PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ripp Colton (ranked 2886 p4p, 5213 weight class) and Lane Hedley (ranked 157 p4p, 479 weight class). Lane Hedley 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!

Colton
vs
Hedley

192 cm
27
265
7 - 6 - 1

200 cm
22
270
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Northern Zombie
Shadow Realm Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ripp Colton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lane Hedley!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colton looks to land a left hand but Hedley moved out of range nicely.
Colton misses with a hook. Hedley ducked under it nicely.
Colton throws a jab but it's blocked by Hedley.

Hedley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Hedley pulls guard successfully.

Hedley looking for subs off his back but Colton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Colton prevents Hedley from improving his position.
Hedley wants to control but Colton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedley moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colton won't allow Hedley to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hedley has his foot on Colton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Colton works his way back into a safe position though.

Hedley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Colton is breathing heavily.
Hedley controls Colton momentarily but Colton frees himself.
Hedley controlling the position.
Hedley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hedley 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hedley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Hedley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colton pulls his head out easily.
Hedley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Colton is working away from the top position though.
Hedley regains full guard. Nicely done.

Hedley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hedley is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedley wants to control from the top but Colton keeps moving.
Hedley wants to pass the guard but Colton is keeping the position.

Hedley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Colton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Colton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Colton!

Hedley is looking for a sweep.
Hedley felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedley gets back to half guard.
Hedley wants to improve his position but Colton is controlling well.

Hedley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colton pulls his head out easily.
Hedley is looking for a sweep. Colton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hedley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hedley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colton stopping the sweep attempt from Hedley.

Hedley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lane Hedley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hedley darts in and clinches Colton up against the cage.

Hedley jumps guard and drags Colton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hedley 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.

Hedley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Colton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedley 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hedley is trying to control the position but Colton postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hedley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Colton defends well.
Hedley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Colton's guard.

Hedley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hedley is looking to pass into half guard but Colton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Colton is in guard.

Hedley pulls Colton in to control the position.
Hedley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Colton is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hedley has an active guard here but Colton has managed to pass into half guard.
Hedley tries to get to full guard but Colton has control of the leg.
Hedley regains full guard. Nicely done.

Hedley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hedley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hedley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Colton preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hedley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Hedley working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Colton has passed into half guard!

Hedley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hedley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hedley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hedley wants to sweep but Colton has passed to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedley is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lane Hedley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hedley forces Colton back against the cage and clinches.
Colton misses with a punch on the inside.
Hedley prevents a body shot from Colton.
Hedley jumps guard but Colton stands there with Hedley around his waist. Hedley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Hedley manages to pull guard.
Hedley looking for a sweep. Not yet Hedley, not yet.

Hedley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Colton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Colton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hedley pulls Colton in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hedley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Hedley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Colton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Colton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Colton preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Hedley looking for subs off his back but Colton has passed one foot through into half guard.

Hedley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hedley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hedley looking for a sweep. Not yet Hedley, not yet.

Hedley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hedley has his foot on Colton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Colton works his way back into a safe position though.

Hedley throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Colton escapes and throws Hedley's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hedley is trying to get back to half guard.
Hedley keeps trying to improve his position.
Hedley looks to move to half guard but instead Colton has passed into mount! Damn!
Hedley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedley trying to get back to full guard but Colton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hedley working to try and regain half guard.
Hedley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lane Hedley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hedley tries to roll over but Colton keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lane Hedley.
I've got Hedley 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lane Hedley!
After the fight, Lane Hedley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.