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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobek Bobkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobek Bobkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobkowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bobkowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hardy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tom Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab-cross combination lands for Hardy and sends Bobkowski crashing to the mat! Hardy follows him down to the mat - Bobkowski regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Bobek Bobkowski has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobkowski is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.
Hardy slows the pace down in half guard.
Bobkowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hardy is working away from the top position though.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tom Hardy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bobkowski throws a series of punches but Hardy moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bobkowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bobkowski somewhat.
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
Hardy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hardy is defended easily by Bobkowski.
Bobkowski blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Bobkowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bobkowski eats them both and turns towards Hardy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hardy looks to clinch
and Bobkowski counters with a right hand to the body.
Bobkowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardy swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobek Bobkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Bobkowski clinches with his opponent.
Bobkowski drags the fight down to the ground.
Bobkowski is trying to control the position but Hardy postures up.
Hardy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bobkowski looking for a guillotine here but Hardy defends easily.
Bobkowski is breathing heavily.
Bobkowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Bobkowski, not yet.
Bobkowski looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bobkowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bobkowski is really struggling to control Hardy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hardy connects with a couple of short punches.
Bobkowski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hardy!
Bobkowski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hardy turns into him and now he's in Bobkowski's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hardy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Bobkowski won't let him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Bobkowski is keeping the position.
Hardy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Hardy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobek Bobkowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hardy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bobkowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardy leaves Bobkowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Hardy.
Hardy shoots in and bounces Bobkowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but Bobkowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hardy wants to stand but Bobkowski is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobkowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobkowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy pushes Bobkowski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy punishes Bobkowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Hardy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bobkowski eats them both and turns towards Hardy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hardy tries to clinch but Bobkowski is having none of it.
Bobkowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bobkowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tom Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bobkowski counters with a right hand to the body.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Hardy misses with a two punch combination.
Bobkowski pushes Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bobkowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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!
Bobkowski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bobek Bobkowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Hardy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobkowski gets control of Hardy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bobkowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bobkowski throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hardy trying to control but Bobkowski is working from the bottom.
Hardy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bobkowski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bobkowski keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tom Hardy.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Bobkowski drives through and clinches with Hardy against the cage.
Bobkowski jumps guard and drags Hardy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bobkowski wants to get back to his feet but Hardy passes into half guard.
Hardy controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobek Bobkowski's cut.
That's time! Bobkowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardy shoots in and bounces Bobkowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hardy trying to control but Bobkowski is working from the bottom.
Bobkowski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobkowski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hardy!
Bobkowski wants to control the pace but Hardy is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tom Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bobkowski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hardy turns into him and now he's in Bobkowski's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hardy trying to control but Bobkowski is working from the bottom.
Hardy stands up over Bobkowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hardy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bobkowski is working an open guard so Hardy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bobkowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bobkowski is defended easily by Hardy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Bobkowski. Bobkowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardy swings for the body but Bobkowski moves out of range.
Hardy throws a combination that misses
and Bobkowski counters with a two punch combo.
Bobkowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobek Bobkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy scores with a shot to the body.
Hardy connects with a looping right hand.
A left and a right from Hardy both land. Nice combination.
Hardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardy swinging wildly here.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobkowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Bobkowski moves out of range as Hardy throws a body kick.
Hardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bobkowski throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tom Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Bobkowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bobek Bobkowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobkowski throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardy 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Hardy!
Tom Hardy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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