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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Belanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong cracks a nice hook into Belanger's ribs.
Belanger blocks a head kick by Armstrong.
Belanger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Armstrong on his heels. He'll look to pass Armstrong's guard now, I'm sure.
Belanger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belanger wants to pass the guard but Armstrong is keeping the position.
Armstrong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Armstrong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belanger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belanger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Armstrong is looking to stand up but Belanger isn't so interested in that idea.
Belanger pushes down on Armstrong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet.
Belanger 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belanger is working away from the top position though.
Belanger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Belanger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armstrong's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belanger drops an elbow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Armstrong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belanger.
Armstrong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belanger is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belanger lands a nice short elbow.
Armstrong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armstrong tries to kick Belanger off but Belanger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Belanger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Armstrong tries to roll over but Belanger keeps him under control.
Belanger slips a nice elbow through Armstrong's hands, connecting with Armstrong's forehead.
Armstrong tries to get to full guard but Belanger has control of the leg.
Armstrong trying to hold on to Belanger's head to control him but Belanger postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Armstrong can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belanger.
Armstrong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Belanger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Armstrong taking some punishment here, with Belanger in his half guard.
Belanger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belanger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Armstrong tries to get to full guard but Belanger has control of the leg.
Armstrong wants to control but Belanger is keeping busy.
Belanger thows a huge punch but Armstrong dodges it nicely.
Belanger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Armstrong defending well though.
Armstrong missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to maintain the position but Belanger is very close to passing his half guard.
Belanger lands strikes from half guard.
Armstrong desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Belanger thows a huge punch but Armstrong dodges it nicely.
Belanger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Belanger stops Armstrong from getting back to his feet.
Belanger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Belanger thows a huge punch but Armstrong dodges it nicely.
Armstrong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belanger throwing shots but Armstrong is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to stand up here but Belanger is controlling him well.
Armstrong tries to get to full guard but Belanger has control of the leg.
Armstrong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Belanger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Armstrong wants to control but Belanger is keeping busy.
Armstrong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Belanger haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Armstrong is trying to stand up here but Belanger is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Armstrong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Belanger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Armstrong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Armstrong catches Belanger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Belanger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Belanger shoots in for a double leg but Armstrong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Armstrong looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Armstrong pushes Belanger up against the cage in a clinch.
Belanger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Armstrong is defending well.
Armstrong lands an uppercut.
Armstrong avoiding damage.
Belanger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Armstrong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Belanger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belanger avoiding damage as Armstrong throws knees to the body.
Armstrong has Belanger pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Armstrong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Belanger.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Armstrong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Armstrong gets through Belanger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belanger misses with a takedown attempt
and Armstrong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong clinches up against the cage.
Armstrong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belanger backwards.
Armstrong lands a nice shot to the body.
Armstrong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Armstrong is working Belanger over against the cage.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong scores with a shoulder strike.
Come on Armstrong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Armstrong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Belanger's brow.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is keeping an eye on Armstrong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Belanger controls the action.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Armstrong.
Belanger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Armstrong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Armstrong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Armstrong tenderised Belanger's leg. Belanger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Armstrong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Armstrong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Belanger doesn't seem phased though.
Armstrong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Armstrong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Armstrong cracks Belanger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Armstrong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Armstrong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Belanger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Belanger tries for a takedown but Armstrong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Armstrong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
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!
Armstrong lands a two punch combo.
Belanger walks into a stiff left hand from Armstrong.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Armstrong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Armstrong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Armstrong stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Armstrong.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Belanger controls the action.
Armstrong lands an uppercut.
Belanger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Armstrong is defending well.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Armstrong.
Armstrong cracks Belanger with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Armstrong - that landed with a thud.
Belanger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Belanger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Armstrong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belanger.
Jay Armstrong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belanger fails with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong clinches.
Armstrong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Belanger up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Armstrong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong slows down the pace here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belanger blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Belanger up against the cage.
Jay Armstrong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Belanger tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Belanger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a body shot.
Armstrong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Belanger.
Armstrong lands with a short shot to the head.
Armstrong stalling against the cage.
Armstrong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong leaning against his opponent.
Armstrong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Belanger up against the cage.
Armstrong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belanger backwards.
Belanger takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Armstrong.
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Belanger shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Armstrong - that will leave a mark!
Armstrong thows a body kick. Belanger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong connects with a high kick.
Armstrong scores with a jab. Belanger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong instigates a clinch.
Armstrong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Armstrong throws a nice head kick!
Armstrong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Armstrong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Armstrong gets a clinch.
Armstrong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Armstrong connects with the punch.
Armstrong lands an overhand right.
Michael Belanger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Belanger eats them both and turns towards Armstrong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Belanger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Armstrong defends well and Belanger ends up having to push Armstrong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belanger tries to move into range but Armstrong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jay Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong lands with a nice body punch.
Armstrong moves into the clinch successfully.
Armstrong misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Armstrong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belanger shoots in for a double leg but Armstrong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Armstrong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belanger's calf.
Armstrong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Armstrong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Armstrong feints and then cracks Belanger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belanger down.
Armstrong scoring well with a low kick there.
Belanger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Armstrong. Armstrong obviously looking to wear him down.
Belanger darts in looking for a takedown but Armstrong gets double underhooks and turns Belanger into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Armstrong.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belanger.
Armstrong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Belanger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Armstrong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Armstrong 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Armstrong!
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energy
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hype
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