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Event:
UnderGround 1
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Klitschko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hambone did well to prevent Klitschko getting side control.
Hambone tries to get to full guard but Klitschko has control of the leg.
Klitschko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hambone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Klitschko on the ground.
Hambone wants to get back to full guard.
Klitschko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Klitschko.
Klitschko throwing shots but Hambone is blocking nicely.
Hambone trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Klitschko seems content to control.
Hambone is trying to control but can't.
Hambone taking some punishment here, with Klitschko in his half guard.
Klitschko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hambone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hambone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klitschko.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Klitschko working his ground and pound in the gym.#T1#
Klitschko is looking to take a break and control but Hambone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Klitschko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Klitschko is thwarting Hambone's attempts to control the position.
Hambone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hambone tries to get out of the position.
Nice strikes from Klitschko there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hambone trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klitschko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Klitschko with shots to the head and body - Hambone looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#
Hambone is rocked!
Klitschko is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Hambone goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Klitschko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wladimir Klitschko!
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Event:
KOTC 6 Adams Vs Buckets
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Hambone drives through and clinches with Blevio against the cage.
Hambone pushes Blevio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Hambone has picked Blevio up - he's going for a ride! Hambone dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hambone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blevio is just riding it out for now. Hambone eventually gives up the hold.
Blevio wants to improve his position but Hambone is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blevio won't allow Hambone to pass to mount. #T1##SUB#
Hambone wants to work for an arm triangle but Blevio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hambone controlling the action here.
Hambone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hambone content to control rather than advance.
Blevio keeping hold of Hambone's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hambone working Blevio over with strikes.
Blevio is trying to stand.
Hambone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hambone tries to pass to full mount but Blevio defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hambone in particular looking to stall.
Hambone working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hambone wants to pass to mount but Blevio is defending the position. #SUB#
Hambone is looking for a kimura here.
Hambone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blevio defending well though.
Blevio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hambone is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hambone shoots in but no luck this time.
Blevio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blevio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Hambone moves into the clinch.
Hambone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Hambone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blevio tries to clinch but Hambone moves out of range.
Hambone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Blevio tries to sprawl but Hambone drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Blevio is pressing down on Hambone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Hambone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hambone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blevio circles away.
Hambone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blevio follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Blevio throws a series of punches but Hambone avoids them all with ease.
Blevio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hambone avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Blevio moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hambone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blevio blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Hambone has clasped his hands together around Blevio's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hambone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Blevio down.
#T1#
Hambone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blevio keeps working.
Blevio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hambone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hambone is trying to control the action in half guard but Blevio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blevio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hambone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hambone's back!
Hambone trying to control but not successfully.
Hambone is in bad spot here.
Blevio is not going to allow Hambone to sit and survive in this position.
We've been informed that Blevio has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Hambone is trying to stand back up.
Blevio controls the position.
Barry Hambone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Hambone defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Blevio's arms. #SUB2#
Blevio looking to break Hambone's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hambone remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Blevio will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3#
Blevio is hanging on to Hambone's back as he tries to escape.
Hambone is working hard here to advance position.
Hambone just trying to survive but Blevio is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Hambone showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Blevio is persistently looking for the submission but Hambone is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Hambone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Blevio biding his time, controlling Hambone.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hambone wants to control his opponent's hands but Blevio gets his hands free.
Hambone tries to escape but Blevio has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hambone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Blevio tightening his grip on Hambone, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Blevio is looking for the choke from the back position but Hambone is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Blevio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hambone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Blevio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hambone, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Hambone breaks from the clinch.
Blevio throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Hambone counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Blevio looking for a guillotine here but Hambone defends easily.
Blevio is trying to control the position but Hambone postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hambone scoring with some ground and pound.
Hambone wants to stand but Blevio is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Hambone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hambone postures up.
Hambone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hambone wants to get up but he can't break Blevio's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Hambone blocks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Blevio.
Blevio throws a sloppy head kick and Hambone moves out of range easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blevio shoots in looking for a takedown but Hambone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blevio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blevio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hambone circles away.
Blevio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Hambone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hambone showed some decent athleticism there.
Blevio is looking to get back to is feet but Hambone passes into side control.
Hambone advances to full mount. #SUB#
Hambone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blevio has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blevio!
Hambone has control of Blevio's left arm, preventing Blevio from doing any damage. #T3#
Blevio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blevio preventing the sweep.
Blevio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hambone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Blevio wants to control from the top but Hambone keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hambone managing to control the position.
Hambone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blevio manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blevio working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Hambone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hambone 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Hambone!
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Event:
KING OF THE CAGE #5
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Buckets moves into the clinch successfully.
Buckets lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Barry Hambone has been cut.
Hambone jumps guard but Buckets stands there with Hambone around his waist. Hambone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Buckets lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Buckets.
Hambone looks winded!
Buckets connects with a knee to the head.
Buckets works on Hambone's body with a couple of short punches.
Buckets lands an elbow just above Hambone 's eye. #ROC#
Hambone is rocked!
Buckets has Hambone pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Hambone is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Buckets - that's hurt Hambone badly! Oh, another knee lands and Hambone is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Hambone doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Pension Buckets!
Pension Buckets seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Hambone moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Hambone lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Christensen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hambone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Christensen tries to kick Hambone off but Hambone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hambone not doing much here.
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.
Christensen is looking for a sweep. Hambone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Christensen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Christensen.#T1#
Hambone is standing up over Christensen. Christensen looks to escape but Hambone dives into side control.
Christensen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hambone gets full guard.
Christensen chips away with some ground and pound.
Hambone managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Hambone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christensen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christensen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hambone is trying to control the position but Christensen postures up.
Hambone trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hambone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Christensen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hambone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hambone has his foot on Christensen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christensen works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Hambone managing to control the position.
Christensen preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Christensen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hambone pinned against the cage. Hambone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Hambone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Christensen napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T4#
Christensen regains half guard.
Hambone trying to control the action but Christensen is working from the bottom.
Hambone wants to pass the guard but Christensen is defending well.
Hambone tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hambone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barry Hambone will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Christensen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#TD#
Christensen looking to score a takedown here. Hambone is defending well but Christensen drives through and ends up in Hambone's guard.
Christensen is in close to Hambone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Christensen preventing the sweep.
Hambone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Christensen lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hambone is looking for a triangle but Christensen pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Christensen is sitting in close to Hambone's body. Hambone has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Christensen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Christensen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hambone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barry Hambone!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2019 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Fry.
Fry goes for a double leg but Hambone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hambone continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Hambone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hambone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fry tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hambone controlling the position well here. Fry rolled but Hambone kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Hambone is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fry knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fry for a finish.
Hambone keeps control of the position easily here as Fry tries to buck him off.
#T1#
Fry tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fry keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hambone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#CUT2#
It looks like Jerrell Fry has been cut.
Hambone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Hambone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fry manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2##SUB2#
Hambone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hambone is working away from the top position though.
Hambone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fry has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hambone has passed into side control.
#T3#
Fry gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hambone is pressing down on Fry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fry is holding on for now.
Fry is trying to control but can't.
Hambone tries to stand and escape but Fry is controlling the position.
Fry wants to control but Hambone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fry tries to roll over but Hambone keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hambone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fry wants to control but Hambone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fry is trying to stand back up but Hambone is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fry dives in and grabs Hambone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hambone pushes down on Fry's head and hops out.
Barry Hambone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Fry gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hambone controls the pace.
Hambone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fry's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hambone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hambone is standing up over Fry. Fry looks to escape but Hambone dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Hambone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerrell Fry's cut.
That's time! Fry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Hambone drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fry is looking to stand back up but Hambone counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fry. #REVR#
Hambone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Hambone seems to be working for a kimura but Fry defends the submission attempt.
Hambone stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hambone trying to pass the guard but Fry defending well.
Barry Hambone has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Fry trying to hold on to Hambone's head to control him but Hambone postures up.
Hambone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fry is trying to control but can't.
Hambone drops an elbow to the side of Fry's head.
Fry tries to kick Hambone off in order to stand up. Hambone Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T2#
Hambone moves into full mount!
Hambone controlling the pace for now.
Fry working to try and regain half guard.
Fry tries to lock up and control but Hambone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hambone landing shots from mount. #ROC2#
Fry is rocked!
Hambone softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Fry is out cold! Hambone jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Hambone!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Hambone moves into the clinch.
Hambone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hambone being controlled against the cage.
Gould slows down the pace here.
Gould wants to stall.
#TD2#
Hambone has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gould clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gould is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gould trying to control the action but Hambone just sinks the hooks in.
Hambone is working the ground and pound. Can Gould escape?#T1#
Gould prevents Hambone from getting a body triangle.
Gould might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hambone is hanging on to Gould's back as he tries to escape.
What can Gould do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hambone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Will Hambone go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hambone is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gould really is a fat lump.#T2#
Gould can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gould turns into Hambone and is now in his guard.
Gould stops Hambone from standing up.
Gould controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hambone looking for a sweep. Not yet Hambone, not yet.
Hambone trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Gould postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hambone is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gould, into his guard. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gould is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Gould keeping moving, preventing Hambone from controlling successfully.
Hambone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hambone is in close to Gould's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hambone trying to control the position from guard on top but Gould is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gould looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hambone cracks Gould with a solid left hand.
Hambone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hambone trying to control but Gould is working from the bottom.
Gould tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gould is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Hambone working some strikes from top position.
Gould wants to hit a switch here but Hambone passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gould there!
Gould bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Hambone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gould is aware though and is defending well.
Gould sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gould loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hambone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Gould got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hambone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gould has managed to get both his arms back between Hambone's legs - danger averted.
Hambone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Hambone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Hambone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gould keeping moving, preventing Hambone from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gould looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hambone passes into half guard.
#ES#
Gould makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Hambone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gould is trying to keep Hambone in close.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hambone. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hambone trying to control the position from guard on top but Gould is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hambone being controlled here momentarily.
Hambone advances position into side control!#T1#
Gould is not content to let Hambone control the position.
Hambone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gould regains half guard.
Hambone works his way into full mount!
Gould tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hambone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gould hang on?
Gould bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Gould not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gould looking to sit in guard and control but Hambone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gould is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hambone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gould is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Hambone is looking for a triangle but Gould pushes his legs off easily.
Hambone being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Gould trying to control the position from guard on top but Hambone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hambone doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hambone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gould sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hambone is trying to control the position but Gould postures up.
Gould preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gould trying to control the position from guard on top but Hambone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gould wants to stand but Hambone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hambone holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Gould pushes Hambone up against the cage in a clinch.
Gould is stalling here.
#TD2#
Hambone lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hambone won't allow Gould to sweep him here.
Hambone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gould bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hambone's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Barry Hambone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Hambone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gould's guard.#ES#
Gould kicks Hambone off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Hambone gets a double leg takedown into Gould's guard.
Gould wants to get back to his feet but Hambone passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gould manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hambone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hambone won't allow Gould to sweep him here.
Hambone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gould keeping moving, preventing Hambone from controlling successfully.
Hambone wants to stand but Gould has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Gould looking to control.
Gould wants to control the position but Hambone says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Gould is defending against the submission attempts here by Hambone.
Gould is refusing to be controlled, as Hambone sits in half guard.
Gould is looking for a sweep. Hambone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gould is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hambone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hambone's back!
Gould connects with a big shot to the side of Hambone's head.
Hambone is really stuck here.
#T2#
Hambone is keeping busy.
Gould looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Gould controlling the position well here. Hambone rolled but Gould kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hambone wants to control his opponent's hands but Gould gets his hands free.
Gould slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hambone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gould is riding his opponent, not letting Hambone buck him off. #SUB#
Gould looking to break Hambone's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hambone remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gould will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3#
Hambone breaks Gould's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hambone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gould is proving hard to escape from.
Hambone wants to control from the top but Gould keeps moving.
Barry Hambone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gould trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gould can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hambone controls the pace.#SUB#
Gould is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gould looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hambone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Gould looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hambone advances position into side control!
Hambone wants to stand but Gould is controlling his arm.
Gould tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gould looking for a sweep but Hambone has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hambone controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miguel Gould has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barry Hambone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hambone tries to control but Gould wriggling away.
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 Miguel Gould.
Well Hambone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Barry Hambone!
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