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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Broad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aqeel Haji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anthony Broad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aqeel Haji!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broad clinches up with Haji and pushes him back against the cage.
Broad tries for a takedown. No joy.
Haji can't get the takedown.
Broad avoiding damage.
Broad is trying to pull guard but Haji turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Broad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Haji has him pressed against the cage.
Haji tries to circle away but Broad has him pinned against the cage.
Haji looking for a takedown.
Broad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haji shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Broad's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haji prevents Broad from getting back to his feet.
Haji wants to pass the guard but Broad is keeping the position.
Broad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haji defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haji wants to pass the guard but Broad is keeping the position.
Haji is looking to stand up but Broad won't let him.
Broad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haji wants to control from the top but Broad keeps moving.
Broad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broad controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Broad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haji throws a head kick that misses.
Haji tries to clinch up.
Haji throws a nice looking combination but Broad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Broad with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haji counters with a head kick. That will keep Broad thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Broad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Broad.
Broad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Broad clinches.
Broad manages to break the clinch.
Haji lands with a nice combination. Broad backs away looking to recover.
Broad clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haji is trying to pull guard but Broad turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Broad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haji on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Broad effectively controlling the action here.
Broad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haji tries for a takedown but Broad manages to get underhooks.
Broad manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broad shoots in looking for a takedown but Haji manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Broad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haji tries to counter with a clinch but Broad shakes him off and moves away.
Haji throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Broad's waist but Broad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haji off to one side.
Broad dives in and grabs Haji's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haji pushes down on Broad's head and hops out.
Broad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Broad is breathing heavily.
Haji doesn't manage to clinch there - Broad circles away.
Haji shoots in for a double leg but Broad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Broad jabs at Haji's body.
Haji connects with a good right hand that stumbles Broad. Broad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haji shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Broad but Broad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Broad goes for a double leg but Haji avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haji continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aqeel Haji 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.
Broad throws a head kick but Haji moves out of range.
Haji throws a fast counter high kick but Broad manages to duck under it in time.
Broad dives in for a single leg takedown but Haji sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anthony Broad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Broad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haji defends it nicely.
Haji fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haji throws a head kick that misses
and Broad counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Haji gets control of Broad's arms and successfully pulls guard. Haji will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haji is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broad won't allow Haji to sweep him here.
Haji seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Haji not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Broad looking to pass the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Broad controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Broad scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Broad throws a sloppy head kick and Haji moves out of range easily.
Haji shoots for a double leg takedown but Broad sprawls well. He's pushed Haji's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Broad digs a good hook to Haji's body.
Haji is breathing heavily.
Broad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haji as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Broad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Haji as Broad shoots in.
Broad has closed the distance and engaged Haji in a clinch.
Broad leaning against his opponent.
Haji has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Broad after a bit of a struggle.
Haji is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Broad takes the fight into the clinch.
Broad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haji throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Broad seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Haji doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Broad counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick from Broad lands but Haji takes it in his stride.
Anthony Broad is winning the standup battle so far.
Broad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Broad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haji sprawls well. Haji wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Broad gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Haji defends well and Broad ends up having to push Haji into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Haji displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Broad.
Broad staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Broad doesn't manage to clinch there - Haji circles away.
Haji moves in looking to clinch but Broad pushes him off.
Haji misses with a kick to the body
and Broad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haji gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Haji pulls Broad in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Broad dominated that second round.
That's time! Broad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Haji closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Broad did well to prevent Haji getting side control.
Haji is keen to just control but Broad is a slippery customer.
Haji works his foot free and advances to mount.
Haji trying to control but Broad is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broad trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Haji controlling from mount.
Broad is squirming around, avoiding Haji's attempts to control the action.
Haji looking to ground and pound but Broad is blocking nicely.
Broad reaches up to try and control the position but Haji seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Broad rolls and tries to escape and now Haji has his back!
Haji is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Broad trying to control the hands but Haji breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haji just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broad covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Haji. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Haji not allowing Broad to control his hands.
Haji biding his time, looking for the opening.
Broad showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broad tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Broad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Haji controlling the position easily from mount.
Broad squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Broad has given up his back. Will we see Haji going for some submissions?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haji avoiding Broad 's attempts to control his hands.
Broad is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Haji is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Broad is keeping busy.
Broad tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Broad prevents Haji from getting a body triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aqeel Haji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haji 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aqeel Haji!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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