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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gay Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe McJoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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130 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gay Bear!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe McJoe!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear has McJoe up against the cage in a clinch.
Bear misses with a punch to the body.
Bear controlling the action here for a moment.
Bear doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bear has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McJoe is trying to keep an underhook but Bear manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McJoe is looking for a sweep. Bear is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Bear.
Bear lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McJoe wants to get back to full guard.
Bear perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McJoe tries to get to full guard but Bear has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Bear there.
Bear looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McJoe is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Bear.
We've been hearing good reports from Bear's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McJoe taking some punishment here, with Bear in his half guard.
Bear performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McJoe wants to improve his position but Bear is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear controlling the pace.
Bear has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McJoe is looking for a sweep. Bear is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bear working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bear scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bear is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bear will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McJoe wants to improve his position but Bear is controlling well.
Bear is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McJoe taking some punishment here, with Bear in his half guard.
McJoe tries to get to full guard but Bear has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McJoe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bear sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bear's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McJoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bear is one step ahead there.
Bear content to stall in guard here.
McJoe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bear defends it easily.
Bear stays in close to McJoe's body and controls the position.
Bear working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McJoe's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McJoe's head.
Bear content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bear stands up over McJoe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bear showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McJoe has momentary wrist control but Bear slips an elbow through the middle.
McJoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bear scoring with punches to the head and body.
McJoe looking for a sweep. Not yet McJoe, not yet.
McJoe can't keep his opponent in guard - Bear advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McJoe is pressing down on Bear's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bear wants to control from the top but McJoe keeps moving.
Bear with a nice head shot there.
Bear lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bear postures up and lands a big shot to McJoe's brow.
Bear wants to control from the top but McJoe keeps moving.
Bear distracts McJoe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bear working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear is stalling in the full guard.
Bear is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bear landing with the ground and pound.
McJoe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bear wants to control from the top but McJoe keeps moving.
Bear stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McJoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bear working some strikes from top position.
McJoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bear 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.
McJoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McJoe working for a triangle but Bear defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gay Bear dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horrible takedown attempt by McJoe or perhaps it was just good defense by Bear, which made it look bad.
McJoe fails to land the takedown.
Bear jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bear gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McJoe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bear is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McJoe is defending well for now.
McJoe managing to block the knees to the body from Bear.
Bear tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McJoe avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McJoe avoiding damage as Bear throws knees to the body.
Bear leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bear has clasped his hands together around McJoe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McJoe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McJoe is staying active underneath Bear, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McJoe is looking for a sweep. Bear is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bear is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bear working over McJoe with some ground and pound. McJoe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Bear.
McJoe is staying active underneath Bear, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bear looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McJoe taking some punishment here, with Bear in his half guard.
McJoe gets full guard.
McJoe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bear defends it easily.
Bear postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McJoe wants to sweep here but Bear controlling him for the moment.
Bear content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McJoe wants to sweep here but Bear controlling him for the moment.
McJoe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bear doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bear manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bear content to stall in guard here.
Bear wants to control from the top but McJoe keeps moving.
Bear with a nice head shot there.
Bear chips away with some ground and pound.
Bear stopping the sweep attempt from McJoe.
McJoe keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
Bear keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McJoe's head.
McJoe wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McJoe being controlled here, momentarily.
McJoe has his foot on Bear's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bear works his way back into a safe position though.
McJoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bear is one step ahead there.
Bear trying to control but McJoe is working from the bottom.
Bear distracts McJoe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McJoe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bear gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bear working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McJoe's head.
Bear wants to control from the top but McJoe keeps moving.
Bear won't allow McJoe to sweep him here.
Bear is working McJoe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bear sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bear passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McJoe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McJoe wants to improve his position but Bear is controlling well.
Bear takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. McJoe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McJoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gay Bear overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bear postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McJoe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McJoe is breathing heavily.
Bear is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gay Bear dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bear throws a leg kick but McJoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
McJoe should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McJoe fails with a takedown attempt.
McJoe's coach down at Geo77 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McJoe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bear clinches up with McJoe and pushes him back against the cage.
McJoe is trying to pull guard but Bear has him pressed against the cage.
Bear missing with knees to the body.
Bear has McJoe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bear pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McJoe tumbling to the mat - Bear dives into McJoe's guard.
Bear is in close to McJoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McJoe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bear controlling the position.
Bear is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McJoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bear swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McJoe preventing the sweep.
Bear is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bear keeping full guard, as McJoe tries to pass.
Bear manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McJoe manages to get himself to full guard.
Bear preventing the sweep.
Bear makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bear stands up over McJoe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bear slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McJoe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bear's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Bear.
McJoe regains full guard. Nicely done.
McJoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bear is one step ahead there.
Bear makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McJoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bear postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bear controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bear stands up over McJoe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bear is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McJoe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bear's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bear looking for a sweep. Not yet Bear, not yet.
Bear is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bear is on top in guard.
McJoe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bear defends it easily.
McJoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear distracts McJoe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bear working some strikes from top position.
McJoe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bear controls the pace.
McJoe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bear postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bear is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McJoe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bear working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McJoe's head.
McJoe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bear's guard.
McJoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bear is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McJoe manages to get himself to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bear's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McJoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McJoe keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear working some strikes from top position.
Bear connects with a couple of short punches.
Bear postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bear stands up over McJoe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bear keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McJoe's head.
McJoe is rocked!
Bear stands up over McJoe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McJoe is still in real trouble! Can Bear finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McJoe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bear manages to get himself to full guard.
Bear trying to control the position here.
McJoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Bear is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gay Bear clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Bear as McJoe shoots in.
McJoe seems to have recovered his senses.
McJoe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bear sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bear clinches up with McJoe and pushes him back against the cage.
McJoe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bear is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McJoe to the mat. McJoe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bear landing some decent shots from guard.
Bear trying to control but McJoe is working from the bottom.
McJoe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bear is aware though and is defending well.
Bear landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear trying to control but McJoe is working from the bottom.
Bear stands and throws McJoe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bear working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear working the head and body with strikes.
Bear takes a little break here. McJoe wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McJoe tries to improve position but can't.
Bear is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McJoe has escaped the position, nice work there.
McJoe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McJoe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bear connects with a decent elbow.
McJoe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bear off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Bear right now.
McJoe tightening his grip on Bear, looking for the choke.
McJoe keeps control of the position as Bear tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McJoe patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bear is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McJoe can do to turn this around?
McJoe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bear is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bear wants to escape the position.
Bear is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if McJoe gets his way!
Bear rolls, trying to escape but McJoe keeps control of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McJoe is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bear defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bear rolls, trying to escape but McJoe keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McJoe swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bear is now in McJoe's guard. A big mistake from McJoe there, giving up the dominant position!
McJoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bear is in close to McJoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bear wants to control from the top but McJoe keeps moving.
Bear pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McJoe is keeping the position for now.
Bear passes into half guard.
McJoe is trying to get back to full guard.
Bear controlling the pace.
McJoe is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bear working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bear slips a nice elbow through McJoe's hands, connecting with McJoe's forehead.
Bear working the head and body with strikes.
Bear scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bear working the head and body with strikes.
McJoe wants to improve his position but Bear is controlling well.
Bear working over McJoe with some ground and pound. McJoe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McJoe is looking for a sweep. Bear is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bear scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bear prevents McJoe from improving his position.
Bear wants to take a breather but McJoe is having none of it.
Bear seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McJoe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bear scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bear is trying to control. McJoe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gay Bear had his way with Joe McJoe in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McJoe fails with the takedown.
McJoe swats away the attempt to clinch by Bear.
McJoe fails to land the takedown.
McJoe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gay Bear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe McJoe.
McJoe darts in looking for a takedown but Bear gets double underhooks and turns McJoe into the cage.
Bear moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McJoe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bear is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McJoe to the mat. McJoe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but McJoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McJoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bear is one step ahead there.
Bear with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear connects with a couple of short punches.
McJoe wants to sweep here but Bear controlling him for the moment.
Bear chips away with some ground and pound.
Bear is in close to McJoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McJoe working for a triangle but Bear defends it easily.
McJoe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McJoe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bear is stalling in the full guard.
Bear trying to control but McJoe is working from the bottom.
Bear content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McJoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bear is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear got a little sloppy there for a moment and McJoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bear has managed to get both his arms back between McJoe's legs - danger averted.
Bear lands a couple of digs.
Bear looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bear stopping the sweep attempt from McJoe.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bear's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McJoe being controlled here, momentarily.
Bear distracts McJoe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bear trying to control but McJoe is working from the bottom.
Bear won't allow McJoe to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear connects with a couple of short punches.
Bear sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bear keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McJoe's head.
Bear slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McJoe keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
Bear avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bear controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bear keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McJoe's head.
McJoe looking for a sweep. Not yet McJoe, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McJoe has momentary wrist control but Bear slips an elbow through the middle.
Bear scoring with some ground and pound.
Bear seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McJoe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McJoe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bear landing some decent shots from guard.
Bear got a little sloppy there for a moment and McJoe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bear has managed to get both his arms back between McJoe's legs - danger averted.
Bear stands and throws McJoe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bear scores with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McJoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McJoe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gay Bear showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bear has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:45
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gay Bear!
Gay Bear retains his bantamweight title!
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