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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Boyle is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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176 lbs
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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Powerful takedowns
Decent 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Brophy!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyle.
Brophy misses with a two punch combination.
Boyle tries to clinch there but Brophy circles away.
Boyle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boyle looks to land a body kick but Brophy moved away.
Boyle shoots in but no luck this time.
Brophy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boyle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boyle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brophy passes to side control.
Boyle is trying to control Brophy's posture but Brophy avoids it.
Brophy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Brophy trying to control the position but Boyle is working away.
Boyle tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy taking a breather here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brophy trying to control the action but Boyle is working from the bottom.
Brophy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boyle with a poor takedown
and Brophy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boyle moves away from the strike by Brophy.
Brophy takes a swing at Boyle's ribcage but misses.
Boyle has his takedown stuffed
and Brophy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Boyle!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brophy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Boyle's face.
Boyle is working to get back to half guard.
Brophy wants to finish this one by submission but Boyle is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brophy.
Boyle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle tries to reverse the position but Brophy maintains control.
Brophy avoids the attempt from Boyle to control.
Boyle is working to get back to half guard.
Brophy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Brophy trying to control but Boyle is having none of it.
Brophy fails to move to back control.
Brophy is working for a guillotine from mount but Boyle frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Boyle is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brophy with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boyle wants to control but Brophy is having none of it.
Brophy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boyle is looking to escape.
Boyle is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brophy stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Brophy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brophy wants it to stay on the feet.
Brophy throws a looping overhand right but Boyle ducks down to avoid it.
Brophy lands a jab to the nose.
Brophy avoids the head kick by Boyle.
Brophy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brophy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brophy wants to pass the guard but Boyle is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Brophy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boyle misses with a looping right.
Boyle closes the distance and clinches.
Brophy is looking to break free of the clinch but Boyle has double underhooks.
Brophy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boyle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Boyle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boyle fails with a takedown attempt.
Brophy connects with a right hand. Boyle shakes it off.
Jab from Brophy.
Brophy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brophy is keen to just control but Boyle is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle wants to get back to full guard.
Boyle is controlling Brophy's trapped leg to prevent Brophy from advancing to side control.
Brophy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Brophy is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boyle is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brophy trying to control but Boyle is having none of it.
Brophy prevents Boyle from getting the reversal.
Boyle is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brophy wants to take Boyle's back here but Boyle is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boyle gets back to half guard.
Boyle wants to get back to full guard.
Brophy tries to pass to full mount but Boyle defends it.
Brophy trying to control from half guard but Boyle is working away.
Boyle is looking to improve his position.
Brophy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boyle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boyle won't allow Brophy to pass to mount.
Boyle trying to hold on to Brophy's head to control him but Brophy postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Boyle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brophy's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle wants to work for an arm triangle but Brophy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boyle trying to control from Brophy's half guard. Brophy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Brophy is looking to stand up but Boyle isn't so interested in that idea.
Boyle wants to control from the top but Brophy keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brophy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boyle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brophy keeping full guard, as Boyle tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brophy is looking for a triangle but Boyle pushes his legs off easily.
Boyle postures up in Brophy's guard and throws a big left but Brophy blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brophy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boyle counters with a head kick. That will keep Brophy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Boyle misses with a takedown attempt
and Brophy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boyle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyle misses with a combination
letting Brophy counter with a right hand.
Boyle with a poor takedown
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brophy lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Brophy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Brophy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brophy. Boyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boyle fails to land the takedown.
Boyle ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Boyle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brophy thows a body shot but no joy.
Boyle missing with a left hand there. Brophy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fred Boyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Boyle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy misses with an uppercut. Boyle saw that one coming.
Brophy throws a hook but Boyle avoids it easily.
Boyle throws a wild body kick that Brophy sees coming a mile off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brophy, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy fails to land with a series of punches.
Brophy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brophy is looking to clinch but Boyle is avoiding it.
Boyle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brophy thows a body shot but no joy.
Brophy misses the shot to the body.
Boyle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boyle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boyle throws an overhand right that lands on Brophy's shoulder, as Brophy tries to avoid the shot.
Brophy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boyle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brophy takes a swing at Boyle's ribcage but misses.
Brophy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle keeps the fight on the outside.
Boyle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brophy as he avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boyle.
Craig Brophy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brophy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brophy misses with a few strikes there.
Brophy scores with a sloppy right hand. Boyle should have avoided that one.
Brophy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boyle's hands.
Boyle tries for a takedown but Brophy circles away easily
and Brophy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Brophy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boyle throws a jab when Brophy was well out of range.
Brophy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boyle has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boyle counters with a takedown into side control.
Brophy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Boyle swings around for an armbar but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boyle's guard.
Boyle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brophy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brophy trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brophy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brophy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Craig Brophy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy passes Boyle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brophy is controlling the pace.
Brophy trying to control from half guard but Boyle is working away.
Boyle wants to control but Brophy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fred Boyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brophy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boyle gets full guard.
Craig Brophy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boyle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brophy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brophy trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Brophy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brophy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Brophy!
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