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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Monson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Cole.
Monson tries for a takedown but Cole circles away easily
and Cole counters with a left and a right that stings Monson.
Monson shoots in looking for a takedown but Cole manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Monson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Monson fails with the takedown
and Cole counters with a head kick.
Justin Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Monson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Monson to the ground! Cole dives into full mount looking to finish!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Monson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Cole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monson is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monson is looking to escape.
Monson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
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.
Monson is squirming around, avoiding Cole's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Cole dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Monson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cole is fending him off so far but Monson persists. Nope, Cole circles away and we're back to standing.
Monson tries for a takedown but Cole sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Cole.
Cole throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Monson gets the takedown into side control.
Cole is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Monson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
You can see the frustration on Cole's face as Monson controls the position.
Frank Monson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Monson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cole's waist but Cole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monson off to one side.
Justin Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Monson.
Monson is breathing heavily.
Cole closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cole lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Justin Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
Cole throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Monson's head.
Cole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole throws a head kick but Monson moves out of range.
Justin Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monson.
Cole lands with a slapping head kick.
Cole scores with a decent looking hook.
Cole throws a nice head kick!
A head kick from Cole lands but Monson takes it in his stride.
Monson takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cole throws a sloppy head kick and Monson moves out of range easily.
Monson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cole throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cole throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Cole dominated that second round.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cole throws a combination. Monson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Justin Cole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monson avoids the head kick by Cole.
Monson blocks a low kick nicely.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monson can do to turn this around?
Excellent takedown into side control there by Monson.
Monson controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Monson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
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.
Monson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cole!
Monson controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Monson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frank Monson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cole uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cole quickly recovers to half guard.
Cole wants to get back to his feet.
Monson trying to control the pace.
Frank Monson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin Cole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frank Monson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Monson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cole 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Cole!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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