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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Brien has chosen Rocky Road to Dublin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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142 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Howlett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Donnie O Brien !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
O Brien seems to be looking for submissions.
Howlett keeping control of the position.
O Brien throwing shots but Howlett is blocking nicely.
Howlett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from O Brien .
O Brien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Howlett's head.
O Brien tries to pass the half guard into mount. Howlett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
O Brien has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
O Brien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett wants to hold on but O Brien pushes him away.
O Brien lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by O Brien .
Howlett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
O Brien prevents Howlett from getting the reversal.
O Brien throws some wild stikes that Howlett manages to avoid easily.
O Brien looking for a guillotine from mount but Howlett is having none of it.
O Brien postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Howlett looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien lands a heavy elbow.
O Brien throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Howlett because O Brien loaded up on that one.
O Brien sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Howlett tries to lock up and control but O Brien gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, O Brien cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
O Brien is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Howlett can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Howlett is trying desperately to improve position.
O Brien throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Howlett because O Brien loaded up on that one.
O Brien throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Howlett is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
O Brien throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Howlett because O Brien loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Brien scoring with strikes but Howlett is staying in there.
O Brien lands a heavy elbow.
O Brien working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Howlett slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Howlett is not content to let O Brien control the position.
O Brien controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from O Brien there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett tries to kick O Brien off but O Brien keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
O Brien is looking to pass Howlett's guard but actually Howlett recovers to full guard.
O Brien prevents Howlett from getting back to his feet.
Howlett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Howlett keeping full guard, as O Brien tries to pass.
Howlett has momentary wrist control but O Brien slips an elbow through the middle.
O Brien postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
O Brien trying to control the position from guard on top but Howlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie O Brien dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Howlett connects with a looping right hand.
Howlett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Brien was well out of range. Poor timing from Howlett.
O Brien shoots in but Howlett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
O Brien shoots in looking for a takedown. Howlett tries to sprawl out of it but O Brien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Howlett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
O Brien slips a jab and a cross from Howlett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien throws a hook but Howlett avoids it easily.
O Brien moves away from the strike by Howlett.
Howlett thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien scores with a takedown into Howlett's guard.
Howlett trying to keep a closed guard but O Brien is proving a slippery customer.
O Brien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howlett is keeping the position for now.
Howlett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Howlett is trying to keep O Brien in close.
Howlett keeping full guard, as O Brien tries to pass.
Howlett can't keep his opponent in guard - O Brien advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Howlett keeping hold of O Brien 's head, controlling as best he can.
Howlett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Howlett won't allow O Brien to pass to mount.
O Brien missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
O Brien scoring with strikes to the body and head.
O Brien thows a huge punch but Howlett dodges it nicely.
O Brien not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
O Brien throws a strike but Howlett avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien tries to free his leg and advance position but Howlett is retaining full guard.
Howlett wants to sweep here but O Brien controlling him for the moment.
Howlett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O Brien .
O Brien postures up in Howlett's guard and throws a big left but Howlett blocks it.
Howlett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Howlett moves into the clinch.
Howlett presses O Brien against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Howlett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Howlett lands a body punch in the clinch.
O Brien goes for a takedown attempt but Howlett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie O Brien .
O Brien misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Howlett looks to land a combination but O Brien avoids it well.
Howlett moves in looking to clinch but O Brien pushes him off.
Howlett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
James Howlett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Brien .
Donnie O Brien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Howlett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Brien shoots for a takedown but Howlett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howlett misses with a series of wild punches.
O Brien shoots in and drives through. Howlett sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Howlett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
O Brien fails with the takedown.
Howlett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howlett defending well as O Brien loads up on a big left hand.
Howlett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Howlett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
O Brien throws a combination that misses
and Howlett counters with a nice uppercut.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howlett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien swats away the attempt to clinch by Howlett.
Howlett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice sprawl there from Howlett as O Brien shoots in.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie O Brien .
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Howlett does it's job there.
Howlett lands a nice shot to the body.
Howlett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Howlett connects with a body shot.
O Brien throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Howlett's waist but Howlett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Brien off to one side.
O Brien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Howlett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Howlett connects with the punch.
O Brien looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
O Brien misses with a series of wild punches.
Howlett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Brien .
Howlett tries to clinch but O Brien is having none of it.
O Brien misses with a hook.
Howlett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howlett takes a swing at O Brien 's ribcage but misses.
O Brien shoots in for a takedown but Howlett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Howlett clinches.
O Brien is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A shot in the inside from Howlett.
Howlett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Howlett works on O Brien 's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien has Howlett pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. O Brien pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Howlett tumbling to the mat - O Brien dives into Howlett's guard.
O Brien is fighting to break Howlett's control of his arms but Howlett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Howlett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
O Brien tries to free his leg and advance position but Howlett is retaining full guard.
O Brien postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
O Brien stopping the sweep attempt from Howlett.
O Brien with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien throwing strikes from guard but Howlett blocks nicely.
Howlett can't keep his opponent in guard - O Brien advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
O Brien missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Howlett looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
Howlett misses with a body shot
and O Brien counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Howlett!
O Brien scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Howlett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Howlett is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Donnie O Brien just about did enough to take it.
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.
Howlett keeps the fight on the outside.
O Brien misses with a body shot.
Howlett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Brien shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. O Brien showed some decent athleticism there.
O Brien wants to pass to mount but Howlett is defending the position.
O Brien scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
O Brien winds up and cracks Howlett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
O Brien prevents Howlett from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
O Brien with the ground and pound but Howlett uses the opportunity to regain guard.
O Brien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howlett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howlett controls O Brien momentarily but O Brien frees himself.
O Brien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howlett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Howlett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as O Brien backs up against the cage.
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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from O Brien .
O Brien throws a looping overhand right but Howlett ducks down to avoid it.
Howlett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien .
O Brien misses with a takedown
and Howlett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
O Brien is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice body punch from Howlett.
A right hand to the body from Howlett.
O Brien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Brien swats away the attempt to clinch by Howlett.
O Brien keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien avoids a punch combination nicely.
Howlett misses the body punch
and O Brien counters with a left to the body.
Howlett has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howlett.
A short body shot lands from Howlett as the two fighters clinch.
O Brien goes for a takedown attempt but Howlett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie O Brien .
Howlett gets caught flat footed, as O Brien shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Howlett wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Howlett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
O Brien throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
O Brien wants to pass the guard but Howlett is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Howlett is on top in guard.
O Brien has an active guard here but Howlett has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Donnie O Brien will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Howlett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and O Brien counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Howlett's guard now.
Howlett is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
O Brien drops back looking for a leg! Howlett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Howlett manages to kick O Brien off! O Brien jumps back into Howlett's guard.
O Brien wants to pass the guard but Howlett is keeping the position.
O Brien passes into half guard.
Howlett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
O Brien is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett pulls O Brien in to control the position.
O Brien throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
O Brien postures up and lands a big shot to Howlett's brow.
Howlett keeping full guard, as O Brien tries to pass.
O Brien is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Howlett wants to get back to his feet but O Brien is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
O Brien missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
O Brien landing with the ground and pound.
O Brien postures up in Howlett's guard and throws a big left but Howlett blocks it.
Howlett 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.
O Brien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Howlett is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Howlett slips under a jab.
O Brien shoots in looking for a takedown. Howlett tries to sprawl out of it but O Brien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Howlett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Howlett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Brien manages to avoid it.
James Howlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien tries to clinch but Howlett moves out of range.
O Brien with a poor takedown
and Howlett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Howlett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Brien stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Howlett takes a swing at O Brien 's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Howlett!
Howlett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Howlett misses with the head strike.
Howlett cracks O Brien with a nice body shot.
Howlett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Howlett struggles to land a body shot inside as O Brien controls his hands.
Howlett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but O Brien has him pressed against the cage.
Howlett content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Howlett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howlett lands an uppercut.
O Brien drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howlett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Donnie O Brien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie O Brien .
Howlett is trying to break free.
O Brien tries to pull guard but Howlett won't allow it.
O Brien drops down looking for an ankle pick but Howlett pulls his leg out and moves away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by O Brien .
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie O Brien comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think O Brien 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie O Brien !
Donnie O Brien is the new bantamweight champion!
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