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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Keough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Guster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Keough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Guster!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guster moves into the clinch.
Keough manages to break the clinch.
Keough forces Guster back against the cage and clinches.
Keough blocks the elbow strike.
Keough avoiding damage as Guster throws knees to the body.
Keough avoids the elbow strike from Guster, against the cage.
Guster connects with a knee to the head.
Guster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guster content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Guster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Keough.
Keough avoiding damage as Guster throws knees to the body.
Guster throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Guster landing knees to the body.
Guster throws an elbow that misses.
Keough trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guster throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Guster is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Guster misses with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Guster takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Guster misses with a knee strike.
Keough on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guster scores a nice knee to the body.
Keough crunches a lovely knee into Guster's ribcage.
Guster landing knees to the head.
Guster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guster moves into range and clinches up with Keough.
Guster tries to land knees in the clinch but Keough avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Guster.
Guster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keough.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guster tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Keough avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guster displaying some good clinch control by pressing Keough up against the cage.
Guster misses with an elbow strike.
Keough tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Guster smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Keough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keough has managed to clinch.
Keough jumps guard but Guster stands there with Keough around his waist. Keough gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Guster throws an elbow but misses.
Keough fails to pull guard.
Keough jumps guard but Guster stands there with Keough around his waist. Keough gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guster throws a knee to the head but misses.
Guster trying to land knees to the body.
Keough has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Guster after a bit of a struggle.
Keough is trying to pull guard but Guster has him pressed against the cage.
Guster pushes off an throws an elbow but Keough leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Guster just misses with a elbow thrown towards Keough's brow.
Keough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keough throws a knee to the head but misses.
Keough has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Guster after a bit of a struggle.
Keough is breathing heavily.
Guster throws an elbow but it misses.
Keough being controlled against the cage.
Guster tries a knee to the head but Keough blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guster misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Keough.
Keough lands an elbow that stopped Guster in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like James Guster has been cut.
Guster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guster clinches.
Keough drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Guster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Keough sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guster takes the fight into the clinch.
Keough goes for a takedown attempt but Guster pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Guster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Guster's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Keough is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Guster moves into the clinch.
Guster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Keough is defending well for now.
Guster lands a nice knee to the body.
Guster misses with a knee to the head.
Guster looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Guster lands with a short shot to the head.
Guster slowing the pace effectively.
Guster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keough drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Guster gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Guster pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guster misses with a knee strike.
Guster misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Keough throws an elbow but misses.
Guster pushes off an throws an elbow but Keough leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Keough tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Keough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keough avoiding damage as Guster throws knees to the body.
Keough tries to land knees in the clinch but Guster avoids the damage to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Guster lands a nice knee to the body.
Keough's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James Guster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Guster misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guster lands an elbow that stopped Keough in his tracks for a moment.
Guster lands a good knee to the midsection. Keough won't want to take too many of those.
Guster is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Guster lands an elbow inside.
Guster lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guster putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Keough in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keough takes an elbow to the temple.
Guster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keough.
Guster manages to break the clinch.
Guster rushes Keough and presses him up against the cage.
Guster looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Guster is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Guster pushes off an throws an elbow but Keough leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guster throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Guster looking to throw knees to the head but Keough is blocking nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Guster - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Keough tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guster just stands there and leans against the cage.
Keough pulls guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Guster gets to his feet. Keough looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
James Guster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guster closes the distance and clinches.
Keough manages to break the clinch.
Guster drives through and clinches with Keough against the cage.
Keough is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guster is defending well for now.
Guster tries to work over Keough's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guster lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keough is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Guster pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Guster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keough pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A knee to the head by Guster.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keough has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Guster uses from the top position.
Keough is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guster gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Guster moves into range and clinches up with Keough.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guster lands a nice elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Guster.
Guster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keough tries to keep at a distance but Guster has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Guster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Guster's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Guster gets a clinch.
Guster using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Guster unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Guster is struggling to control the position.
Keough tries to pull guard but Guster forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Guster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Keough is defending well for now.
Guster scores with a knee to the head.
Guster creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Guster connects with a knee to the head.
Keough avoids the elbow strike from Guster, against the cage.
Keough pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Keough managing to block the knees to the body from Guster.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keough takes an elbow to the temple.
Guster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Keough jumps guard and drags Guster to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Guster slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guster stands and steps away. Keough gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Guster moves into the clinch.
Keough is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Guster is looking for a takedown.
Keough managing to block the knees to the body from Guster.
Keough managing to block the knees to the body from Guster.
Guster connects with a nasty looking knee right to Keough's face.
Keough tries to pull guard but Guster won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Keough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guster's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short left from Guster.
The referee calls for Guster to work.
Guster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keough blocks it with crossed arms.
Guster prevents a takedown attempt there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guster stops a takedown attempt from Keough.
Guster missing with knees to the body.
Guster misses with an elbow over the top.
Keough prevents the takedown attempt.
Guster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Keough has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keough breaks the clinch.
Keough takes the fight into the clinch.
Guster throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Keough tries to stall but Guster uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Guster managing to block the knees to the body from Keough.
Keough has Guster pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Guster manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Keough wants to take the fight to the mat but Guster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Guster pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Keough jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Guster walks away with a smile on his face. Keough gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Keough tries to keep at a distance but Guster has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guster is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guster landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Keough tries to pull guard but Guster won't allow it.
Keough is trying to break the clinch but Guster is controlling him.
Guster scores with a shoulder strike.
Keough pulls guard effortlessly.
Guster decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Keough, up you get!
James Keough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guster darts in and clinches Keough up against the cage.
Guster stalling against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keough is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Guster to keep the fight standing.
James Guster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Come on Guster - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Guster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Guster 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for James Guster!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for James Guster!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for James Guster!
James Guster wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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