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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Obasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stone Mountain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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195 lbs
8 - 5 - 1 |
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190 cm
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195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined |
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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
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, John Obasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stone Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obasi tries to clinch but Mountain is having none of it.
Obasi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obasi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mountain tries to roll over but Obasi keeps him under control.
Mountain looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mountain trying to control from the bottom.
Mountain gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obasi trying to control but Mountain is working from the bottom.
Obasi throws a big elbow that misses.
Mountain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Obasi manages to get himself to full guard.
Mountain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Obasi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Obasi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Obasi tries to get out of the position.
Obasi wants to stand but Mountain is controlling the position.
Mountain throwing strikes but missing.
Mountain throwing strikes from guard but Obasi blocks nicely.
Obasi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Obasi tries to avoid it but Mountain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Obasi to the ground. Obasi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Obasi tries to counter with a takedown but Mountain is quick to defend against it.
Mountain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Mountain tries to counter it with a takedown but Obasi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Obasi shoots in looking for a takedown but Mountain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Obasi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mountain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Obasi tries to avoid it but Mountain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Obasi to the ground. Obasi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mountain shoots in looking for a takedown but Obasi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mountain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Obasi throws a big counter combination but Mountain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
John Obasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stone Mountain.
Mountain gets the takedown into side control.
Mountain is trying to ground and pound but Obasi uses the momentary lack of control by Mountain to regain half guard.
Obasi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mountain on the ground.
Mountain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Obasi defending well though.
Mountain scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
Obasi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mountain scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Obasi to regain full guard.
Mountain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Obasi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Obasi is looking to stand up but Mountain isn't so interested in that idea.
Mountain looking to pass the guard.
Mountain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mountain lands a couple of elbows.
Mountain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Obasi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stone Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obasi is looking to clinch.
Mountain with the counter takedown but Obasi avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mountain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Obasi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mountain has a takedown stuffed.
Obasi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mountain sprawls and moves away.
Mountain misses with a takedown attempt - Obasi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mountain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Obasi avoids it really well and circles away.
Mountain shoots for a takedown but Obasi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mountain fails with a takedown attempt.
Obasi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Obasi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mountain keeps the fight on the outside.
Obasi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mountain to the ground. Obasi is now in Mountain's guard.
Mountain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mountain keeping full guard, as Obasi tries to pass.
Mountain managing to control the position.
Obasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mountain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mountain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obasi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obasi preventing the sweep.
Obasi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mountain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mountain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obasi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasi won't allow Mountain to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mountain gets a double leg takedown into Obasi's guard.
John Obasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mountain throws an elbow that misses. Obasi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mountain's guard. Nice move by Obasi!
Mountain pulls Obasi in close to prevent any damage.
Mountain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mountain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mountain trying to control the position here.
Obasi stops Mountain from standing up.
Mountain has control of Obasi's left arm, preventing Obasi from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Obasi trying to control but Mountain is working from the bottom.
Obasi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mountain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Obasi manages to get himself to full guard.
Mountain cracks Obasi with a solid left hand.
Obasi wants to stand up but Mountain is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain landing some decent shots from guard.
Obasi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Obasi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mountain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Obasi clinches.
Mountain being controlled against the cage.
Mountain prevents the takedown attempt.
Mountain is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Obasi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mountain avoiding damage as Obasi throws knees to the body.
Obasi prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasi trying to control the position but instead, Mountain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Obasi into the cage.
Obasi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mountain as Obasi tries to tie him up.
Mountain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Obasi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
John Obasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stone Mountain.
Mountain is working for takedown but Obasi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Obasi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Obasi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Obasi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obasi wants to get back to his feet but Mountain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mountain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Obasi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Obasi 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!
Mountain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Obasi avoids it really well and circles away.
Obasi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mountain can do to turn this around?
Mountain fails to land the takedown.
Mountain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Obasi swivels and escapes.
Obasi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
John Obasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stone Mountain.
Mountain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Obasi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mountain is fending him off so far but Obasi persists. Nope, Mountain circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain dives in and grabs Obasi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Obasi pushes down on Mountain's head and hops out.
Mountain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Obasi circles away.
Mountain has his takedown stuffed
and Obasi counters with a left and a right that stings Mountain.
John Obasi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mountain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obasi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mountain is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Obasi working the ground and pound from side control.
Mountain is trying to get back to half guard.
Obasi trying to control the action but Mountain is working from the bottom.
Obasi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Obasi.
Mountain is looking for a sweep.
Mountain can't do much from the bottom here.
Mountain has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain regains half guard, as Obasi was trying to land strikes.
Obasi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Obasi is thwarting Mountain's attempts to control the position.
Obasi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mountain is looking to escape.
Obasi controlling the action here.
Mountain tries to roll over but Obasi keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mountain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mountain looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Obasi wants to pass the guard but Mountain is keeping the position.
Obasi trying to control but Mountain is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mountain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mountain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Obasi but Obasi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Obasi stuffs the takedown attempt from Mountain. Mountain gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Obasi tries to close the distance and clinch but Mountain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mountain.
Obasi tries to counter by clinching up but Mountain breaks away and moves out of range.
Obasi gets a clinch.
Obasi lands a left hand.
Obasi prevents the takedown attempt.
Obasi lands with a short shot to the head.
Mountain wants a takedown.
Mountain can't get the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mountain takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right handed body shot lands from Obasi.
Good body shot from Obasi.
Stone Mountain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Obasi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Obasi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Obasi!
A relieved looking John Obasi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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