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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demarcus Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Credibless (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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140 lbs
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134 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Demarcus Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Credibless!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Credibless fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Armstrong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Credibless connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Credibless misses with a head kick.
Armstrong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Credibless manages to circle out of the way.
Armstrong blocks a head kick by Credibless.
Armstrong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Credibless sprawls well. Credibless wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet.
Credibless pivots, looking for a leg kick but Armstrong is out of range and Credibless settles back down.
Credibless lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Credibless jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Credibless with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Credibless tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong is looking to counter the offense by Credibless and move into the clinch.
Credibless scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Credibless tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Credibless lands a high kick!
Credibless pivots, looking for a leg kick but Armstrong is out of range and Credibless settles back down.
Credibless throws a head kick that misses.
Armstrong throws a jab when Credibless was well out of range.
Credibless throws a head kick that misses.
Armstrong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Credibless lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Credibless throws a body punch but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong avoids the head kick by Credibless.
Credibless lands a high kick!
Armstrong avoids the head kick by Credibless.
As Credibless tries to get set, Armstrong tries to push him back and clinch up but Credibless manages to avoid the attempt.
Armstrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick misses from Credibless.
A head kick misses from Credibless.
Credibless looks winded!
Credibless throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Armstrong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Armstrong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Credibless walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Armstrong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Armstrong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Credibless! But no joy.
Credibless drives through with a takedown into guard.
Armstrong pushes Credibless off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Credibless throws a head kick that half lands.
Armstrong blocks a head kick by Credibless.
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Credibless.
Armstrong tries to counter by clinching up but Credibless breaks away and moves out of range.
Credibless shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Credibless tries to get set, Armstrong tries to push him back and clinch up but Credibless manages to avoid the attempt.
Credibless throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Armstrong is looking to counter the offense by Credibless and move into the clinch.
Credibless fails to land with a series of punches.
Armstrong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Credibless manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Credibless.
Armstrong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Credibless.
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
Some wild striking there from Credibless.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches up with Credibless, looking for a takedown. Armstrong pushes Credibless against the cage but Credibless circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demarcus Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Credibless missing with a left hand there. Armstrong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but Credibless shows good takedown defense.
Armstrong checks a leg kick.
Credibless misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Armstrong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Credibless throws a sloppy head kick and Armstrong moves out of range easily.
Credibless throws a head kick that misses.
As Credibless tries to get set, Armstrong tries to push him back and clinch up but Credibless manages to avoid the attempt.
Credibless throws a head kick that misses.
Armstrong tries to counter by clinching up but Credibless breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Credibless displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Armstrong.
A little jabbing left from Credibless on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Armstrong slips under a jab.
Armstrong blocks a head kick by Credibless.
Armstrong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Armstrong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Armstrong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Credibless motions for Armstrong to come forward. Credibless throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Credibless fails with the takedown.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but Credibless shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Armstrong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCredibless.
Credibless stuffs the takedown attempt from Armstrong. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Credibless dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Credibless throws a jab when Armstrong was well out of range.
Armstrong attempts a counter takedown but Credibless avoids it well and moves away.
Credibless connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Credibless throws a body punch but Armstrong moves out of range.
Credibless lunges at Armstrong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Armstrong's hand.
Credibless misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Armstrong tries to counter by clinching up but Credibless breaks away and moves out of range.
Credibless misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Credibless misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Credibless throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Credibless throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Credibless tries to get set, Armstrong tries to push him back and clinch up but Credibless manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Credibless tries a head kick but it misses.
Armstrong tries to counter by clinching up but Credibless breaks away and moves out of range.
Credibless misses with a two punch combination.
Armstrong throws a big counter combination but Credibless scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Credibless is breathing heavily.
Credibless tries to work over Armstrong's front leg with a kick but Armstrong checks it.
Credibless connects with a nice looking jab.
Justin Credibless seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Credibless.
Credibless misses the jab.
Armstrong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Credibless throws out the jab.
Credibless looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Armstrong tries to counter by clinching up but Credibless breaks away and moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Armstrong checks a leg kick.
Armstrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Credibless circles away.
Credibless misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Credibless looks to land a left hand but Armstrong moved out of range nicely.
Armstrong is looking to counter the offense by Credibless and move into the clinch.
Credibless shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Armstrong pinned against the cage. Armstrong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Credibless throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Armstrong tries to counter with a takedown but Credibless is quick to defend against it.
Armstrong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Credibless makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Credibless did well to prevent Armstrong getting side control.
Armstrong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Credibless's head.
Demarcus Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Credibless is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Armstrong pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Armstrong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Credibless has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Armstrong connects with a nice short shot to Credibless's temple.
Armstrong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Credibless knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Armstrong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Credibless gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Armstrong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Armstrong throwing strikes from guard but Credibless blocks nicely.
Credibless has his foot on Armstrong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Armstrong works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Armstrong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Armstrong 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.
Credibless looking for a guillotine here but Armstrong defends easily.
Armstrong postures up and lands a big shot to Credibless's brow.
Credibless had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Armstrong defends it easily.
Armstrong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Armstrong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Credibless's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong landing some decent shots from guard.
Credibless looking for a guillotine here but Armstrong defends easily.
Armstrong chips away with some ground and pound.
Credibless is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armstrong is aware though and is defending well.
Credibless looking for a guillotine here but Armstrong defends easily.
Armstrong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Credibless will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Credibless fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Armstrong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Credibless lands with a slapping head kick.
Credibless swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Armstrong is looking for a counter combo.
Credibless turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Credibless tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Credibless throws a leg kick which misses Armstrong's front leg but catches the back leg as Armstrong tries to avoid it.
Credibless throws a sloppy head kick and Armstrong moves out of range easily.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Credibless misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Credibless throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Credibless throws a head kick but Armstrong moves out of range.
Credibless takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Credibless misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Armstrong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Credibless throws a head kick but Armstrong moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Armstrong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCredibless.
Armstrong dives in and grabs Credibless's left leg, looking for a takedown. Credibless pushes down on Armstrong's head and hops out.
Credibless misses with a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Armstrong misses its target.
Credibless tries a head kick but it misses.
Credibless tries a head kick but it misses.
Credibless looks to land a right hand but Armstrong moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Credibless.
As Credibless tries to get set, Armstrong tries to push him back and clinch up but Credibless manages to avoid the attempt.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Credibless napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Credibless is trying to get back to half guard.
Credibless is still trying to improve position.
Credibless takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong cracks Credibless with a big right hand but Credibless just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Armstrong lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Credibless tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Armstrong presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong landing punches.
Credibless tries to reverse the position but Armstrong maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Armstrong pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Credibless really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Armstrong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Credibless is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Armstrong fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Credibless takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Armstrong prevents Credibless from getting the reversal.
Armstrong breaks from Credibless's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Armstrong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Armstrong landing strikes from the mount.
Armstrong looking to finish Credibless with some ground and pound. This is bad for Credibless!
Credibless is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong with a couple of short strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Credibless bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Armstrong controls Credibless momentarily but Credibless frees himself.
Credibless tries to stand but Armstrong is controlling from the bottom.
Credibless is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Credibless stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Demarcus Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin Credibless is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Armstrong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Credibless swivels and escapes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Demarcus Armstrong.
I think Credibless 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Credibless!
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energy
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pop
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RATING
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