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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Iqbal Al Mamood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Kirshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Mamood comes into the arena with Mamute Pequenino blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Iqbal Al Mamood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thomas Kirshaw!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirshaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al Mamood. That did some damage!
Kirshaw scores with a leg kick.
Kirshaw digs a good body shot into Al Mamood's ribs.
Al Mamood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirshaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Kirshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Mamood was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirshaw.
Al Mamood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kirshaw circles away.
Al Mamood throws a hook but Kirshaw avoids it easily.
Kirshaw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kirshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Kirshaw misses with an uppercut. Al Mamood saw that one coming.
Kirshaw throws a body punch but Al Mamood moves out of range.
Kirshaw feints and then cracks Al Mamood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Mamood down.
Kirshaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Mamood closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kirshaw to the mat! Kirshaw manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Mamood with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirshaw looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirshaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Thomas Kirshaw hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kirshaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirshaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirshaw misses the shot to the body.
Al Mamood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kirshaw throws out the jab.
Kirshaw fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Al Mamood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kirshaw thuds a left hand into Al Mamood's body.
Kirshaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw looks to land a right hand but Al Mamood moved out of range.
Kirshaw ducks under a wild hook from Al Mamood.
Kirshaw lands a nice hook to Al Mamood's body. Al Mamood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al Mamood jabs at Kirshaw's body.
Kirshaw's corner calls for a 1-2. Kirshaw obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kirshaw.
Thomas Kirshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Mamood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Mamood.
Kirshaw walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al Mamood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kirshaw is looking to land body kicks.
Jab from Kirshaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirshaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirshaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Mamood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Al Mamood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirshaw fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kirshaw.
Kirshaw is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Al Mamood rather than just go for the knockout.
Kirshaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kirshaw clobbers Al Mamood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kirshaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Mamood somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iqbal Al Mamood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Mamood looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kirshaw wants to stand but Al Mamood is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirshaw trying to control the position here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Thomas Kirshaw.
Al Mamood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kirshaw sprawls well. Kirshaw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Al Mamood gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Mamood slips a jab from Kirshaw.
Al Mamood dives in and grabs Kirshaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kirshaw pushes down on Al Mamood's head and hops out.
Kirshaw scores with a nice right hand.
Kirshaw slips a straight right by Al Mamood.
Kirshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Mamood was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirshaw.
Kirshaw walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al Mamood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Kirshaw misses its intended target.
Kirshaw throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kirshaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Mamood.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al Mamood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirshaw.
Al Mamood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kirshaw throws a sloppy head kick and Al Mamood moves out of range easily.
A jab from Kirshaw misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Kirshaw dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kirshaw slips under a jab.
Kirshaw scores with a punch to the head.
Al Mamood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kirshaw.
Kirshaw looks to land a right hand but Al Mamood moved out of range.
Iqbal Al Mamood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirshaw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Mamood circles away quickly and effectively.
Kirshaw throws out a loose jab but Al Mamood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirshaw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Al Mamood's head backwards.
Al Mamood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirshaw.
Al Mamood throws a body punch but Kirshaw moves out of range.
Kirshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Mamood moves away.
Kirshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Kirshaw.
Thomas Kirshaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Mamood misses with a looping left.
Al Mamood decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Al Mamood wants to pass the guard but Kirshaw is defending well.
Kirshaw is looking to control Al Mamood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kirshaw avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Thomas Kirshaw hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Al Mamood misses with the combination.
Kirshaw lands with a straight right. Al Mamood didn't see that one coming.
Kirshaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Al Mamood should have avoided that one.
Kirshaw lands the left hand.
Kirshaw takes a swing at Al Mamood's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirshaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Mamood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Kirshaw.
Kirshaw throws a shot from downtown. Al Mamood moves away and avoids it.
Kirshaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Al Mamood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Kirshaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kirshaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al Mamood feints and as Kirshaw raises his hands in defense, Al Mamood changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al Mamood wants to pass the guard but Kirshaw is keeping the position.
Kirshaw wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Al Mamood is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw won't allow Al Mamood to pass to mount.
Kirshaw is looking to improve his position.
Kirshaw trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Kirshaw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw wants to control but Al Mamood is having none of it.
Al Mamood controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirshaw wants to hold on but Al Mamood pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Kirshaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kirshaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Al Mamood shoots for a takedown but Kirshaw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kirshaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al Mamood.
Al Mamood slips a jab and a cross from Kirshaw.
Kirshaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Mamood.
Al Mamood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Al Mamood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kirshaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kirshaw fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Al Mamood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirshaw.
Al Mamood misses with a body shot.
Al Mamood shoots and misses
and Kirshaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iqbal Al Mamood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirshaw with a jab.
Kirshaw misses with a wild combination.
Al Mamood shoots in for a takedown but Kirshaw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kirshaw lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Al Mamood shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Al Mamood was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Mamood takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kirshaw is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kirshaw can't escape the position.
Kirshaw wants to hold on but Al Mamood pushes him away.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Thomas Kirshaw.
Kirshaw moves out of range as Al Mamood strikes.
Al Mamood shoots in looking for a takedown. Kirshaw tries to sprawl out of it but Al Mamood keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kirshaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Mamood manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kirshaw on his heels. He'll look to pass Kirshaw's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirshaw wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thomas Kirshaw has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kirshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Mamood is just out of range.
Kirshaw throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Al Mamood's head.
Kirshaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kirshaw fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kirshaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Mamood doesn't seem bothered though.
Kirshaw punishes Al Mamood's body with a nice straight punch.
Kirshaw slips under a jab.
Al Mamood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirshaw.
Al Mamood misses with a straight left.
Kirshaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kirshaw misses.
Kirshaw misses with a low kick as Al Mamood jumps back.
Al Mamood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Mamood looks to throw the jab but Kirshaw is out of range.
Al Mamood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kirshaw as he jumps to the side.
Kirshaw throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Mamood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Mamood swings for the body but Kirshaw moves out of range.
Al Mamood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Mamood bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirshaw struggling a bit here.
Iqbal Al Mamood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Kirshaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kirshaw winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Kirshaw!
Thomas Kirshaw took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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