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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eildon Heap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Flare has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 cm
28
206 lbs
12 - 19 - 0 |
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185 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Fast |
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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
12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, John Flare! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eildon Heap! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Flare wants to slow Heap down by chopping away at his legs. Flare throws a head kick but Heap moves out of range.
Heap defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flare. Flare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flare misses with a hook
and Heap counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Heap thuds a left hand into Flare's body. Some wild striking there from Flare.
Flare needs to keep his hands up - Heap had a free shot at his head there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Heap fails in his attempt to clinch. Flare moves into the clinch. Heap wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flare has him pressed against the cage. Heap is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heap gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flare.
Flare is breathing heavily. Flare prevents Heap from breaking the clinch. Heap is trying to break free. Heap trying to stall but Flare improves his position.
Heap wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heap tries to circle away but Flare has him pinned against the cage. Flare drops down looking for an ankle pick but Heap pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Flare. That's going to take a lot out of him. Heap has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Flare finds it's way round the side to connect with Heap's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Heap slaps away a takedown attempt from Flare, before circling back to the center of the mat. Flare misses with a two punch combination.
Heap connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Flare avoids the head kick by Heap.
Heap scores with a crisp jab that stopped Flare in his tracks.
Flare is rocked! 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! Heap moves into the clinch. Oh Flare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Heap trying to control the position but instead, Flare has worked for underhooks and has pushed Heap into the cage. Heap looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Flare prevents Heap from breaking the clinch. Heap tries to throw a body punch but Flare avoids it by throwing Heap back against the cage. Heap escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flare seems to have got his legs back now. Heap tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Flare manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A decent looking cross lands there for Heap. Flare tries to clinch but Heap moves out of range. Heap dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Heap drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Flare's head, knocking him out cold! Heap is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eildon Heap!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
54% |
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