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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Betty Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 cm
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150 lbs
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176 cm
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Betty Cannon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Hartmann! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hartmann tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Cannon takes one to the side of the head.
Hartmann darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Hartmann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cannon's head backwards. Hartmann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Hartmann lunges at Cannon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cannon's hand. Hartmann throws a series of punches but Cannon moves out of range. David Hartmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hartmann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. The fight stays on the outside here - Cannon looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hartmann instigates a clinch. Cannon prevents Hartmann from breaking the clinch. Hartmann working aggressively here.
Cannon tries to pull guard but Hartmann won't allow it.
Cannon is looking to break free of the clinch but Hartmann has double underhooks. Cannon tries to circle away but Hartmann has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee calls for Hartmann to work.
Hartmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Cannon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Cannon jumps guard but Hartmann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Hartmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hartmann instigates a clinch. Hartmann manages to break the clinch.
Hartmann cracks Cannon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Cannon dives in and grabs Hartmann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hartmann pushes down on Cannon's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Betty Cannon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cannon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Hartmann clobbers Cannon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Cannon tries for a takedown but Hartmann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Cannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hartmann is just out of range. Nice shot by Hartmann. Cannon goes for a double leg but Hartmann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hartmann continues to drive forward. As Cannon backs off Hartmann throws a huge counter combo but Cannon manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hartmann misses with a two punch combination.
Cannon tries to land a front kick but Hartmann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hartmann jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hartmann as he jumps to the side. Despite the aggression on Hartmann's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Hartmann darts in and clinches Cannon up against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hartmann. Cannon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hartmann gets underhooks to prevent Cannon's takedown attempt.
Hartmann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cannon's efforts to push away. Cannon is looking for a takedown. Hartmann taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hartmann gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Hartmann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cannon has had enough of the clinch but Hartmann keeps him there for the moment. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hartmann. Cannon misses with a hook from the clinch. Hartmann scores with a nice hook to the head. Hartmann prevents the takedown attempt.
Hartmann lands on the inside with an uppercut. Cannon blocks an elbow strike from Hartmann.
Hartmann working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short left from Hartmann. Hartmann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Cannon looking to slow down the pace here. Hartmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hartmann closes the distance and clinches. Hartmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hartmann breaks the clinch.
Cannon shoots in looking for a takedown. Hartmann tries to sprawl out of it but Cannon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hartmann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. This has been an exciting period of action! Hartmann misses with a leg kick. Cannon moves out of range of the leg kick from Hartmann. Cannon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hartmann moves into range and connects with a jab. Hartmann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Hartmann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cannon gets off balance looking for a body kick and Hartmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cannon walks into a jab. Cannon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hartmann avoids it really well and circles away. Hartmann scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hartmann dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Cannon shoots in and drives through. Hartmann sprawls well. Cannon dodges the punch combination from Hartmann.
Cannon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hartmann cracks Cannon with an open hand slap. David Hartmann seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hartmann connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Cannon tries to clinch up but Hartmann circles away and keeps his distance. Cannon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hartmann pinned against the cage. Hartmann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Hartmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hartmann scores with a three punch combo!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cannon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hartmann!
This has been an exciting period of action! Nice jab there from Hartmann. Betty Cannon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hartmann throws a series of punches but Cannon moves out of range. Cannon feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cannon shoots and misses and Hartmann counters with a stiff right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Betty Cannon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hartmann tries to score with a low kick but Cannon moves his leg out of the way. Hartmann has Cannon up against the cage in a clinch.
Cannon misses with a knee to the head. Hartmann avoids a wild elbow strike from Cannon. Hartmann manages to break the clinch.
Hartmann darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Hartmann throws a series of punches but Cannon avoids them all with ease. Cannon tries to counter by clinching up but Hartmann breaks away and moves out of range. Hartmann cracks Cannon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Hartmann jabs Cannon right on the nose. Cannon blinks but takes it well. Hartmann closes the distance and clinches. Cannon missing with knees to the body.
Cannon pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Hartmann controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Cannon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hartmann postures up in Cannon's guard and throws a big left but Cannon blocks it. Hartmann wants to stand but Cannon is controlling his posture from full guard. Cannon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hartmann preventing the sweep. Hartmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Cannon is retaining full guard. Hartmann wants to control from the top but Cannon keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Hartmann connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hartmann scores with the left hand. Cannon knows he should have avoided that one. Hartmann swinging wildly here.
Hartmann darts in and clinches Cannon up against the cage. Hartmann lands with a light punch inside. Cannon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hartmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hartmann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hartmann is defending well against a takedown attempt. Hartmann gets through Cannon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Cannon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hartmann is defending well. Cannon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hartmann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hartmann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cannon goes for a takedown attempt but Hartmann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cannon tries to clinch but fails miserably and Hartmann counters with a stiff right hand. Hartmann digs a good body shot into Cannon's ribs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cannon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Hartmann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Hartmann lands a nice shot that snaps Cannon's head back.
Cannon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Hartmann's corner calls for a 1-2. Hartmann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Cannon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Hartmann counters by clinching up. Cannon is trying to push Hartmann away but Hartmann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hartmann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cannon or not. Cannon breaks from the clinch.
Hartmann connects with the punch. Hartmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hartmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Hartmann has closed the distance and engaged Cannon in a clinch.
Cannon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Cannon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Hartmann dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jab, jab by Hartmann - just one landing. Cannon tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Hartmann counters with a stiff right hand. Hartmann darts in and out, connecting with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Cannon. Hartmann does a little dance to reset his feet. Hartmann blocks a head kick by Cannon.
Cannon fails with the takedown and Hartmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hartmann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hartmann, as that shot connected.
Cannon with a lazy takedown attempt letting Hartmann counter with a right hand.
Cannon is rocked! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Betty Cannon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hartmann throws a right and a left that Cannon avoids nicely. The fighters circle momentarily. Hartmann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Oh Cannon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hartmann lands a lovely overhand right. Donk. Hartmann catches Cannon right on the button with a cross. Hartmann clinches. Hartmann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cannon backwards. Hartmann scores with an uppercut up the middle. Cannon tries to break the clinch but Hartmann is controlling the position. Hartmann throws an elbow that misses.
Hartmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cannon seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Hartmann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Cannon has a takedown stuffed. Hartmann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hartmann closes the distance and clinches. Hartmann lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cannon backwards. Hartmann slowing the pace effectively. Cannon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hartmann avoids it. Hartmann taking a breather. Hartmann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hartmann slowing the pace effectively. Hartmann lands with a left to the head. Hartmann breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hartmann lands with a shot to the body. Hartmann moves into range and connects with a jab. Cannon shoots in looking for a takedown but Hartmann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cannon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Hartmann scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Cannon tries a head kick but it misses.
Hartmann works the jab nicely. Cannon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hartmann swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hartmann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cannon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hartmann swivels and escapes. Hartmann lands an overhand right. Hartmann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Hartmann throws a chopping leg kick but Cannon manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Left hook, right uppercut from Hartmann. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hartmann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cannon. Hartmann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cannon's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cannon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Cannon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Cannon tries to move into range but Hartmann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. An inside leg kick lands from Hartmann. Hartmann lands with a cross. Hartmann closes the distance and clinches. Hartmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. David Hartmann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Decent striking displayed by Hartmann there. Cannon takes one on the button. A solid leg kick lands there for Hartmann.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hartmann lands with an uppercut that bounces Cannon off the cage and back into range. Cannon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hartmann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cannon on the side of the head. Betty Cannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hartmann lands with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight! David Hartmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hartmann 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 24:30 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Hartmann! After winning the bout, David Hartmann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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