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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Esposito has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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161 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis tries to clinch up
and Esposito counters by moving into the clinch.
Pettis is trying to stall.
Esposito gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pettis regains guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pettis wants to stand up but Esposito is controlling him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Esposito is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Esposito wants to pass the guard but Pettis is keeping the position.
Pettis looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pettis drives through with a takedown into Esposito's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Esposito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Esposito pulls Pettis in close to prevent any damage.
Esposito doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Esposito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Esposito wants to stand up but Pettis is controlling him.
Esposito working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pettis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pettis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Esposito is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pettis throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Pettis from controlling successfully.
Esposito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pettis with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pettis chips away with some ground and pound.
Esposito is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito wants to sweep here but Pettis controlling him for the moment.
Pettis throws a big elbow that misses.
Esposito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pettis defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Esposito is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Esposito frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Esposito stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Pettis looks winded!
Pettis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Esposito is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Esposito has his foot on Pettis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pettis works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito keeping full guard, as Pettis tries to pass.
Esposito looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Esposito seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Esposito throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Esposito is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pettis is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pettis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pettis lands a couple of digs.
Pettis landing with the ground and pound.
Esposito throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pettis uses it to pass to side control.
Pettis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esposito keeps working.
Esposito manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Esposito is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pettis wants to control but Esposito is keeping busy.
Pettis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Esposito trying to control the pace.
Pettis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Esposito is looking to advance position but Pettis won't allow it.
Esposito takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Esposito stalling.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Esposito wants to pass the guard but Pettis is defending well.
Pettis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Esposito passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pettis has given up his back.
Esposito really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pettis.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is landing with strikes from the back.
Esposito biding his time, controlling Pettis.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Esposito has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pettis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pettis showing good submission defense here.
Pettis trying to control the position but Esposito manages to sink in the hooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esposito is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pettis knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pettis for a finish.
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!
Pettis showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Esposito dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pettis tries to clinch but Esposito is having none of it.
Pettis tries to clinch but Esposito moves out of range.
Pettis wants to clinch.
Esposito looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pettis is trying to get back to full guard.
Esposito performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pettis is breathing heavily.
Pettis wants to stand back up but Esposito manages to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito tries for a kimura but Pettis is defending well.
Esposito working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Esposito goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pettis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Esposito's guard! Nice work there by Pettis!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pettis's guard.
Esposito looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Esposito passes Pettis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Esposito stands up and beckons Pettis to join him on the feet.
Esposito bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is trying to escape the position but Esposito is controlling the position.
Esposito working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pettis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Esposito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Esposito working the head with strikes.
Pettis is letting Esposito control him for a moment.
Esposito tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Esposito has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Esposito staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Esposito decides to stand back up. Esposito steps back and let's Pettis get back to his feet.
Esposito darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pettis is just riding it out for now. Esposito eventually gives up the hold.
Pettis is trying to control but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is taking a breather. Pettis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Anthony Esposito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Anthony Esposito wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Esposito closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pettis quickly recovers to half guard.
Esposito is pressing down on Pettis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pettis is holding on for now.
Esposito is working for a submission of some sort.
Esposito trying to mount his opponent but Pettis defends it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Esposito gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Esposito scores with a takedown into Pettis's guard.
Pettis working a defensive guard here.
Esposito stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Esposito shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pettis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Esposito decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pettis to his feet.
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!
Pettis with a hook.
Esposito feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pettis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Esposito showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Esposito postures up.
Pettis keeping full guard, as Esposito tries to pass.
Anthony Pettis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is wriggling around but Esposito manages to pass to half guard.
Anthony Esposito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Esposito is nestled in close to Pettis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Esposito lands a nice short elbow.
Pettis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Esposito is trying to work for a kimura but Pettis is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Esposito showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Esposito 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Anthony Esposito!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Anthony Esposito!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Anthony Esposito!
Anthony Esposito wins by unanimous decision!
Anthony Esposito decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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