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Event:
HFC 45
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Conlon looks to score with a jab to the body but Finnigan is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Finnigan there.
Conlon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finnigan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Conlon just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Finnigan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finnigan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finnigan works over Conlon's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Brendan Conlon has been cut.
Finnigan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Conlon misses.
Conlon misses with a body punch
and Finnigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finnigan throws a right and a left that Conlon avoids nicely.
Finnigan misses with a looping right.
Conlon misses with a body shot
letting Finnigan counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conlon shoots for a takedown but Finnigan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Conlon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Finnigan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Finnigan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Finnigan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Finnigan scores with a sloppy right hand. Conlon should have avoided that one.
Conlon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Conlon misses with a lunging right hand
and Finnigan counters with a nice uppercut.
Conlon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Finnigan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finnigan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finnigan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Conlon tries to clinch but Finnigan moves out of range.
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!
Conlon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Conlon misses with a shot to the body
and Finnigan counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Conlon misses.
As Conlon backs off Finnigan throws a huge counter combo but Conlon manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Finnigan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conlon circles away quickly and effectively.
Conlon misses with a hook
and Finnigan counters with a nice body shot.
Conlon misses with a hook.
Conlon throws a body punch but Finnigan moves out of range.
It seemed like Finnigan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finnigan lands a right hook to the body.
Conlon tries for a takedown but Finnigan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Conlon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conlon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Conlon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finnigan.
Brendan Conlon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conlon misses the body punch
enabling Finnigan to counter with a crisp jab.
Conlon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Finnigan counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Conlon is rocked!
Finnigan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Conlon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finnigan scores with a body shot.
Conlon is breathing heavily.
Finnigan drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Conlon's head, knocking him out cold! Finnigan is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Negan Finnigan!
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Event:
HFC 39
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Ibanez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Conlon quickly recovers to half guard.
Ibanez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ibanez blocks the strikes from Conlon.
Ibanez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ibanez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ibanez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Conlon!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibanez controlling from the full mount.
Conlon is trying desperately to improve position.
Ibanez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ibanez content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Conlon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ibanez controlling his opponent.
Ibanez prevents Conlon from getting the reversal.
Ibanez controlling the pace for now.
Ibanez avoids the attempt from Conlon to control.
Ibanez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ibanez controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Ibanez has control of Conlon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Conlon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T2#
Ibanez moves to the back. #SUB#
Ibanez looking to break Conlon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Conlon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ibanez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ibanez is looking to control Conlon but Conlon is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Conlon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ibanez gets his way!
Conlon can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Ibanez is looking for the choke from the back position but Conlon is controlling his hands well.
Ibanez has good solid back control here. #T3#
Conlon wants to escape the position.
Conlon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Conlon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ibanez.
#SUB#
Ibanez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Conlon wants to control his opponent's hands but Ibanez gets his hands free.
Conlon tries to roll but Ibanez sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Ibanez looking for the RNC.
Ibanez loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Conlon hold on?
Ibanez controlling the position well here. Conlon rolled but Ibanez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
Ibanez not allowing Conlon to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ibanez controlling the positon.
Conlon trying to control the action but Ibanez just sinks the hooks in.
Conlon is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ibanez off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibanez keeps control of the position easily here as Conlon tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Ibanez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Conlon has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Ibanez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Ibanez scores with a takedown into Conlon's guard.
Conlon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ibanez controls the pace.
Ibanez trying to control but Conlon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Conlon looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ibanez is defending well. Conlon quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ibanez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Conlon celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brendan Conlon!
An out of breath Brendan Conlon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Renato Ibanez spoke after the fight, saying 'The only reason I cut so easily is because of my eczema and excessive use of steroid creams thinning my skin'.
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Event:
HFC New Years Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Pepper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Brendan Conlon has been cut.
Pepper scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pepper. Conlon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conlon misses the shot to the body.
Pepper ducks under a wild hook from Conlon.
Brendan Conlon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pepper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pepper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good shot there by Pepper.#ROC2#
Conlon is rocked!
Pepper scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conlon misses the shot to the body.
Pepper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conlon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pepper counters with a nice body shot.
Conlon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Conlon misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Pepper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Conlon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Pepper keeps control of Conlon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pepper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pepper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Pepper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conlon slips a straight right by Pepper.
Pepper slips under a jab.
Conlon dodges the punch combination from Pepper.
#KD2#
Pepper drops Conlon with a beautiful combination! Conlon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pepper is looking for the KO!
Oh Conlon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! Pepper delivers a spinning backfist that drops Conlon like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ryan Pepper!
Ryan Pepper is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Ryan Pepper misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
HFC 25 Perry vs. Plouman
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Pettis connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Conlon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pettis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Conlon trying to control the position but Pettis is working away.
Pettis is pushing Conlon's head away, looking to escape. Conlon manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conlon grinds an elbow into Pettis's temple.
Conlon working the ground and pound but Pettis is defending the strikes.
Pettis wants to get back to his feet.
Conlon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pettis keeps working. #T1#
Conlon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pettis down.
Pettis dodges the ground and pound from Conlon.
Pettis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Conlon.
#SUB#
Conlon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Conlon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pettis!
Pettis is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB#
Conlon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2#
Pettis is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Poor strikes thrown by Conlon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Conlon lands a nice shot to the head.
Pettis is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Pettis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Conlon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Conlon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
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!
Conlon working the ground and pound effectively.
Conlon controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Conlon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pettis's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conlon dominating with strikes here.
Conlon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Conlon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pettis is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Conlon lands a big elbow.
Conlon landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Pettis is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Conlon locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Pettis is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brendan Conlon!
Brendan Conlon retains his lightweight title!
Brendan Conlon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 21 Conlon vs. Chernishev
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Chernishev drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Conlon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chernishev defends well.#SUB#
Conlon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chernishev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chernishev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Chernishev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Conlon looking for a guillotine here but Chernishev defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev distracts Conlon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1##SUB#
Conlon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chernishev defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernishev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Conlon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chernishev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chernishev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Conlon's head.
Conlon trying to strike off his back.
Chernishev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Conlon's head.#SUB#
Conlon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chernishev has passed into half guard!
Nice strikes from Chernishev there. #T2#
Chernishev is looking to take a break and control but Conlon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Conlon wants to control but Chernishev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chernishev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Chernishev there.
Chernishev is thwarting Conlon's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernishev lands a nice short elbow.
Chernishev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Conlon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Conlon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Conlon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Chernishev frees his head nicely. Oh but Conlon has switched to an armbar! Chernishev is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Brendan Conlon!
Brendan Conlon retains his lightweight title!
Brendan Conlon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 15 Silva vs. Fighter Three
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Conlon slips a jab and a cross from Pettis.
Pettis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Pettis rushes Conlon and presses him up against the ropes.
Pettis scores with a shoulder strike.
Conlon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Conlon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Conlon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pettis has him pressed against the ropes.
Pettis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pettis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Conlon's efforts to push away.
Conlon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pettis just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Conlon tries to pull guard but Pettis won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conlon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Pettis.
Conlon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Conlon tries to pull guard but Pettis forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Conlon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettis lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pettis. #TD#
Conlon jumps guard.
#T1#
Pettis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Conlon is proving hard to escape from.
Pettis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Conlon has Pettis pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Conlon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Conlon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pettis defends well.#SUB#
Conlon looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pettis is defending well. Conlon quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pettis has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Conlon celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brendan Conlon!
Brendan Conlon retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Brendan Conlon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
HFC 13 Calypso vs. Money
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Andre defending well as Conlon loads up on a big left hand.
Conlon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andre's head backwards.
Andre cracks Conlon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Andre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conlon moves away.#TD#
Conlon shoots in and gets a takedown into Andre's guard.
Conlon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Conlon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Andre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conlon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Andre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Conlon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Conlon is pushing down on Andre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andre is fighting to maintain full guard but Conlon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andre trying to control from the bottom.
Conlon is trying to control the action in half guard but Andre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Conlon is working away from the top position though.
Conlon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Conlon wants to free his trapped foot but Andre is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Conlon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Conlon thows a huge punch but Andre dodges it nicely.
Conlon is taking a breather. Andre 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.
Conlon 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.
Conlon wants to control but Andre is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Andre is defending against the submission attempts here by Conlon.
#SUB2#
Andre actively working from the bottom here.
Conlon controlling the action here.
Conlon prevents Andre from improving his position.
Conlon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andre defending well though.
Conlon is taking a breather. Andre 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 referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Conlon winds up and cracks Andre with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Andre moves into full guard.
Conlon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Conlon is pushing down on Andre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andre is fighting to maintain full guard but Conlon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andre wants to get back to full guard.
Conlon slows the pace down in half guard.
Conlon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Andre trying to hold on to Conlon's head to control him but Conlon postures up.
#SUB#
Conlon is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Andre looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB#
Conlon seems to be looking for submissions.
Andre tries to get to full guard but Conlon has control of the leg.
Andre taking some punishment here, with Conlon in his half guard.
Conlon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Conlon trying to mount his opponent but Andre defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conlon throwing shots but Andre is blocking nicely.
Conlon lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, if Conlon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Conlon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Andre ducks under a wild hook from Conlon.
Andre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conlon.#TD#
Conlon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Andre tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Conlon is in Andre's guard.
Brendan Conlon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Conlon postures up.
Conlon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Andre keeping moving, preventing Conlon from controlling successfully.
Conlon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conlon is in close to Andre's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Conlon content to stall in guard here.
Andre controls Conlon momentarily but Conlon frees himself. #T1#
Conlon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conlon wants to control from the top but Andre keeps moving.
Conlon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Andre working for a triangle but Conlon defends it easily.
Conlon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andre can do to turn this around?
Andre being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Conlon wants to control from the top but Andre keeps moving.
Andre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Conlon. #SUB2#
Andre working for a triangle but Conlon defends it easily.
Conlon works over Andre with some ground and pound from guard.
Conlon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Conlon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andre's head.
Andre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Conlon wants to control from the top but Andre keeps moving.
Conlon advances to half guard.
Andre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Conlon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Andre trying to hold on to Conlon's head to control him but Conlon postures up.
Conlon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Andre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Andre is trying to get back to full guard.
Conlon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Conlon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Conlon lands strikes from half guard.
Conlon working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Conlon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Conlon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Andre?
Conlon lands a big shot there that rocks Andre but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Conlon avoids the attempt from Andre to control.
Conlon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conlon wants to control the pace but Andre is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Conlon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Conlon scores with a punch to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Andre there.
Andre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conlon manages to avoid it.
Conlon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Conlon takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Andre gets control of Conlon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Andre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Andre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Conlon lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conlon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Conlon controls the pace.
Andre is trying to keep Conlon in close.
#T1#
Conlon advances to half guard.
Conlon works his way into side control.
Andre struggling a bit here.
Conlon lands a nice forearm strike.
Conlon is putting a hurting on Andre here, landing some big shots from side control.
Conlon is looking to take a break and control but Andre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andre is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Conlon trying to control the action but Andre is working from the bottom.
Conlon working away.
Conlon controlling from side mount.
Conlon is putting a hurting on Andre here, landing some big shots from side control.
Conlon is putting a hurting on Andre here, landing some big shots from side control.
Conlon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Conlon controls the position from side control.
Conlon trying to control the position but Andre is working away.
Andre is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Conlon off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Andre is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Andre is not going to allow Conlon to sit and survive in this position.
Conlon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Andre is keen to just control but Conlon is a slippery customer.#T4##SUB2#
Andre seems to be working for a kimura but Conlon defends the submission attempt.
Conlon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Conlon has his foot on Andre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andre works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Andre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Conlon scores with a nice shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Conlon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brendan Conlon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Conlon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Conlon!
Brendan Conlon retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Brendan Conlon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
HFC 11 Faber vs. Powell
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Conlon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGinn, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
McGinn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
McGinn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Conlon to the mat! Conlon manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Conlon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGinn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGinn trying to control but Conlon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Conlon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGinn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Conlon is tightening it up a little... McGinn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! McGinn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! McGinn taps out! Nice BJJ there by Conlon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brendan Conlon!
Brendan Conlon is the new lightweight champion!
Brendan Conlon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 8 McCarthy vs. Foster
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Teixeira.
Conlon is looking to regain half guard here but Teixeira keeps moving and retains side control.
Conlon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Teixeira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Conlon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Conlon looking for submissions off his back.
Conlon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Teixeira is sitting in close to Conlon's body. Conlon has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Teixeira is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Teixeira is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Conlon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brendan Conlon!
During a confident post fight interview, Brendan Conlon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Honour II
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Conlon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fang is trying to defend but Conlon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fang is trying to stand up here but Conlon is controlling him well.
Conlon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fang is trying to get back to full guard.
Fang is trying to maintain the position but Conlon is very close to passing his half guard.
Conlon is looking to take a break and control but Fang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Conlon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fang is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brendan Conlon!
Brendan Conlon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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