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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob Herbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herbert kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bodies. Rob Herbert has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Herbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Herbert.
Herbert has managed to clinch.
Herbert manages to break the clinch.
Jones lands a front kick.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Herbert avoids it.
Jones moves out of range as Herbert strikes.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Herbert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Herbert misses with a two punch combination.
Herbert slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Herbert avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herbert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herbert gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Herbert moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Herbert feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jones sprawling to the canvas! Jones rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Herbert finish him?!
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Dick Jones has been cut.
A punch combination from Herbert misses.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Herbert finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Herbert misses with a two punch combination.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Herbert takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Herbert blocks a head kick by Jones.
Herbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Herbert blocks a head kick by Jones.
Herbert throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.
A swing and a miss from Herbert.
Herbert throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Herbert.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herbert shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Herbert showed some decent athleticism there.
Herbert is breathing heavily.
Jones won't allow Herbert to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Herbert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Herbert stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Herbert checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Herbert throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Herbert to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Herbert has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Herbert stands up from Jones's guard - Herbert perhaps looking for a knockout.
Herbert tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Herbert somewhat.
Herbert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Herbert blocks a head kick by Jones.
Herbert rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones tries to circle away but Herbert has him pinned against the cage.
Herbert on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Herbert is controlling the position.
Herbert manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herbert throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Herbert scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Herbert misses with a double jab.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herbert is looking to clinch.
Herbert misses with a few strikes there.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Herbert avoids a kick to the body.
Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Herbert in the body.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Dick Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Herbert shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Herbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Herbert. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Herbert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Herbert shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Herbert avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones misses with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Herbert crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and Herbert gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. Herbert manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rob Herbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Herbert moves out of range easily.
Herbert takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Herbert clinches with his opponent.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Herbert avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Herbert has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
Herbert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Herbert keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Herbert ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Herbert no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Herbert on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Herbert tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbert pushes Jones off and scrambles back to his feet.
Herbert jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Herbert.
Herbert misses with a series of wild punches.
Herbert misses with the combination.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Herbert steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jones. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Jones.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Herbert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Herbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Herbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Herbert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herbert gets slowly back to his feet.
Herbert takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
Herbert misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones lands with a kick to the temple. Herbert shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A solid body kick from Jones.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dick Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Herbert throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Herbert misses its intended target.
Herbert looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones lands a head kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Herbert moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick but Herbert moves out of range.
A left lands for Herbert.
Herbert lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herbert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Herbert blocks a head kick by Jones.
A head kick from Jones lands but Herbert takes it in his stride.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Herbert takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herbert fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herbert.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herbert blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Herbert moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dick Jones's cut.
That's time! Herbert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herbert is defended easily by Jones.
Herbert lands a two punch combo.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Herbert will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jones lands with a slapping head kick.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Herbert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Herbert is looking to clinch.
Jones throws a head kick but Herbert moves out of range.
Herbert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Jones throws a head kick but Herbert moves out of range.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Herbert counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Herbert, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Herbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Herbert closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Herbert getting side control.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Herbert is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Herbert to get the leverage.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herbert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herbert wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones pushes Herbert off looking to stand but Herbert dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herbert is looking for a kimura here.
Herbert stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Herbert is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Herbert is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Herbert.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Herbert is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Herbert is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herbert is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Rob Herbert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herbert wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Herbert stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Herbert escapes and gets back to his feet.
Herbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Herbert moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Herbert misses with a wild body shot.
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 Rob Herbert.
I think Herbert has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Herbert!
A less than humble Rob Herbert misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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hype
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