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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bertram Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Trenton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bertram Hurley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Trenton!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trenton throws a hook but Hurley avoids it easily.
Hurley slaps away a takedown attempt from Trenton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Trenton thows a body shot but no joy.
Hurley has managed to clinch.
Trenton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trenton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hurley jumps guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hurley keeping moving, preventing Trenton from controlling successfully.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hurley manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Trenton is looking for a takedown.
Bertram Hurley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Trenton.
Hurley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Trenton uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trenton trying to control but Hurley is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trenton with a nice head shot there.
Trenton throwing strikes but missing.
Trenton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hurley looking for a sweep. Not yet Hurley, not yet.
Trenton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trenton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hurley is proving hard to escape from.
Hurley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurley wants to stand but Trenton is controlling the position.
Hurley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trenton manages to get himself to full guard.
Hurley being controlled here momentarily.
Trenton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hurley is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trenton trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Trenton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Trenton shoots and misses
and Hurley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Trenton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trenton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hurley defends it nicely.
Trenton looks winded!
Trenton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hurley counters with a nice uppercut.
Hurley clinches with his opponent.
Trenton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Trenton uses from the top position.
Trenton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Trenton tries to free his leg and advance position but Hurley is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trenton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trenton.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trenton tries to free his leg and advance position but Hurley is retaining full guard.
Hurley wants to sweep here but Trenton controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Trenton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Trenton tries to land a leg kick but Hurley saw it coming and moves away.
Hurley forces Trenton back against the cage and clinches.
Trenton manages to pull guard.
Trenton is trying to hold Hurley in close to prevent damage but Hurley has managed to pass into half guard.
Hurley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trenton trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trenton is looking for a sweep. Hurley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hurley stands up out of the half guard.
Trenton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hurley did well to prevent Trenton getting side control.
Hurley won't allow Trenton to pass to mount.
Trenton is breathing heavily.
Hurley is pressing down on Trenton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trenton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurley has his foot on Trenton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trenton works his way back into a safe position though.
Hurley looking for a sweep. Not yet Hurley, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurley has his foot on Trenton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trenton works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurley keeping moving, preventing Trenton from controlling successfully.
Trenton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hurley wants to stand and escape but Trenton is having none of it.
Trenton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hurley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trenton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Trenton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hurley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hurley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hurley!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trenton isn't going anywhere.
Trenton tries to improve position but can't.
Trenton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hurley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hurley decides to take the fight back to the feet.
James Trenton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trenton shoots in looking for a takedown but Hurley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trenton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurley throws a head kick but Trenton moves out of range.
Trenton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hurley is fending him off so far but Trenton persists. Nope, Hurley circles away and we're back to standing.
James Trenton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trenton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trenton is defended easily by Hurley.
Bertram Hurley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Trenton.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trenton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bertram Hurley will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Trenton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hurley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trenton throws an elbow but Hurley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Trenton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hurley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Trenton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hurley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Trenton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Trenton is trying to ground and pound but Hurley uses the momentary lack of control by Trenton to regain half guard.
Trenton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trenton tries to pass to full mount but Hurley defends it.
Hurley actively working from the bottom here.
Trenton working the head and body with strikes.
Hurley regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trenton wants to control from the top but Hurley keeps moving.
Trenton postures up in Hurley's guard and throws a big left but Hurley blocks it.
Trenton trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hurley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Trenton has a closed guard, preventing Hurley from standing up.
Trenton looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trenton is controlling Hurley's posture.
Hurley tries to stand but Trenton is controlling from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trenton holds on and takes a little breather.
Hurley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OK we're going to have a standup here. James Trenton hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Trenton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hurley.
Hurley connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trenton shoots in but no luck this time.
Hurley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Trenton stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hurley has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Trenton manages to get his head free but now Hurley has transitioned to an armbar! Trenton grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hurley! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bertram Hurley!
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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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