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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrick Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Duquesnoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garrick Head could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tom Duquesnoy's chin.
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Garrick Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Duquesnoy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
Duquesnoy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Duquesnoy ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Head throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duquesnoy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Head connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duquesnoy. Duquesnoy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice cross by Head.
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duquesnoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Head misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duquesnoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duquesnoy tries to keep at a distance but Head has taken the fight into the clinch.
Head could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Duquesnoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duquesnoy blocks a body shot from Head.
Head lands a nice uppercut.
Head gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Duquesnoy.
Head gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Duquesnoy.
Garrick Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Duquesnoy.
Head lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duquesnoy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Head regains guard.
Duquesnoy won't allow Head to get back to his feet.
Head is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Head wants to sweep here but Duquesnoy controlling him for the moment.
Head has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Duquesnoy has passed into side control.
Duquesnoy trying to control the action but Head is working from the bottom.
Head on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Head tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duquesnoy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Who's going to make the next move?
Head is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Duquesnoy happy to just control the position for now.
Duquesnoy wants to control but Head is keeping him busy.
Head struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Head can't do much from the bottom here.
Duquesnoy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Head has escaped the position, nice work there.
Head wants to control but Duquesnoy postures up.
Duquesnoy is looking to take a break and control but Head is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Head wants to get back to his feet but Duquesnoy drags him back down.
Head is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Duquesnoy slows the pace down.
Head is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Duquesnoy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duquesnoy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Head is avoiding damage well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Head trying his best to control but Duquesnoy has mounted him.
Head wants to get back to his feet.
Duquesnoy lands a heavy elbow.
Head wants to get back to his feet.
Head can't escape the position.
Head wants to control but Duquesnoy is having none of it.
Duquesnoy content just to control the position here.
Duquesnoy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Head defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Duquesnoy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Duquesnoy dominated that round.
That's time! Head's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duquesnoy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Head misses with a hook
and Duquesnoy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Head's guard.
Duquesnoy preventing the sweep.
Duquesnoy passes Head's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Head is looking to escape.
Duquesnoy wants to take a breather but Head is having none of it.
Duquesnoy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Head!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Duquesnoy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duquesnoy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Head is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head is trying to reverse the position but instead Duquesnoy has taken his back - oops!
Head tries to break free.
Head might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Head is trying to stand back up.
Duquesnoy gets his hands free as Head looks to control.
Duquesnoy looking to break Head's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Head remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Duquesnoy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Head looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Head tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Duquesnoy is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Head has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Duquesnoy has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Head taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Duquesnoy doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Duquesnoy!
Tom Duquesnoy made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This is a good win for me and hopefully I'll keep getting better.'.
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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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