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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter has chosen Bon Jovi - Blaze of Glory as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Rogers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gray Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rogers throws a right hand that Hunter ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunter also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Rogers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hunter blocks a leg kick.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Rogers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunter jabs Rogers right on the nose. Rogers blinks but takes it well.
Rogers throws a low kick but Hunter avoids it.
Richard Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunter.
Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hunter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rogers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunter finds it's way round the side to connect with Rogers's head.
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!
Hunter slips a jab and a cross from Rogers.
Hunter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rogers is trying to defend but Hunter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rogers is rocked!
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Hunter not doing much here.
Oh Rogers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter works his way into side control.
Rogers seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hunter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rogers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hunter tries for a kimura but Rogers is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hunter goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rogers rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hunter's guard! Nice work there by Rogers!
Rogers preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wants to control but Rogers passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunter actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
That's four 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.
Hunter trying to control but Rogers postures up.
Rogers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rogers tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rogers trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rogers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Hunter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunter.
Hunter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hunter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hunter advances to half guard.
Hunter is looking for a kimura but Rogers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunter to get the leverage.
Hunter is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hunter wants to advance to full mount but Rogers doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to keep Hunter in close.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Hunter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rogers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rogers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rogers!
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Hunter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rogers decides to stand and escape the position.
Richard Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogers throws a hook but Hunter blocks it.
Rogers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers swinging wildly here.
Rogers throws an overhand right that lands on Hunter's shoulder, as Hunter tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Rogers as Hunter shoots in.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rogers throws a shot from downtown. Hunter moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hunter counters with a left to the body.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunter checks a leg kick nicely.
Rogers slips under a jab from Hunter.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Rogers.
Rogers walks into a straight right hand from Hunter.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
Hunter lands a body shot.
Rogers is trying to break free.
Come on Hunter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rogers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter trying to control the action but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
Hunter moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rogers misses with a double jab
so Hunter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hunter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rogers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hunter, into his guard.
Hunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rogers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is trying to hold Rogers in close to prevent damage but Rogers has managed to pass into half guard.
Hunter tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
Hunter moves into full guard.
Hunter trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Rogers wants to stand but Hunter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hunter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rogers has passed into side control.
Hunter manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rogers's best efforts.
Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
Rogers seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hunter wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunter tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
That's four 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.
Rogers seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Rogers throws a combination that misses
and Hunter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rogers's guard.
Hunter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rogers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rogers has escaped and now he's on top!
Rogers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Hunter really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rogers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hunter is working Rogers over against the cage.
Hunter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunter tries for a takedown but Rogers manages to get underhooks.
Rogers stops a takedown attempt from Hunter.
Hunter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Hunter is struggling to control the position.
Rogers has had enough of the clinch but Hunter keeps him there for the moment.
Rogers breaks the clinch.
A nice combination there by Rogers.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rogers in his tracks.
Richard Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunter lands with a shot to the body.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Hunter throws a nice looking combination but Rogers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hunter counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is stalling here.
Rogers wants to break free but Hunter has control.
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Rogers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hunter.
Hunter has Rogers pressed against the cage, preventing Rogers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rogers wants to break free but Hunter has control.
Hunter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rogers or not.
Hunter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rogers prevents it.
Richard Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Hunter.
Hunter scores with a hook to the body.
Hunter prevents Rogers from breaking the clinch.
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunter misses with a two punch combination.
Rogers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Hunter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunter passes Rogers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers won't allow Hunter to pass to mount.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet.
Hunter is keen to just control but Rogers is a slippery customer.
Hunter is working for a submission of some sort.
Hunter is pressing down on Rogers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rogers is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is keen to just control but Rogers is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hunter throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Hunter moves away from the strike by Rogers.
Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rogers thumps Hunter with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
Gray Hunter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rogers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hunter counters with a series of strikes. Rogers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rogers throws a combination that misses
letting Hunter counter with a right hand.
Rogers throws a combination that misses
and Hunter counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers jabs at Hunter's body.
Rogers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hunter counters by moving into the clinch.
A short left from Hunter.
Rogers is trying to break the clinch but Hunter is controlling him.
Rogers breaks the clinch.
Hunter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hunter trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Hunter dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Hunter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hunter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Hunter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter seems to be looking for submissions.
Rogers is staying active underneath Hunter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunter is taking a breather. Rogers says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hunter is looking for a kimura but Rogers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunter to get the leverage.
Hunter wants to pass to mount but Rogers is defending the position.
Richard Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rogers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rogers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunter checks a low kick from Rogers.
Rogers wants to slow Hunter down by chopping away at his legs.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a double jab
and Hunter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rogers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rogers can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action.
Rogers tries to break free but Hunter pushes him back against the cage.
Hunter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hunter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rogers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rogers can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunter goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rogers rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hunter's guard! Nice work there by Rogers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gray Hunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rogers.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Gray Hunter has been cut.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
Rogers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hunter is out of range.
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rogers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunter finds it's way round the side to connect with Rogers's head.
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gray Hunter.
Well Hunter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gray Hunter!
Gray Hunter is the new light heavyweight champion!
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