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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Valjean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco McComiskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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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, Jean Valjean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco McComiskey!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McComiskey moves into the clinch.
Valjean is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McComiskey is defending well.
McComiskey breaks the clinch.
Valjean tries to clinch but McComiskey moves out of range.
Valjean throws a left and a right that both miss
and McComiskey counters by clinching up.
Valjean tries to score a body lock takedown but McComiskey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Valjean goes for a takedown attempt but McComiskey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Valjean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McComiskey tries to work over Valjean's front leg with a kick but Valjean checks it.
McComiskey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McComiskey tries to pull guard but Valjean holds him up against the cage and eventually McComiskey drops back down to his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Valjean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valjean jumps guard.
McComiskey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Valjean looking for a sweep. Not yet Valjean, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McComiskey tries to stand but Valjean is controlling from the bottom.
Valjean is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McComiskey presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Valjean is fighting off a takedown attempt but McComiskey is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Valjean to the mat. Valjean regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Valjean wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McComiskey is now in half guard.
Valjean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McComiskey is working away from the top position though.
McComiskey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McComiskey is looking to take a break and control but Valjean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valjean wants to control but McComiskey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McComiskey wants to free his trapped foot but Valjean is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McComiskey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McComiskey trying to control from half guard but Valjean is working away.
Valjean trying to get back to full guard but McComiskey takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Valjean really wants to buck McComiskey off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valjean is desperately trying to improve his position but McComiskey has a good base and remains in mount.
McComiskey landing strikes from the mount and Valjean is in trouble!
McComiskey controlling the position easily from mount.
McComiskey misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McComiskey controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns Valjean that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McComiskey looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McComiskey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Valjean defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McComiskey.
Valjean flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Valjean is trying to escape the mount.
Valjean is squirming around, avoiding McComiskey's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McComiskey controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco McComiskey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Valjean misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Valjean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McComiskey as he avoids it easily.
Valjean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McComiskey sprawls well. McComiskey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valjean gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Valjean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McComiskey throws a series of punches but Valjean moves out of range.
McComiskey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valjean but Valjean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McComiskey moves into the clinch.
McComiskey tries to pull guard but Valjean holds him up against the cage and eventually McComiskey drops back down to his feet.
Valjean is trying to pull guard but McComiskey has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McComiskey jumps guard and drags Valjean to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McComiskey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valjean is one step ahead there.
Valjean throws an elbow that misses. McComiskey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valjean's guard. Nice move by McComiskey!
McComiskey advances to half guard.
McComiskey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valjean keeps working.
McComiskey is pressing down on Valjean's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valjean is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McComiskey wants to take a breather but Valjean is having none of it.
Valjean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McComiskey is taking a breather. Valjean says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McComiskey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McComiskey is looking to take a break and control but Valjean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valjean trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McComiskey is looking to take a break and control but Valjean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McComiskey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McComiskey moves nicely into side control.
McComiskey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McComiskey tries to advance to mount but Valjean denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Valjean is not content to let McComiskey control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Valjean looks for a takedown but McComiskey sprawls well.
McComiskey throws a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McComiskey doesn't manage to clinch there - Valjean circles away.
Valjean tries to clinch but McComiskey is having none of it.
Jean Valjean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valjean tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco McComiskey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McComiskey tries to clinch there but Valjean circles away.
Valjean tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McComiskey swivels and escapes.
McComiskey shoots for a double leg takedown but Valjean sprawls well. He's pushed McComiskey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McComiskey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McComiskey wants it to stay on the feet.
Valjean misses with a takedown attempt - McComiskey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McComiskey wants to counter the offense by Valjean and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Valjean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Valjean or perhaps it was just good defense by McComiskey, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valjean tries to clinch up
and McComiskey counters with a straight right hand.
McComiskey shoots in for a takedown but Valjean shows good takedown defense.
As McComiskey tries to get set, Valjean tries to push him back and clinch up but McComiskey manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McComiskey shoots in but no luck this time.
McComiskey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valjean's waist but Valjean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McComiskey off to one side.
McComiskey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valjean drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McComiskey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valjean stops McComiskey from standing up.
Marco McComiskey has got the better of the ground game so far.
McComiskey is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valjean accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McComiskey keeping moving, preventing Valjean from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McComiskey working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McComiskey keeping moving, preventing Valjean from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A leg kick checked by Valjean.
Valjean shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McComiskey counters with a nice kick to the body.
McComiskey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As McComiskey looks to move away, Valjean throws a big counter combo but McComiskey just gets out of the way.
McComiskey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valjean was covering up waiting for the punch and McComiskey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valjean has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McComiskey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McComiskey trying to control the position from guard on top but Valjean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McComiskey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McComiskey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
Valjean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McComiskey manages to get himself to full guard.
McComiskey trying to control the position.
McComiskey has his hands on Valjean's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valjean wants to stand and escape but instead McComiskey has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco McComiskey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McComiskey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco McComiskey!
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energy
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RATING
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