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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Hominick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Hominick looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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153 lbs
6 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Hominick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan D!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hominick is fending him off so far but D persists. Nope, Hominick circles away and we're back to standing.
D misses with a takedown attempt - Hominick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
D misses with a takedown attempt
and Hominick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
George Hominick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan D.
Hominick gets caught flat footed, as D shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
D sitting in guard, not really doing much.
D is fighting to break Hominick's control of his arms but Hominick is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
D controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hominick looking for a sweep. Not yet Hominick, not yet.
Hominick thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
D slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evan D has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hominick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
George Hominick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hominick falls off balance throwing a combination
and D counters with a nice double leg into guard.
D distracts Hominick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
D seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
D is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
D with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hominick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. D manages to get himself to full guard.
Hominick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for D on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hominick would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hominick wants to stand and escape but instead D has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
D drops back looking for a leg! Hominick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hominick manages to kick D off! D jumps back into Hominick's guard.
D landing with the ground and pound.
D drops back looking for a leg! Hominick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hominick manages to kick D off! D jumps back into Hominick's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hominick wants to stand and escape but D is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
D is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
D's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
D is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hominick has his hands on D's head, controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
D fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hominick thuds a left hand into D's body.
D shoots for a takedown but Hominick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
D showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hominick.
D tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hominick swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Hominick as D shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan D dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hominick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so D counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hominick wants to stand up but D is controlling him.
Hominick has momentary wrist control but D slips an elbow through the middle.
Hominick trying to keep a closed guard but D is proving a slippery customer.
D stays in close to Hominick's body and controls the position.
Hominick wants to stand and escape but D is having none of it.
D postures up in Hominick's guard and throws a big left but Hominick blocks it.
Hominick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
D controlling from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
D shoots in and bounces Hominick off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D is working Hominick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
D sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hominick working a defensive guard here.
D slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
D postures up and lands a big shot to Hominick's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hominick is trying to keep D in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of George Hominick.
Nice takedown defense from Hominick. No joy for D on that attempt.
D shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hominick defends it nicely.
Hominick stuffs the takedown attempt from D. D gets slowly back to his feet.
George Hominick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan D.
Hominick swinging wildly here.
D dives in and scores a takedown into Hominick's guard.
D thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D stays in close to Hominick's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hominick wants to get back to his feet but D is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hominick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
D drops back looking for a leg! Hominick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hominick manages to kick D off! D jumps back into Hominick's guard.
Hominick is looking to sweep but instead, D has passed into half guard.
D 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.
D seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
D seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
D is looking for a kimura but Hominick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for D to get the leverage.
Hominick wants to control but D is keeping busy.
Hominick wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
D stops Hominick from getting back to his feet.
D is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hominick has hold of D's hands but D slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan D showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hominick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hominick stuffs the takedown attempt from D. D gets slowly back to his feet.
D with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hominick counter with a right hand.
Hominick moves in looking to clinch but D pushes him off.
Hominick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hominick throws a nice looking combination but D bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
George Hominick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
D shoots in but Hominick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
George Hominick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan D.
D shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hominick's guard.
D works over Hominick with some ground and pound from guard.
D sitting in guard here, content to control.
D thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
D won't allow Hominick to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D sitting in guard here, content to control.
D has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
D landing some decent shots from guard.
D slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hominick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
D controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Evan D.
D fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hominick scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for D with that takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hominick.
A combination from Hominick does no damage.
D showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hominick.
D fails with the takedown.
D misses with a takedown attempt - Hominick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hominick.
D takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
D avoids a punch combination nicely.
George Hominick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hominick stalks D and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into D's face. D staggers backwards, shaken.
Hominick slaps away a takedown attempt from D, before circling back to the center of the mat.
D shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hominick sprawls well. Hominick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. D gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from D.
Hominick slaps away a takedown attempt from D, before circling back to the center of the mat.
George Hominick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hominick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
D shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hominick but Hominick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
D swats away the attempt to clinch by Hominick.
Hominick cracks D with a right hand to the side of the head.
D avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hominick lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Hominick.
D is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to George Hominick.
I think D has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan D!
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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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