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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shrimpboat VanderShmoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandy Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Sandy Hawkins is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shrimpboat VanderShmoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sandy Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from VanderShmoot.
VanderShmoot looks to land a combination but Hawkins avoids it well.
Hawkins tries to clinch up but VanderShmoot circles away and keeps his distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hawkins, right into the meat.
Hawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
VanderShmoot throws a hook but Hawkins blocks it.
Hawkins throws a sloppy head kick
and VanderShmoot counters with a left to the body.
Hawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
VanderShmoot cracks Hawkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanderShmoot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawkins.
Hawkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as VanderShmoot throws out the jab.
Hawkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from VanderShmoot.
VanderShmoot tests Hawkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but VanderShmoot moves away.
A swing and a miss from VanderShmoot.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but VanderShmoot was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
Hawkins swinging wildly here.
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.
VanderShmoot throws a lazy head kick
and Hawkins counters with a stiff right hand.
VanderShmoot throws a lazy body kick
and Hawkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
VanderShmoot moves out of range as Hawkins strikes.
Sandy Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins wants to clinch.
VanderShmoot lands a lovely overhand right.
Hawkins defending well as VanderShmoot loads up on a big left hand.
VanderShmoot is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
VanderShmoot misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins tries for a takedown but VanderShmoot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
VanderShmoot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawkins at a distance.
VanderShmoot looks to land a left hand but Hawkins moved out of range nicely.
VanderShmoot throws a head kick but Hawkins moves out of range.
VanderShmoot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hawkins throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from VanderShmoot.
A left and a right from Hawkins both land. Nice combination.
VanderShmoot checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanderShmoot throws a hook but Hawkins avoids it easily.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hawkins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hawkins landing strikes from the mount.
VanderShmoot wants to try and get back to his feet.
VanderShmoot is desperately trying to improve his position but Hawkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Hawkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hawkins trying to control but VanderShmoot is having none of it.
VanderShmoot wants to hold on but Hawkins pushes him away.
VanderShmoot is trying desperately to improve position.
VanderShmoot tries to improve his position but instead Hawkins has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandy Hawkins dominated that round.
That's time! VanderShmoot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
VanderShmoot misses with a double jab
and Hawkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
VanderShmoot takes a swing at Hawkins's ribcage but misses.
VanderShmoot throws the left hand but Hawkins avoids the punch easily.
Hawkins wants to clinch.
Hawkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from VanderShmoot.
VanderShmoot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawkins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
VanderShmoot throws a shot from downtown. Hawkins moves away and avoids it.
Sandy Hawkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawkins misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Hawkins.
VanderShmoot slaps away a takedown attempt from Hawkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
VanderShmoot misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins tries to clinch up but VanderShmoot circles away and keeps his distance.
VanderShmoot scores with a jab to the head.
Hawkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
VanderShmoot is looking to regain half guard here but Hawkins keeps moving and retains side control.
VanderShmoot is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hawkins asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hawkins wants to control but VanderShmoot is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
VanderShmoot struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
VanderShmoot pushes Hawkins away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hawkins gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
VanderShmoot connects with a crisp jab.
Sandy Hawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
VanderShmoot throws a nice looking combination but Hawkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawkins fails with the takedown.
Hawkins misses with a body punch
and VanderShmoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawkins motions for VanderShmoot to come forward. Hawkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hawkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
VanderShmoot throws a hook to the side of Hawkins's head but Hawkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. VanderShmoot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
VanderShmoot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandy Hawkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
VanderShmoot scores with a jab. Hawkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
VanderShmoot needs to keep his hands up - Hawkins had a free shot at his head there.
VanderShmoot tries to clinch up.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but VanderShmoot manages to avoid it.
Hawkins misses with a head kick.
VanderShmoot closes the distance but Hawkins moves to the side
and Hawkins counters with an inside leg kick.
VanderShmoot throws a series of strikes that have Hawkins backpedaling.
VanderShmoot misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins takes a swing at VanderShmoot's ribcage but misses.
VanderShmoot throws a body punch but Hawkins moves out of range.
VanderShmoot throws a hook to the side of Hawkins's head but Hawkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to de liver by VanderShmoot. Beautiful body shot.
VanderShmoot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danga de danga de dang - VanderShmoot scores with a four punch combination!
Hawkins blocks a jab.
Nice body kick from VanderShmoot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling VanderShmoot to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from VanderShmoot misses the target.
Hawkins staying out of range there.
VanderShmoot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Hawkins misses
and VanderShmoot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawkins darts in and clinches VanderShmoot up against the cage.
Hawkins pulls VanderShmoot into guard.
VanderShmoot wants to get up but he can't break Hawkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hawkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
VanderShmoot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shrimpboat VanderShmoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
VanderShmoot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sandy Hawkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hawkins misses with a double jab.
VanderShmoot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hawkins on the side of the head.
A jab from VanderShmoot misses.
Hawkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shrimpboat VanderShmoot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hawkins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandy Hawkins!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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