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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abed Nadir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jer Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nadir might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to M.A.S.H Theme. Bear is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Good Times. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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39
240 lbs
26 - 28 - 1 |
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200 cm
31
275 lbs
12 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Abed Nadir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jer Bear!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadir.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bear darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nadir slips a jab and a cross from Bear.
Nadir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bear.
Nadir throws a hook to the side of Bear's head but Bear sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bear shoots in and drives through. Nadir sprawls well.
Bear shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nadir sprawls well. Nadir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bear gets slowly back to his feet.
Bear throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Abed Nadir has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Nadir.
Bear has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nadir.
Nadir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Nadir has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bear lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir keeping control of the position.
Nadir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bear.
Nadir wants to get back to full guard.
Bear missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bear not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nadir might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Still in half guard, Bear seems content to control.
Bear throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nadir to regain full guard.
Nadir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bear.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear throws a big right hand that misses.
Bear throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nadir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Nadir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nadir has Bear pulled in close to control his posture.
Bear throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bear not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bear throws a strike but Nadir rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nadir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nadir's guard.
Bear trying to control but Nadir is working from the bottom.
Bear might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nadir haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear postures up and lands a big shot to Nadir's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear is looking to work some ground and pound but Nadir has wrist control.
Bear throws a big elbow that misses.
Nadir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bear throwing strikes but missing.
Nadir pulls Bear in to control the position.
Bear gets to his feet - Nadir follows without any prompting.
Nadir throws a body shot but no joy.
Bear takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nadir throws a right and a left that Bear avoids nicely.
Nadir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nadir wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jer Bear dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abed Nadir's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A combination from Bear does no damage.
Nadir takes the fight into the clinch.
Bear has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nadir regains guard immediately.
Bear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bear has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nadir is proving hard to escape from.
Bear pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nadir is keeping the position for now.
Nadir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nadir is pulling down on Bear's head. It's preventing any offense from Bear, at least for the moment.
Bear throws an elbow that misses. Nadir uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bear's guard. Nice move by Nadir!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear trying to keep a closed guard but Nadir is proving a slippery customer.
Jer Bear has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bear looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bear is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bear trying to keep a closed guard but Nadir is proving a slippery customer.
Nadir sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nadir avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Nadir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nadir prevents Bear from breaking the clinch.
Nadir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bear.
Bear being controlled against the cage.
Nadir is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Nadir for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Bear has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nadir is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bear has had enough of the clinch but Nadir keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nadir is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bear is keeping busy.
Bear lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bear scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bear throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bear prevents Nadir from standing back up.
Bear throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nadir to regain full guard.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Nadir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nadir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nadir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nadir keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jer Bear will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abed Nadir's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bear uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nadir.
Nadir misses the shot to the body.
Bear thuds his right hand into Nadir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Nadir.
Bear showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nadir.
Nadir closes the distance and clinches.
Bear looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bear throws an elbow but it misses.
Bear tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nadir's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nadir takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nadir blocks a body shot from Bear.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear lands a right hand.
Bear is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bear working aggressively here.
Nadir holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bear wants to take the fight to the mat but Nadir manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bear is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nadir prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bear tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nadir just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abed Nadir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jer Bear.
Nadir being controlled against the cage.
Bear has had enough of the clinch but Nadir keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bear is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bear has a couple of punches blocked by Nadir.
The referee calls for Bear to work.
Bear is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bear has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bear tries to break free but Nadir pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bear missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nadir has him pressed against the cage.
Bear jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nadir walks away with a smile on his face. Bear gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Abed Nadir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bear throws a leg kick but Nadir sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bear shoots in but no luck this time.
Nadir has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nadir stalling the fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nadir.
Nadir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nadir slows down the pace here.
Bear working aggressively here.
Nadir displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bear up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jer Bear is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nadir just leaning against Bear, taking a breather.
Bear will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nadir up against the cage.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jer Bear.
Well Bear 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jer Bear!
During a confident post fight interview, Jer Bear thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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