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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clitory Cantonnais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pj Farrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clitory Cantonnais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pj Farrell!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cantonnais throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cantonnais looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Farrell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Farrell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cantonnais has hold of Farrell's hands but Farrell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Farrell has eaten all the pies!
Farrell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Farrell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Farrell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Farrell decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Farrell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cantonnais blocking the ground and pound attempt from Farrell.
Cantonnais is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrell wants to take a breather but Cantonnais is having none of it.
Farrell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farrell stands up from half guard.
Farrell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cantonnais's waist but Cantonnais gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Farrell off to one side.
Farrell feints and as Cantonnais raises his hands in defense, Farrell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Farrell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Farrell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Farrell decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Cantonnais moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farrell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cantonnais's guard.
Cantonnais can't keep his opponent in guard - Farrell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Farrell trying to control the action but Cantonnais is working from the bottom.
Farrell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Farrell is pressing down on Cantonnais's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cantonnais is holding on for now.
Cantonnais knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Farrell on the ground.
Farrell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cantonnais defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantonnais wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cantonnais throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farrell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Farrell tries to advance to mount but Cantonnais denies him.
Farrell working the head with strikes.
Farrell staying calm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farrell is looking to take a break and control but Cantonnais is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pj Farrell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Farrell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Farrell landing a few strikes.
Farrell controlling the position.
Farrell trying to control the position but Cantonnais is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farrell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrell working away.
Farrell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A lull in the action here as Farrell stalls from top position.
Cantonnais can't do much from the bottom here.
Farrell taking a breather here.
Farrell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cantonnais knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Farrell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cantonnais looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Farrell advances to mount.
Farrell throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Farrell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Farrell with good strikes from the mount here!
It looks like Clitory Cantonnais has been cut.
Farrell tries to control but Cantonnais wriggling away.
Farrell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantonnais is desperately trying to improve his position but Farrell has a good base and remains in mount.
Farrell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Farrell breaks from Cantonnais's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Farrell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Farrell controlling the pace for now.
Farrell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farrell thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Farrell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pj Farrell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Farrell landing strikes from the mount and Cantonnais is in trouble!
Cantonnais is rocked!
Farrell looking to control but Cantonnais is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Farrell content just to control the position here.
Farrell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Farrell content just to control the position here.
Farrell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cantonnais?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pj Farrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clitory Cantonnais's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Farrell slips a jab and a cross from Cantonnais.
Farrell swinging wilding here.
Cantonnais avoids the head kick by Farrell.
Cantonnais throws a left and a right that both miss
and Farrell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Farrell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cantonnais throws a right hand that Farrell ducks under and follows up with a left that Farrell also avoids with ease.
Cantonnais throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Farrell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cantonnais's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cantonnais throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cantonnais has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Farrell has passed into side control.
Cantonnais struggling a bit here.
Cantonnais is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrell wants to control but Cantonnais is keeping him busy.
Farrell advances nicely into full mount.
Cantonnais wants to control but Farrell is having none of it.
Farrell lands with some strikes.
Cantonnais is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Farrell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cantonnais tries to hold on but Farrell postures up.
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.
Farrell wants to control but Cantonnais has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Farrell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cantonnais keeps working.
Cantonnais has one foot on Farrell's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Farrell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Cantonnais, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cantonnais throws a combination that misses
and Farrell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Farrell stands up out of the half guard.
Farrell shoots in but Cantonnais avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Farrell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farrell controls the position from side control.
Cantonnais struggling a bit here.
Cantonnais is not content to let Farrell control the position.
Cantonnais is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Farrell is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Farrell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farrell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Farrell tries to control but Cantonnais wriggling away.
Farrell is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Clitory Cantonnais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farrell jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cantonnais manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farrell working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cantonnais taking a bit of punishment here - Farrell scoring with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pj Farrell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Farrell 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 George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pj Farrell!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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