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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge The Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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198 cm
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280 lbs
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188 cm
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Hart! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorge The Axe! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The Axe gets the takedown into side control. The Axe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. You can see the frustration on Hart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Hart throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Hart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into The Axe's guard. Hart makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The Axe working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Axe can do anything to dispel that myth. Hart trying to control but The Axe is working from the bottom. Hart works over The Axe with some ground and pound from guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hart throws a big elbow that misses. The Axe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Hart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hart trying to control the position from guard on top but The Axe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hart throwing strikes from guard but The Axe blocks nicely. Hart landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. The Axe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Hart is concentrating on defense, preventing The Axe from advancing position. The Axe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hart keeps working. The Axe not landing any meaningful shots this time. Hart is trying to stand.
The Axe prevents Hart from improving his position. The Axe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hart moves into full guard.
Hart keeping moving, preventing The Axe from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. The Axe scores with a takedown into Hart's guard. Hart has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. The Axe preventing the sweep. Hart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The Axe trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The Axe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hart's guard. The Axe preventing the sweep. Hart is looking to sweep but instead, The Axe has passed into half guard.
The Axe wants to stand up but Hart has a hold of him and won't allow it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hart makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hart. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jorge The Axe 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.
Hart closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. The Axe quickly recovers to half guard. The Axe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hart is working away from the top position though. The Axe is looking for a sweep. Hart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hart slips a nice elbow through The Axe's hands, connecting with The Axe's forehead. The Axe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hart. The Axe wants to improve his position but Hart is controlling well.
Tom Hart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The Axe taking some punishment here, with Hart in his half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Axe's head. The Axe trying to hold on to Hart's head to control him but Hart postures up.
Hart lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hart slips a nice elbow through The Axe's hands, connecting with The Axe's forehead. Hart thows a huge punch but The Axe dodges it nicely.
The Axe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Hart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Axe can do to turn this around? Hart not landing any meaningful shots this time. The Axe is trying to get back to full guard. The Axe has one foot on Hart's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. The Axe misses with a body kick. The Axe fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Axe misses with a takedown attempt - Hart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. The Axe jumps guard but Hart turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hart throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Axe blocks it with crossed arms. The Axe goes for a takedown attempt but Hart pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tom Hart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge The Axe. Hart knocks The Axe to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Jorge The Axe has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hart wants to control but The Axe is keeping him busy. Hart working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The Axe is trying to improve his position. Hart grinds an elbow into The Axe's temple. The Axe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Hart lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Axe down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Axe struggling a bit here. Hart cracks The Axe with a big elbow. The Axe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hart connects with a decent elbow. Hart working the head and body with strikes.
The Axe is rocked! Hart landing a few strikes. The Axe is still in real trouble! Can Hart finish him? Hart scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh The Axe is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hart can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Hart! After winning the bout, Tom Hart thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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