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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Ceni (ranked 5422 p4p, 3505 weight class) and Derrick Colson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Ceni could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Derrick Colson's chin.
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170 cm 25 170 3 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm 25 180 1 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns Basic striking KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt Basic striking Solid chin |
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Ceni! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Colson! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Colson instigates a clinch. Ceni working hard to break the clinch. Colson is trying to pull guard but Ceni turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Colson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ceni smiles and moves away.
Ceni tries to bum rush Colson with a series of wild strikes but Colson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ceni throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Colson. Ceni sets himself, and Colson steps forward looking for the clinch! Ceni avoids it this time. Colson darts in and clinches Ceni up against the cage. Colson pulls guard effortlessly. Colson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ceni passes into half guard.
Colson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Colson is looking for a sweep. Ceni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ceni is keen to just control but Colson is a slippery customer. Colson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Ceni trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ceni tries to pass to full mount but Colson defends it. Ceni seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Ceni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Colson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Colson wants to get back to full guard. Colson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Colson wants to improve his position but Ceni is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ceni slows the pace down in half guard. Colson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Colson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ceni is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Colson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Colson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Colson is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Colson looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ceni trying to control the action but Colson is working from the bottom. Ceni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Colson trying to hold on to Ceni's head to control him but Ceni postures up.
Colson actively working from the bottom here. Ceni is trying to control. Colson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Colson trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Colson closes the distance and clinches. Ceni wants to break free but Colson has control.
Colson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ceni to keep the fight standing. Mark Ceni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Colson. Colson is trying to pull guard but Ceni has him pressed against the cage. Colson jumps guard but Ceni stands there with Colson around his waist. Colson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Colson tries to pull guard but Ceni forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Colson is trying to pull guard but Ceni has him pressed against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Ceni's face as he tries to break the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Colson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ceni walks away with a smile on his face. Colson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Colson has managed to clinch.
Colson tries to pull guard but Ceni won't allow it.
Ceni breaks the clinch.
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 Mark Ceni will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ceni keeps the fight on the outside. Colson moves into the clinch. Colson tries to pull guard but Ceni won't allow it.
Colson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ceni just stands there and leans against the cage. Ceni looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Colson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mark Ceni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Colson. Colson is trying to pull guard but Ceni has him pressed against the cage. Ceni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Colson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ceni tries to break the clinch but Colson is controlling the position. Colson is trying to pull guard but Ceni has him pressed against the cage. Colson is trying to pull guard but Ceni turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Ceni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ceni is trying to break the clinch but Colson has him pressed against the cage. Colson fails to pull guard.
Ceni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Colson manages to pull guard.
Ceni preventing the sweep. Ceni looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Colson looking for subs off his back but Ceni has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ceni trying to control from half guard but Colson is working away. Colson is looking for a sweep. Ceni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Colson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ceni scores with a couple of nice shots. Colson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ceni's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ceni's back! Ceni holding both Colson 's hands and preventing any damage. Colson is persistently looking for the submission but Ceni is defending it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ceni trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Colson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ceni is defending well though. Colson let's go of the attempt for now. Colson not allowing Ceni to control his hands. Derrick Colson has got the better of the ground game so far. Colson working for the choke. Colson is controlling the position but Ceni somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Colson is looking to advance position but Ceni won't allow it. Ceni is controlling Colson's trapped leg to prevent Colson from advancing to side control. Colson wants to free his trapped foot but Ceni is holding on for dear life with his legs. Colson is looking for a kimura but Ceni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Colson to get the leverage. Ceni trying to control from the bottom.
Colson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Colson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ceni is just riding it out for now. Colson eventually gives up the hold. Colson stalling away here and it's allowed Ceni to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Colson trying to control but Ceni is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ceni trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Colson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ceni darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Colson wants to get back to full guard. Colson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Colson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Ceni prevents Colson from improving his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Colson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Colson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ceni passes into side control.
Colson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ceni wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Ceni content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Ceni trying to control the position but Colson is working away. Ceni taking a breather here.
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. Ceni is putting a hurting on Colson here, landing some big shots from side control. Ceni slows the pace down. Colson is looking for a sweep. Ceni trying to control the position but Colson is working away. Colson tries to buck Ceni off but Ceni is having none of it. Ceni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colson keeps working. Colson is letting Ceni control him for a moment. Colson sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Colson manages to get to full guard.
Colson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ceni is one step ahead there. Colson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Colson has his foot on Ceni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ceni works his way back into a safe position though. Ceni landing some decent shots from guard. Ceni trying to control but Colson is working from the bottom. Colson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ceni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four 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. Ceni sitting in guard, not really doing much. Ceni trying to control the position from guard on top but Colson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Colson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ceni passes into half guard.
Colson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Colson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nice strikes from Ceni there.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Ceni showed his dominance in that final round. I think Ceni 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mark Ceni!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
23% |
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