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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Strickland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrence Phillipou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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346 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonah Strickland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrence Phillipou!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillipou darts in looking for a takedown but Strickland gets double underhooks and turns Phillipou into the cage.
Strickland wants to clinch up but Phillipou keeps it at a distance.
Phillipou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phillipou jumps guard and drags Strickland to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Phillipou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strickland is one step ahead there.
Strickland really is a fat lump.
Phillipou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Phillipou doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillipou wants to get back to his feet but Strickland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Phillipou working a defensive guard here.
Phillipou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Phillipou with that takedown attempt.
Phillipou looks for a takedown but Strickland sprawls well.
Jonah Strickland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrence Phillipou.
Strickland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Strickland darts in looking for a takedown but Phillipou gets double underhooks and turns Strickland into the cage.
Phillipou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strickland, pushing him back against the cage.
Phillipou is pressed up against the cage. Strickland has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Phillipou down to the mat. Phillipou avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Phillipou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Terrence Phillipou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strickland avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Phillipou clinches with his opponent.
Phillipou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phillipou clinches.
Strickland gets underhooks to prevent Phillipou's takedown attempt.
Strickland avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillipou can't get the takedown.
Phillipou fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Phillipou tries to pull guard but Strickland won't allow it.
Strickland has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Phillipou after a bit of a struggle.
Strickland wants a takedown.
Strickland tries to score a body lock takedown but Phillipou shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phillipou.
Strickland breaks from the clinch.
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.
Phillipou darts in looking for a takedown but Strickland gets double underhooks and turns Phillipou into the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Phillipou or perhaps it was just good defense by Strickland, which made it look bad.
Phillipou shoots in and drives through. Strickland sprawls well.
Phillipou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Phillipou looks winded!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Phillipou.
Phillipou fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Strickland misses its target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillipou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strickland sprawls well. Strickland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phillipou gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Phillipou dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Phillipou gets caught napping as Strickland dives in and scores a takedown. Phillipou manages to retain guard.
Phillipou wants to sweep but no luck.
Phillipou is still trying to improve position.
Phillipou trying to keep a closed guard but Strickland is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland preventing the sweep.
Phillipou is striking off his back. Strickland thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillipou trying to control from the bottom.
Strickland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Phillipou pushes Strickland off looking to stand but Strickland dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Strickland goes for a double leg but Phillipou avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phillipou continues to drive forward.
Phillipou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strickland defends it nicely.
Phillipou just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStrickland.
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.
Strickland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Strickland. No joy for Phillipou on that attempt.
Jonah Strickland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrence Phillipou.
Phillipou forces Strickland back against the cage and clinches.
Phillipou is trying to break the clinch but Strickland is controlling him.
Phillipou is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strickland to keep the fight standing.
Strickland tries for a takedown but Phillipou manages to get underhooks.
Phillipou is trying to push Strickland away but Strickland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strickland wants to take the fight to the mat but Phillipou manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strickland has Phillipou pressed against the cage, preventing Phillipou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strickland stops a takedown attempt from Phillipou.
Phillipou lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Strickland or not.
Strickland is trying to pull guard but Phillipou has him pressed against the cage.
Phillipou leaning his opponent against the cage.
Strickland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Phillipou walks away with a smile on his face. Strickland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phillipou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strickland's waist but Strickland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phillipou off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phillipou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strickland is fending him off so far but Phillipou persists. Nope, Strickland circles away and we're back to standing.
Strickland gets a clinch.
Strickland has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Phillipou after a bit of a struggle.
Phillipou wants to take the fight to the mat but Strickland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Phillipou fails to pull guard.
Phillipou jumps guard but Strickland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Strickland has Phillipou pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phillipou manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillipou is trying to push Strickland away but Strickland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Phillipou is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonah Strickland dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Strickland blocks a head kick by Phillipou.
Phillipou instigates a clinch.
Strickland goes for a takedown attempt but Phillipou pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Strickland drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phillipou throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Phillipou or perhaps it was just good defense by Strickland, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillipou stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phillipou wants it to stay on the feet.
Jonah Strickland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phillipou shoots in for a takedown but Strickland shows good takedown defense.
Strickland is looking for a counter combo.
Phillipou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillipou moves into the clinch successfully.
Phillipou is pressed up against the cage. Strickland has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Phillipou down to the mat. Phillipou avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonah Strickland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillipou keeps the fight on the outside.
Phillipou moves in looking to clinch but Strickland pushes him off.
Phillipou throws a sloppy head kick and Strickland moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strickland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phillipou dives in for a single leg takedown but Strickland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Strickland shoots in looking for a takedown. Phillipou tries to sprawl out of it but Strickland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Phillipou manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillipou tries to clinch but Strickland moves out of range.
Phillipou closes the distance and pushes Strickland back into the cage.
The referee calls for Phillipou to work.
Phillipou gets underhooks to prevent Strickland's takedown attempt.
Phillipou taking a breather.
Strickland tries to circle away but Phillipou has him pinned against the cage.
Phillipou slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillipou pressing his opponent against the cage.
Terrence Phillipou seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Phillipou is trying to push Strickland away but Strickland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Phillipou has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strickland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strickland manages to break the clinch.
Strickland tries to clinch up.
Phillipou shoots in for a double leg but Strickland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Strickland wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Phillipou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phillipou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strickland tries to avoid it but Phillipou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strickland to the ground. Strickland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phillipou throws a sloppy head kick and Strickland moves out of range easily.
Phillipou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Strickland closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Strickland lands in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strickland trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillipou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrence Phillipou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Phillipou has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrence Phillipou!
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energy
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