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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Gregoire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohamed Houssam (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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265 lbs
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245 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Gregoire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohamed Houssam!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houssam keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gregoire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Houssam defends it nicely.
Gregoire misses with a takedown
and Houssam counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Gregoire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houssam looks for a takedown but Gregoire sprawls well.
Gregoire goes for a double leg but Houssam avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Houssam continues to drive forward.
Houssam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gregoire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Houssam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gregoire is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Houssam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gregoire keeps control of Houssam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Houssam pulls Gregoire into guard.
Gregoire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Houssam is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregoire stopping the sweep attempt from Houssam.
Gregoire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gregoire trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Houssam manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Houssam trying to control but Gregoire is working from the bottom.
Houssam passes Gregoire's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Houssam lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houssam wants to free his trapped foot but Gregoire is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gregoire is trying to get back to full guard.
Gregoire is breathing heavily.
Gregoire on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gregoire wants to improve his position but Houssam is controlling well.
Gregoire slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gregoire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Houssam looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Houssam wants to control from the top but Gregoire keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregoire can't keep his opponent in guard - Houssam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houssam seems to be working for a kimura but Gregoire defends the submission attempt.
Houssam trying to control the pace.
Gregoire moves into full guard.
Houssam stopping the sweep attempt from Gregoire.
Gregoire on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gregoire tries to get out of the position.
Houssam looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregoire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Houssam makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gregoire wants to hit a switch here but Houssam passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gregoire there!
Gregoire is squirming around, avoiding Houssam's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gregoire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Houssam has hold of Gregoire's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gregoire manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Houssam prevents Gregoire from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Houssam dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gregoire.
Houssam scores with a head kick. Gregoire tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Houssam shoots for a double leg takedown but Gregoire sprawls well. He's pushed Houssam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Houssam keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gregoire misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Gregoire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gregoire is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Houssam.
Houssam moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregoire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gregoire takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gregoire. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Houssam moves into range and clinches up with Gregoire.
Houssam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Houssam tries to break free but Gregoire pushes him back against the cage.
Houssam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gregoire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregoire tries to score a body lock takedown but Houssam shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Houssam changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gregoire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Houssam lands a front kick.
Houssam shoots for a takedown but Gregoire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Houssam defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gregoire.
Mohamed Houssam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Houssam has taken the fight to the clinch.
Houssam can't get the takedown.
Houssam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gregoire to keep the fight standing.
Houssam lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houssam has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gregoire after a bit of a struggle.
Houssam has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gregoire is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gregoire tries for a takedown but Houssam manages to get underhooks.
Gregoire has Houssam pressed against the cage, preventing Houssam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Houssam ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Houssam no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gregoire passes Houssam's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houssam trying to hold on to Gregoire's head to control him but Gregoire postures up.
Houssam moves into full guard.
Gregoire slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregoire is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Houssam reverses the position - he's now on top in Gregoire's guard.
Gregoire has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Houssam has passed into side control.
Houssam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Houssam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gregoire tries to improve position but can't.
Houssam in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gregoire manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregoire is looking to improve his position.
Gregoire taking some punishment here, with Houssam in his half guard.
Houssam prevents Gregoire from improving his position.
Gregoire taking some punishment here, with Houssam in his half guard.
Houssam is looking to take a break and control but Gregoire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gregoire tries to roll over but Houssam keeps him under control.
Houssam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gregoire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Houssam pulls his head out easily.
Gregoire has a hand on Houssam's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Houssam takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Houssam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Houssam shoots in for a takedown but Gregoire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gregoire gets a double leg takedown into Houssam's guard.
Gregoire looking to pass the guard.
Houssam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gregoire pushing down on Houssam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Houssam wants to get back to full guard.
Gregoire wants to free his trapped foot but Houssam is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gregoire is thwarting Houssam's attempts to control the position.
Gregoire has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Houssam is controlling an arm, preventing Gregoire from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houssam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Houssam has given up his back here. Will Gregoire look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Houssam showing good submission defense here.
Gregoire is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gregoire working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gregoire not allowing Houssam to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregoire working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gregoire looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Houssam is controlling Gregoire 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregoire wants to sweep but no luck.
Houssam passes Gregoire's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nick Gregoire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gregoire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Houssam is pressing down on Gregoire's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gregoire is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houssam prevents Gregoire from improving his position.
Houssam working over Gregoire with some ground and pound. Gregoire looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gregoire tries to roll over but Houssam keeps him under control.
Gregoire is in trouble now - Houssam has advanced to mount!
Houssam landing punches.
Houssam lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gregoire tries to reverse the position but Houssam maintains control.
Houssam looking to control but Gregoire is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregoire is bucking up trying to escape but Houssam cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Houssam is landing with some decent strikes but Gregoire is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Houssam controlling his opponent.
Gregoire is in a horrible position here. Houssam smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregoire sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gregoire tries to roll over but Houssam keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gregoire has a hand on Houssam's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Houssam takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Nick Gregoire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mohamed Houssam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Houssam working for a submission but Gregoire is keeping him at bay.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Gregoire.
Well Houssam has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohamed Houssam!
A determined Mohamed Houssam didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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