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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Makhdoom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Makhdoom might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Rocky Theme. This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Makhdoom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Daley!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley shoots in and drives through. Makhdoom sprawls well.
Makhdoom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Daley is trying to control the action in half guard but Makhdoom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makhdoom wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daley is trying to control the action in half guard but Makhdoom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Daley 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.
Daley tries to stand and escape but Makhdoom is controlling the position.
Makhdoom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Daley preventing the sweep.
Makhdoom working a defensive guard here.
Daley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhdoom keeping full guard, as Daley tries to pass.
Makhdoom wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daley trying to control but Makhdoom is working from the bottom.
Makhdoom wants to sweep here but Daley controlling him for the moment.
Daley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makhdoom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Makhdoom feints and as Daley raises his hands in defense, Makhdoom changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Daley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daley 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.
Daley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom lands a couple of elbows.
Makhdoom with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Daley trying to strike off his back.
Daley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makhdoom lands a couple of elbows.
Daley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makhdoom's guard.
Makhdoom is trying to control the position but Daley postures up.
Makhdoom is breathing heavily.
Daley tries to free his leg and advance position but Makhdoom is retaining full guard.
Daley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daley throwing strikes from guard but Makhdoom blocks nicely.
Makhdoom is controlling Daley's posture.
Daley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makhdoom is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daley striking off his back but it's not causing Makhdoom any problems.
Daley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daley throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Makhdoom throws a big right hand that misses.
Makhdoom wants to control from the top but Daley keeps moving.
Makhdoom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makhdoom stands up over Daley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Daley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daley thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Daley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Makhdoom is controlling him.
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 Omar Makhdoom will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Makhdoom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makhdoom.
Daley avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daley.
Makhdoom with a jab.
Makhdoom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Makhdoom to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Makhdoom sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Daley's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makhdoom thows a huge punch but Daley dodges it nicely.
Daley trying to control but Makhdoom postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makhdoom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Makhdoom scoring with punches to the head and body.
Makhdoom tries to free his leg and advance position but Daley is retaining full guard.
Makhdoom trying to move into half guard but instead Daley has managed to sweep!
Makhdoom has momentary wrist control but Daley slips an elbow through the middle.
Makhdoom keeping moving, preventing Daley from controlling successfully.
Daley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makhdoom looking for a sweep. Not yet Makhdoom, not yet.
Daley throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Daley wants to pass the guard but Makhdoom is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Makhdoom lands a two punch combo.
Makhdoom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Makhdoom connects with a right hand. Daley shakes it off.
Makhdoom drives through with a takedown into guard.
Makhdoom preventing the sweep.
Daley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makhdoom defends it easily.
Makhdoom landing with the ground and pound.
Makhdoom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley looking to control.
Makhdoom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daley looking for a sweep. Not yet Daley, not yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Makhdoom misses with an uppercut.
Makhdoom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daley gets a clinch.
Makhdoom keeps control of Daley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Makhdoom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daley backwards.
Daley breaks the clinch.
Daley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makhdoom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daley somewhat.
Omar Makhdoom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Daley.
Daley fails to land the takedown.
Makhdoom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Omar Makhdoom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Daley stuffs the takedown.
Makhdoom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daley is looking to slow Makhdoom down with leg kicks.
Daley shoots in for a takedown but Makhdoom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Makhdoom shoots for a double leg takedown but Daley sprawls well. He's pushed Makhdoom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Makhdoom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makhdoom misses with a double jab
and Daley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Daley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Makhdoom defending well though.
Makhdoom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daley's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makhdoom is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Daley is defending well though. Makhdoom let's go of the attempt for now.
Makhdoom has the hooks in. Daley is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Makhdoom dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Daley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom slaps away a takedown attempt from Daley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Makhdoom throws a head kick but Daley moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makhdoom.
Omar Makhdoom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Makhdoom.
Daley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makhdoom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab by Daley.
Daley shoots in and drives through. Makhdoom sprawls well.
Omar Makhdoom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Daley.
Daley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makhdoom sprawls well. Makhdoom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daley gets slowly back to his feet.
Makhdoom scores with a nice right hand.
Makhdoom dips to his left and cracks Daley with an uppercut!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makhdoom throws a nice looking combination but Daley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daley throws a head kick but Makhdoom moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhdoom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daley fails with a takedown attempt.
Daley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Makhdoom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daley throws a head kick but Makhdoom moves out of range.
Makhdoom with a poor takedown
and Daley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Daley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makhdoom as he avoids it easily.
Makhdoom avoids the head kick by Daley.
Makhdoom looks to land a combination. Daley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Daley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daley.
Makhdoom catches Daley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makhdoom sprawls well. Makhdoom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daley gets slowly back to his feet.
Daley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Makhdoom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daley sprawls well. Daley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makhdoom gets slowly back to his feet.
Daley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Makhdoom will feel that in the morning.
Makhdoom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Daley counters with a stiff right hand.
Omar Makhdoom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daley throws a series of punches but Makhdoom moves out of range.
Makhdoom slaps away a takedown attempt from Daley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Makhdoom there.
Makhdoom throws a series of punches but Daley avoids them all with ease.
Daley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daley fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom misses with a combination
and Daley counters with a straight right hand.
Daley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Daley is stalling in the full guard.
Makhdoom trying to control the position here.
Daley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makhdoom is controlling Daley's posture.
Daley trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhdoom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makhdoom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daley throwing strikes from guard but Makhdoom blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daley dives in and grabs Makhdoom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makhdoom pushes down on Daley's head and hops out.
No joy there for Makhdoom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Makhdoom.
Paul Daley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makhdoom scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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 Omar Makhdoom.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makhdoom, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Makhdoom!
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