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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Foley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shuaib Korm (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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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stuart Foley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shuaib Korm !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Korm .
Korm connects with a body shot that sends Foley's belly button to the back.
Korm moves into the clinch.
Korm jumps guard and drags Foley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Korm trying to keep a closed guard but Foley is proving a slippery customer.
Foley postures up and lands a big shot to Korm 's brow.
Foley trying to control but Korm is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korm is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korm is trying to control the position but Foley postures up.
Korm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Korm is pulling down on Foley's head to control his posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Foley gets a takedown into half guard.
Korm actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korm wants to improve his position but Foley is controlling well.
Foley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Foley stalling away here and it's allowed Korm to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Korm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Korm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foley is aware though and is defending well.
Korm is trying to control the position but Foley postures up.
Korm keeping moving, preventing Foley from controlling successfully.
Foley working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Korm is trying to hold Foley in close to prevent damage but Foley has managed to pass into half guard.
Foley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Korm wants to control but Foley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Foley moves nicely into side control.
Foley content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Foley swats away the attempt to clinch by Korm .
Korm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Foley tries to break the clinch but Korm is controlling the position.
Foley pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stuart Foley will probably get the nod.
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.
Foley shoots for a double leg takedown but Korm sprawls well. He's pushed Foley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Foley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Korm .
Foley swats away the attempt to clinch by Korm .
Korm misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Foley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Korm 's waist but Korm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Foley off to one side.
Korm keeps the fight on the outside.
Korm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stuart Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shuaib Korm .
Foley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Foley trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Foley tries to break free but Korm pushes him back against the cage.
Korm has had enough of the clinch but Foley keeps him there for the moment.
Korm successfully pulls guard.
Foley wants to control from the top but Korm keeps moving.
Korm wants to sweep here but Foley controlling him for the moment.
Korm is breathing heavily.
Foley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Foley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Korm seems keen to control Foley's posture.
Korm working for a triangle but Foley defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Foley connects with a couple of short punches.
Foley trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Korm manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Foley trying to keep a closed guard but Korm is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley pulls Korm in close to prevent any damage.
Foley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Korm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Korm throwing strikes from guard but Foley blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley keeping moving, preventing Korm from controlling successfully.
Korm drops back looking for a leg! Foley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Foley manages to kick Korm off! Korm jumps back into Foley's guard.
Korm wants to get up but he can't break Foley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Korm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Foley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Stuart Foley will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Foley slaps away a takedown attempt from Korm , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Foley as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Shuaib Korm has been cut.
Foley doesn't manage to clinch there - Korm circles away.
Foley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Korm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Foley.
Korm fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Foley avoids it really well and circles away.
Foley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Korm as he jumps to the side.
Foley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korm tries to clinch up.
Foley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Foley moves into the clinch.
Korm is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Foley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stuart Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shuaib Korm .
Korm managing to block the knees to the body from Foley.
Korm manages to break the clinch.
Foley doesn't manage to clinch there - Korm circles away.
Korm shoots in looking for a takedown but Foley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Korm 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Korm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Foley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Korm does no damage.
Foley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Korm is looking for a sweep.
Stuart Foley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foley wants to control but Korm is keeping him busy.
Foley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Foley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Foley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Korm to his feet.
Foley misses with a takedown attempt - Korm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Foley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Foley!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korm wants to clinch up but Foley keeps it at a distance.
Shuaib Korm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foley gets the takedown into side control.
Korm tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Foley wants to control the pace but Korm is squirming around nicely.
Korm regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foley content to control rather than advance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foley is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stuart Foley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Foley, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Foley!
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