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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Backman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seb Bastion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Backman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Backman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Seb Bastion!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bastion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bastion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bastion throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bastion.
Backman cracks Bastion with an open hand slap.
Bastion is looking to clinch.
Backman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Backman there.
Backman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bastion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bastion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Backman misses with a wild body shot.
Backman just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastion drives through with a takedown into Backman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bastion stops Backman from standing up.
Bastion wants to pass the guard but Backman is keeping the position.
Bastion trying to control the position from guard on top but Backman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastion wants to pass the guard but Backman is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastion being controlled here momentarily.
Bastion trying to control the position from guard on top but Backman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Seb Bastion was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Backman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bastion looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Backman is looking for a sweep. Bastion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastion with the ground and pound but Backman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bastion throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bastion throws an elbow that misses. Backman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bastion's guard. Nice move by Backman!
Backman won't allow Bastion to sweep him here.
Backman wants to control from the top but Bastion keeps moving.
Backman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bastion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Backman's waist but Backman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bastion off to one side.
Ben Backman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seb Bastion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Backman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Backman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bastion's head backwards.
Bastion misses with a body shot.
Ben Backman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Backman lands with a good body shot.
Bastion connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Backman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bastion bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Backman misses with a hook.
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 Ben Backman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bastion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backman.
Backman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Backman misses with a body shot.
Backman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bastion blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Bastion.
Bastion shoots and misses
and Backman counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Backman misses.
Backman misses with the combination.
Bastion tries to work over Backman's front leg with a kick but Backman checks it.
Ben Backman is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ben Backman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Backman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Backman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bastion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bastion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Backman as he avoids it easily.
Ben Backman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seb Bastion.
Bastion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Backman does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastion has a takedown stuffed.
Backman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backman cracks Bastion with a right hand to the side of the head.
Backman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bastion.
Bastion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bastion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Backman as he avoids it easily.
Backman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Backman duly obliges.
Bastion is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bastion.
Bastion is still on wobbly legs! Can Backman finish him?
Backman throws a looping overhand right but Bastion ducks down to avoid it.
Bastion moves away from the strike by Backman.
Bastion drops his hands momentarily and Backman needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Bastion just on the top of the head. Bastion drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Bastion - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ben Backman!
Ben Backman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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