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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Townsend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Esperanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Townsend's entrance music is Out of my Way by Seether. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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250 lbs
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220 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenneth Townsend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Esperanza!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esperanza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Esperanza has closed the distance and engaged Townsend in a clinch.
Esperanza pulls Townsend into guard.
Esperanza looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Townsend wants to pass the guard but Esperanza is keeping the position.
Esperanza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Townsend. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Townsend drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Esperanza manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Townsend has Esperanza in his guard.
Esperanza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Townsend preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Townsend isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Esperanza stacks Townsend on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Esperanza!
Esperanza staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Townsend is trying to get back to half guard.
Esperanza decides to stand up, so the ref orders Townsend to his feet.
Townsend is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Townsend shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Esperanza as he avoids it easily.
Townsend looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Townsend drops back, looking for a kneebar! Esperanza looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Esperanza looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Esperanza!
Esperanza takes a little break here. Townsend wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
I looks like Esperanza might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Townsend is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Esperanza off and has taken his back!
Townsend tightening his grip on Esperanza, looking for the choke.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Esperanza rolls, trying to escape but Townsend keeps control of the position.
Townsend is looking for the choke from the back position but Esperanza is controlling his hands well.
Townsend will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Townsend looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Esperanza is controlling Townsend 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Esperanza wanted to stand there but Townsend had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Townsend has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Esperanza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Townsend manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Townsend swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Esperanza is now in Townsend's guard. A big mistake from Townsend there, giving up the dominant position!
Townsend can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Esperanza controls the pace.
Esperanza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Esperanza wants to control from the top but Townsend keeps moving.
Townsend is looking for a triangle here but Esperanza uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Esperanza will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Esperanza shoots in but Townsend avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Townsend keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esperanza tries for a takedown but Townsend sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Townsend circles away from the clinch attempt.
Townsend shoots and misses
and Esperanza moves into the clinch.
Esperanza tries to stall but Townsend uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Townsend tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Esperanza smiles and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Townsend is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Esperanza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenneth Townsend. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Townsend tries for a takedown. No joy.
Esperanza manages to pull guard.
Esperanza keeping full guard, as Townsend tries to pass.
Esperanza can't keep his opponent in guard - Townsend advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Townsend is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Esperanza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Townsend.
Townsend is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Esperanza defends it well.
Townsend is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Townsend prevents Esperanza from improving his position.
Townsend is trying to work for a kimura but Esperanza is defending well.
Esperanza controlling the position well.
Esperanza is looking to control Townsend's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Esperanza avoid being mounted?
Esperanza desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Townsend works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Townsend jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Esperanza is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Esperanza and Townsend has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Esperanza can't do much from the bottom here.
Townsend is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Esperanza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Townsend looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Townsend tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
I wouldn't like to be where Esperanza is right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Esperanza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Townsend drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Townsend looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Esperanza is pushing Townsend's head away, looking to escape. Townsend manages to hold on to the position though.
Townsend swings around for an armbar but Esperanza sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Townsend's guard.
Esperanza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Townsend looking for a guillotine here but Esperanza defends easily.
Kenneth Townsend overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Esperanza controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Townsend looking for a guillotine here but Esperanza defends easily.
Townsend throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Townsend looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esperanza is one step ahead there.
Esperanza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza preventing the sweep.
Townsend is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Townsend working for submissions but it's allowed Esperanza to get to half guard.
Townsend is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Townsend is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Townsend works his way to full guard. Good work.
Townsend looking for a guillotine here but Esperanza defends easily.
Esperanza stopping the sweep attempt from Townsend.
Townsend isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Esperanza stacks Townsend on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Esperanza!
Townsend is looking for a sweep.
Esperanza moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Townsend tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Esperanza presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Townsend is looking to improve his position but Esperanza isn't that keen on the idea.
Esperanza tries to control but Townsend wriggling away.
Townsend can't escape the position.
Esperanza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Townsend is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Townsend manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kenneth Townsend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Esperanza blocks the strikes from Townsend.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth Townsend showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Esperanza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jimmy Esperanza!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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