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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alen Skoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henri Simard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skoro comes to the cage accompanied by Volim Sarajevo. Alen Skoro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alen Skoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henri Simard!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skoro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Skoro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simard wants to get back to his feet but Skoro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Skoro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Simard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Skoro, into his guard.
Skoro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skoro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Skoro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Skoro's guard.
Skoro had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Simard is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Skoro Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Simard's back instead.
Simard is trying to stand back up.
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.
Simard showing good submission defense here.
Skoro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skoro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skoro working for the choke.
Skoro looking for the choke but no joy.
Skoro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skoro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Simard knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Simard for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simard preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Skoro.
Skoro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Skoro is persistently looking for the submission but Simard is defending it well.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simard is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Skoro 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.
Skoro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Skoro 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.
Skoro is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skoro seems to be working for a kimura but Simard defends the submission attempt.
Skoro is working for a submission of some sort.
Skoro is trying to work for a kimura but Simard is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Skoro seems to be working for a kimura but Simard defends the submission attempt.
Skoro 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.
Skoro prevents Simard from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skoro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simard defends it well.
Skoro seems to be working for a kimura but Simard defends the submission attempt.
Alen Skoro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skoro is working for a submission of some sort.
Simard is refusing to be controlled, as Skoro sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simard is defending against the submission attempts here by Skoro.
Simard is in trouble now - Skoro has advanced to mount!
Skoro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Simard has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Simard!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skoro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Skoro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Simard with a jab.
Simard looks to land a left hand but Skoro moved out of range nicely.
Henri Simard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skoro fails with the takedown.
Simard throws the left hand but Skoro avoids the punch easily.
Simard loads up on a big right hand but Skoro slips the punch.
Simard punishes Skoro's body with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Simard.
Simard misses with an uppercut.
Skoro defending well as Simard loads up on a big left hand.
Skoro 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.
Skoro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Skoro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Simard dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skoro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Skoro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skoro trying to keep a closed guard but Simard is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skoro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Skoro is proving hard to escape from.
Skoro had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Simard is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Skoro Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Simard's back instead.
Skoro looking for the choke but no joy.
Simard defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skoro struggling to keep hold of the position.
Skoro looking for the choke from the back.
Skoro is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Simard has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Skoro has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Simard taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Skoro doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alen Skoro!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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