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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DJ Dillishaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Gregoire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DJ Dillishaw has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, DJ Dillishaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Gregoire!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillishaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gregoire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gregoire tries for a takedown but Dillishaw circles away easily
and Dillishaw counters with a series of strikes. Gregoire will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gregoire misses with a takedown attempt - Dillishaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dillishaw tries to clinch up but Gregoire circles away and keeps his distance.
Dillishaw instigates a clinch.
Gregoire tries for a takedown. No joy.
DJ Dillishaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Gregoire.
Gregoire has Dillishaw pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dillishaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregoire has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dillishaw after a bit of a struggle.
Dillishaw effectively controlling the action here.
Gregoire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dillishaw pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gregoire is trying to drag Dillishaw to the mat but Dillishaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregoire drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dillishaw lands an elbow that stopped Gregoire in his tracks for a moment.
Dillishaw content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gregoire drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dillishaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dillishaw lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillishaw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dillishaw clinches.
Dillishaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gregoire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dillishaw lands with a nice combination. Gregoire backs away looking to recover.
Dillishaw pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gregoire back to the cage. Dillishaw follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregoire shoots in for a takedown but Dillishaw shows good takedown defense.
DJ Dillishaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillishaw scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gregoire misses with a takedown attempt - Dillishaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gregoire is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dillishaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregoire fails with the takedown.
Gregoire looks for a takedown but Dillishaw sprawls well.
Dillishaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gregoire shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dillishaw defends it nicely.
Dillishaw wants to clinch up but Gregoire keeps it at a distance.
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.
Dillishaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gregoire doesn't seem bothered though.
Gregoire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dillishaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gregoire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gregoire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dillishaw tries to clinch up.
DJ Dillishaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillishaw scores with a hook to the body. Gregoire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gregoire fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dillishaw is looking to clinch.
Gregoire closes the distance and clinches up with Dillishaw, looking for a takedown. Gregoire pushes Dillishaw against the cage but Dillishaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Dillishaw dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dillishaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gregoire.
Dillishaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gregoire doesn't seem bothered though.
Dillishaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Gregoire circles away.
Dillishaw moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dillishaw moves into the clinch.
Gregoire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dillishaw's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillishaw breaks from the clinch.
DJ Dillishaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gregoire gets tackled into the cage by Dillishaw. Dillishaw maintains the clinch.
Gregoire has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dillishaw after a bit of a struggle.
Dillishaw pushes Gregoire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregoire drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dillishaw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
DJ Dillishaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Gregoire.
Gregoire tries for a takedown but Dillishaw manages to get underhooks.
Dillishaw lands a knee to the body.
Dillishaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gregoire has Dillishaw pressed against the cage, preventing Dillishaw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gregoire wants to take the fight to the mat but Dillishaw manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gregoire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dillishaw's efforts to push away.
Gregoire is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gregoire wants a takedown but no success here.
Dillishaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dillishaw gets underhooks to prevent Gregoire's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gregoire looking for a takedown.
Gregoire is looking for a takedown.
Gregoire is breathing heavily.
Dillishaw stalling.
Dillishaw gets underhooks to prevent Gregoire's takedown attempt.
Gregoire is looking for a takedown.
Gregoire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dillishaw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dillishaw lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dillishaw.
Dillishaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gregoire.
Dillishaw throws a series of strikes that have Gregoire backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillishaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Gregoire. Gregoire gets slowly back to his feet.
Dillishaw clinches up against the cage.
Gregoire looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Dillishaw.
DJ Dillishaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gregoire looking for a takedown.
Dillishaw prevents the takedown attempt.
Dillishaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dillishaw closes the distance and clinches.
Gregoire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dillishaw is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dillishaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregoire is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dillishaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregoire can do to turn this around?
Gregoire has Dillishaw pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dillishaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dillishaw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gregoire.
Dillishaw can't break the clinch.
Dillishaw is pressed up against the cage. Gregoire has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dillishaw down to the mat. Dillishaw avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gregoire tries to score a body lock takedown but Dillishaw shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregoire has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dillishaw is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dillishaw tries to circle away but Gregoire has him pinned against the cage.
Dillishaw has had enough of the clinch but Gregoire keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Dillishaw dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dillishaw getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dillishaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gregoire at a distance.
Dillishaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dillishaw is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dillishaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gregoire.
Gregoire closes the distance and clinches up with Dillishaw, looking for a takedown. Gregoire pushes Dillishaw against the cage but Dillishaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dillishaw connects with a looping right hand.
Gregoire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dillishaw's waist but Dillishaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gregoire off to one side.
DJ Dillishaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Gregoire.
Gregoire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillishaw has closed the distance and engaged Gregoire in a clinch.
Gregoire tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dillishaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregoire gets tackled into the cage by Dillishaw. Dillishaw maintains the clinch.
Gregoire gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gregoire trying to control but Dillishaw is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillishaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gregoire is controlling him.
Gregoire drops back looking for a leg! Dillishaw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dillishaw manages to kick Gregoire off! Gregoire jumps back into Dillishaw's guard.
Gregoire drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gregoire jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gregoire connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregoire 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.
Gregoire wants to control from the top but Dillishaw keeps moving.
Dillishaw is looking to stand up but Gregoire isn't so interested in that idea.
Dillishaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dillishaw keeping moving, preventing Gregoire from controlling successfully.
Gregoire passes Dillishaw's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregoire is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dillishaw is just riding it out for now. Gregoire eventually gives up the hold.
Gregoire works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gregoire jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dillishaw is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dillishaw and Gregoire has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gregoire is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dillishaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregoire wants to control but Dillishaw is keeping him busy.
Gregoire tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gregoire tries for a kimura but Dillishaw is defending well.
Anton Gregoire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DJ Dillishaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregoire misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Gregoire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dillishaw has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Dillishaw!
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