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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Padraig Kelleher (ranked 4426 p4p, 4329 weight class) and Jake Lost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 cm 18 208 0 - 0 - 0 |
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187 cm 25 205 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Excellent MT KO power |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Padraig Kelleher! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Lost! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lost lands with a nice combination. Kelleher backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Padraig Kelleher has been cut. Jake Lost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lost gets a takedown into half guard. Lost stalling. Kelleher is trying to stand up here but Lost is controlling him well. Lost really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kelleher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kelleher pushes Lost off and gets back to his feet. Kelleher tries to keep at a distance but Lost has taken the fight into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelleher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lost has hold of one of Kelleher's legs. Kelleher is fighting the takedown attempt but Lost gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Lost won't allow Kelleher to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lost wants to control from the top but Kelleher keeps moving. Lost prevents Kelleher from getting back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Lost gets to his feet. Kelleher looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Kelleher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lost paws at him with a jab and circles away. Lost gets in close and instigates a clinch. Lost manages to break the clinch.
Kelleher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kelleher scores with a hook to the body. Lost takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Lost tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Kelleher was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lost. Lost throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kelleher was covering up waiting for the punch and Lost finishes the takedown easily into guard. Kelleher wants to stand up but Lost is controlling him. Lost stays in close to Kelleher's body and controls the position. Lost's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kelleher is wriggling around but Lost manages to pass to half guard.
Kelleher is trying to stand up here but Lost is controlling him well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Lost instigates a clinch. Kelleher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kelleher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelleher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lost leaning his opponent against the cage. Lost breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kelleher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lost. Kelleher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kelleher wants it to stay on the feet. Kelleher is looking to counter punch. Padraig Kelleher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Lost. Lost lands a nice hook to Kelleher's body. Kelleher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kelleher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Lost misses with a body kick. Kelleher connects with a right hand. Lost shakes it off. Lost looks to land a combination but Kelleher avoids it well. Lost walks into a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kelleher with a nice cross. Kelleher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lost. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Lost dominated that round. The cut man is working on Padraig Kelleher's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Kelleher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lost paws at him with a jab and circles away. Lost closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kelleher did well to prevent Lost getting side control. Kelleher is trying to stand back up but Lost is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelleher trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Lost takes the fight into the clinch. Lost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kelleher blocks the elbow strike.
Kelleher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelleher working aggressively here.
Kelleher tries a body shot but Lost blocks it.
Lost blocks an uppercut.
Kelleher throws a head punch that misses. Kelleher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lost's elbow. Lost gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Kelleher keeping moving, preventing Lost from controlling successfully. Kelleher wants to stand but Lost is controlling the position. Kelleher is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lost dives into side control.
Lost decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jab from Kelleher. Kelleher tries to sprawl but Lost drives through with a takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lost seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kelleher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Kelleher is trying to stand up here but Lost is controlling him well. Lost missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Kelleher is looking to escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fight moves into the clinch position. Lost pulls guard successfully.
Lost looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kelleher has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lost is proving hard to escape from. Lost lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Lost stops Kelleher from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kelleher is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lost dives into side control.
Kelleher prevents Lost from improving position. Kelleher wants to get back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Lost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Padraig Kelleher's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! Kelleher swinging wildly here.
Kelleher works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Lost keeps the fight on the outside. And Lost tries to counter it with a takedown but Kelleher pushes his down on his head and steps out. Kelleher gets caught flat footed, as Lost shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Kelleher wants to stand up but Lost is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jake Lost has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Lost closes the distance and clinches up with Kelleher, looking for a takedown. Lost pushes Kelleher against the cage but Kelleher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Lost fails with a takedown attempt. Kelleher went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Kelleher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Padraig Kelleher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kelleher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lost. Kelleher is looking to counter punch. Padraig Kelleher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Lost. Lost shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lost showed some decent athleticism there. Lost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kelleher wants to get back to his feet. Kelleher misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kelleher is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lost perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Kelleher is trying to stand back up but Lost is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Good shot there by Kelleher. Kelleher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lost in his tracks. Lost has a takedown stuffed. Lost drives through with a takedown into guard. Lost wants to control from the top but Kelleher keeps moving. Kelleher wants to stand but Lost is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kelleher looking for a guillotine here but Lost defends easily.
Kelleher isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lost stacks Kelleher on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lost! Lost stands up and we're back to a striking position. Jake Lost is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kelleher moves out of range of the body kick from Lost.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jake Lost. I've got Lost 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Lost!
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