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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Baum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan McCloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Baum has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Baum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Duncan McCloud!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCloud looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baum is fending him off so far but McCloud persists. Nope, Baum circles away and we're back to standing.
Baum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCloud counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCloud.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baum trying to keep a closed guard but McCloud is proving a slippery customer.
McCloud advances to half guard.
McCloud is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baum trying to hold on to McCloud's head to control him but McCloud postures up.
Baum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCloud on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloud is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baum doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCloud.
McCloud is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baum wants to get back to his feet.
Baum keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCloud trying to pass the guard but Baum defending well.
McCloud not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCloud is pressing down on Baum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baum is holding on for now.
McCloud is working for a kimura but Baum is defending it quite comfortably.
McCloud looks gassed!
McCloud is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Baum to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Baum wants to sweep here but McCloud controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCloud postures up.
McCloud drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baum dives on top into guard.
Baum wanted to stand there but McCloud had control of the position.
McCloud has his foot on Baum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baum works his way back into a safe position though.
Baum tries to free his leg and advance position but McCloud is retaining full guard.
McCloud utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baum trying to control the position from guard on top but McCloud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baum is looking to stand up but McCloud won't let him.
McCloud throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McCloud is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Baum looks to land a combination but McCloud avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baum tries to score with a low kick but McCloud moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan McCloud dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Baum throws a wild body kick that McCloud sees coming a mile off.
McCloud shoots and misses
and Baum counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McCloud!
Baum avoids the attempt from McCloud to control.
Baum takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McCloud is desperately trying to improve his position but Baum has a good base and remains in mount.
McCloud is breathing heavily.
McCloud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloud is working to get back to half guard.
Baum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCloud is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Baum.
McCloud is squirming around, avoiding Baum's attempts to control the action.
Baum avoids the attempt from McCloud to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baum tries to control but McCloud wriggling away.
Baum putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baum controlling from the full mount.
McCloud tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baum looking to control and managing it successfully.
Baum wants to control the pace but McCloud is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCloud is working to get back to half guard.
Baum lands a heavy elbow.
Baum working McCloud over with strikes here.
Baum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCloud is looking to escape.
Baum controlling from mount.
McCloud can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baum trying to control but McCloud is having none of it.
McCloud flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
McCloud working to try and regain half guard.
Baum looking to control but McCloud is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McCloud tries to hold on but Baum postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baum content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Baum 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!
Baum shoots and misses
and McCloud decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baum's guard.
Baum is trying to control the position but McCloud postures up.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Adam Baum just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
McCloud slips a jab and a cross from Baum.
McCloud shoots in and bounces Baum off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Baum is trying to keep McCloud in close.
Duncan McCloud has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baum lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McCloud!
McCloud slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McCloud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baum prevents McCloud from improving his position.
McCloud actively working from the bottom here.
McCloud is refusing to be controlled, as Baum sits in half guard.
Baum takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCloud is trying to get back to full guard.
McCloud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baum is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baum misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baum misses with a double jab.
Baum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Baum tries to clinch but McCloud moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baum buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baum tries to close the distance and clinch but McCloud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baum throws out a leg kick but McCloud moves out of range and Baum only half commits.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCloud blocks a head kick by Baum.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan McCloud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCloud 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan McCloud!
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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