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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roscoe Pratt (ranked 8291 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amaury Hauet (ranked 7618 p4p, 0 weight class). Roscoe Pratt has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roscoe Pratt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amaury Hauet!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hauet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pratt manages to avoid it.
Hauet throws a hook to the side of Pratt's head but Pratt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hauet throws a body shot but no joy.
Pratt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pratt shoots in for a takedown but Hauet shows good takedown defense.
Pratt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hauet throws a lazy right hand but Pratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pratt shoots in looking for a takedown. Hauet tries to sprawl out of it but Pratt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hauet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hauet closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pratt to the mat! Pratt manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hauet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pratt looking for a sweep. Not yet Pratt, not yet.
Pratt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hauet 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.
Hauet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pratt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hauet not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pratt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hauet passes Pratt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hauet is trying to work for a kimura but Pratt is defending well.
Hauet is taking a breather. Pratt 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.
Hauet is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pratt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hauet is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Hauet slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Hauet might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hauet thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pratt's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hauet is looking for a kimura here.
Hauet is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hauet perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hauet trying to pass the guard but Pratt defending well.
Hauet is taking a breather. Pratt 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Pratt with that takedown attempt.
And Hauet tries to counter it with a takedown but Pratt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roscoe Pratt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Pratt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hauet.
Hauet misses with a jab to the body
and Pratt counters with a series of strikes. Hauet will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hauet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pratt.
Nice sprawl there from Hauet as Pratt shoots in.
Hauet just misses with a punch to the body.
Hauet drives through with a takedown into Pratt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pratt pushes Hauet off and gets back to his feet.
Hauet takes a swing at Pratt's ribcage but misses.
Pratt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hauet misses with a looping right.
Pratt checks a leg kick.
Hauet looks to score with a jab to the body but Pratt is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amaury Hauet dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pratt shoots for a takedown but Hauet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hauet throws a leg kick but Pratt moved away.
Hauet on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hauet looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hauet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pratt is keeping the position for now.
Pratt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hauet trying to control but Pratt is working from the bottom.
Hauet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Hauet has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hauet keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pratt's head.
Pratt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hauet drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pratt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hauet has Pratt in his guard.
Hauet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hauet is pulling down on Pratt's head to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pratt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hauet has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hauet wants to sweep here but Pratt controlling him for the moment.
Amaury Hauet has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hauet trying to keep a closed guard but Pratt is proving a slippery customer.
Pratt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hauet is proving hard to escape from.
Hauet wants to sweep here but Pratt controlling him for the moment.
Pratt throwing strikes but missing.
Hauet working for a triangle but Pratt defends it easily.
Hauet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hauet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pratt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pratt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hauet pulls Pratt in close to his closed guard and prevents Pratt from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roscoe Pratt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Pratt misses.
Hauet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pratt is able to avoid easily.
Hauet takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pratt shoots for a takedown but Hauet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hauet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hauet wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roscoe Pratt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hauet misses with a hook.
Pratt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hauet manages to circle out of the way.
Hauet goes for a double leg but Pratt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pratt continues to drive forward.
Hauet darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hauet is breathing heavily.
Hauet is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pratt has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pratt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hauet perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hauet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pratt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hauet wants to free his trapped foot but Pratt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pratt is not content to let Hauet control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Amaury Hauet will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hauet misses the jab.
Pratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hauet was well out of range. Poor timing from Pratt.
Hauet tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pratt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hauet.
Hauet swings for the body but Pratt moves out of range.
Pratt tries to counter with a takedown but Hauet is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Hauet misses.
Nice body punch from Pratt.
Pratt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pratt.
Hauet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pratt rather than just go for the knockout.
Hauet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pratt moves away.
Hauet shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pratt as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Hauet misses.
Pratt throws a lazy body kick
and Hauet counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pratt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pratt is looking to regain half guard here but Hauet keeps moving and retains side control.
Hauet working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hauet thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Pratt's face as Hauet controls the position.
Pratt gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hauet trying to pass the guard but Pratt defending well.
Hauet sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Amaury Hauet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two 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.
Hauet passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pratt!
Hauet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pratt is working to get back to half guard.
Hauet controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pratt is desperately trying to improve his position but Hauet has a good base and remains in mount.
Hauet takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roscoe Pratt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Amaury Hauet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hauet winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amaury Hauet!
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energy
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hype
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