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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bosco Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Hartlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartlock has chosen Shoot To Thrill by AC/DC as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
9 - 14 - 0 |
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171 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bosco Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brett Hartlock!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartlock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been informed that Hartlock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hartlock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hartlock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Hartlock didn't expect that.
Hartlock is looking to stand back up but Brown counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hartlock.
Brown trying to work for an americana but Hartlock has managed to regain full guard.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hartlock working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown passes Hartlock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartlock tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartlock is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hartlock is looking to improve his position.
Brown is trying to control. Hartlock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hartlock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hartlock is looking to escape.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Hartlock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hartlock tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hartlock defending well though.
Hartlock is looking to escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hartlock missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Brett Hartlock has been cut.
Hartlock tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
Hartlock moves into the clinch.
Brown is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hartlock is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brown to the mat. Brown regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Brown trying to control the position.
Hartlock won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Hartlock trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Brown controlling Hartlock's posture.
Hartlock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartlock looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bosco Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brett Hartlock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hartlock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Hartlock thuds his shin into the meat of Brown's side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Hartlock, which made it look bad.
Brown tries to clinch up.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Hartlock with a nice cross.
Brown blocks a head kick by Hartlock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hartlock.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Hartlock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartlock is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Hartlock gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hartlock is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown won't allow Hartlock to get back to his feet.
Hartlock keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown stands and throws Hartlock's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hartlock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hartlock wants to get back to his feet.
Brown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bosco Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hartlock has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown lands strikes from half guard.
Hartlock is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartlock tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a head shot. Hartlock uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hartlock keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Hartlock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown stands and throws Hartlock's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hartlock is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow.
Hartlock is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown in side control, throwing shots but Hartlock defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartlock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hartlock is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Hartlock is pushing Brown's head away, looking to escape. Brown manages to hold on to the position though.
Hartlock managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hartlock is looking for a sweep.
Hartlock is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brett Hartlock's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Brown connects with the punch.
Hartlock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brown tries to clinch there but Hartlock circles away.
Hartlock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Hartlock.
And Hartlock responds with a good body kick, but Brown manages to step out the way in time.
Hartlock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Hartlock finds it's target.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Hartlock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
Brown feints a jab promting Hartlock to slip. Brown then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hartlock slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hartlock throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brown tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hartlock is in Brown's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Hartlock is proving a slippery customer.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hartlock manages to get himself to full guard.
Brown prevents Hartlock from getting back to his feet.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brown throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hartlock is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brown asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brett Hartlock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the action but Hartlock is working from the bottom.
Hartlock is trying to get back to his feet.
Brown trying to control the position but Hartlock is working away.
Hartlock is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown grinds an elbow into Hartlock's temple.
Hartlock is trying to escape the position but Brown is controlling the position.
Hartlock is trying to get back to his feet.
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hartlock is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brown asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brown trying to control the action but Hartlock is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hartlock throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hartlock's waist but Hartlock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Hartlock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hartlock.
Bosco Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hartlock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hartlock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hartlock doesn't seem bothered though.
Brown cracks Hartlock with a right hand to the side of the head.
That has opened up Brett Hartlock's cut even more.
Brett Hartlock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartlock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartlock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hartlock wants a takedown but no success here.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bosco Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosco Brown!
After winning the bout, Bosco Brown 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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pop
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RATING
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