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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Hulse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Travers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Hulse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wayne Travers!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulse moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Travers missing with a left hand there. Hulse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hulse shoots in and gets a takedown into Travers's guard.
Hulse is stalling in the full guard.
Hulse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Travers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hulse trying to control but Travers is working from the bottom.
Hulse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Travers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hulse seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Kyle Hulse wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hulse is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Travers's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Travers trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulse performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hulse seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Travers for as long as he can get away with.
Hulse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Travers won't allow Hulse to pass to mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kyle Hulse just wasn't active enough.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hulse.
Hulse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hulse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hulse jabs at Travers's body.
Hulse scores with a jab to the body.
Hulse misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulse throws a combination. Travers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hulse is breathing heavily.
Travers misses the jab.
Hulse tries to sprawl but Travers drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Travers trying to pass the guard but Hulse defending well.
Travers is looking to take a break and control but Hulse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Travers trying to mount his opponent but Hulse defends it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Wayne Travers hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Travers.
Travers shoots and misses
so Hulse counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulse won't allow Travers to get back to his feet.
Hulse wants to pass the guard but Travers is keeping the position.
Hulse slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hulse postures up.
Travers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hulse haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wayne Travers wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hulse keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kyle Hulse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Travers.
Hulse scores with a takedown into Travers's guard.
Hulse postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulse controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travers wants to sweep but no luck.
Hulse lands a couple of elbows.
Hulse is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Travers wants to stand but Hulse is controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hulse controlling from the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Hulse dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck for Travers with that takedown attempt.
Hulse shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Travers eats them both and turns towards Hulse to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hulse closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hulse tries to bum rush Travers with a series of wild strikes but Travers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Travers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hulse tries to avoid it but Travers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hulse to the ground. Hulse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hulse scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kyle Hulse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hulse jabs Travers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hulse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Travers.
Hulse scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hulse controls the position.
Hulse lands some shots froms side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hulse is looking to take a break and control but Travers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hulse working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Travers trying to remain calm as Hulse controls from the top position.
Travers is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hulse has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hulse wants to control but Travers is keeping him busy.
Travers struggling a bit here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hulse taking a breather here.
Hulse tries to move to full mount but Travers actually manages to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hulse not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kyle Hulse just wasn't active enough.
Travers moves in looking to clinch but Hulse pushes him off.
Hulse moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hulse shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hulse showed some decent athleticism there.
Hulse slips a nice elbow through Travers's hands, connecting with Travers's forehead.
Travers is pressing down on Hulse's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Travers being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulse tries to free his leg and advance position but Travers is retaining full guard.
Travers lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hulse!
Hulse wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Travers looking to control but Hulse is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hulse squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hulse tries to buck Travers off but Travers takes his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travers is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hulse defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hulse wants to get back to his feet.
Travers softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Hulse defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hulse is trying to stand back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Hulse dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Travers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hulse defends it nicely.
Donk. Hulse catches Travers right on the button with a cross.
Travers tries to clinch but Hulse is having none of it.
Hulse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Travers.
Hulse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Travers.
Travers slips a jab and a cross from Hulse.
Travers slips a jab and a cross from Hulse.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Travers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hulse as he jumps to the side.
Hulse moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Travers blocks a low kick nicely.
Travers tries to clinch up but Hulse circles away and keeps his distance.
Travers closes the distance and clinches up with Hulse, looking for a takedown. Travers pushes Hulse against the cage but Hulse circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kyle Hulse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Travers.
Hulse shoots in and gets a takedown into Travers's guard.
Hulse wants to get up but he can't break Travers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Travers striking off his back but it's not causing Hulse any problems.
Travers pulls Hulse in close to prevent any damage.
Travers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hulse slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulse cracks Travers with a solid left hand.
Hulse is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hulse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Travers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hulse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
Hulse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Travers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hulse lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulse seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Travers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hulse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Travers on the ground.
Hulse content to stall in guard here.
Kyle Hulse has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice cross by Hulse.
Kyle Hulse is winning the standup battle so far.
Travers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hulse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hulse.
Hulse misses with a wild combination.
Travers moves in looking to clinch but Hulse pushes him off.
Hulse fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Travers sprawls well initially but Hulse persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kyle Hulse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hulse in particular looking to stall.
Hulse is keen to just control but Travers is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyle Hulse has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Travers misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne Travers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle Hulse is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hulse stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Hulse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hulse 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Hulse!
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energy
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