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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bradford Boyd (ranked 7823 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor OShea (ranked 25263 p4p, 0 weight class). Conor OShea looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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194 lbs
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180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Bradford Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OShea!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OShea moves into the clinch successfully.
OShea gets a trip takedown into half guard.
OShea throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Boyd to regain full guard.
Boyd looking for a sweep. Not yet Boyd, not yet.
OShea forces his way into half guard.
OShea moves into full mount! Boyd won't be happy about that!
Boyd is squirming around, avoiding OShea's attempts to control the action.
Boyd manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Boyd, under a barage of strikes from OShea.
OShea blocks the strikes from Boyd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boyd is staying active underneath OShea, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OShea throwing shots but Boyd is blocking nicely.
Boyd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OShea pulls his head out easily.
OShea with the ground and pound but Boyd uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Boyd is looking to stand up but OShea isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Boyd trying to control the position here.
Boyd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OShea manages to get himself to full guard.
OShea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boyd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! OShea is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boyd, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd wants to sweep here but OShea controlling him for the moment.
Boyd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OShea manages to get himself to full guard.
OShea is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Boyd wants to stand but OShea has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boyd stands up and waves to OShea to follow him.
Nice body kick there by OShea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boyd darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
OShea is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conor OShea will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boyd tries to sprawl but OShea drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boyd is looking for a sweep. OShea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boyd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boyd has a closed guard, preventing OShea from standing up.
Boyd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boyd throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boyd sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boyd has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of OShea is proving hard to escape from.
OShea looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
OShea wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boyd controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boyd would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
OShea closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boyd did well to prevent OShea getting side control.
Boyd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OShea.
Boyd works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boyd wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boyd working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
OShea won't allow Boyd to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boyd shoots for a double leg takedown but OShea sprawls well. He's pushed Boyd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boyd wants to clinch up but OShea keeps it at a distance.
Boyd looks for a takedown but OShea sprawls well.
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.
Boyd misses the shot to the body.
Boyd closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here as Boyd stalls from top position.
OShea tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boyd looking for a guillotine from mount but OShea is having none of it.
OShea tries to hold on but Boyd pushes him away.
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 Bradford Boyd will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
OShea shoots in and bounces Boyd off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
OShea would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
OShea throws a strike but Boyd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boyd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd scoring with punches to the head and body.
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.
Boyd showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boyd drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but OShea manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boyd has OShea in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boyd is on top in guard.
OShea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OShea has control of Boyd's left arm, preventing Boyd from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
OShea gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boyd to score an easy takedown into full guard.
OShea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boyd tries to stand but OShea is controlling from the bottom.
Bradford Boyd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boyd works over OShea with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyd 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.
Boyd wants to stand but OShea is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boyd stays in close to OShea's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradford Boyd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boyd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradford Boyd!
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hype
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