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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umar Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umar Hussain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
1 - 1 - 1 |
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Leonardo Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Umar Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Keller is defended easily by Hussain.
Keller tries to clinch there but Hussain circles away.
Hussain shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Keller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Keller is looking for a sweep.
Keller is holding Hussain down, trying to stall.
Hussain tries for a kimura but Keller is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Hussain trying to control the action but Keller is working from the bottom.
Keller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Keller is trying to escape the position but Hussain is controlling the position.
Hussain is looking to take a break and control but Keller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keller is looking for a sweep.
Hussain happy to just control the position for now.
The strikes coming from Hussain are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Keller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hussain tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hussain trying to control the position but Keller is working away.
Keller is trying to get back to half guard.
Hussain is looking to take a break and control but Keller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hussain misses with a head kick.
Hussain stuffs the takedown.
Hussain is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Keller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hussain tries to roll over but Keller keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain wants to get back to his feet.
Keller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Keller could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hussain trying to control from the bottom.
Keller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hussain is pressing down on Keller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Keller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hussain working for a triangle but Keller defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hussain wants to sweep but no luck.
Hussain managing to control the position.
Hussain 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.
Keller content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keller counters with a single leg into guard. Hussain didn't expect that.
Hussain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Umar Hussain will probably get the nod.
That's time! Keller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hussain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keller.
Umar Hussain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussain.
Hussain tries to land a front kick but Keller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keller tries to counter by clinching up but Hussain breaks away and moves out of range.
Hussain decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Keller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hussain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hussain's back!
Hussain looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hussain is trying to get back to his feet but Keller has full control of the position and if anything, Hussain has just worked his way into a worse spot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain is trying to remain composed but Keller is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Hussain tries to roll but Keller sticks to his back.
Keller is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hussain grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller is trying to stick to Hussain's back but Hussain is turning into Keller. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Keller's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hussain.
Hussain wants to control from the top but Keller keeps moving.
Keller trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Keller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hussain wants to control the position but Keller says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hussain is looking to improve his position.
Hussain is breathing heavily.
Hussain looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller controlling the pace.
Hussain trying to control here.
Keller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hussain wants to get back to full guard.
Keller is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain wants to control but Keller is keeping busy.
Keller blocks the strikes from Hussain.
Keller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Keller is taking a breather. Hussain says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hussain misses with a hook. Keller ducked under it nicely.
Keller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hussain shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Keller is trying to defend but Hussain finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Keller tries to get to full guard but Hussain has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller is working hard here to advance position.
Keller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hussain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hussain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Keller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hussain has managed to get both his arms back between Keller's legs - danger averted.
Keller controls Hussain momentarily but Hussain frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hussain trying to keep a closed guard but Keller is proving a slippery customer.
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 Leonardo Keller will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Keller keeps the fight on the outside.
Keller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Keller is defended easily by Hussain.
Keller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hussain was covering up waiting for the punch and Keller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hussain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller 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.
Keller working some strikes from top position.
Hussain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keller is looking to work some ground and pound but Hussain has wrist control.
Keller stays in close to Hussain's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Keller tries for a takedown but Hussain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two 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.
Hussain moves in looking to clinch but Keller pushes him off.
Hussain feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Keller controls Hussain momentarily but Hussain frees himself.
Hussain preventing the sweep.
Hussain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Keller's head.
Hussain wants to stand but Keller is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller working a defensive guard but Hussain passes into half guard.
Keller is trying to get back to full guard.
Hussain scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hussain in particular looking to stall.
Keller is trying to get back to full guard.
Hussain is looking to take a break and control but Keller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hussain.
Hussain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keller is looking for a sweep.
Hussain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hussain working away.
Keller tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umar Hussain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hussain wants to control but Keller is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Umar Hussain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hussain 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umar Hussain!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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