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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patches Meech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rage Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meech comes into the arena with shear it maybe blaring out of the sound system. Patches Meech has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patches Meech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rage Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meech but Meech pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson rushes Meech and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Meech wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Meech uses from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Johnson controlling the position.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Meech controlling him for the moment.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Meech manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Meech uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Meech!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meech won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Meech wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Meech prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson 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.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rage Johnson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Johnson shoots in but Meech avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meech keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meech defends it nicely.
Patches Meech has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rage Johnson.
A combination from Meech does no damage.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Meech is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Meech keeps moving.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Meech is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Meech is keeping the position.
Johnson postures up in Meech's guard and throws a big left but Meech blocks it.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Meech has wrist control.
Meech is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Meech keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rage Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Meech fails to land with a series of punches.
Meech lands a two punch combo.
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Meech is trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson misses with the ground and pound.
Rage Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Johnson swings around for an armbar but Meech sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johnson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Johnson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Meech is trying to break free.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Meech stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Meech manages to get underhooks.
Patches Meech has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rage Johnson.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Meech pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Meech.
Meech rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Meech. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson rushes Meech and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson is working for takedown but Meech is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Meech wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Meech manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Meech holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Meech working hard to break the clinch.
Meech is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meech has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Meech turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Meech wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Meech is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meech is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meech pulls his leg out and moves away.
Meech moves away from the strike by Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Meech. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Meech.
Patches Meech seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
A punch combination from Meech misses.
Meech connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Meech scores with a body shot.
Meech slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Meech misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from Meech both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meech closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Patches Meech will probably get the nod.
That's time! Meech's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Meech.
Meech works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from Meech does no damage.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Meech.
A punch combination from Meech misses.
Johnson tries to bum rush Meech with a series of wild strikes but Meech uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson has Meech up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meech wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Meech forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meech wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Meech misses.
Meech tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Meech.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Meech jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Meech against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Meech won't allow it.
Patches Meech has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rage Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Meech holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Meech breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meech misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meech will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Meech.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meech circles away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meech as he avoids it easily.
Meech misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Meech finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Meech!
Johnson is rocked!
Meech rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Meech finish him?
Meech misses with a wild combination.
Patches Meech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meech misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Meech digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meech misses with a wild combination.
Meech throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Meech misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Meech gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meech walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Meech.
Meech lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Meech.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Meech swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meech throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Meech avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Meech continues to drive forward.
Meech has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meech prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Meech's guard.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meech is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meech wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patches Meech showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Meech has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patches Meech!
Patches Meech bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Rage Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck you man i won that'.
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