
Tractor's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tractor duly obliges.
Pierre misses with a takedown attempt
and Tractor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pierre is still on wobbly legs! Can Tractor finish him?
Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pierre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pierre seems to have recovered his senses.
Tractor looks to land a body kick but Pierre moved away.
Tractor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tractor throws a head kick but Pierre moves out of range.
Tractor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tractor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tractor misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tractor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tractor pushes Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
Tractor can't break the clinch.
Pierre has Tractor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pierre pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tractor tumbling to the mat - Pierre dives into Tractor's guard.
Tractor working a defensive guard here.
Tractor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tractor wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tractor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pierre manages to get himself to full guard.
Tractor trying to control but Pierre is working from the bottom.
Tractor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tractor is stalling in the full guard.
Tractor trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tractor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pierre is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Tractor clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tractor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tractor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tractor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tractor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pierre as he jumps to the side.
Tractor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pierre manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pierre scores with a head kick.
Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tractor moves into the clinch.
Tractor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tractor has Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tractor breaks the clinch.
Tractor throws a sloppy head kick
and Pierre counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pierre.
Tractor lands a body punch.
Pierre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pierre is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tractor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pierre jumps guard but Tractor stands there with Pierre around his waist. Pierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hector Tractor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yrjo Pierre.
Tractor cracks Pierre with a nice body shot.
Tractor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tractor stalls.
Tractor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tractor scores with a hook to the body.
Tractor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pierre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tractor.
Tractor has Pierre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pierre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre controlling the action here for a moment.
Pierre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tractor backwards.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Tractor won't allow it.
Pierre blocks an uppercut.
Tractor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pierre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pierre tries to break the clinch but Tractor is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Tractor fails to land.
Pierre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tractor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tractor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pierre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tractor misses with a wild body shot.
Tractor throws a head kick but Pierre moves out of range.
Jab by Tractor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tractor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tractor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tractor lands a shoulder strike.
Tractor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pierre managing to block the knees to the body from Tractor.
Tractor scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tractor.
Pierre is trying to break the clinch but Tractor has him pressed against the cage.
Tractor tries to land a knee to the head but Pierre blocks with his arms.
Tractor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tractor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tractor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Tractor.
Tractor lands a right hand.
Tractor stalls.
Tractor cracks Pierre with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tractor has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pierre regains guard immediately.
Pierre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tractor.
Tractor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tractor is one step ahead there.
Tractor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pierre is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Tractor had his way with Yrjo Pierre in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tractor circles away.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tractor but Tractor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tractor misses with a looping left.
Tractor throws a sloppy head kick and Pierre moves out of range easily.
Tractor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tractor misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre tries for a takedown but Tractor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hector Tractor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yrjo Pierre.
Tractor misses the body punch
and Pierre counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pierre closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pierre is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tractor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tractor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tractor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tractor seems keen to control Pierre's posture.
Tractor looking for a sweep. Not yet Tractor, not yet.
Tractor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pierre.
Tractor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tractor 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.
Tractor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tractor blocks a jab.
Tractor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Tractor misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre dodges the punch combination from Tractor.
Nice straight punches there by Tractor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tractor.
Pierre closes the distance but Tractor moves to the side
and Tractor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pierre won't be happy with that.
Tractor trying to control the position but Pierre is working away.
Pierre is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tractor off and has taken his back!
Pierre is looking to control Tractor but Tractor is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre doesn't have the hooks in and Tractor manages to turn into his guard.
Yrjo Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Tractor from controlling successfully.
Tractor wants to pass the guard but Pierre is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Tractor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tractor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Tractor!
Hector Tractor is the new middleweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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