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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between fight for live (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brophy's choice of entrance music: Pump It- Black Eyed Peas. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, fight for live!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Brophy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Brophy. No joy for for live on that attempt.
Brophy moves into the clinch successfully.
Brophy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning for live up against the cage.
Brophy with a knee to the head.
It looks like fight for live has been cut.
Brophy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
for live closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
for live content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brophy wants to get back to his feet.
for live is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
for live prevents Brophy from standing back up.
Brophy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
for live darts in and clinches Brophy up against the cage.
Brophy tries to land a knee to the head but for live blocks with his arms.
Brophy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
for live takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brophy lands an elbow that stopped for live in his tracks for a moment.
Brophy scores with a knee to the head.
for live is breathing heavily.
for live tightens his grip and picks Brophy up, before dumping him to the ground. Brophy manages to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy pushes for live off and gets back to his feet.
Brophy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
for live walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brophy moves into range and clinches up with for live.
for live fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
for live drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brophy pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for fight for live. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brophy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brophy breaks from the clinch.
for live ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy darts in and clinches for live up against the cage.
Brophy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
for live is trying to break the clinch but Brophy is controlling him.
Brophy gets through for live's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brophy lands a damaging elbow.
Brophy lands a knee to the head.
Brophy connects with a nasty looking knee right to for live's face.
Brophy slowing the pace effectively.
Brophy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brophy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brophy throws a head kick that for live semi-blocks.
Brophy scores with a jab. for live acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brophy throws a left that rocks for live and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Brophy dives into side control, looking to finish! Can for live regain composure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brophy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
fight for live seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brophy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Brophy.
Brophy is looking to clinch but for live is avoiding it.
Brophy avoids a kick to the body.
Brophy scores with a one two! for live had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brophy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brophy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brophy throws a head kick but for live moves out of range.
Brophy connects with a vicious head kick that knocks for live to the floor! Brophy dives in looking for the finish!
Brophy tries to stand but his hand is stuck under for live.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Brophy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on fight for live's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brophy sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks for live to the ground! Brophy dives into full mount looking to finish!
for live is rocked!
Brophy stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Grant Brophy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
for live shoots in looking for a takedown. Brophy tries to sprawl out of it but for live keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brophy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brophy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but for live moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brophy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
for live tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brophy is able to avoid easily.
Brophy misses with a wild combination.
for live takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
for live tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brophy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brophy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but for live paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brophy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brophy scores with a push kick.
Brophy has closed the distance and engaged for live in a clinch.
Brophy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brophy knocks for live to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Oh for live is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy stands up and beckons for live to his feet.
for live seems to have got his legs back now.
for live avoids the head kick by Brophy.
for live on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy throws a sloppy head kick and for live moves out of range easily.
A head kick lands from Brophy that sends for live to the canvas. for live tries to scramble back to his feet but Brophy brings him back down into side control.
fight for live's cut is getting worse.
Brophy stands up and beckons for live to his feet.
Brophy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brophy connects with a high kick.
Brophy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. for live looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brophy scores with a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brophy!
Brophy pushes for live up against the cage in a clinch.
Brophy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! for live crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brophy - the referee stops the clock and for live gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brophy. for live manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brophy cracks for live with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy works the jab nicely.
Brophy throws a head kick but for live moves out of range.
Brophy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Brophy. That snapped for live's head back.
fight for live is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brophy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brophy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brophy throws a sloppy head kick and for live moves out of range easily.
Brophy looks to land a combination but for live avoids it well.
Brophy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by for live.
for live avoids the head kick by Brophy.
Brophy connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy's corner calls for a 1-2. Brophy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brophy misses with a two punch combination.
for live closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brophy circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Brophy. That snapped for live's head back.
Brophy misses with a two punch combination.
Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant Brophy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brophy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brophy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brophy moves into range and clinches up with for live.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brophy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brophy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters circling a little - Brophy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Brophy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on fight for live'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. This is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brophy!
Brophy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but for live circles away quickly and effectively.
Brophy lands a jab-cross combination.
for live blocks a head kick by Brophy.
for live pushes Brophy up against the cage in a clinch.
Brophy lands a damaging elbow.
Brophy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite for live's efforts to push away.
Brophy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brophy manages to break the clinch.
for live looks for a takedown but Brophy sprawls well.
for live is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brophy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brophy closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brophy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brophy manages to break the clinch.
for live tries to keep at a distance but Brophy has taken the fight into the clinch.
for live tries to pull guard but Brophy won't allow it.
Brophy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
for live shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brophy but Brophy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for fight for live. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brophy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and for live counters by clinching up.
Brophy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brophy tries to clinch up.
Brophy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brophy moves into the clinch.
Brophy breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy throws a combination. for live tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brophy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brophy misses with a two punch combination.
for live tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brophy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten for live somewhat.
Nice body kick from Brophy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy knocks for live to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Brophy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brophy is looking to clinch but for live is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brophy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab-cross combination lands for Brophy and sends for live crashing to the mat! Brophy follows him down to the mat - for live regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Brophy stands up from half guard.
Brophy throws a head kick but for live moves out of range.
Brophy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brophy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between for live's hands.
Brophy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from for live.
Brophy has closed the distance and engaged for live in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Brophy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy lands a hook that snaps the head of for live backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brophy obliges.
Brophy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brophy breaks the clinch.
Brophy works over for live's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
for live fails with the takedown.
Brophy misses with a head kick.
Brophy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brophy lands a high kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brophy scores with a nice head shot.
fight for live has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant Brophy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No joy there for Brophy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Brophy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brophy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Brophy!
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