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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heath Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucien Simoneau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simoneau has chosen Dérangeant - Groovy Aardvark as his entrance music. Lucien Simoneau has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Heath Carlson's chin.
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151 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Heath Carlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucien Simoneau!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simoneau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simoneau has a takedown stuffed.
Carlson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carlson wants it to stay on the feet.
Simoneau shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Simoneau is nestled in close to Carlson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simoneau is looking to advance position but Carlson won't allow it.
Simoneau wants to take a breather but Carlson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Simoneau seems content to control.
Simoneau seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carlson taking some punishment here, with Simoneau in his half guard.
Simoneau trying to pass the guard but Carlson defending well.
Simoneau seems to be working for a kimura but Carlson defends the submission attempt.
Carlson is pressing down on Simoneau's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Carlson keeping moving, preventing Simoneau from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Simoneau's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simoneau cracks Carlson with a solid left hand.
Simoneau throws a big right hand that misses.
Carlson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carlson is on top in guard.
Carlson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simoneau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simoneau is looking for a triangle but Carlson pushes his legs off easily.
Carlson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carlson tries to stand but Simoneau is controlling from the bottom.
Simoneau controls Carlson momentarily but Carlson frees himself.
Carlson is working Simoneau over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson wants to control from the top but Simoneau keeps moving.
Simoneau 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.
Simoneau punching to the body, from the bottom.
Carlson gets to his feet. Simoneau looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simoneau.
Heath Carlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucien Simoneau.
Simoneau looks winded!
Simoneau has his takedown stuffed
and Carlson counters with a nice body shot.
Simoneau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carlson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simoneau somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson rushes Simoneau and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carlson has Simoneau pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Carlson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Simoneau tumbling to the mat - Carlson dives into Simoneau's guard.
Simoneau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carlson is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Carlson dominated that round.
That's time! Carlson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Simoneau tries for a takedown but Carlson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simoneau looks for a takedown but Carlson sprawls well.
Carlson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Carlson avoids a kick to the body.
Simoneau throws a sloppy head kick
and Carlson counters with a three punch combo that has Simoneau backing up. Simoneau nods at Carlson to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simoneau dives in and grabs Carlson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carlson pushes down on Simoneau's head and hops out.
Heath Carlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucien Simoneau.
Simoneau throws a sloppy head kick and Carlson moves out of range easily.
Simoneau is breathing heavily.
Carlson rushes Simoneau and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson jumps guard.
Carlson wants to stand up but Simoneau is controlling him.
Simoneau scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Carlson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simoneau cracks Carlson with a solid left hand.
Simoneau makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Carlson has his feet on Simoneau's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Carlson is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson misses with a two punch combination.
Simoneau rushes Carlson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carlson stops a takedown attempt from Simoneau.
Carlson has had enough of the clinch but Simoneau keeps him there for the moment.
Simoneau changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carlson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Simoneau gets caught flat footed, as Carlson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simoneau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carlson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simoneau can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simoneau 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.
Simoneau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carlson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carlson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carlson distracts Simoneau with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Simoneau looking for a sweep. Not yet Simoneau, not yet.
Simoneau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carlson is aware though and is defending well.
Carlson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Carlson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carlson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simoneau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Simoneau!
Carlson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carlson wants to stand but Simoneau is controlling his arm.
Simoneau takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Carlson grinds an elbow into Simoneau's temple.
Simoneau is trying to control Carlson's posture but Carlson avoids it.
Carlson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simoneau, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simoneau misses with a strike from the bottom.
Simoneau tries to buck Carlson off but Carlson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Carlson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Simoneau gets a clinch.
Carlson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Simoneau regains guard immediately.
Simoneau has Carlson pulled in close to control his posture.
Simoneau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carlson is one step ahead there.
Simoneau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carlson tries to stand but Simoneau is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simoneau trying to control the position.
Carlson cracks Simoneau with a solid left hand.
Carlson trying to control but Simoneau is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simoneau wants to control the position but Carlson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlson thows a huge punch but Simoneau dodges it nicely.
Simoneau manages to get to full guard.
Carlson lands a couple of digs.
Heath Carlson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carlson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simoneau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simoneau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carlson advances position into side control!
Carlson wants to stand but Simoneau has his arm trapped.
Carlson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carlson wants to control but Simoneau is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Simoneau down.
Simoneau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carlson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Simoneau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carlson wants to stand but Simoneau has his arm trapped.
Simoneau tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carlson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Simoneau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Simoneau managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carlson.
Carlson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simoneau has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carlson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simoneau has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carlson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carlson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Simoneau manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Simoneau is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Simoneau stalling.
Simoneau takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Simoneau.
Simoneau takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Simoneau connects with a nice short shot to Carlson's temple.
Carlson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simoneau trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simoneau scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lucien Simoneau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heath Carlson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simoneau must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carlson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simoneau's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heath Carlson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carlson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heath Carlson!
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RATING
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