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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Ure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Adam (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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260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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Good takedowns
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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, Phil Ure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddie Adam!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Adam looks to move away, Ure throws a big counter combo but Adam just gets out of the way.
Adam shoots in looking for a takedown but Ure manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A low kick from Adam is predictable there
and Ure counters with a single leg into guard. Adam didn't expect that.
Adam is looking for a triangle but Ure pushes his legs off easily.
Ure drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ure jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ure pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adam is keeping the position for now.
Adam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ure gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ure wants to pass the guard but Adam is keeping the position.
Ure got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ure has managed to get both his arms back between Adam's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam controls Ure momentarily but Ure frees himself.
Ure thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ure slips nicely into half guard.
Adam is looking for a sweep. Ure is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adam punching from the bottom.
Ure is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adam defends it well.
Adam looking for submissions off his back.
Adam gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ure is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ure pushes down on Adam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Adam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ure wants to work for an arm triangle but Adam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Adam is defending against the submission attempts here by Ure.
Adam trying to control but Ure postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ure is looking for a kimura but Adam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ure to get the leverage.
Adam is trying to get back to full guard.
Adam looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ure is working for a submission of some sort.
Ure looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ure is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adam is just riding it out for now. Ure eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adam actively working from the bottom here.
We've been informed that Adam has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Adam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ure is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Ure dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Adam shoots in and drives through. Ure sprawls well.
Adam throws a head kick but Ure moves out of range.
Adam misses with a right hand
and Ure counters with a shoot takedown. Adam fights it but they end up in guard.
Ure is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ure won't allow Adam to sweep him here.
Adam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ure is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ure drops back looking for a leg! Adam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adam manages to kick Ure off! Ure jumps back into Adam's guard.
Ure drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ure jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ure got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ure has managed to get both his arms back between Adam's legs - danger averted.
Ure thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Adam looking to control.
Ure drops back, looking for a kneebar! Adam looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Adam looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Adam!
Ure on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Adam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam wants to control but Ure is keeping him busy.
Ure avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Adam.
Ure prevents Adam from improving position.
Adam is trying to get an arm triangle but Ure is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam wants to control but Ure is keeping him busy.
Adam swings around for an armbar but Ure sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Adam's guard.
Adam trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ure thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ure drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Adam dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ure is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adam trying to control but Ure is working from the bottom.
Adam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ure could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Freddie Adam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Adam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ure feinted with a counter takedown.
Adam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Adam looks to move away, Ure throws a big counter combo but Adam just gets out of the way.
Ure slips a jab from Adam.
Ure swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Ure on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adam tries for a takedown but Ure sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ure shoots in for a double leg but Adam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ure manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Adam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adam throws a strike but Ure rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Adam trying to keep a closed guard but Ure is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ure is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ure is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Adam is trying to keep Ure in close.
Adam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ure doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ure manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ure trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adam looking for a guillotine here but Ure defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ure won't allow Adam to sweep him here.
Adam looking to control.
Adam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ure is aware though and is defending well.
Ure is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ure is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Adam lands a decent punch to the body there.
Ure pushes down on Adam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ure is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adam sees it coming and defends easily.
Adam trying to hold on to Ure's head to control him but Ure postures up.
Adam tries to roll over but Ure keeps him under control.
Ure is working for a submission of some sort.
Ure is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adam has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adam wants to get back to full guard.
That's four 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.
Ure is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adam is just riding it out for now. Ure eventually gives up the hold.
Adam landing rabbit punches to the side of Ure's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Adam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ure is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Adam is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Adam has escaped and now he's on top!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Adam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adam has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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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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