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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Razul Hampton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Mortensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brick Mortensen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Razul Hampton's chin.
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205 lbs
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185 cm
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Razul Hampton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Mortensen!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hampton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Our spies down at at HARRY'S $300 inform us that Mortensen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hampton being controlled here momentarily.
Hampton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hampton wants to control from the top but Mortensen keeps moving.
Mortensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hampton is one step ahead there.
Hampton wants to control from the top but Mortensen keeps moving.
Hampton preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mortensen can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Razul Hampton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mortensen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mortensen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hampton dives on top into guard.
Hampton wants to control from the top but Mortensen keeps moving.
Mortensen pulls Hampton in close to prevent any damage.
Mortensen wants to sweep here but Hampton controlling him for the moment.
Mortensen pulls Hampton in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Razul Hampton.
Mortensen tries to sprawl but Hampton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hampton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mortensen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hampton wants to control from the top but Mortensen keeps moving.
Mortensen is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Hampton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Razul Hampton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hampton scores with a takedown into Mortensen's guard.
Mortensen pulls Hampton in close to prevent any damage.
Mortensen working for a triangle but Hampton defends it easily.
Mortensen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hampton!
Hampton is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hampton is working hard here to advance position.
Hampton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hampton advances position into side control!
Hampton working away.
Mortensen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hampton presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mortensen tries to hold on but Hampton pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hampton throwing strikes here but Mortensen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mortensen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mortensen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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 Razul Hampton will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mortensen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mortensen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mortensen seems to be working for a kimura but Hampton defends the submission attempt.
Mortensen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hampton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mortensen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hampton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mortensen.
Mortensen is trying to work for a kimura but Hampton is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton is trying to control but can't.
Mortensen wants to pass the guard but Hampton is defending well.
Mortensen is working for a submission of some sort.
Mortensen is trying to work for a kimura but Hampton is defending well.
Mortensen is trying to work for a kimura but Hampton is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hampton tries to roll over but Mortensen keeps him under control.
Hampton missing with punches from the bottom.
Mortensen prevents Hampton from improving his position.
Mortensen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Hampton still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Hampton has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hampton wants to control but Mortensen is keeping him busy.
Mortensen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hampton wants to control but Mortensen is keeping him busy.
Hampton moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mortensen.
Hampton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mortensen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hampton trying to control from the bottom.
Hampton missing with punches from the bottom.
Hampton wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mortensen seems to be working for a kimura but Hampton defends the submission attempt.
Hampton is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mortensen in particular looking to stall.
Hampton is defending against the submission attempts here by Mortensen.
Hampton is trying to stand up here but Mortensen is controlling him well.
Mortensen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hampton sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mortensen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hampton is in trouble now - Mortensen has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Mortensen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mortensen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hampton to score with a decent uppercut.
Brick Mortensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hampton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mortensen keeping full guard, as Hampton tries to pass.
Hampton trying to control but Mortensen is working from the bottom.
Mortensen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hampton is trying to stand back up but Mortensen is controlling him
Mortensen trying to control the action but Hampton is working from the bottom.
Hampton is defending against the submission attempts here by Mortensen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mortensen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortensen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hampton is just riding it out for now. Mortensen eventually gives up the hold.
Mortensen is looking to advance position but Hampton won't allow it.
Mortensen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hampton is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortensen works his way into side control.
Mortensen tries for a kimura but Hampton is defending well.
Mortensen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hampton is not content to let Mortensen control the position.
Hampton wants to control but Mortensen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hampton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mortensen tries to control but Hampton wriggling away.
Mortensen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hampton has worked his arm free - good work by Hampton!
Hampton is looking for a sweep.
Mortensen tries for a kimura but Hampton is defending well.
Hampton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mortensen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hampton is just riding it out for now. Mortensen eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortensen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hampton defends it well.
Hampton is pressing down on Mortensen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hampton trying to keep a closed guard but Mortensen is proving a slippery customer.
Mortensen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hampton wants to stand up but Mortensen is controlling him.
Mortensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hampton is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brick Mortensen.
I think Mortensen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Brick Mortensen!
As Brick Mortensen got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Hey, I just wanna say thanks to the people down at Harrys Gym, the best gym in New York and the reason for all my success here today'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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