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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Branden Wooster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wooster comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu-Jitsu Song. Ricardo Jamison has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Branden Wooster's chin.
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Branden Wooster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Jamison!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooster fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jamison.
Jamison throws a series of punches but Wooster moves out of range.
Wooster appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison looks to land a combination but Wooster avoids it well.
Ricardo Jamison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Jamison
and Wooster counters with a shoot takedown. Jamison fights it but they end up in guard.
Jamison is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wooster dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wooster landing a few strikes.
Wooster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooster is trying to get an arm triangle but Jamison is defending well.
Jamison is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wooster's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wooster working the head and body with strikes.
Jamison is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jamison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jamison tries to get to full guard but Wooster has control of the leg.
Wooster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jamison sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooster wants to pass to mount but Jamison is defending the position.
Jamison wants to improve his position but Wooster is controlling well.
Wooster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jamison defends it well.
Wooster prevents Jamison from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wooster with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jamison trying to control from the bottom.
Wooster trying to control from half guard but Jamison is working away.
Wooster perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jamison wants to control the action here but instead Wooster manages to pass to full mount!
Jamison is desperately trying to improve his position but Wooster has a good base and remains in mount.
Jamison sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooster trying to control from half guard but Jamison is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooster passes to side control.
Wooster is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jamison's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jamison taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jamison, who protects the arm well.
Wooster has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jamison!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wooster controlling the position easily from mount.
Wooster tries to take his opponent's back but Jamison turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Branden Wooster dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wooster shoots for a takedown but Jamison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left and a right from Jamison both land. Nice combination.
Jamison misses with a double jab.
That kick from Jamison tenderised Wooster's leg. Wooster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ricardo Jamison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooster blocks a head kick by Jamison.
Jamison throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wooster counters with a shoot takedown. Jamison fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wooster sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jamison's guard.
Wooster wants to pass the guard but Jamison is defending well.
Wooster is looking to stall here but Jamison recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wooster trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooster sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wooster wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving.
That's two 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.
Jamison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jamison wants to sweep here but Wooster controlling him for the moment.
Wooster is working Jamison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jamison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jamison trying to control the position here.
Wooster is looking to work some ground and pound but Jamison has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wooster passes into half guard.
Jamison flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wooster seems to be working for a kimura but Jamison defends the submission attempt.
Wooster passes to full mount!
Jamison tries to hold on but Wooster postures up.
A nice elbow there by Wooster.
Jamison prevents Wooster from taking his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooster is trying to control here but Jamison has managed to regain half guard.
Wooster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jamison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jamison wants to control but Wooster is keeping busy.
Wooster is pressing down on Jamison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jamison is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wooster is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jamison is just riding it out for now. Wooster eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Branden Wooster dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jamison scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jamison trying to control the position but Wooster is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison working away.
Wooster manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jamison stalling.
Wooster wants to control but Jamison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wooster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wooster desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wooster gets back to full guard.
Wooster is trying to keep Jamison in close.
Jamison trying to control but Wooster is working from the bottom.
Jamison content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wooster looking for a sweep. Not yet Wooster, not yet.
Wooster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jamison.
Wooster keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
Jamison preventing the sweep.
Jamison throwing strikes from guard but Wooster blocks nicely.
Jamison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jamison trying to control but Wooster is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jamison lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jamison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooster feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison misses with a two punch combination.
Jamison throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wooster counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jamison working for a triangle but Wooster defends it easily.
Wooster sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jamison's guard.
Wooster slows the pace down in half guard.
Wooster trying to pass the guard but Jamison defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison wants to control but Wooster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wooster is looking for a kimura here.
Wooster is working for a kimura but Jamison is defending it quite comfortably.
Wooster wants to control but Jamison is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ricardo Jamison just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jamison moves out of range of the leg kick from Wooster.
Jamison swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wooster counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jamison!
Wooster misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wooster trying to control the position but Jamison is working away.
Wooster fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wooster controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wooster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamison keeps working.
Wooster tries for a kimura but Jamison is defending well.
Jamison holding on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Wooster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jamison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wooster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jamison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Branden Wooster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooster fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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.
Wooster trying to control the position but Jamison is working away.
Wooster just content to control the position.
Jamison is trying to get back to half guard.
Wooster passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jamison!
Wooster misses with some ground and pound and Jamison recovers position to half guard.
Wooster is controlling the pace.
Jamison is trying to maintain the position but Wooster is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wooster moves into full mount! Jamison won't be happy about that!
Jamison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wooster wants to take Jamison's back here but Jamison is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jamison is desperately trying to improve his position but Wooster has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison taking shots to the head.
Wooster looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jamison tries to hold on but Wooster postures up.
Wooster goes for an armbar but Jamison turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jamison.
Wooster looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jamison looking to sit in guard and control but Wooster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Branden Wooster had his way with Ricardo Jamison in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jamison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wooster circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Jamison misses.
Jamison tries to work over Wooster's front leg with a kick but Wooster checks it.
Wooster drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jamison sprawls and moves away.
Jamison misses with a leg kick.
Jamison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jamison misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Wooster misses.
Wooster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jamison is fending him off so far but Wooster persists. Nope, Jamison circles away and we're back to standing.
Jamison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wooster counters with a single leg into guard. Jamison didn't expect that.
Wooster passes Jamison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jamison is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jamison is in trouble now - Wooster has advanced to mount!
Wooster wants to take Jamison's back here but Jamison is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wooster is stalling here but it's allowed Jamison to get half guard.
Wooster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jamison sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooster is looking to take a break and control but Jamison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooster trying to mount his opponent but Jamison defends it.
Wooster is looking to take a break and control but Jamison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jamison won't allow Wooster to pass to mount.
Wooster is looking for a kimura but Jamison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wooster to get the leverage.
Jamison wants to control but Wooster passes into side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wooster seems to be looking for submissions.
Wooster seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wooster thows a huge punch but Jamison dodges it nicely.
Wooster seems to be looking for submissions.
Wooster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Branden Wooster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wooster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wooster is looking to stall here but Jamison recovers full guard.
Our spies down at at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) inform us that Jamison has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wooster tries to free his leg and advance position but Jamison is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wooster slips nicely into half guard.
Jamison is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Branden Wooster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wooster 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Branden Wooster!
Branden Wooster is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Branden Wooster thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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