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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenton England (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamal Murray acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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278 lbs
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267 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenton England!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamal Murray!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray looks to clinch
and England counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murray won't be happy with that.
England working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
England lands some shots froms side control.
England tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murray tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
England wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murray, who protects the arm well.
England really is a fat lump.
England is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murray has escaped the position, nice work there.
England has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murray is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Murray struggling a bit here.
England controls the position from side control.
England throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
England tries for a kimura but Murray is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
England is staying tight to Murray's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murray can do anything to dispel that myth.
England stands up and beckons Murray to his feet.
England blocks a head kick by Murray.
Murray feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
England pushes Murray off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray tries to clinch up
and England counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
England seems to be looking for submissions.
Murray is trying to stand back up but England is controlling him
England seems to be working for a kimura but Murray defends the submission attempt.
England is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murray is just riding it out for now. England eventually gives up the hold.
England seems to be working for a kimura but Murray defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray is looking for a sweep. England is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
England is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
England wants to work for an arm triangle but Murray is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
England is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time England.
England is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time England.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray is looking to improve his position.
England is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murray defends it well.
Murray is looking to control England's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murray avoid being mounted?
England stalling.
England is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time England.
Murray has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. England is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton England dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenton England's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murray instigates a clinch.
Murray pulls guard.
England drops back looking for a leg! Murray is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murray manages to kick England off! England jumps back into Murray's guard.
England engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
England drops back looking for a leg! Murray is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murray manages to kick England off! England jumps back into Murray's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
England stands up and waves to Murray to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray doesn't manage to clinch there - England circles away.
Murray drives through and clinches with England against the cage.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Murray's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murray content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murray wants to get back to striking at distance but England won't allow it.
Murray pulls guard.
Murray trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Murray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
England is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murray can do to turn this around?
England is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
England postures up.
England stands up from Murray's guard - England perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jamal Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray closes the distance and pushes England back into the cage.
England avoids a wild elbow strike from Murray.
England tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
England has Murray pressed against the cage, preventing Murray from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
England jumps guard but Murray stands there with England around his waist. England gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but England regains guard immediately.
England is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Murray presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
England pulls Murray into guard.
England pushes Murray off and gets back to his feet.
Murray wants to clinch up but England keeps it at a distance.
England seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murray stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows England to get to his feet.
Murray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murray clinches up against the cage.
England jumps guard but Murray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenton England. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murray gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, England regains guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jamal Murray will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kenton England's cut.
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!
England throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
England lands a nice shot to the body.
England misses the shot to the body.
England moves forwards but Murray connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murray moves into the clinch.
Murray pulls guard.
England is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
England stands up from Murray's guard - England perhaps looking for a knockout.
Murray drives through and clinches with England against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics England uses from the top position.
England is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
England drops back looking for a leg! Murray is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murray manages to kick England off! England jumps back into Murray's guard.
England slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
England has gone for a leg lock! Murray slips out almost immediately though and dives into England's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray stands and steps away. England gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Murray avoids the body shot from England.
England closes the distance and pushes Murray back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Murray.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murray has dropped down and is working for a takedown. England is trying to keep an underhook but Murray manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray is trying to control the action in half guard but England is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
England wants to improve his position but Murray is controlling well.
Murray wants to take a breather but England is having none of it.
Murray throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing England to regain full guard.
Murray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
England is looking to stand up but Murray isn't so interested in that idea.
England keeping moving, preventing Murray from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murray looking to pass the guard.
Murray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
England had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murray defends it easily.
Murray working some strikes from top position.
Kenton England overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray wants to control from the top but England keeps moving.
England is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murray is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murray 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kenton England!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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