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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liam Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Rosario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liam Christopher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Liam Christopher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Troy Rosario!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosario fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rosario looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rosario fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christopher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rosario rushes Christopher and presses him up against the cage.
Rosario's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rosario misses with a takedown
and Christopher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rosario fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Christopher avoids it really well and circles away.
Liam Christopher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Rosario.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosario gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher tries to throw a body punch but Rosario avoids it by throwing Christopher back against the cage.
Rosario is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Christopher can't fight it off and eventually Rosario manages to take the fight to the floor. Christopher looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rosario trying to control but Christopher is working from the bottom.
Rosario drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Christopher manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rosario has Christopher in his guard.
Rosario escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christopher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Christopher controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosario wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christopher is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rosario looking for a guillotine here but Christopher defends easily.
Rosario is trying to control the position but Christopher postures up.
Christopher throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rosario can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rosario tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosario is trying to keep Christopher in close.
Christopher is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosario trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Christopher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A swing and a miss from Christopher.
Rosario pushes Christopher up against the cage in a clinch.
Rosario wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rosario jumps guard but Christopher stands there with Rosario around his waist. Rosario gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Christopher is trying to break free.
Rosario keeps control of Christopher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Christopher is trying to push Rosario away but Rosario has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rosario's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rosario.
Christopher feinted with a counter takedown.
Christopher throws a nice looking combination but Rosario bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rosario moves out of range of the body kick.
Christopher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rosario.
Rosario looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Christopher is fending him off so far but Rosario persists. Nope, Christopher circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Christopher as Rosario shoots in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christopher checks a leg kick.
Rosario has closed the distance and engaged Christopher in a clinch.
Christopher tries to circle away but Rosario has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Liam Christopher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Liam Christopher's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Christopher scores with a push kick.
Rosario shoots for a takedown but Christopher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rosario clinches up against the cage.
Rosario breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Rosario.
A quick step to the side and Christopher tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosario fails with the takedown.
Christopher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rosario uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christopher.
Rosario lands a nice hook to Christopher's body. Christopher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosario takes the fight into the clinch.
Christopher misses with a body punch.
Christopher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Rosario to work.
Christopher letting Rosario take a breather here.
Rosario receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Rosario fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Liam Christopher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Rosario.
Rosario is trying to pull guard but Christopher has him pressed against the cage.
Rosario tries to circle away but Christopher has him pinned against the cage.
Rosario is trying to break free.
Rosario looking to throw knees to the head but Christopher is blocking nicely.
Rosario misses with some punches.
Rosario has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Christopher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rosario effectively controlling the action here.
Christopher is trying to break the clinch but Rosario is controlling him.
Christopher wants to take the fight to the mat but Rosario manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Christopher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rosario holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rosario keeps control of Christopher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Christopher is trying to maintain a safe position but Rosario gets an underhook and turns Christopher into the cage.
Rosario misses with a knee strike.
Rosario is trying to break the clinch but Christopher has him pressed against the cage.
Rosario with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rosario drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Christopher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rosario prevents the takedown attempt.
Rosario holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rosario can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopher prevents Rosario from breaking the clinch.
Christopher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Christopher manages to break the clinch.
Rosario looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Christopher is fending him off so far but Rosario persists. Nope, Christopher circles away and we're back to standing.
Rosario throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rosario.
Liam Christopher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rosario misses with a low kick.
Christopher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rosario.
Rosario is breathing heavily.
Rosario tries to keep at a distance but Christopher has taken the fight into the clinch.
Christopher can't get the takedown.
Rosario is looking for a takedown.
Rosario wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christopher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosario's elbow.
Rosario tries to break free but Christopher pushes him back against the cage.
Rosario can't break the clinch.
Rosario prevents Christopher from breaking the clinch.
Rosario is stalling here.
Christopher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rosario pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rosario is looking to clinch.
Rosario looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Christopher is fending him off so far but Rosario persists. Nope, Christopher circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rosario shoots in looking for a takedown. Christopher tries to sprawl out of it but Rosario keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Christopher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Troy Rosario will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Liam Christopher's cut.
That's time! Christopher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rosario fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christopher checks it well.
Christopher scores with a kick to the body.
Rosario moves into range and clinches up with Christopher.
Rosario tries to score a body lock takedown but Christopher shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Christopher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosario's elbow.
Christopher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rosario is looking to clinch.
Rosario with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rosario takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christopher misses with a looping left.
Rosario was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Liam Christopher is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christopher misses with an uppercut. Rosario saw that one coming.
Christopher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rosario.
Christopher misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher takes a swing at Rosario's ribcage but misses.
Rosario tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Christopher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rosario or perhaps it was just good defense by Christopher, which made it look bad.
Christopher tried to counter with a leg kick but Rosario avoided it.
Liam Christopher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Rosario.
Christopher dives in and grabs Rosario's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rosario pushes down on Christopher's head and hops out.
Rosario throws a sloppy head kick and Christopher moves out of range easily.
Christopher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Christopher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rosario as he avoids it easily.
Christopher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rosario has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christopher tries to break the clinch but Rosario is controlling the position.
Rosario breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rosario clinches.
Rosario jumps guard but Christopher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rosario breaks from the clinch.
Rosario shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Christopher as he jumps to the side.
Rosario takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christopher tries to score with a low kick but Rosario moves his leg out of the way.
Rosario wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosario fails with a takedown attempt.
Rosario tries to score a power double leg takedown but Christopher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rosario somewhat.
Rosario is trying hard to land a takedown here. Christopher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rosario pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christopher throws a right hand that Rosario ducks under and follows up with a left that Rosario also avoids with ease.
Rosario showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christopher.
Rosario steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Christopher.
Christopher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rosario's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosario wants to land a leg kick but Christopher is out of range.
Christopher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rosario.
Rosario slips under a jab from Christopher.
A combination from Christopher does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rosario is defended easily by Christopher.
Rosario tries for a takedown but Christopher circles away easily
letting Christopher counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rosario shoots in for a takedown but Christopher shows good takedown defense.
Rosario tries to close the distance and clinch but Christopher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Christopher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Christopher 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Liam Christopher!
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RATING
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