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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jodi Joe Fjera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sangram Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjera's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tito & Tarantula . The key to victory for Jodi Joe Fjera has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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186 cm
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216 lbs
11 - 45 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jodi Joe Fjera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 45 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sangram Singh!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Singh counters with a shoot takedown. Fjera fights it but they end up in guard.
Fjera seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Singh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fjera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Singh has managed to get both his arms back between Fjera's legs - danger averted.
Singh is working Fjera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fjera is pulling down on Singh's head to control his posture.
Fjera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Singh postures up in Fjera's guard and throws a big left but Fjera blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Fjera.
Fjera is trying to stand.
Singh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Singh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Singh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Singh thows a huge punch but Fjera dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fjera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Singh.
Fjera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Singh.
Fjera wants to control but Singh is keeping busy.
Fjera is controlling Singh's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fjera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Singh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh drops an elbow to the side of Fjera's head.
Fjera is looking for a sweep. Singh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Singh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Singh lands a nice short elbow.
Fjera tries to kick Singh off but Singh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fjera wants to control but Singh is keeping busy.
Fjera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Singh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is trying to get back to full guard.
Fjera is working hard here to advance position.
Singh throwing shots but Fjera is blocking nicely.
Singh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fjera is trying to get back to full guard.
Singh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Singh slips a nice elbow through Fjera's hands, connecting with Fjera's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh working the head and body with strikes.
Fjera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fjera.
Singh is looking to work some ground and pound but Fjera has wrist control.
Fjera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Singh tries to free his leg and advance position but Fjera is retaining full guard.
Fjera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Singh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Singh is defending against the submission attempts here by Fjera.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sangram Singh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Singh needs to keep his hands up - Fjera had a free shot at his head there.
Singh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fjera gets a clinch.
Singh is working for takedown but Fjera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fjera misses with a punch to the body.
Fjera pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fjera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera thuds his right hand into Singh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jodi Joe Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera scores with a spinning back kick!
Fjera scores with a jab.
A solid body kick from Fjera.
Singh is breathing heavily.
Fjera fails with a takedown attempt.
Fjera scores with a push kick.
Fjera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fjera shoots in but Singh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Singh takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera scores with a head kick.
Fjera clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fjera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fjera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Singh.
Jodi Joe Fjera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sangram Singh.
Fjera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fjera rushes Singh and presses him up against the cage.
Fjera manages to break the clinch.
Fjera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Singh's head.
Fjera has closed the distance and engaged Singh in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera pushes Singh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fjera breaks from the clinch.
Fjera scores with a hook.
Singh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fjera punching from the bottom.
Fjera is looking for a sweep. Singh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fjera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera taking some punishment here, with Singh in his half guard.
Fjera taking some punishment here, with Singh in his half guard.
Singh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Singh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Singh lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Singh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Singh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fjera keeping hold of Singh's head, controlling as best he can.
Fjera trying to hold on to Singh's head to control him but Singh postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jodi Joe Fjera dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fjera scores with a decent looking hook.
Fjera scores with the left hand. Singh knows he should have avoided that one.
Fjera's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fjera duly obliges.
It looks like Sangram Singh has been cut.
Fjera misses with a two punch combination.
Singh takes one to the chin there.
Fjera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fjera working for submissions but it's allowed Singh to get to half guard.
Singh prevents Fjera from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fjera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Singh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fjera is just riding it out for now. Singh eventually gives up the hold.
Singh with the ground and pound but Fjera uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fjera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fjera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Singh defends well.
Sangram Singh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Singh stopping the sweep attempt from Fjera.
Fjera is looking to stand back up but Singh counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fjera.
Fjera trying to control but Singh postures up.
Singh winds up and cracks Fjera with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Singh.
Fjera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Singh defends it easily.
Singh throwing strikes but missing.
Singh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fjera doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Fjera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Singh is aware though and is defending well.
Fjera pulls Singh in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Singh pushing down on Fjera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Singh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Singh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Singh lands with a punch from half guard.
Singh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Singh drops an elbow to the side of Fjera's head.
Singh lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fjera manages to get to full guard.
Singh stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Fjera has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Singh manages to get his head free but now Fjera has transitioned to an armbar! Singh grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Fjera! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jodi Joe Fjera!
A relieved looking Jodi Joe Fjera 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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