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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Westaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun OShea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OShea has chosen S.O.S. - The Irish Curse as his entrance music. The key to victory for Alex Westaway has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Westaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun OShea!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OShea blocks a low kick nicely.
OShea closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Westaway to the mat! Westaway manages to get full guard.
Westaway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Westaway working a defensive guard here.
OShea trying to control the position from guard on top but Westaway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OShea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Westaway on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Westaway tries to get out of the position.
Westaway has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
OShea trying to control but Westaway is working from the bottom.
Westaway looking to hit a scissor sweep but OShea is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westaway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. OShea doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. OShea manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck for OShea with that takedown attempt.
Westaway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OShea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OShea has closed the distance and engaged Westaway in a clinch.
OShea breaks from the clinch.
OShea shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. OShea showed some decent athleticism there.
OShea thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westaway is staying active underneath OShea, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
OShea keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Westaway is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westaway is working hard here to advance position.
OShea prevents Westaway from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
OShea blocks a head kick by Westaway.
Westaway tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OShea counters with a shoot takedown. Westaway fights it but they end up in guard.
OShea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Westaway is working an open guard so OShea takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
OShea misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
OShea looks gassed!
Westaway fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
OShea shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Westaway as he avoids it easily.
Alex Westaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun OShea.
OShea tries to clinch up but Westaway circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by OShea.
Westaway shoots and misses
and OShea moves into the clinch.
Westaway tries to pull guard but OShea holds him up against the cage and eventually Westaway drops back down to his feet.
OShea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Westaway shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts OShea as he jumps to the side.
OShea looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OShea gets to his feet. Westaway looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Westaway fails with an attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by OShea.
OShea fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun OShea dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Westaway tries for a takedown but OShea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Westaway throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around OShea's waist but OShea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Westaway off to one side.
Westaway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Westaway shoots in for a takedown but OShea shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Westaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OShea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Westaway.
Westaway doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OShea counters by moving into the clinch.
OShea breaks the clinch.
OShea feints and as Westaway raises his hands in defense, OShea changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Westaway is looking for a triangle here but OShea uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
OShea stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OShea shoots for a takedown but Westaway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Westaway fails with the takedown
and OShea counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
OShea is thwarting Westaway's attempts to control the position.
OShea passes into side control, despite Westaway's attempt to control the position.
OShea stands up.
OShea looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Westaway knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OShea on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westaway wants to sweep but no luck.
Westaway can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as OShea controls the pace.
OShea forces his way into half guard.
OShea works his way into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OShea tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShea is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Westaway has escaped the position, nice work there.
OShea is looking to take a break and control but Westaway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Westaway gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
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.
OShea throws some wild stikes that Westaway manages to avoid easily.
OShea looking to finish with strikes here!
Westaway tries to hold on but OShea pushes him away.
OShea working the ground and pound effectively.
Westaway wants to hold on but OShea pushes him away.
OShea fails to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun OShea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Westaway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Westaway fails with a takedown attempt.
Westaway closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
OShea manages to get to full guard.
OShea throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Shaun OShea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Westaway trying to control the position from guard on top but OShea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OShea looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Westaway is defending well. OShea quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Westaway has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! OShea celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shaun OShea!
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energy
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hype
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