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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Boucher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Thower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Boucher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Thower!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thower throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boucher clinches with his opponent.
Thower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boucher swings wildly with an uppercut but Thower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boucher struggles to land a body shot inside as Thower controls his hands.
Boucher throws a head punch that misses.
Thower is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Boucher to keep the fight standing.
Thower is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boucher misses with some punches.
Thower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boucher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thower has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boucher tries a body shot but Thower blocks it.
Boucher stops a takedown attempt from Thower.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thower blocks a body shot from Boucher.
Boucher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thower's efforts to push away.
Boucher misses with a punch on the inside.
Boucher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boucher misses with some punches.
A short left from Boucher.
Thower can't break the clinch.
Boucher can't find room to land a body shot as Thower controls the action.
Boucher prevents Thower from breaking the clinch.
Boucher tries to work over Thower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boucher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boucher misses with the head strike.
Boucher misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thower wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thower taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thower.
Thower has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thower tries to pull guard but Boucher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jean Boucher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Thower.
Thower tries to circle away but Boucher has him pinned against the cage.
Boucher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thower wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boucher has him pressed against the cage.
Boucher lands a hook that snaps the head of Thower backwards.
Good body shot from Boucher.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boucher works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boucher misses with a body punch.
Boucher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boucher scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boucher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boucher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thower prevents a body shot from Boucher.
Boucher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boucher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thower is trying to stall.
Thower blocks a body shot from Boucher.
Boucher digs a right hand into Thower's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thower's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thower.
Boucher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boucher tries to throw a body punch but Thower avoids it by throwing Boucher back against the cage.
Boucher throws a punch but it's blocked by Thower.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thower is trying to push Boucher away but Boucher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boucher.
Boucher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boucher working aggressively here.
Boucher lands a body shot.
Thower prevents a body shot from Boucher.
Boucher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Boucher.
Thower working hard to break the clinch.
Boucher lands a right hand.
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.
Boucher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thower blocking some punches.
Boucher can't find room to land a body shot as Thower controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Boucher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thower clinches up with Boucher and pushes him back against the cage.
Boucher tries a body shot but Thower blocks it.
Thower tries to circle away but Boucher has him pinned against the cage.
Thower is trying to break the clinch but Boucher is controlling him.
Boucher lands a left hand.
Boucher has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thower blocks an uppercut.
Thower is looking to take this one to the mat.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boucher as Thower tries to tie him up.
Thower blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Boucher.
Thower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thower blocks an uppercut.
Boucher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boucher.
Boucher misses with some punches.
Boucher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Boucher.
Thower is looking for a takedown.
Boucher tries to work over Thower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thower changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boucher fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jean Boucher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Thower.
Thower clinches up against the cage.
Boucher throws a punch but it's blocked by Thower.
Boucher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thower backwards.
Boucher tries to work over Thower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boucher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thower has Boucher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boucher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boucher tries to work over Thower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thower takes a shot to the head.
Jean Boucher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boucher misses with some punches.
Boucher lands a left hand.
Thower is trying to push Boucher away but Boucher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boucher pushes Thower back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Boucher.
Boucher can't find room to land a body shot as Thower controls the action.
Boucher misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Boucher on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boucher.
Boucher digs a right hand underneath Thower's ribcage. Thower let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Boucher fails to land.
Thower looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boucher misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thower.
Thower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boucher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boucher prevents Thower from breaking the clinch.
Thower wants to get back to striking at distance but Boucher won't allow it.
Thower changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boucher fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thower closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boucher.
Thower is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thower blocks an uppercut.
Boucher tries to throw a body punch but Thower avoids it by throwing Boucher back against the cage.
Boucher has a couple of punches blocked by Thower.
Thower blocks a body shot from Boucher.
Thower is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boucher.
Boucher lands a shot to the body.
Boucher lands an uppercut.
Boucher misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boucher presses Thower against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Boucher - that landed with a thud.
Thower wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Boucher dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Boucher is looking to clinch but Thower is avoiding it.
Thower throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boucher counters by clinching up.
Thower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boucher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boucher keeps control of Thower as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boucher.
Thower is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thower is trying to break free.
Thower has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thower wants to get back to striking at distance but Boucher won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boucher.
Boucher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boucher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thower or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thower blocks an uppercut.
Thower prevents a body shot from Boucher.
Boucher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thower is trying to pull guard but Boucher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boucher is leaning against Thower and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boucher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thower tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boucher digs a right hand into Thower's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thower's gas tank.
Thower wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boucher throws a punch but it's blocked by Thower.
Boucher lands a hook that snaps the head of Thower backwards.
Boucher lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boucher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boucher lands an uppercut.
A short left from Boucher.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boucher.
Boucher tries a body shot but Thower blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Boucher.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Boucher.
Boucher lands a right hand.
Boucher misses with a punch on the inside.
Boucher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boucher misses with a punch to the body.
Boucher struggles to land a body shot inside as Thower controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Boucher.
Boucher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thower is looking to break free of the clinch but Boucher has double underhooks.
Boucher tries to work over Thower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thower blocks a body shot from Boucher.
Boucher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boucher tries a body shot but Thower blocks it.
Boucher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boucher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thower wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boucher misses with a punch on the inside.
Boucher throws a head punch that misses.
Boucher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thower can do to turn this around?
Boucher gets through Thower's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Boucher.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boucher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thower tries to break free but Boucher pushes him back against the cage.
Boucher swings wildly with an uppercut but Thower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boucher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boucher misses with a punch on the inside.
Thower is trying to force a seperation but Boucher has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Boucher - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Boucher.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boucher lands with a short shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boucher throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thowers head.
Nice body punch from Boucher - that landed with a thud.
Nick Thower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jean Boucher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boucher scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Boucher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boucher, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Boucher!
Jean Boucher took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vanquish Fight Wear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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