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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernst Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pierre Hennard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young comes to the cage accompanied by Eye Of The Tiger. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernst Young!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Pierre Hennard!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young ducks under a wild hook from Hennard.
Hennard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hennard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hennard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Hennard cracks Young with a right hand to the side of the head.
Young looks to land a right hand but Hennard moved out of range.
Hennard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Young throws a hook but Hennard blocks it.
Hennard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Young as he jumps to the side.
Young defending well as Hennard loads up on a big left hand.
Hennard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young throws a big counter combination but Hennard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Young bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hennard's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hennard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hennard with a poor takedown
and Young counters with a left and a right that stings Hennard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young throws a lazy uppercut
and Hennard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hennard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Hennard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hennard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Hennard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young slaps away a takedown attempt from Hennard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ernst Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pierre Hennard.
Hennard drives through with a takedown into Young's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Young looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hennard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hennard slips nicely into half guard.
Young pushes Hennard off looking to stand but Hennard dives back in and keeps control.
Hennard seems to be working for a kimura but Young defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young trying to control but Hennard postures up.
Hennard is looking to take a break and control but Young is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hennard works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Young's face as Hennard controls the position.
Hennard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working.
Hennard is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hennard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Young knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennard slows the pace down.
Hennard is looking to take a break and control but Young is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hennard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hennard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Young knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four 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.
Hennard tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hennard working away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hennard is looking to take a break and control but Young is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hennard manages to avoid it.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Young scores with a nice right hand.
Young circles away from the clinch attempt.
Young swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Hennard's shoulder, as Hennard tries to avoid the shot.
Hennard dives in and grabs Young's left leg, looking for a takedown. Young pushes down on Hennard's head and hops out.
Hennard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hennard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Pierre Hennard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Young misses with a straight right.
Hennard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hennard shoots for a double leg takedown but Young sprawls well. He's pushed Hennard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Hennard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hennard shoots in and bounces Young off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hennard stands and throws Young's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hennard working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hennard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hennard wants to control but Young is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennard tries to move to mount but Young blocks the move with his legs.
Young tries to bench press Hennard off him but Hennard keeps the position.
Young wants to control but Hennard postures up.
Hennard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Young's legs.
Hennard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Young's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Hennard trying to control the position but Young is working away.
Hennard controls the position from side control.
Young tries to buck Hennard off but Hennard is having none of it.
Hennard staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hennard controlling the action here.
Young is trying to get back to full guard.
Young is refusing to be controlled, as Hennard sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hennard was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Hennard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Young as he jumps to the side.
Hennard shoots for a double leg takedown but Young sprawls well. He's pushed Hennard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ernst Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pierre Hennard.
Hennard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Young is fending him off so far but Hennard persists. Nope, Young circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young throws a series of punches but Hennard avoids them all with ease.
Ernst Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hennard works Young's body with a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Young there.
Hennard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Young is looking for a counter combo.
Hennard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Young is looking to counter punch.
Hennard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hennard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hennard looking to sit in guard and control but Young gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Young decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hennard, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hennard has a takedown stuffed.
Hennard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Young pinned against the cage. Young gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ernst Young will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hennard.
Young swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Young looks to throw the jab but Hennard is out of range.
Hennard slips under a jab.
Hennard moves into the clinch.
Young lands a nice uppercut.
Young stalling the fight.
Hennard jumps guard.
Young trying to control but Hennard is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young pushes down on Hennard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young trying to mount his opponent but Hennard defends it.
Hennard wants to control the action here but instead Young manages to pass to full mount!
Young wants to control the pace but Hennard is squirming around nicely.
Hennard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Young is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Hennard shoots in looking for a takedown. Young tries to sprawl out of it but Hennard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Young manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hennard looks to score with a jab to the body but Young is just out of range.
Hennard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hennard defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Young lands a two punch combo.
Young fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hennard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hennard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Ernst Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Hennard tries for a takedown but Young circles away easily
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
Ernst Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pierre Hennard.
Hennard throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Young.
Hennard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hennard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hennard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Young.
Hennard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Young finds it's way round the side to connect with Hennard's head.
Young fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hennard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hennard slips a jab and a cross from Young.
Hennard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Young with a body shot.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Young takes a swing at Hennard's ribcage but misses.
Young wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hennard can do to turn this around?
Young thuds a left hand into Hennard's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hennard throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Young lands a nice looking body shot.
Young lands a jab to Hennard's midsection.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hennards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hennard shoots in and drives through. Young sprawls well.
Hennard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hennard has time to react.
Young missing with a left hand there. Hennard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hennard.
Hennard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Young is trying to maintain the position but Hennard is very close to passing his half guard.
Hennard is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hennard is keen to just control but Young is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernst Young clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hennard throws a jab but it's blocked by Young.
Young is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hennard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hennard moves out of range of the strikes.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hennard.
Hennard shoots in for a double leg but Young sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Young fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hennard.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Young as Hennard shoots in.
Ernst Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pierre Hennard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Young, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Young gets tackled into the cage by Hennard. Hennard maintains the clinch.
Young breaks the clinch.
Hennard misses the shot to the body.
Hennard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hennard shoots in and drives through. Young sprawls well.
Hennard tries to clinch but Young moves out of range.
Young is looking to counter punch.
Hennard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Young tries to avoid it but Hennard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Young to the ground. Young escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hennard is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hennard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Young sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Donk. Young catches Hennard right on the button with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hennard.
George Pierre Hennard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Hennard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hennard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Young misses with a series of wild punches.
Hennard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hennard tries to clinch but Young moves out of range.
It looked like Young wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hennard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Young counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young tests Hennard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hennard tries for a takedown but Young circles away easily
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hennard moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hennard or perhaps it was just good defense by Young, which made it look bad.
Young comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hennard tries to clinch up.
Jab from Young.
Young changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Young lands the left hand.
Hennard fails with the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Young misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hennard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Young circles away.
Young lands with a hook. Hennard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Young lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hennard circles away quickly and effectively.
Hennard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Young is fending him off so far but Hennard persists. Nope, Young circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Young as Hennard shoots in.
Hennard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Young scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hennard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hennard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Young is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hennard.
Young slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Hennard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hennard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hennard! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young throws a jab when Hennard was well out of range.
Hennard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young scores with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hennard.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hennard walks into a stiff left hand from Young.
Hennard scores with a takedown into Young's guard.
Young wants to control the position but Hennard says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernst Young had his way with George Pierre Hennard in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hennard goes for a double leg but Young avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Young continues to drive forward.
Young throws a body punch but Hennard moves out of range.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Hennard is just out of range.
Hennard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hennard.
Young throws a good cross that connects.
Hennard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Young connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hennard ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Young misses with the combination.
Hennard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hennard moves away.
Hennard fails with a takedown attempt.
Ernst Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pierre Hennard.
Young jabs Hennard right on the nose. Hennard blinks but takes it well.
Hennard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Young as he avoids it easily.
Young displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hennard.
Hennard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hennard manages to avoid it.
Young misses with a straight right.
Ernst Young is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young slaps away a takedown attempt from Hennard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hennard moves out of range of the strikes.
Hennard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Young's waist but Young gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hennard off to one side.
Hennard shoots in looking for a takedown. Young tries to sprawl out of it but Hennard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Young manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Young was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hennard is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hennard moves forwards but Young connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hennard misses with a looping left.
Young takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hennard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hennard moves out of range of the strikes.
Hennard closes the distance and clinches up with Young, looking for a takedown. Hennard pushes Young against the cage but Young circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hennard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hennard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Young sprawls well. Young wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hennard gets slowly back to his feet.
Young cracks Hennard with an open hand slap.
Hennard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Young was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hennard.
Young paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hennard fails with the takedown
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hennard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Young counters with a left to the body.
No luck for Hennard with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hennard tries to move into range but Young moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hennard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Hennard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hennard is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hennard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Young sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hennard somewhat.
George Pierre Hennard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Hennard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Young lands a nice shot that snaps Hennard's head back.
Young throws out a powerful jab.
Hennard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Young misses with a hook.
Hennard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Young's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Young showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Young 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!
Ernst Young retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Ernst Young thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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