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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Bonaparte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Corey Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonaparte comes to the cage accompanied by An Epic Age. Napoleon Bonaparte had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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148 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Napoleon Bonaparte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Corey Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Corey Jr.
Corey Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bonaparte sprawls well. Bonaparte wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Corey Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonaparte shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bonaparte moves out of range of the body kick.
Corey Jr misses with a leg kick.
Bonaparte stuffs the takedown.
Corey Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Corey Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Corey Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bonaparte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Corey Jr.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Corey Jr connects with a nice short shot to Bonaparte's temple.
Corey Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bonaparte sees it coming and defends easily.
Bonaparte is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Corey Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Corey Jr.
Bonaparte gets full guard.
Bonaparte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Corey Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonaparte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corey Jr preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Corey Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Corey Jr wants to control from the top but Bonaparte keeps moving.
Corey Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Corey Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Corey Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonaparte has wrist control.
Bonaparte controlling Corey Jr's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr throwing strikes from guard but Bonaparte blocks nicely.
Corey Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Corey Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bonaparte looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bonaparte looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bonaparte!
Corey Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bonaparte wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Corey Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonaparte prevents Corey Jr from improving his position.
Corey Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Corey Jr throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Corey Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Corey Jr misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Corey Jr wants to get back to full guard but Bonaparte has mounted him!
Bonaparte looking to control but Corey Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Corey Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Corey Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Bonaparte controlling the pace for now.
Corey Jr is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Corey Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Corey Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bonaparte.
Corey Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Bonaparte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Corey Jr throws a leg kick but Bonaparte checks it.
Bonaparte keeps Corey Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Corey Jr shoots in for a takedown but Bonaparte shows good takedown defense.
Mike Corey Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonaparte clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bonaparte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Corey Jr's brow.
Bonaparte scores with a knee to the head.
Bonaparte trying to land knees to the body.
Corey Jr wants a takedown.
Bonaparte crunches a lovely knee into Corey Jr's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte missing with knees to the body.
Corey Jr looking for a takedown.
Napoleon Bonaparte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Corey Jr.
Corey Jr is trying to break the clinch but Bonaparte has him pressed against the cage.
Corey Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bonaparte looking to throw knees to the head but Corey Jr is blocking nicely.
Corey Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonaparte to keep the fight standing.
Corey Jr jumps guard but Bonaparte stands there with Corey Jr around his waist. Corey Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr is working for takedown but Bonaparte is calmly controlling the position for now.
Corey Jr can't get the takedown.
Bonaparte looking to throw knees to the head but Corey Jr is blocking nicely.
Corey Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Bonaparte shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bonaparte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Corey Jr is defending well for now.
Bonaparte prevents a takedown attempt there.
Corey Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Bonaparte shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Corey Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bonaparte pulls his leg out and moves away.
Corey Jr tries to land a leg kick but Bonaparte saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Corey Jr is predictable there
and Bonaparte makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bonaparte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Corey Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Corey Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Bonaparte to counter with a crisp jab.
Napoleon Bonaparte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte closes the distance and clinches.
Corey Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Mike Corey Jr has been cut.
Bonaparte misses with an elbow over the top.
Corey Jr successfully pulls guard.
Bonaparte is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Corey Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bonaparte has passed into half guard!
Corey Jr has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bonaparte escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bonaparte!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corey Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bonaparte's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Bonaparte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Corey Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Corey Jr fails to land the takedown.
Bonaparte fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Corey Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Corey Jr blocks an elbow strike from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Corey Jr tries to pull guard but Bonaparte holds him up against the cage and eventually Corey Jr drops back down to his feet.
Corey Jr is trying to drag Bonaparte to the mat but Bonaparte just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Napoleon Bonaparte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Corey Jr.
Corey Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonaparte to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Bonaparte as the two fighters clinch.
Corey Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Bonaparte.
Corey Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corey Jr dodges an elbow strike from Bonaparte.
Corey Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two 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.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bonaparte throws an elbow but misses.
Corey Jr tries to pull guard but Bonaparte forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bonaparte throws a knee to the head but misses.
Corey Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Corey Jr is trying to pull guard but Bonaparte turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bonaparte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Corey Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Corey Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Bonaparte. No joy for Corey Jr on that attempt.
Corey Jr misses with a low kick.
Corey Jr moves into the clinch.
Corey Jr is working for takedown but Bonaparte is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bonaparte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Corey Jr avoids it.
Corey Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Corey Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Corey Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Corey Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corey Jr avoids the elbow strike from Bonaparte, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corey Jr jumps guard but Bonaparte turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bonaparte is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bonaparte landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Corey Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bonaparte smiles and moves away.
Corey Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bonaparte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Corey Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Corey Jr closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Napoleon Bonaparte showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonaparte 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Napoleon Bonaparte!
After the fight, Napoleon Bonaparte was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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