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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominique Caramel (ranked 1315 p4p, 3028 weight class) and Steve Cannson (ranked 190 p4p, 398 weight class). Cannson has chosen Unstoppable as his entrance music. Steve Cannson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dominique Caramel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Cannson!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caramel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cannson did well to prevent Caramel getting side control.
Cannson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Caramel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cannson wants to improve his position but Caramel is controlling well.
Cannson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caramel.
Cannson is trying to maintain the position but Caramel is very close to passing his half guard.
Caramel trying to control the action but Cannson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caramel thows a huge punch but Cannson dodges it nicely.
Caramel trying to control from half guard but Cannson is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannson tries to roll over but Caramel keeps him under control.
Cannson gets full guard.
Caramel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cannson is keeping the position for now.
Caramel is looking to work some ground and pound but Cannson has wrist control.
Caramel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caramel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cannson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cannson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Caramel is looking to work some ground and pound but Cannson has wrist control.
Caramel trying to control but Cannson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Caramel throwing strikes from guard but Cannson blocks nicely.
Cannson is trying to control the position but Caramel postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Caramel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Caramel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Caramel wants to control but Cannson is keeping him busy.
Cannson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Caramel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Caramel wants to control but Cannson is keeping him busy.
Caramel throwing shots but Cannson is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caramel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cannson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Caramel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Caramel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cannson is pressing down on Caramel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caramel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Caramel preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caramel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Caramel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Caramel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Caramel won't allow Cannson to sweep him here.
Caramel throws a strike but Cannson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cannson is working Caramel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Caramel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannson being controlled here momentarily.
Cannson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cannson throwing strikes from guard but Caramel blocks nicely.
Caramel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cannson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cannson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caramel is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caramel pulls Cannson in close to his closed guard and prevents Cannson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Caramel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dominique Caramel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Caramel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Caramel prevents Cannson from improving his position.
Cannson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caramel.
Cannson is looking to improve his position.
Cannson wants to control but Caramel is keeping busy.
Cannson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caramel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caramel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cannson is trying to control but Caramel passes into side control!
Caramel throwing strikes but Cannson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caramel regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cannson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannson prevents Caramel from improving his position.
Cannson misses with a head shot. Caramel uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cannson throws a big right hand that misses.
Cannson throwing strikes but missing.
Caramel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Caramel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cannson is one step ahead there.
Cannson throwing strikes from guard but Caramel blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cannson throwing strikes but missing.
Cannson trying to control but Caramel is working from the bottom.
Cannson is looking to work some ground and pound but Caramel has wrist control.
Caramel controlling Cannson's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caramel is looking to sweep but instead, Cannson has passed into half guard.
Cannson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Caramel is trying to maintain the position but Cannson is very close to passing his half guard.
Cannson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Caramel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cannson.
Cannson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cannson shoots in looking for a takedown but Caramel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cannson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dominique Caramel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caramel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Caramel prevents Cannson from improving his position.
Caramel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannson trying to control here.
Cannson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Caramel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Caramel is in close to Cannson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Caramel throwing strikes but missing.
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!
Caramel throws an elbow that misses. Cannson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Caramel's guard. Nice move by Cannson!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannson throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steve Cannson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Caramel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cannson shoots for a double leg takedown but Caramel sprawls well. He's pushed Cannson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cannson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steve Cannson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannson throws a looping overhand right but Caramel ducks down to avoid it.
Caramel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cannson!
Cannson is looking for a sweep.
Caramel working away.
Cannson taking a bit of punishment here - Caramel scoring with strikes.
Cannson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cannson can't do much from the bottom here.
Caramel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cannson keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caramel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cannson down.
Caramel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cannson down.
Dominique Caramel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caramel controls the position from side control.
Caramel postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Caramel working the head with strikes.
Cannson is rocked!
Cannson is looking for a sweep.
Cannson is still in real trouble! Can Caramel finish him?
Caramel cracks Cannson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Caramel immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Cannson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Caramel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominique Caramel!
During a confident post fight interview, Dominique Caramel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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