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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deshawn Hayden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deshawn Hayden told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel French!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deshawn Hayden!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Hayden misses
and French counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by French.
French lands a body punch in the clinch.
French wants to take the fight to the mat but Hayden manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
French manages to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hayden drops back looking for a leg! French is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and French manages to kick Hayden off! Hayden jumps back into French's guard.
Hayden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hayden trying to control but French is working from the bottom.
French pulls Hayden in close to his closed guard and prevents Hayden from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hayden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hayden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! French is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! French has escaped and now he's on top!
French content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
French throws a big elbow that misses.
French lands a couple of elbows.
French lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hayden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. French manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
French wants to sweep here but Hayden controlling him for the moment.
French keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
Hayden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayden won't allow French to sweep him here.
French is working hard here to advance position.
Hayden with a flurry of punches that miss.
French knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hayden on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayden throws a big elbow that misses.
Hayden throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hayden is pushing down on French's leg trying to pass to half guard. French is fighting to maintain full guard but Hayden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hayden trying to control from French's half guard. French has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hayden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hayden with a flurry of punches that miss.
French is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayden landing some decent shots from guard.
We've been informed that Hayden has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
French wants to sweep but no luck.
French pulls Hayden in close to prevent any damage.
Hayden lands a couple of digs.
French keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Deshawn Hayden will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hayden throws a head kick but French moves out of range.
Deshawn Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. French tries to avoid it but Hayden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag French to the ground. French escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hayden has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by French.
French scores with a nice body kick.
Hayden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hayden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and French counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Samuel French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deshawn Hayden.
French breaks from the clinch.
French moves into range and clinches up with Hayden.
French manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
French looking for a guillotine here but Hayden defends easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as French holds on and takes a little breather.
French looking for a sweep. Not yet French, not yet.
French wants to stand and escape but Hayden is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hayden stopping the sweep attempt from French.
Hayden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayden throws a big elbow that misses.
Hayden slips nicely into half guard.
Hayden is looking for a kimura but French is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hayden to get the leverage.
Hayden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hayden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but French does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
French is defending against the submission attempts here by Hayden.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayden is looking to take a break and control but French is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
French is trying to maintain the position but Hayden is very close to passing his half guard.
Hayden is working for a kimura but French is defending it quite comfortably.
Hayden wants to control but French is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayden with the ground and pound but French uses the opportunity to regain guard.
French could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hayden slips nicely into half guard.
Hayden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
French is refusing to be controlled, as Hayden sits in half guard.
Hayden thows a huge punch but French dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayden wants to take a breather but French is having none of it.
Hayden looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deshawn Hayden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hayden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but French swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden misses with a takedown attempt
and French counters with a solid body kick.
Hayden shoots in for a double leg but French sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Samuel French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deshawn Hayden.
Hayden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
French is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hayden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
French breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hayden dives in for a single leg takedown but French sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
French utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
French jumps guard.
French is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hayden throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayden advances to half guard.
Hayden trying to control the action but French is working from the bottom.
Deshawn Hayden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hayden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed French's head.
French tries to get to full guard but Hayden has control of the leg.
Hayden trying to control the action but French is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
French is trying to control but can't.
Hayden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hayden thows a huge punch but French dodges it nicely.
Hayden is trying to work for a kimura but French is defending well.
Hayden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so French is just riding it out for now. Hayden eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayden throwing shots but French is blocking nicely.
Hayden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. French defending well though.
Hayden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
French has his hands clasped together around Hayden's back. He's all about the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deshawn Hayden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hayden 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deshawn Hayden!
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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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