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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garth Brennan (ranked 25076 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Hobson (ranked 4185 p4p, 463 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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278 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Garth Brennan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamie Hobson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brennan pushes Hobson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brennan throws a head kick that misses.
Hobson cracks a nice hook into Brennan's ribs.
Hobson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hobson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brennan's head.
Hobson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hobson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brennan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brennan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brennan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brennan wants to stand but Hobson is controlling the position.
Brennan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan is trying to control the position but Hobson postures up.
Hobson trying to control but Brennan is working from the bottom.
Brennan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hobson is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brennan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Brennan moves into the clinch.
Brennan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brennan drags the fight down to the ground.
Brennan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brennan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hobson to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brennan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hobson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brennan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hobson somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brennan.
Hobson has Brennan up against the cage in a clinch.
Brennan is trying to pull guard but Hobson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobson pulls Brennan into guard.
Brennan wants to control from the top but Hobson keeps moving.
Brennan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brennan wants to control from the top but Hobson keeps moving.
Brennan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hobson pulls Brennan in close to prevent any damage.
Hobson keeping moving, preventing Brennan from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brennan is stalling in the full guard.
Hobson trying to keep a closed guard but Brennan is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hobson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hobson shoots in looking for a takedown but Brennan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hobson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hobson closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brennan closes the distance and clinches.
Hobson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brennan has him pressed against the cage.
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 Garth Brennan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hobson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brennan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hobson moves into range and clinches up with Brennan.
Hobson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brennan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brennan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garth Brennan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Hobson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brennan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hobson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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!
Hobson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brennan walks away with a smile on his face. Hobson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hobson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan clinches up against the cage.
Brennan has Hobson pushed against the cage.
Brennan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hobson won't allow Brennan to sweep him here.
Brennan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hobson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hobson has managed to clinch.
Hobson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hobson fails to pull guard.
Hobson tries for a takedown but Brennan manages to get underhooks.
Brennan drags the fight down to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brennan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brennan wants to stand up but Hobson is controlling him.
Brennan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brennan wants to get back to his feet but Hobson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hobson stopping the sweep attempt from Brennan.
Brennan wants to stand and escape but Hobson is having none of it.
Brennan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hobson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brennan defends well and Hobson ends up having to push Brennan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brennan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brennan slows down the pace here.
Brennan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brennan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hobson trying to control but Brennan is working from the bottom.
Brennan pulls Hobson in close to prevent any damage.
Brennan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brennan is on top in guard.
Brennan trying to control but Hobson is working from the bottom.
Hobson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garth Brennan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hobson throws a sloppy head kick and Brennan moves out of range easily.
Brennan attempts a counter takedown but Hobson avoids it well and moves away.
Hobson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brennan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hobson as he avoids it easily.
Hobson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brennan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hobson has Brennan up against the cage in a clinch.
Hobson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brennan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hobson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Hobson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobson manages to break the clinch.
Hobson throws a body punch but Brennan moves out of range.
Brennan is looking for a counter combo.
Brennan throws a head kick that Hobson semi-blocks.
Hobson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hobson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brennan counters with a shoot takedown. Hobson fights it but they end up in guard.
Garth Brennan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Hobson.
Hobson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hobson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Brennan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brennan scores with a head kick. Hobson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brennan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hobson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brennan clinches up with Hobson and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brennan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hobson smiles and moves away.
Brennan tries to keep at a distance but Hobson has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Brennan to work.
Brennan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hobson smiles and moves away.
Hobson misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennan moves into the clinch successfully.
Hobson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brennan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brennan breaks from the clinch.
Hobson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hobson is looking for the big counter here.
Hobson rushes Brennan and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hobson tries to pull guard but Brennan won't allow it.
Brennan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hobson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brennan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hobson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brennan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Garth Brennan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brennan wants to stand and escape but Hobson is having none of it.
Hobson being controlled here momentarily.
Brennan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hobson can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hobson wants to get up but he can't break Brennan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Garth Brennan.
Well Brennan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garth Brennan!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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