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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harper has chosen Long Way Round - Stereophonics as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugh Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Stu Harper!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper rushes Armstrong and presses him up against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to drag Harper to the mat but Harper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Armstrong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harper's efforts to push away.
Armstrong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harper walks away with a smile on his face. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Armstrong takes the fight into the clinch.
Harper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harper manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armstrong is defended easily by Harper.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Armstrong fails to pull guard.
Harper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harper has had enough of the clinch but Armstrong keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to push Harper away but Harper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Armstrong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Armstrong has Harper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harper can't break the clinch.
Armstrong prevents Harper from breaking the clinch.
Armstrong is looking for a takedown.
Harper manages to break the clinch.
Harper throws a series of punches but Armstrong avoids them all with ease.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Armstrong stuffs the takedown attempt from Harper. Harper gets slowly back to his feet.
Harper moves into the clinch.
Harper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Armstrong shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harper.
Harper throws a series of punches but Armstrong avoids them all with ease.
Harper lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown. Harper tries to sprawl out of it but Armstrong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harper throws a right hand that Armstrong ducks under and follows up with a left that Armstrong also avoids with ease.
Armstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Armstrong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harper counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Harper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Armstrong's sensitive parts.
Harper rushes Armstrong and presses him up against the cage.
Harper manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper looks for a takedown but Armstrong sprawls well.
Harper has closed the distance and engaged Armstrong in a clinch.
Harper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Harper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Harper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Armstrong smiles and moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Harper finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Harper misses with the combination.
Harper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Armstrong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harper won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harper tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper is trying to get back to his feet.
Armstrong tries to advance to mount but can't.
Armstrong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harper keeps working.
Armstrong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harper has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Armstrong has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Harper!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Harper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Armstrong has managed to clinch.
Harper manages to break the clinch.
Harper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harper.
It looks like Hugh Armstrong has been cut.
Armstrong shoots in and drives through. Harper sprawls well.
Armstrong shoots in but Harper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong shoots in and drives through. Harper sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Armstrong counters with a left and a right that stings Harper.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harper looking to slow down the pace here.
Harper jumps guard.
Harper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harper looking for a sweep. Not yet Harper, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hugh Armstrong just wasn't active enough.
Armstrong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Armstrong counters by clinching up.
Harper is breathing heavily.
Harper looking to slow down the pace here.
Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper forces Armstrong back against the cage and clinches.
Armstrong has Harper pressed against the cage.
Harper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Armstrong smiles and moves away.
Harper throws a head kick that misses.
Armstrong blocks a head kick by Harper.
Harper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harper jumps guard but Armstrong stands there with Harper around his waist. Harper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stu Harper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Armstrong goes for a takedown attempt but Harper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stu Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong shoots for a double leg takedown but Harper sprawls well. He's pushed Armstrong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harper finds it's way round the side to connect with Armstrong's head.
Harper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armstrong.
Harper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harper stuffs the takedown.
Hugh Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harper moves into the clinch.
Armstrong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harper's efforts to push away.
Armstrong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Armstrong jumps guard but Harper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper can't break the clinch.
Harper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Armstrong walks away with a smile on his face. Harper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Armstrong tries to keep at a distance but Harper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harper tries to circle away but Armstrong has him pinned against the cage.
Harper manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Harper looking to control.
Harper is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armstrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harpers head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Harper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hugh Armstrong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Armstrong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harper is fending him off so far but Armstrong persists. Nope, Harper circles away and we're back to standing.
Armstrong rushes Harper and presses him up against the cage.
Harper breaks from the clinch.
Harper throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harper swivels and escapes.
Armstrong connects with an inside leg kick.
Harper drives through and clinches with Armstrong against the cage.
Harper has had enough of the clinch but Armstrong keeps him there for the moment.
Harper is pressed up against the cage. Armstrong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harper down to the mat. Harper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong lands with a right hand.
Harper moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harper is trying to break free.
Armstrong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harper's efforts to push away.
Harper tries to circle away but Armstrong has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Harper.
Harper is trying to break free.
Harper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harper defends it nicely.
Harper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Armstrong, pushing him back against the cage.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Harper won't allow it.
Harper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harper has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Armstrong uses from the top position.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harper wants to stand up but Armstrong is controlling him.
Harper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We're going to have a standup here because Hugh Armstrong wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harper as he avoids it easily.
Armstrong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harper is fending him off so far but Armstrong persists. Nope, Harper circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper misses with a series of wild punches.
Harper throws a head kick that Armstrong semi-blocks.
Armstrong shoots in and drives through. Harper sprawls well.
Harper misses with a wild combination.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Harper clinches with his opponent.
Harper is trying to force a seperation but Armstrong has the dominant position.
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Armstrong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Armstrong fails with the takedown.
Harper stalks Armstrong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Armstrong's face. Armstrong staggers backwards, shaken.
Stu Harper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries for a takedown but Harper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harper.
Harper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Armstrong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stu Harper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Armstrong shoots in but no luck this time.
Harper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Armstrong.
Hugh Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harper moves into range and clinches up with Armstrong.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Armstrong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harper is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stu Harper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harper 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stu Harper!
A relieved looking Stu Harper thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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