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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mel Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keb Ushami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ushami has chosen Eminem - Guts Over Fear ft. Sia as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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279 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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194 cm
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260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mel Massey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Keb Ushami!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ushami throws a series of punches but Massey moves out of range.
Ushami throws a series of punches but Massey moves out of range.
Ushami moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mel Massey's cut is getting worse.
Massey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ushami misses with a double jab.
Ushami misses with a combination
and Massey moves into the clinch.
Ushami tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ushami taking a breather.
Massey tries to pull guard but Ushami won't allow it.
Ushami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Massey's elbow.
Massey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ushami smiles and moves away.
Massey fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mel Massey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ushami throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ushami misses with a series of wild punches.
Ushami throws a series of strikes that have Massey backpedaling.
Ushami misses with a series of wild punches.
Ushami scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mel Massey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ushami misses with a two punch combination.
Ushami misses with a double jab.
Ushami uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Massey has time to react.
Massey staying out of range there.
Keb Ushami is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Massey moves out of range of the leg kick from Ushami.
Massey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Massey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Massey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Massey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Massey's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mel Massey just wasn't active enough.
Ushami fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ushami throws a right hand that Massey ducks under and follows up with a left that Massey also avoids with ease.
Massey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ushami is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Some wild striking there from Ushami.
Ushami misses with a few strikes there.
Massey shoots for a double leg takedown but Ushami sprawls well. He's pushed Massey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ushami is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ushami throws a combination that misses
and Massey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Massey stands up and beckons Ushami to join him on the feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No joy there for Massey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Ushami throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Ushami.
A jab lands there for Ushami.
Ushami throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Massey counters with a body kick.
A big right from Massey misses.
Massey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ushami throws a nice looking combination but Massey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ushami looks winded!
Ushami defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Massey.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Ushami, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ushami has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A swing and a miss from Ushami.
Ushami will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keb Ushami dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mel Massey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Massey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ushami throws out the jab.
Ushami tries to bum rush Massey with a series of wild strikes but Massey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ushami lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Massey circles away quickly and effectively.
Ushami pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Massey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ushami circles away.
Ushami throws a right and a left that both miss.
Massey slips under a jab from Ushami.
Keb Ushami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ushami falls off balance throwing a combination
and Massey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Massey throws a head kick but Ushami moves out of range.
Ushami looks to land a combination. Massey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ushami throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mel Massey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ushami connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Massey momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ushami scores with a punch to the head.
Massey throws a sloppy head kick and Ushami moves out of range easily.
Ushami misses with a combination
and Massey counters by clinching up.
Ushami is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Massey is keeping busy.
Ushami goes for a takedown in the clinch but Massey prevents it.
Ushami is breathing heavily.
Ushami on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Massey.
Massey blocks an uppercut.
Massey jumps into guard, dragging Ushami to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ushami accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Massey trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Massey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ushami gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ushami passes Massey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Massey is trying to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ushami wants to take a breather but Massey is having none of it.
Ushami works his way into side control.
Ushami working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Massey is trying to buck Ushami off.
Mel Massey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Massey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Massey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ushami throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ushami working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ushami not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Massey is pressing down on Ushami's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ushami pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Massey is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ushami postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ushami wants to control from the top but Massey keeps moving.
Ushami in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Massey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ushami manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ushami wants to sweep but no luck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Massey controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mel Massey has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ushami throws a left and a right that both miss
and Massey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Massey.
Massey is trying to pull guard but Ushami turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Massey decides to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keb Ushami will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mel Massey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ushami will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ushami throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ushami will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ushami looks to land a combination. Massey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ushami swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Massey counters with a left and a right that stings Ushami.
Massey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ushami looks to land a left hand but Massey moved out of range nicely.
Massey walks into a stiff left hand from Ushami.
Ushami shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Massey eats them both and turns towards Ushami to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Massey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Massey creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ushami sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Massey taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ushami takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Massey scoring with punches and elbows.
Massey taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massey has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ushami misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ushami looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ushami throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ushami goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Massey darts in looking for a takedown but Ushami gets double underhooks and turns Massey into the cage.
Ushami tries to score a body lock takedown but Massey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Massey pulls guard.
Ushami stopping the sweep attempt from Massey.
Ushami trying to control the position from guard on top but Massey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Massey is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ushami throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Massey's body to avoid the submission. Massey has instead reached around Ushami's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Massey arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mel Massey!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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