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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damien Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Luck Pickerd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redman comes to the ring accompanied by Put Your Lights On . Damien Redman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Redman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Luck Pickerd!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redman moves out of range as Pickerd strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Redman misses its target.
Pickerd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Redman throwing a counter right hand but Pickerd manages to avoid it.
Pickerd shoots in for a double leg but Redman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pickerd.
As Pickerd tries to get set, Redman tries to push him back and clinch up but Pickerd manages to avoid the attempt.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Luck Pickerd.
Pickerd drives through and clinches with Redman against the ropes.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pickerd is looking to control Redman's arms but Redman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pickerd has his back to the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Pickerd shrugs off.
Pickerd can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
Redman lands an elbow just above Pickerd 's eye.
Pickerd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Come on Redman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Redman.
Redman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pickerd can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Pickerd in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Redman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pickerd's brow.
Pickerd tries for a takedown but Redman manages to get underhooks.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pickerd throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Our sources have told us that Redman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Redman lands a body punch in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickerd tries to score a body lock takedown but Redman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Pickerd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redman lands an elbow just above Pickerd 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Pickerd wants a takedown but no success here.
Redman stalling against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pickerd's defenses.
Redman trying to stall but Pickerd improves his position.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pickerd blocks an elbow strike.
Redman tries to stall but Pickerd uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pickerd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pickerd is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Pickerd in his tracks for a moment.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman lands an elbow just above Pickerd 's eye.
Pickerd takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pickerd stalling in the clinch but Redman improves position.
Pickerd taking a breather.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Pickerd shrugs off.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman slowing the pace effectively.
A body shot lands from Redman.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Pickerd shrugs off.
Pickerd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Redman to keep the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Redman trying to stall but Pickerd improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Redman.
Redman tries to work over Pickerd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Pickerd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Redman.
Pickerd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pickerd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Redman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pickerd rushes Redman and presses him up against the ropes.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Pickerd shrugs off.
Redman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pickerd lands a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Redman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Redman stuffs the takedown attempt from Pickerd. Pickerd gets slowly back to his feet.
Jon Luck Pickerd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pickerd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Redman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redman blocks the body kick.
Redman moves into the clinch.
Redman is pushing Pickerd up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Damien Redman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pickerd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Redman to keep the fight standing.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Luck Pickerd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickerd takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pickerd is looking for a takedown.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman tries to stall but Pickerd uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice elbow from Redman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickerd takes an elbow to the temple.
Redman pushes Pickerd back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pickerd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Redman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Pickerd in his tracks for a moment.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Pickerd has a couple of punches blocked by Redman.
Redman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman blocks an uppercut.
Pickerd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Redman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickerd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redman is defending well.
Redman lands a right hand.
Pickerd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pickerd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman tries to work over Pickerd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pickerd tries to pull guard but Redman forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Pickerd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Redman.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Pickerd is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Redman.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Redman.
Pickerd takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands a left hand.
Pickerd controlling the action here for a moment.
Pickerd tries to throw a body punch but Redman avoids it by throwing Pickerd back against the ropes.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Redman.
Pickerd fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Redman lands with a right to the head.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Pickerd in his tracks for a moment.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pickerd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pickerd.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pickerd goes for a takedown attempt but Redman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Redman looks to score with a jab to the body but Pickerd is just out of range.
Redman misses with a few strikes there.
Pickerd shoots in for a takedown but Redman shows good takedown defense.
Redman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Redman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pickerd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Redman counters with a right hand to the body.
Pickerd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Redman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Redman throws a body punch but Pickerd moves out of range.
Redman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pickerd fails with the takedown
enabling Redman to counter with a crisp jab.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Luck Pickerd.
Redman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pickerd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pickerd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redman misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickerd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Redman sprawls well. Redman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pickerd gets slowly back to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Redman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pickerd tries for a takedown but Redman circles away easily
and Redman counters by clinching up.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Pickerd in his tracks for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Pickerd shrugs off.
Redman stalling against the ropes.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Pickerd - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pickerd is trying to push Redman away but Redman has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Redman blocking some punches.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pickerd looking to stall.
Redman gets through Pickerd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Pickerd in his tracks for a moment.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Pickerd shrugs off.
Pickerd takes an elbow to the temple.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pickerd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pickerd is keeping busy.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pickerd's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pickerd breaks the clinch.
Pickerd throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Redman was covering up waiting for the punch and Pickerd finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pickerd wants to control from the top but Redman keeps moving.
Redman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pickerd is controlling him.
Pickerd drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Redman dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pickerd is proving hard to escape from.
Redman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pickerd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Redman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pickerd controls Redman momentarily but Redman frees himself.
Pickerd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Redman's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Redman clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Redman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pickerd was well out of range. Poor timing from Redman.
Redman slaps away a takedown attempt from Pickerd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Redman is looking to wear down Pickerd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pickerd sizes up Redman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pickerd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Redman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pickerd somewhat.
Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pickerd moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman drives through and clinches with Pickerd against the ropes.
Pickerd wants a takedown but no success here.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Luck Pickerd.
Pickerd misses with a body punch.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pickerd's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Pickerd shrugs off.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pickerd.
Redman lands a body shot.
Pickerd is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman lands an elbow just above Pickerd 's eye.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman stalling in the clinch.
Pickerd tries a body shot but Redman blocks it.
Redman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pickerd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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!
Redman lands a body shot.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Redman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redman is looking to control Pickerd's arms but Pickerd gets an underhook and turns him. Now Redman has his back to the ropes.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman lands an elbow just above Pickerd 's eye.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Redman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Redman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Redman as Pickerd tries to tie him up.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Redman lands a shot to the body.
Redman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Redman digs a right hand underneath Pickerd's ribcage. Pickerd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pickerd letting Redman take a breather here.
Redman lands an elbow just above Pickerd 's eye.
Pickerd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redman is trying to maintain a safe position but Pickerd gets an underhook and turns Redman into the ropes.
Redman lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redman.
Redman tries to throw a body punch but Pickerd avoids it by throwing Redman back against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redman.
Redman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Pickerd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redman lands a nice uppercut.
Redman is pressed up against the ropes. Pickerd has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Redman down to the mat. Redman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pickerd tries for a takedown but Redman circles away easily
and Redman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pickerd is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Pickerd working hard to break the clinch.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pickerd backwards.
Pickerd takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pickerd avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the ropes.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pickerd's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Redman had his way with Jon Luck Pickerd in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Pickerd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pickerd darts in looking for a takedown but Redman gets double underhooks and turns Pickerd into the ropes.
Pickerd shoots in for a double leg but Redman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A counter left hand to the body from Redman misses its target.
Pickerd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Redman as he jumps to the side.
Damien Redman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Luck Pickerd.
Redman has Pickerd up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redman looking to slow down the pace here.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pickerd's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman looking to slow down the pace here.
Redman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pickerd backwards.
Pickerd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pickerd misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redman.
Pickerd tries to circle away but Redman has him pinned against the ropes.
Pickerd blocks an elbow strike.
Pickerd is trying to force a seperation but Redman has the dominant position.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pickerd's defenses.
Pickerd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pickerds head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pickerd looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Redman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redman pushes off an throws an elbow but Pickerd leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Redman lands an elbow just above Pickerd 's eye.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pickerd takes an elbow to the temple.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman prevents Pickerd from breaking the clinch.
Redman lands an elbow that stopped Pickerd in his tracks for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Redman.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Pickerd shrugs off.
Redman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pickerd is trying to break free.
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redman struggles to land a body shot inside as Pickerd controls his hands.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Redman leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Pickerd trying to stall but Redman improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pickerd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Pickerd takes an elbow to the forehead.
Redman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jon Luck Pickerd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redman scores with a shoulder strike.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman trying to control the position but instead, Pickerd has worked for underhooks and has pushed Redman into the ropes.
Pickerd lands a left hand.
Pickerd wants to break free but Redman has control.
Redman wants to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Redman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Redman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:42
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:42
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Redman!
After the fight, Damien Redman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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