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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Slick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Lava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lava is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Numero 1. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Slick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Remy Lava!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lava scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slick doesn't seem bothered though.
Lava missing with a left hand there. Slick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lava lands an overhand right.
It looks like Nick Slick has been cut.
Lava scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Lava throws a big shot that misses.
Lava waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Slick.
Lava missing with a left hand there. Slick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slick dodges the punch combination from Lava.
Slick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lava.
Slick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Slick trying to control the position from guard on top but Lava is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lava is looking to stand up but Slick isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick throws a big right hand that misses.
Slick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lava works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slick trying to control but Lava is working from the bottom.
Slick trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lava manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Slick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lava is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slick has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lava has passed into side control.
Slick looks to move to half guard but instead Lava has passed into mount! Damn!
Lava controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick tries to reverse the position but Lava maintains control.
Slick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Slick is trying to escape the mount.
Lava looking to control and managing it successfully.
Slick can't escape the position.
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.
Slick wants to hold on but Lava pushes him away.
Slick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lava gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Lava slips a jab from Slick.
Lava throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Lava, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Remy Lava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lava scores with a sloppy right hand. Slick should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Lava dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Slick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lava fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lava throws a right hand that Slick ducks under and follows up with a left that Slick also avoids with ease.
Lava throws a push kick but Slick slaps the foot to one side.
Slick swings for the body but Lava moves out of range.
Lava lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big left from Lava misses.
A combination from Lava does no damage.
Slick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lava circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lava's waist but Lava gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slick off to one side.
Lava throws a big shot that misses.
Nick Slick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slick manages to avoid it.
Slick moves out of range as Lava strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lava fails to land with a series of punches.
Lava scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lava misses with a hook to the body
and Slick decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lava's guard.
Slick wants to control from the top but Lava keeps moving.
Slick gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lava tries to bum rush Slick with a series of wild strikes but Slick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lava throws a series of punches but Slick moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Lava.
Slick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slick lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slick trying to control but Lava is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lava is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Slick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lava wants to get back to his feet but Slick is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lava is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slick trying to control but Lava is working from the bottom.
Slick pushing down on Lava's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Slick is looking to stall here but Lava recovers full guard.
Lava preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Lava keeping full guard, as Slick tries to pass.
Slick wants to control from the top but Lava keeps moving.
Lava preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lava wants to stand but Slick is controlling the position.
Slick wants to control from the top but Lava keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Slick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Slick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lava throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slick decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lava's guard.
Slick throws a big right hand that misses.
Slick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slick wants to control from the top but Lava keeps moving.
Slick tries to free his leg and advance position but Lava is retaining full guard.
Slick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lava works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slick throws and elbow that misses. Lava uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slick's guard. Nice move by Lava!
Slick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lava is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lava throws a looping overhand right but Slick ducks down to avoid it.
Lava throws a right and a left that Slick avoids nicely.
Lava throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lava lands with a hook. Slick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lava as he jumps to the side.
Lava throws a sloppy head kick and Slick moves out of range easily.
That's two 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.
Slick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slick shoots in looking for a takedown. Lava tries to sprawl out of it but Slick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lava manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lava as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Slick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lava lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lava misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lava looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lava lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lava swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slick counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slick passes Lava's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Slick tries to pass to full mount but Lava defends it.
Slick seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Slick is looking to take a break and control but Lava is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Slick is really struggling to control Lava but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Slick trying to control from Lava's half guard. Lava has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lava is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lava pushes Slick off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Remy Lava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lava throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Nick Slick did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Nick Slick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Slick on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lava misses with a wild combination.
Lava takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Lava.
Lava throws a right hand that Slick ducks under and follows up with a left that Slick also avoids with ease.
Lava throws a right and a left that Slick avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lava misses with the body kick
and Slick counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lava's guard now.
Slick wants to pass the guard but Lava is keeping the position.
Lava avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick trying to control but Lava is working from the bottom.
Slick looking to pass the guard.
Lava is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slick is controlling him.
Lava is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Slick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Slick trying to control the position from guard on top but Lava is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
Slick is looking to work some ground and pound but Lava has wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slick moves out of range as Lava strikes.
Lava throws a left and a right that both miss
so Slick counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Slick is looking to advance position but Lava has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Slick tries to hold on but Lava postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lava prevents Slick from getting the reversal.
Lava is standing up, even though he is in mount.
A head kick by Lava misses
and Slick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slick won't allow Lava to get back to his feet.
Lava avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slick trying to control the position from guard on top but Lava is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Slick prevents Lava from getting back to his feet.
Slick looking to sit in guard and control but Lava gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Slick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Slick had his way with Remy Lava in that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Slick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Slick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Slick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lava as he avoids it easily.
Lava misses with a low kick as Slick jumps back.
Lava misses with the body kick
and Slick counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Slick wants to control from the top but Lava keeps moving.
Slick is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lava is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Slick controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Slick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick looking to sit in guard and control but Lava gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Slick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slick looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lava puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Remy Lava has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Lava is thwarting Slick's attempts to control the position.
Slick tries to roll over but Lava keeps him under control.
Lava tries to stand and escape but Slick is controlling the position.
Slick is trying to control but can't.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lava throws a head kick that misses.
Slick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick tries for a takedown but Lava sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lava throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lava pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lava misses with a double jab
and Slick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Slick.
Lava keeping moving, preventing Slick from controlling successfully.
Slick is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nick Slick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slick trying to control but Lava is working from the bottom.
Lava wriggles free and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Slick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slick 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Slick!
Nick Slick is the new middleweight champion!
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