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QFC Tournament 450 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Doc Cochran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Prince (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Basic striking
KO power |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doc Cochran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Louis Prince!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cochran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prince sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cochran closes this distance looking for a takedown but Prince circles away.
Prince throws a push kick but Cochran slaps the foot to one side.
Prince slips under a jab.
Cochran closes the distance and clinches up with Prince, looking for a takedown. Cochran pushes Prince against the cage but Prince circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doc Cochran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cochran fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Prince throws a nice inside leg kick.
Prince misses with a looping left.
Cochran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prince.
Prince uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cochran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cochran to the mat! Cochran manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prince 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.
Prince wants to control from the top but Cochran keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prince controlling from the top position.
Prince pushing down on Cochran's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Prince scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Prince prevents Cochran from improving his position.
Prince controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cochran wants to get back to full guard.
Prince is controlling the pace.
Cochran throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cochran preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cochran instigates a clinch.
Prince is trying to trip Cochran. He has hold of a leg but Cochran is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Prince persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cochran looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Prince has picked Cochran up and slammed him! Cochran can't keep hold of the triangle and Prince manages to pass to side control!
Cochran struggling a bit here.
Prince working the ground and pound but Cochran is defending the strikes.
Prince throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cochran regains half guard there - taking advantage of Prince's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Prince seems to be working for a kimura but Cochran defends the submission attempt.
Cochran on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prince is looking to pass Cochran's guard but actually Cochran recovers to full guard.
Prince pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cochran is keeping the position for now.
Prince trying to control the position from guard on top but Cochran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cochran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Prince controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Prince might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Prince dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cochran moves out of range as Prince throws a body kick.
Prince moves in looking to clinch but Cochran pushes him off.
Doc Cochran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cochran misses the shot to the body.
Prince pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cochran is out of range and Prince settles back down.
A head kick misses from Prince.
Cochran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cochran gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Prince to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Prince trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cochran keeping moving, preventing Prince from controlling successfully.
Prince throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prince's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cochran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prince is one step ahead there.
Cochran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Prince trying to control the position from guard on top but Cochran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prince must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Prince pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cochran is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Prince preventing the sweep.
Prince wants to pass the guard but Cochran is keeping the position.
Prince trying to control the position from guard on top but Cochran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cochran.
Cochran misses with a looping left.
Cochran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prince darts in and clinches Cochran up against the cage.
Prince is working for takedown but Cochran is calmly controlling the position for now.
Prince tries to work over Cochran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prince has Cochran pressed against the cage.
Prince lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cochran backwards.
Cochran looking to slow down the pace here.
Prince goes for a takedown attempt but Cochran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Prince misses with a body shot.
Prince fails to land the takedown.
Doc Cochran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Prince.
Cochran throws out a leg kick but Prince moves out of range and Cochran only half commits.
Cochran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prince was well out of range. Poor timing from Cochran.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prince.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prince gets tackled into the cage by Cochran. Cochran maintains the clinch.
Prince throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cochrans head.
Cochran dodges an elbow strike from Prince.
Prince prevents the takedown attempt.
Prince tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cochran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cochran is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Prince is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Cochran's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prince has clasped his hands together around Cochran's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Prince cracks Cochran with a big right hand but Cochran just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Prince wants to control but Cochran is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Prince showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cochran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cochran gets a clinch.
Cochran prevents a takedown attempt there.
Prince has clasped his hands together around Cochran's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cochran tries to improve position but can't.
Prince lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cochran down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cochran is looking to reverse the position.
Prince works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Prince looking to control but instead Cochran has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Prince not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cochran has a hand on Prince's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Prince takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Prince is trying to control here but Cochran has managed to regain half guard.
Cochran moves into full guard.
Prince won't allow Cochran to sweep him here.
Prince postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cochran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prince wants to control from the top but Cochran keeps moving.
Prince slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Louis Prince has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cochran keeping full guard, as Prince tries to pass.
Prince lands a couple of digs.
Prince showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Prince trying to control the position from guard on top but Cochran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cochran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cochran throws a body shot but no joy.
Prince fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cochran to the ground. Prince is now in Cochran's guard.
Cochran is looking for a triangle but Prince pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prince trying to control but Cochran is working from the bottom.
Prince passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Louis Prince is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cochran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prince wants to control but Cochran is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cochran is letting Prince control him for a moment.
Cochran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prince just content to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Prince comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Prince 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Louis Prince!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Louis Prince!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Louis Prince!
Louis Prince wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bern Nadet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boom Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bern Nadet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boom Man!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nadet throws a low kick but Man avoids it.
Nadet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nadet is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nadet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Man trying to control but Nadet is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Man defends it easily.
Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nadet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadet is pulling down on Man's head to control his posture.
Man throws a big elbow that misses.
Nadet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Nadet is retaining full guard.
Man wants to control from the top but Nadet keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nadet throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Man is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nadet's half guard.
Nadet is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man trying to control but Nadet is working from the bottom.
Nadet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Man is aware though and is defending well.
Nadet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nadet cracks Man with a solid left hand.
Nadet advances position into side control!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nadet controlling the position.
Nadet connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Man some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadet is chipping away with strikes.
Man is trying to control Nadet's posture but Nadet avoids it.
Nadet cracks Man with a big right hand but Man just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nadet 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.
Man takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Man is letting Nadet control him for a moment.
Man is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nadet working the ground and pound.
Nadet scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Man to see if he's OK.
Man is not content to let Nadet control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadet scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nadet wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Man, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nadet winds up and cracks Man with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bern Nadet dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Man misses with a few strikes there.
Man tries to clinch but Nadet is having none of it.
Nadet shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nadet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Nadet moves nicely into side control.
Nadet cracks Man with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nadet landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nadet is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Man defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nadet.
Bern Nadet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Man is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadet postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Man bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Nadet and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bern Nadet!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dick Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Stalk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dick Grayson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Stalk!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grayson throws a right hand that misses
and Grayson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stalk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grayson.
Grayson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalk is just out of range.
Stalk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grayson slips under a jab.
Grayson throws out a loose jab but Stalk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grayson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stalk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grayson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grayson takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grayson fails to land with a series of punches.
Grayson lands with a shot to the body.
Grayson lunges at Stalk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stalk's hand.
Grayson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stalk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalk misses with a two punch combination.
Stalk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grayson.
Stalk looks to land a left hand but Grayson moved out of range nicely.
Stalk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grayson manages to avoid it.
Stalk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grayson throws a looping overhand right but Stalk ducks down to avoid it.
Stalk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grayson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalk.
Stalk lands a really nice looking cross but Grayson seems unphased.
Grayson throws a shot from downtown. Stalk moves away and avoids it.
Jack Stalk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grayson misses the shot to the body.
Grayson misses with a looping right.
Stalk stalks Grayson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grayson's face. Grayson staggers backwards, shaken.
Stalk throws an overhand right that lands on Grayson's shoulder, as Grayson tries to avoid the shot.
Grayson lands with a straight right. Stalk didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stalk. Grayson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grayson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stalk misses with a two punch combination.
Stalk dodges the punch combination from Grayson.
Grayson takes a swing at Stalk's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Grayson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grayson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grayson throws a right and a left that Stalk avoids nicely.
Grayson slips a jab and a cross from Stalk.
Grayson takes a swing at Stalk's ribcage but misses.
Stalk throws a one two combo.
Stalk looks winded!
Stalk staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Grayson coming out on top.
Stalk throws a good cross that connects.
Stalk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grayson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grayson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stalk was well out of range. Poor timing from Grayson.
Grayson blocks a jab.
Stalk misses with a body shot.
Grayson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stalk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grayson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grayson lands a slapping body shot.
Grayson connects with a jab.
It looks like Jack Stalk has been cut.
Stalk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stalk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grayson works Stalk's body with a nice hook.
Stalk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grayson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grayson throws a right and a left that Stalk avoids nicely.
Stalk misses with an uppercut
and Grayson counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson misses with a body shot.
Grayson jabs Stalk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grayson scores with a nice head shot.
Grayson drops Stalk with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stalk looks back up at him and smiles so Grayson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Stalk is rocked!
Stalk walks straight into a right hand from Grayson - that's dropped him! Grayson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Stalk from any more punishment! Stalk complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dick Grayson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thor Namentwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Adam Hatton was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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153 lbs
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Basic striking
KO power |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thor Namentwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Hatton!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Namentwin throws a solid leg kick but Hatton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Namentwin.
Namentwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatton.
Namentwin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hatton defends it nicely.
Namentwin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Namentwin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hatton counters with a shoot takedown. Namentwin fights it but they end up in guard.
Hatton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hatton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Namentwin's guard.
Hatton trying to control from half guard but Namentwin is working away.
Hatton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Namentwin is trying to get back to full guard.
Hatton looks to land a strike but Namentwin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Namentwin is on top in guard.
Namentwin trying to control but Hatton is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hatton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Namentwin throws a big elbow that misses.
Hatton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Namentwin is controlling him.
Namentwin throws a big right hand that misses.
Namentwin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Namentwin wants to control from the top but Hatton keeps moving.
Hatton wants to stand up but Namentwin is controlling him.
Hatton manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hatton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Namentwin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hatton wants the takedown. Namentwin is fighting it off but Hatton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Namentwin's guard against the cage.
Hatton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Namentwin wants to sweep here but Hatton controlling him for the moment.
Hatton is looking to work some ground and pound but Namentwin has wrist control.
Namentwin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hatton is looking to work some ground and pound but Namentwin has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hatton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Namentwin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hatton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Namentwin keeping moving, preventing Hatton from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Namentwin tries to land a leg kick but Hatton saw it coming and moves away.
Namentwin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hatton's guard.
Namentwin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Namentwin wants to control from the top but Hatton keeps moving.
Namentwin won't allow Hatton to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hatton keeping moving, preventing Namentwin from controlling successfully.
Hatton has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Namentwin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hatton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hatton in side control, throwing shots but Namentwin defends.
Hatton working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namentwin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Hatton.
Namentwin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Hatton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Namentwin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hatton pinned against the cage. Hatton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Namentwin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thor Namentwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatton moves out of range of the leg kick from Namentwin.
Namentwin has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Namentwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Namentwin throws a hook but Hatton avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namentwin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That kick from Namentwin tenderised Hatton's leg. Hatton is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Namentwin.
Hatton dodges the ground and pound from Namentwin.
Namentwin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hatton is trying to buck Namentwin off.
Namentwin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hatton is pushing Namentwin's head away, looking to escape. Namentwin manages to hold on to the position though.
Namentwin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namentwin laying and praying for a moment but Hatton takes advantage and regains half guard.
Namentwin is looking to stall here but Hatton recovers full guard.
Namentwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatton wants to get back to his feet but Namentwin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namentwin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hatton avoids it really well and circles away.
Namentwin shoots in looking for a takedown. Hatton tries to sprawl out of it but Namentwin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hatton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Namentwin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hatton is able to avoid easily.
Namentwin shoots in looking for a takedown. Hatton tries to sprawl out of it but Namentwin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hatton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Namentwin throws a quick inside leg kick.
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.
Namentwin throws a hook to the side of Hatton's head but Hatton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Namentwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Hatton sprawls well. He's pushed Namentwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Namentwin throws a looping overhand right but Hatton ducks down to avoid it.
Namentwin throws out a leg kick but Hatton moves out of range and Namentwin only half commits.
Hatton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hatton wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Namentwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Namentwin fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thor Namentwin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Namentwin goes for a double leg but Hatton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hatton continues to drive forward.
Hatton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hatton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Namentwin goes for a takedown attempt but Hatton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Namentwin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Namentwin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Namentwin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Namentwin is controlling him well.
Namentwin trying to control the position but Hatton is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namentwin prevents Hatton from escaping the position.
The ground and pound from Namentwin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Namentwin swings around for an armbar but Hatton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Namentwin's guard.
Hatton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Namentwin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Namentwin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Namentwin trying to control the position.
Hatton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hatton advances position into side control!
Hatton lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatton looks up at the clock and then as Namentwin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hatton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hatton lands a nice forearm strike.
Namentwin is trying to improve his position.
Hatton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hatton working away.
Hatton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hatton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hatton working the ground and pound.
Hatton cracks Namentwin with a big elbow.
Hatton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hatton working the ground and pound.
Namentwin is trying to control Hatton's posture but Hatton avoids it.
Hatton scoring with punches and elbows.
Thor Namentwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hatton lands a few punches from side control.
Hatton cracks Namentwin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Namentwin is rocked!
Hatton looks up at the clock and then as Namentwin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hatton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Namentwin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hatton scoring with punches from side control.
Hatton cracks Namentwin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Namentwin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hatton connects with a decent elbow.
Hatton scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Namentwin is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hatton can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Hatton!
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