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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Makhdoom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moai Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makhdoom comes to the cage accompanied by The Rocky Theme. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Makhdoom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Moai Burns!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Makhdoom moves out of range easily.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns wants to clinch up but Makhdoom keeps it at a distance.
Makhdoom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Burns walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Makhdoom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makhdoom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns.
Makhdoom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.
Makhdoom throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makhdoom scores with a shot to the body.
Makhdoom walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burns.
Makhdoom throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makhdoom looks to throw a body kick
and Burns counters by moving into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Makhdoom.
Makhdoom lands a shot to the body.
Makhdoom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhdoom cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
Burns looks gassed!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makhdoom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Makhdoom.
Burns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Makhdoom tries for a takedown but Burns manages to get underhooks.
Makhdoom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
Makhdoom lands a shoulder strike.
Makhdoom lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Makhdoom.
A left hand lands to the body for Makhdoom.
Makhdoom leaning against his opponent.
Makhdoom lands a body punch in the clinch.
Makhdoom lands a body punch.
Makhdoom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Still in the clinch, Makhdoom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makhdoom cracks Burns with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makhdoom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Makhdoom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makhdoom gets through Burns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makhdoom lands a body shot.
Burns blocking some punches.
Makhdoom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burns is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom blocks the elbow strike.
Makhdoom slowing the pace effectively.
Makhdoom pushes Burns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makhdoom has a couple of punches blocked by Burns.
Makhdoom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Makhdoom.
Burns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Makhdoom swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Makhdoom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makhdoom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makhdoom misses with some punches.
Burns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom lands a left hand.
Makhdoom avoids the elbow strike from Burns, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Makhdoom - that landed with a thud.
Makhdoom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makhdoom is defending well for now.
Makhdoom misses with some punches.
Makhdoom lands a left hand.
Makhdoom lands a left hand.
Makhdoom scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom blocks an elbow strike from Burns.
Makhdoom avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
Makhdoom looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Makhdoom on the inside.
Makhdoom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns pushes off an throws an elbow but Makhdoom leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Makhdoom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makhdoom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Makhdoom lands a nice uppercut.
Burns throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but Makhdoom blocks with his arms.
Makhdoom has a couple of punches blocked by Burns.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Makhdoom.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makhdoom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makhdoom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Makhdoom lands a body punch.
Makhdoom is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Makhdoom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makhdoom.
Makhdoom is trying to stall.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Makhdoom is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Makhdoom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makhdoom pushes Burns back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Makhdoom.
Makhdoom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Makhdoom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Makhdoom lands a body punch.
Makhdoom lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makhdoom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Makhdoom misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Makhdoom's defenses.
Makhdoom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Makhdoom dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Makhdoom closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Burns takes one on the button.
Burns throws a head kick that Makhdoom semi-blocks.
Makhdoom misses with an uppercut.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns blocks a head kick by Makhdoom.
Makhdoom misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Makhdoom.
Makhdoom misses with a straight left.
Omar Makhdoom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhdoom fails to land with a series of punches.
Makhdoom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhdoom connects with a nice looking jab.
Omar Makhdoom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns throws a front kick that sends Makhdoom stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makhdoom scoring well with a low kick there.
A cross from Makhdoom lands.
Burns avoids the body shot from Makhdoom.
A low kick from Makhdoom is predictable there
and Burns counters with a body kick.
Makhdoom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makhdoom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Makhdoom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns throws a push kick but Makhdoom slaps the foot to one side.
Burns tries to clinch but Makhdoom is having none of it.
Makhdoom throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makhdoom throws a sloppy head kick
and Burns finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Burns throws a head kick but Makhdoom moves out of range.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makhdoom.
Burns throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Burns slips a straight right by Makhdoom.
Burns tries to clinch there but Makhdoom circles away.
Makhdoom misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Makhdoom misses with a wild body shot.
Makhdoom throws a right and a left that Burns avoids nicely.
Makhdoom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns.
Burns lands a high kick!
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makhdoom throws a head kick that misses
and Burns counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A slow jab from Makhdoom misses its intended target.
Makhdoom looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Makhdoom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Makhdoom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Makhdoom does no damage.
No joy there for Makhdoom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A thudding body kick lands there by Burns!
Burns thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Makhdoom if he has to take too many more of those.
Burns scores with a head kick.
Makhdoom throws a sloppy head kick
and Burns counters with a leg kick.
Makhdoom takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Makhdoom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns tries to land a front kick but Makhdoom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burns lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Moai Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns.
Makhdoom throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Makhdoom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.
Makhdoom misses with a double jab.
Makhdoom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burns counters with a body kick that stops Makhdoom in his tracks momentarily.
Makhdoom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Makhdoom does no damage.
Makhdoom loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makhdoom misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns misses with a kick to the body.
Makhdoom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burns makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Makhdoom really felt that one!
Burns throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burns.
Makhdoom will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Makhdoom misses with a double jab.
Burns throws a head kick but Makhdoom moves out of range.
Burns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makhdoom, pushing him back against the cage.
Makhdoom takes a knee to the side of the body.
Burns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Makhdoom avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Burns.
Burns lands a nice elbow.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Makhdoom's defenses.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Makhdoom's defenses.
Makhdoom avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
Burns lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Burns obliges.
Burns lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Burns looking to throw knees to the head but Makhdoom is blocking nicely.
Burns scores a nice knee to the body.
Burns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Makhdoom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makhdoom avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
Makhdoom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns lands an elbow just above Makhdoom 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burns throws an elbow but misses.
Burns lands an elbow that stopped Makhdoom in his tracks for a moment.
Burns blocking some punches.
Burns trying to land knees to the body.
Burns landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Makhdoom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Makhdoom fails to land.
Burns landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Omar Makhdoom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Makhdoom misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Makhdoom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Makhdoom takes a knee to the side of the body.
Makhdoom takes an elbow to the forehead.
Makhdoom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but Makhdoom avoids the damage to the body.
Makhdoom takes an elbow to the temple.
Burns lands an elbow just above Makhdoom 's eye.
Makhdoom blocks an elbow strike from Burns.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makhdoom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Burns.
A head punch on the inside from Makhdoom fails to land.
Makhdoom swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makhdoom.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Makhdoom is trying to maintain a safe position but Burns gets an underhook and turns Makhdoom into the cage.
Makhdoom is stalling here.
Makhdoom managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
A head punch on the inside from Makhdoom fails to land.
Burns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makhdoom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makhdoom blocks an elbow strike.
Burns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makhdoom.
Burns misses with a knee to the head.
Makhdoom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makhdoom tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makhdoom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Makhdoom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns lands an elbow inside.
Burns trying to land knees to the body.
Makhdoom lands a left hand.
Makhdoom misses with the head strike.
Burns lands a nice elbow.
Makhdoom takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burns trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Makhdoom.
A body shot lands from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns.
Makhdoom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makhdoom throws a head punch that misses.
Makhdoom lands a nice uppercut.
Makhdoom slows down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moai Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burns has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moai Burns!
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hype
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