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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Sturmberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Blow (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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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good takedowns
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Sturmberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Blow!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturmberg throws a head kick but Blow moves out of range.
Sturmberg clinches up against the cage.
Blow pulls guard successfully.
Sturmberg sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sturmberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmberg preventing the sweep.
Sturmberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Sturmberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow is working an open guard so Sturmberg takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sturmberg.
Blow checks a leg kick nicely.
Sturmberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blow as he avoids it easily.
Blow tried to score with a low kick but Sturmberg checks it.
Blow looks to land a body kick but Sturmberg moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blow 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 Sturmberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sturmberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sturmberg appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sturmberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sturmberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blow defends well and Sturmberg ends up having to push Blow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Sturmberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturmberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sturmberg closes the distance and pushes Blow back into the cage.
Sturmberg managing to block the knees to the body from Blow.
Blow looking to slow down the pace here.
Blow struggles to land a body shot inside as Sturmberg controls his hands.
Blow looking for a takedown.
Blow is trying to push Sturmberg away but Sturmberg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blow taking a breather.
The referee calls for Blow to work.
Blow tries to stall but Sturmberg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sturmberg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blow tries for a takedown but Sturmberg manages to get underhooks.
Blow tries to pull guard but Sturmberg holds him up against the cage and eventually Blow drops back down to his feet.
Sturmberg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blow up against the cage.
Sturmberg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturmberg.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sturmberg.
Blow only half commits to the counter leg kick.
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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sturmberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Blow, which made it look bad.
Blow tries to score with a low kick but Sturmberg moves his leg out of the way.
Sturmberg tries to counter with a takedown but Blow is quick to defend against it.
Blow wants to slow Sturmberg down by chopping away at his legs.
Sturmberg clinches up with Blow and pushes him back against the cage.
Blow taking a breather.
Sturmberg holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sturmberg prevents a body shot from Blow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blow is looking to control Sturmberg's arms but Sturmberg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blow has his back to the cage.
Blow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sturmberg's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Blow will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sturmberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Blow misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blow keeps the fight on the outside.
Blow walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sturmberg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sturmberg went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sturmberg blocks a low kick nicely.
A lazy body kick from Sturmberg
and Blow counters with a head kick. That will keep Sturmberg thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Blow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturmberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A good leg kick by Blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmberg clinches with his opponent.
Sturmberg is trying to break free.
Blow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sturmberg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blow after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sturmberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blow smiles and moves away.
Blow gets tackled into the cage by Sturmberg. Sturmberg maintains the clinch.
Blow has Sturmberg pressed against the cage, preventing Sturmberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sturmberg is trying to pull guard but Blow has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Sturmberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sturmberg jumps guard and drags Blow to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Blow trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturmberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturmberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blow being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sturmberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sturmberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blow looking to pass the guard.
Blow keeps trying to improve his position.
Sturmberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blow is one step ahead there.
Sturmberg keeping moving, preventing Blow from controlling successfully.
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.
Sturmberg rushes Blow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sturmberg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blow tries to throw a body punch but Sturmberg avoids it by throwing Blow back against the cage.
Blow tries to stall but Sturmberg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sturmberg is keeping busy.
Blow is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Sturmberg has denied him.
Sturmberg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blow or not.
Blow struggles to land a body shot inside as Sturmberg controls his hands.
Sturmberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sturmberg jumps guard but Blow stands there with Sturmberg around his waist. Sturmberg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow gets underhooks to prevent Sturmberg's takedown attempt.
Sturmberg slowing the pace effectively.
Blow tries a body shot but Sturmberg blocks it.
Blow is trying to drag Sturmberg to the mat but Sturmberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sturmberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sturmberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Blow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sturmberg is keeping busy.
Sturmberg is looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sturmberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blow fails to pull guard.
Blow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sturmberg is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Blow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sturmberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blow swivels and escapes.
Blow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blow tries to keep at a distance but Sturmberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sturmberg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blow has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sturmberg uses from the top position.
Sturmberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sturmberg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blow tries to buck Sturmberg off but Sturmberg is having none of it.
Blow is letting Sturmberg control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Blow struggling a bit here.
Sturmberg remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sturmberg decides to stand back up. Sturmberg steps back and let's Blow get back to his feet.
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.
Blow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sturmberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sturmberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sturmberg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Sturmberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sturmberg dives in for a single leg takedown but Blow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sturmberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blow stuffs the takedown.
Sturmberg shoots in for a takedown but Blow shows good takedown defense.
A bone on bone clash there as Sturmberg blocks the leg kick.
Blow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Blow does no damage.
Blow connects with a leg kick. Sturmberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sturmberg.
Blow throws a head kick but Sturmberg moves out of range.
Joe Blow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blow has managed to clinch.
Blow trying to control the position but instead, Sturmberg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blow into the cage.
Blow taking a breather.
Sturmberg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blow is trying to maintain a safe position but Sturmberg gets an underhook and turns Blow into the cage.
Sturmberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Blow has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sturmberg tries to break the clinch but Blow is controlling the position.
Blow breaks from the clinch.
Sturmberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Blow tries to pull guard but Sturmberg won't allow it.
Blow stalling in the clinch but Sturmberg improves position.
Come on Blow - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Blow throws a punch but it's blocked by Sturmberg.
Sturmberg tries to pull guard but Blow holds him up against the cage and eventually Sturmberg drops back down to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sturmberg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
David Sturmberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Blow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blow misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Blow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blow winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Blow!
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