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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan Brown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Josh Gardner's chin.
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285 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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188 cm
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230 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Logan Brown! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Gardner! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gardner lands with a hook. Brown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Brown sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Gardner scores with a body shot.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gardner. Gardner obviously looking to wear him down.
Gardner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Gardner. Brown shoots in for a takedown but Gardner shows good takedown defense. Gardner scores with a head kick.
Brown misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action! Gardner lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Gardner misses its intended target. Brown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Gardner lands a right hook to the body.
Brown on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Gardner. Some wild striking there from Gardner.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target. Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Gardner is just out of range. Gardner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gardner thuds his shin into the meat of Brown's side. Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gardner but Gardner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice body punch from Gardner. Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gardner to score with a decent uppercut. Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gardner throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it. Brown looks to land a right hand but Gardner moved out of range. Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Brown is breathing heavily. Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving. Gardner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts. Gardner lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Gardner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown. Josh Gardner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gardner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Gardner cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head. Brown throws a hook but Gardner avoids it easily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Good exchange - Gardner coming out on top. Gardner scores with a shot to the body.
Gardner scores with a nice body kick.
Gardner lands a jab to Brown's midsection. Gardner connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back. Gardner scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him. An inside leg kick lands from Gardner. Jab from Gardner. Gardner throws a nice inside leg kick. Gardner connects with a leg kick. Brown looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Nice straight punches there by Gardner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gardner. Gardner scores with a spinning back kick! Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A chopping leg kick lands by Gardner. A slapping body kick lands there for Gardner. Gardner cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head. Gardner punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch. Brown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown. Gardner lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gardner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gardner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brown had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Gardner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though. Logan Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gardner defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand. Gardner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown takes a kick to the side of the head. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Brown. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. That kick from Gardner tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on. Gardner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Nice uppercut there from Gardner. Gardner lands a nice looking body shot.
Gardner throws a front kick that sends Brown stumbling back into the cage. Gardner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Gardner darts in and out, connecting with a jab. 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! Gardner lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gardner. A kick lands to the mid section there for Gardner. Gardner scores with a push kick. Good leg kick by Gardner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gardner ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Gardner lands a nice looking body kick. Brown will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Left hook, right uppercut from Gardner. Gardner throws out a powerful jab. Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Gardner scores with a jab. Nice shot lands for Gardner.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brown on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Gardner cracks Brown with a good jab. Brown looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Brown sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Gardner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brown is rocked! Gardner lands with a cross. Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gardner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Gardner cracks Brown on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Brown falls backwards against the cage. Gardner follows up with more strikes that drop Brown to his knees. Gardner keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Brown! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Gardner!
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energy
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hype
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