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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Mohammed (ranked 7773 p4p, 587 weight class) and James Oakland (ranked 5001 p4p, 472 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Mohammed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Oakland!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oakland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oakland has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mohammed regains guard immediately.
Mohammed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oakland postures up.
Oakland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oakland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oakland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oakland wants to control from the top but Mohammed keeps moving.
Oakland throwing strikes but missing.
Oakland scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oakland throwing strikes but missing.
Oakland postures up in Mohammed's guard and throws a big left but Mohammed blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oakland throws a strike but Mohammed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mohammed keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oakland's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oakland is trying to keep Mohammed in close.
Mohammed preventing the sweep.
Oakland looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mohammed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mohammed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oakland wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Oakland has momentary wrist control but Mohammed slips an elbow through the middle.
Mohammed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oakland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oakland wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mohammed is now in half guard.
Mohammed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oakland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mohammed.
Oakland wants to control but Mohammed is keeping busy.
Mohammed is trying to control. Oakland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oakland trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mohammed thows a huge punch but Oakland dodges it nicely.
Oakland tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Oakland is staying active underneath Mohammed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oakland punching from the bottom.
Oakland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mohammed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oakland is trying to control but can't.
We've been hearing that Mohammed has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mohammed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oakland is trying to maintain the position but Mohammed is very close to passing his half guard.
Mohammed lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oakland trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oakland tries to get to full guard but Mohammed has control of the leg.
Mohammed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mohammed is nestled in close to Oakland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oakland wants to control but Mohammed is keeping busy.
Oakland has his hands clasped together around Mohammed's back. He's all about the action.
Mohammed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mohammed winds up and cracks Oakland with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oakland desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mohammed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mohammed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oakland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mohammed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mohammed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oakland keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oakland can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oakland trying to control but Mohammed postures up.
Mohammed lands with a punch from half guard.
Oakland keeping hold of Mohammed's head, controlling as best he can.
Oakland trying to control but Mohammed postures up.
Mohammed lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oakland tries to roll over but Mohammed keeps him under control.
Oakland is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oakland is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohammed looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oakland with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mohammed winds up and cracks Oakland with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mohammed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mohammed takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Mohammed dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oakland wants to clinch but Mohammed slips to the side
and Mohammed counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Oakland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mohammed lands a couple of digs.
Mohammed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mohammed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oakland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mohammed is working Oakland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oakland wants to get back to his feet but Mohammed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oakland is controlling Mohammed's posture.
Adam Mohammed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mohammed chips away with some ground and pound.
Oakland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oakland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oakland seems keen to control Mohammed's posture.
Mohammed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mohammed throws a big right hand that misses.
Mohammed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oakland looking for a sweep. Not yet Oakland, not yet.
Oakland has his hands on Mohammed's head, controlling the position.
Mohammed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oakland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mohammed is one step ahead there.
Oakland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oakland looking for a sweep. Not yet Oakland, not yet.
Oakland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mohammed pulls Oakland in to control the position.
Mohammed 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.
Oakland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oakland landing with the ground and pound.
Mohammed 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Oakland throws an elbow that misses. Mohammed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oakland's guard. Nice move by Mohammed!
Mohammed trying to stand up but can't free himself from Oakland's guard.
Oakland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mohammed is one step ahead there.
Mohammed lands a couple of elbows.
Mohammed throwing strikes but missing.
Mohammed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oakland trying to keep a closed guard but Mohammed is proving a slippery customer.
Mohammed with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mohammed's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mohammed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oakland has momentary wrist control but Mohammed slips an elbow through the middle.
Oakland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mohammed is one step ahead there.
Mohammed throws a big elbow that misses.
Oakland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oakland keeping moving, preventing Mohammed from controlling successfully.
Mohammed scoring with some ground and pound.
Oakland controlling the position.
Mohammed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oakland can do to turn this around?
Oakland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oakland has his hands on Mohammed's head, controlling the position.
Oakland throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mohammed connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oakland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mohammed.
Oakland is trying to control the position but Mohammed postures up.
Oakland 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.
Mohammed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oakland is pulling down on Mohammed's head. It's preventing any offense from Mohammed, at least for the moment.
Mohammed is working Oakland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oakland wants to sweep but no luck.
Oakland has his hands on Mohammed's head, controlling the position.
Oakland trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oakland keeping moving, preventing Mohammed from controlling successfully.
Mohammed makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mohammed working some strikes from top position.
Mohammed connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Mohammed dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Oakland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oakland is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mohammed can't fight it off and eventually Oakland manages to take the fight to the floor. Mohammed looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oakland is in close to Mohammed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oakland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oakland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oakland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oakland trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oakland connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oakland trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oakland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oakland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oakland trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohammed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mohammed has control of Oakland's left arm, preventing Oakland from doing any damage.
Mohammed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oakland.
Oakland throws a strike but Mohammed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mohammed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oakland holds on and takes a little breather.
Mohammed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mohammed trying to control the position from guard on top but Oakland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mohammed with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mohammed stops Oakland from standing up.
Mohammed is in close to Oakland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mohammed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oakland seems keen to control Mohammed's posture.
Oakland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oakland looking to control.
Oakland keeping moving, preventing Mohammed from controlling successfully.
Oakland has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mohammed has passed into side control.
Mohammed working away.
Oakland on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oakland is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mohammed's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mohammed slows the pace down in half guard.
Oakland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mohammed.
Oakland is trying to maintain the position but Mohammed is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oakland is concentrating on defense, preventing Mohammed from advancing position.
Oakland trying to hold on to Mohammed's head to control him but Mohammed postures up.
Oakland is concentrating on defense, preventing Mohammed from advancing position.
Mohammed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mohammed slips a nice elbow through Oakland's hands, connecting with Oakland's forehead.
Oakland flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Oakland is trying is best to control the position here.
Oakland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mohammed is nestled in close to Oakland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mohammed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oakland's head.
Mohammed drops an elbow to the side of Oakland's head.
Mohammed prevents Oakland from improving his position.
Oakland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mohammed is working away from the top position though.
Oakland wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oakland trying to hold on to Mohammed's head to control him but Mohammed postures up.
Oakland is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mohammed scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oakland is doing well to control the position and prevent Mohammed from advancing to side control.
Mohammed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mohammed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oakland is controlling Mohammed's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Oakland is trying to control but can't.
Mohammed scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mohammed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oakland trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohammed is trying to control. Oakland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mohammed working over Oakland with some ground and pound. Oakland looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
James Oakland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Mohammed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mohammed scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Mohammed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mohammed, 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Adam Mohammed!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Adam Mohammed!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Adam Mohammed!
Adam Mohammed wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Adam Mohammed thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeroen Franken (ranked 3970 p4p, 522 weight class) and James Dalton (ranked 6066 p4p, 660 weight class). James Dalton will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeroen Franken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Dalton!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Franken doesn't seem bothered though.
Dalton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dalton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
James Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton jabs Franken right on the nose. Franken blinks but takes it well.
Franken misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Franken.
Franken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Franken misses with a hook.
Franken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Franken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dalton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Franken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dalton thinking.
Franken looks to score with a jab to the body but Dalton is just out of range.
We've been told by Franken's head coaches at Slaughterhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dalton lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton lands a nice hook to Franken's body. Franken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dalton throws a body shot but no joy.
Franken tries to bum rush Dalton with a series of wild strikes but Dalton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dalton jabs Franken to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dalton lands an overhand right.
Dalton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like James Dalton has been cut.
Franken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Franken cracks Dalton with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dalton looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Franken finish him?
Dalton is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Franken.
Dalton is still on wobbly legs! Can Franken finish him?
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franken manages to avoid it.
Franken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franken manages to avoid it.
Dalton seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franken misses with the combination.
A jab from Franken misses.
Dalton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Franken rather than just go for the knockout.
Franken throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalton.
Franken fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Dalton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Franken avoids the body shot from Dalton.
Franken cracks Dalton with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dalton looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Franken finish him?
Dalton lands a body shot.
Dalton lands an overhand right.
Franken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dalton circles away quickly and effectively.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but Franken is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franken misses with a straight right.
Dalton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Franken clinches.
Franken keeps control of Dalton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Franken tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dalton avoids it.
Dalton takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Franken.
Franken dips a shoulder and cracks Dalton with a mighty uppercut! Dalton falls back against the cage and Franken unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dalton is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Franken screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeroen Franken!
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