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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Wassef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cathal Pendred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pendred has chosen Going Out In Style as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oliver Wassef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cathal Pendred!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wassef moves away from the strike by Pendred.
Pendred tries to bum rush Wassef with a series of wild strikes but Wassef uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pendred stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pendred wants it to stay on the feet.
Wassef fails with a takedown attempt.
Wassef fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pendred sprawls well initially but Wassef persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wassef stalling.
Pendred tries to roll over but Wassef keeps him under control.
Wassef controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Oliver Wassef wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pendred throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wassef counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pendred!
Wassef working the ground and pound.
Wassef scores with punches from side control.
Wassef tries to score with some ground and pound. Pendred controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wassef scores with a couple of short elbows.
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 ground and pound from Wassef seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wassef decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wassef slips a jab and a cross from Pendred.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wassef.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Wassef. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Pendred as Wassef shoots in.
Wassef shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wassef goes for a double leg but Pendred avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pendred continues to drive forward.
Wassef looking for a takedown.
Pendred wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pendred's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pendred throws a punch but it's blocked by Wassef.
A right hook to the body lands for Pendred.
Wassef keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pendred's efforts to push away.
Pendred's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oliver Wassef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Pendred. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from Pendred. No joy for Wassef on that attempt.
Wassef tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pendred sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wassef somewhat.
Wassef is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wassef shoots in looking for a takedown but Pendred manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wassef's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pendred throws a series of punches but Wassef avoids them all with ease.
Pendred jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pendred misses with a combination
and Wassef counters with a three punch combo that has Pendred backing up. Pendred nods at Wassef to acknowledge the strikes.
Pendred throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wassef.
Wassef shoots in for a double leg but Pendred sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pendred waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wassef.
Wassef tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pendred defends well and Wassef ends up having to push Pendred into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Pendred.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendred wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pendred breaks from the clinch.
Pendred scores with a one two! Wassef had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wassef darts in looking for a takedown but Pendred gets double underhooks and turns Wassef into the cage.
Pendred wants to get back to striking at distance but Wassef won't allow it.
Pendred stops a takedown attempt from Wassef.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pendred working hard to break the clinch.
Wassef is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pendred scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pendred manages to break the clinch.
Pendred throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wassef fails to land the takedown.
Pendred keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Wassef dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pendred moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pendred throws a right and a left that Wassef avoids nicely.
Oliver Wassef is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wassef shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pendred as he jumps to the side.
Pendred swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wassef decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pendred's guard.
Wassef has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pendred working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wassef.
Wassef stops Pendred from standing up.
Pendred not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing that Wassef has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pendred is trying to hold Wassef in close to prevent damage but Wassef has managed to pass into half guard.
Oliver Wassef overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wassef prevents Pendred from standing back up.
Wassef thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pendred's head.
Wassef thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wassef trying to control the pace.
Pendred tries to roll over but Wassef keeps him under control.
Well, if Wassef is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendred avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wassef.
Wassef thows a huge punch but Pendred dodges it nicely.
Pendred is looking to get back to is feet but Wassef passes into side control.
Wassef looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pendred is avoiding damage well.
Wassef happy to just control the position for now.
Wassef looks up at the clock and then as Pendred takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wassef smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Pendred's face as Wassef controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pendred takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pendred is being controlled here.
Pendred is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wassef asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wassef content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wassef's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wassef has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pendred really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wassef. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Oliver Wassef wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wassef tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pendred sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wassef somewhat.
Pendred looks to land a combination but Wassef avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wassef fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Wassef. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pendred lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wassef at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Wassef dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wassef shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pendred defends it nicely.
Pendred scores with a one two! Wassef had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pendred swinging wildly here.
Wassef fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pendred avoids it really well and circles away.
Wassef drives through with a takedown into Pendred's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wassef gets to his feet - Pendred follows without any prompting.
Pendred swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendred misses with a series of wild punches.
Wassef is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pendred sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Wassef. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wassef swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pendred will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wassef dives in for a single leg takedown but Pendred sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wassef blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pendred scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pendred breaks from the clinch.
Pendred swinging wildly here.
Wassef showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pendred.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wassef fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cathal Pendred is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wassef misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pendred with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wassef fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wassef shoots in but Pendred avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pendred misses with a combination
and Wassef counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pendred won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendred is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pendred is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wassef trying to control the position but Pendred is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pendred can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pendred tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wassef scores with punches from side control.
Wassef sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pendred is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wassef looks up at the clock and then as Pendred takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wassef smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wassef trying to control the action but Pendred is working from the bottom.
Cathal Pendred has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wassef scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pendred to see if he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Wassef.
Pendred is trying to control Wassef's posture but Wassef avoids it.
Pendred managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wassef.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wassef wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pendred keeps working.
Oliver Wassef is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wassef controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Wassef showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wassef, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Wassef!
Oliver Wassef was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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