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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between MW Aaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Pacioretty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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186 lbs
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192 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, MW Aaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Pacioretty!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pacioretty.
Pacioretty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aaa. Aaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Aaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pacioretty's sensitive parts.
Aaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacioretty is just out of range.
Aaa misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Pacioretty checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pacioretty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pacioretty goes for a double leg but Aaa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aaa continues to drive forward.
Aaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Aaa backs off Pacioretty throws a huge counter combo but Aaa manages to avoid it all.
Aaa throws the kick towards the body but Pacioretty avoids it.
Aaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pacioretty checks a low kick from Aaa.
Pacioretty fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Pacioretty as he checks the leg kick.
Aaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aaa wants to slow Pacioretty down by chopping away at his legs.
Pacioretty fails to land the takedown.
MW Aaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Pacioretty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pacioretty walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aaa.
Pacioretty shoots for a takedown but Aaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aaa.
Aaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Pacioretty.
Aaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aaa throws a head kick but Pacioretty moves out of range.
Aaa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
MW Aaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacioretty manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Aaa on his heels. He'll look to pass Aaa's guard now, I'm sure.
Aaa looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aaa working for a triangle but Pacioretty defends it easily.
Pacioretty looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pacioretty won't allow Aaa to sweep him here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacioretty postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pacioretty.
Pacioretty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MW Aaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pacioretty checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pacioretty's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aaa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pacioretty is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Aaa.
Pacioretty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aaa pushes Pacioretty away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aaa is looking to chop away at Pacioretty's legs.
Pacioretty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pacioretty shoots for a takedown but Aaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aaa throws a push kick but Pacioretty slaps the foot to one side.
Pacioretty checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pacioretty shoots in for a takedown but Aaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pacioretty takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pacioretty looks winded!
Aaa stuffs the takedown attempt from Pacioretty. Pacioretty gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aaa.
Aaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Aaa motions for Pacioretty to come forward. Aaa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick lands from Aaa.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pacioretty.
Aaa keeps Pacioretty under control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MW Aaa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aaa throws a low kick but Pacioretty moves out of range easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Aaa - that will leave a mark!
Aaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pacioretty with the counter takedown but Aaa avoids it easily.
Aaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Aaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pacioretty checks it well.
Aaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacioretty walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aaa.
Pacioretty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacioretty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pacioretty tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pacioretty checks a low kick from Aaa.
Pacioretty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aaa tries to avoid it but Pacioretty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aaa to the ground. Aaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pacioretty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aaa circles away.
MW Aaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Pacioretty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaa connects with a leg kick. Pacioretty looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pacioretty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aaa as he avoids it easily.
Pacioretty is breathing heavily.
Aaa misses with a low kick.
Aaa throws a low kick but Pacioretty moves out of range easily.
Pacioretty closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aaa quickly recovers to half guard.
Pacioretty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aaa wants to improve his position but Pacioretty is controlling well.
Aaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pacioretty can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aaa is positioning himself well to prevent Pacioretty advancing to mount.
Aaa wants to improve his position but Pacioretty is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacioretty is thwarting Aaa's attempts to control the position.
Aaa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aaa tries to get out of the position.
Aaa is looking to improve his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacioretty moves out of range of the body kick.
Pacioretty fails with the takedown.
Aaa misses with a leg kick.
MW Aaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Pacioretty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aaa circles away.
Aaa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pacioretty.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aaa.
Aaa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aaa misses with a kick to the body.
Aaa scores with a leg kick.
Aaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Pacioretty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aaa is looking to land body kicks.
Aaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pacioretty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacioretty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pacioretty has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aaa.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aaa.
Aaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pacioretty checks it well.
A leg kick checked by Pacioretty.
Aaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Pacioretty shoots for a takedown but Aaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aaa wants to slow Pacioretty down by chopping away at his legs.
Aaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aaa sets himself, and Pacioretty steps forward looking for the clinch! Aaa avoids it this time.
Aaa connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aaa misses with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacioretty throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aaa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pacioretty is in Aaa's guard.
Aaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pacioretty is one step ahead there.
Max Pacioretty has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pacioretty wants to control from the top but Aaa keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MW Aaa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Pacioretty checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pacioretty closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pacioretty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aaa actively working from the bottom here.
Pacioretty is looking for a kimura here.
Pacioretty stalling.
Pacioretty 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.
Aaa is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaa is working hard here to advance position.
Aaa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aaa is looking for a sweep. Pacioretty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aaa is controlling Pacioretty's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pacioretty avoids a kick to the body.
Pacioretty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aaa.
Pacioretty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aaa as he jumps to the side.
A leg kick checked by Pacioretty.
A head kick from Aaa lands but Pacioretty takes it in his stride.
Aaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pacioretty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aaa swivels and escapes.
Aaa stuffs the takedown attempt from Pacioretty. Pacioretty gets slowly back to his feet.
MW Aaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Pacioretty.
Pacioretty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aaa.
Pacioretty looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Aaa!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aaa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aaa can't do much from the bottom here.
Aaa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aaa holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
You can see the frustration on Aaa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Pacioretty trying to control the action but Aaa is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pacioretty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aaa's waist but Aaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pacioretty off to one side.
And Aaa counters with a quick kick to the body but Pacioretty blocks it.
Aaa misses with a body kick.
Pacioretty throws a counter combo.
Aaa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aaa wants it to stay on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aaa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pacioretty has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pacioretty and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aaa throws a leg kick but Pacioretty checks it.
Pacioretty blocks the body kick.
Aaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pacioretty's sensitive parts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pacioretty avoids a kick to the body.
Aaa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Max Pacioretty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaa stuffs the takedown.
Aaa throws a leg kick but Pacioretty moved away.
As Aaa backs off Pacioretty throws a huge counter combo but Aaa manages to avoid it all.
And that's the end of the fight!
MW Aaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aaa, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MW Aaa!
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