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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allen Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Brook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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278 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Allen Lambert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Brook!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambert dodges the punch combination from Brook.
Brook shoots in and bounces Lambert off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brook won't allow Lambert to sweep him here.
Brook really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lambert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brook lands a couple of decent looking shots.
It looks like Allen Lambert has been cut.
Brook throws a big right hand that misses.
Lambert trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Brook from controlling successfully.
Brook must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lambert wants to stand but Brook is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert pushes Brook off and scrambles back to his feet.
Brook shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lambert but Lambert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brook swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lambert counters by clinching up.
Brook pulls guard effortlessly.
Brook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brook utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brook preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lambert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brook utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brook has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lambert has passed into side control.
Brook tries to bench press Lambert off him but Lambert keeps the position.
Lambert looks up at the clock and then as Brook takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lambert smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brook tries to improve position but can't.
Lambert could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brook is trying to control Lambert's posture but Lambert avoids it.
Lambert decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brook to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brook is defended easily by Lambert.
Lambert tries to counter with a takedown but Brook is quick to defend against it.
Brook looks winded!
Brook dives in for a single leg takedown but Lambert sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Allen Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Brook.
Brook fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lambert. Brook does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Brook tries to counter it with a takedown but Lambert pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert shoots in and gets a takedown into Brook's guard.
Lambert is working Brook over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lambert throws a big right hand that misses.
Brook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lambert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brook is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lambert is controlling him.
Lambert 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.
Brook is trying to keep Lambert in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brook wants to control but Lambert passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Lambert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Allen Lambert's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lambert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brook swivels and escapes.
Brook lands a nice shot to the body.
Brook shoots in looking for a takedown but Lambert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brook's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brook misses with a few strikes there.
Brook throws a leg kick
and Lambert moves into the clinch.
Lambert prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lambert keeps control of Brook as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steven Brook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lambert defending well as Brook loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brook looks to land a right hand but Lambert moved out of range.
Lambert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brook defends it nicely.
Brook shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Allen Lambert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Brook.
Brook is breathing heavily.
Lambert shoots in looking for a takedown. Brook tries to sprawl out of it but Lambert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brook manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brook swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lambert counters with a single leg into guard. Brook didn't expect that.
Lambert won't allow Brook to sweep him here.
Brook controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brook preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brook wants to stand up but Lambert is controlling him.
Lambert trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brook wants to hit a switch here but Lambert passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brook there!
Brook taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert goes for an armbar but Brook turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Brook.
Lambert trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lambert trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lambert has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brook off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Brook feints and then cracks Lambert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lambert down.
Brook connects with a single shot there.
Lambert feints and as Brook raises his hands in defense, Lambert changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brook works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lambert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brook can do to turn this around?
Brook throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Brook wants to stand but Lambert is controlling the position.
Brook tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brook has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lambert has passed into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brook is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lambert has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Lambert dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Allen Lambert's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lambert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lambert takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brook connects with a nice looking jab.
Steven Brook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brook will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brook pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brook misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brook was covering up waiting for the punch and Lambert finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lambert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert is looking to work some ground and pound but Brook has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lambert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lambert loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brook wants to hit a switch here but Lambert passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brook there!
Brook is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
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.
Brook wants to hold on but Lambert pushes him away.
Lambert looking to finish Brook with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brook!
Lambert landing strikes from the mount.
Lambert lands a nice shot to the head.
Brook is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lambert avoids the attempt from Brook to control.
Lambert postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brook looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The referee warns Brook that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brook is trying to escape the mount.
Lambert working the ground and pound effectively.
Lambert working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert lands a big shot there that rocks Brook but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lambert will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
BOOM! Lambert connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lambert landing shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lambert with a couple of short strikes.
Steven Brook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allen Lambert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lambert fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Allen Lambert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lambert, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allen Lambert!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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