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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Roy (ranked 3167 p4p, 351 weight class) and Conor OMalley (ranked 2453 p4p, 290 weight class). Conor OMalley is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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176 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Roy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OMalley!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OMalley shoots for a double leg takedown but Roy sprawls well. He's pushed OMalley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
OMalley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OMalley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roy.
OMalley with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Roy counter with a right hand.
Lee Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OMalley.
Roy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OMalley.
Roy misses with an uppercut. OMalley saw that one coming.
Roy throws a right hand that OMalley ducks under and follows up with a left that OMalley also avoids with ease.
OMalley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy stuffs the takedown.
OMalley fails to land the takedown.
We've been told by Roy's head coaches at Fenrir MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy throws a hook but OMalley avoids it easily.
OMalley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Roy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between OMalley's hands.
OMalley shoots for a takedown but Roy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roy misses with a straight left.
Roy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. OMalley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roy misses the shot to the body.
OMalley feints the counter takedown.
OMalley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roy pinned against the cage. Roy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy missing with a left hand there. OMalley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
OMalley has his takedown stuffed
and Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roy looks to land a right hand but OMalley moved out of range.
OMalley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
OMalley takes one to the chin there.
OMalley shoots in but Roy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OMalley closes the distance and clinches up with Roy, looking for a takedown. OMalley pushes Roy against the cage but Roy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Roy misses the target.
Despite the aggression on OMalley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
OMalley ducks under a wild hook from Roy.
Lee Roy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy takes a swing at OMalley's ribcage but misses.
OMalley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roy circles away.
Roy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roy cracks OMalley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
OMalley looks for a takedown but Roy sprawls well.
Roy misses with a hook. OMalley ducked under it nicely.
OMalley feints the counter takedown.
Roy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for OMalley with that takedown attempt.
As OMalley looks to move away, Roy throws a big counter combo but OMalley just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Roy misses.
OMalley feints the counter takedown.
Roy misses with an uppercut
and OMalley counters with a good low kick that Roy was not able to check.
OMalley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
OMalley fails with the takedown.
Lee Roy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OMalley darts in looking for a takedown but Roy gets double underhooks and turns OMalley into the cage.
It looked like Roy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck OMalley on the side of the head.
OMalley shoots in but Roy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Roy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Roy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. OMalley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OMalley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OMalley can do to turn this around?
Roy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Roy lands.
No luck for OMalley with that takedown attempt.
Roy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
OMalley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy can't do much from the bottom here.
OMalley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OMalley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
OMalley is looking to take a break and control but Roy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roy gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two 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.
Roy wants to get back to his feet.
Roy is looking to improve his position.
OMalley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Roy is trying to maintain the position but OMalley is very close to passing his half guard.
OMalley is working for a kimura but Roy is defending it quite comfortably.
Roy tries to roll over but OMalley keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy gets back to full guard.
Roy pulls OMalley in close to his closed guard and prevents OMalley from doing any damage or advancing position.
OMalley slips nicely into half guard.
OMalley wants to free his trapped foot but Roy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
OMalley prevents Roy from standing back up.
Roy regains full guard. Nicely done.
OMalley prevents Roy from getting back to his feet.
Roy keeping full guard, as OMalley tries to pass.
Roy looking to hit a scissor sweep but OMalley is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley tries to free his leg and advance position but Roy is retaining full guard.
OMalley trying to control but Roy is working from the bottom.
Roy has his feet on OMalley's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Roy misses with a right hand
enabling OMalley to counter with a crisp jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OMalley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OMalley somewhat.
Roy is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Roy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Roy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OMalley.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Roy misses with a hook.
Roy misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roy throws a hook but OMalley avoids it easily.
OMalley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OMalley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Roy with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
OMalley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roy is fending him off so far but OMalley persists. Nope, Roy circles away and we're back to standing.
OMalley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roy.
OMalley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roy misses with a wild body shot.
Roy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Roy misses.
Roy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OMalley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley shoots in looking for a takedown but Roy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OMalley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lee Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OMalley.
OMalley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roy scores with a jab to the head.
OMalley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roy.
OMalley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. OMalley showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Roy seems keen to control OMalley's posture.
OMalley pushes down on Roy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lee Roy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roy keeps working.
Roy moves into full guard.
OMalley 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.
Roy keeping full guard, as OMalley tries to pass.
Roy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roy pulls OMalley in to control the position.
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.
Roy can't keep his opponent in guard - OMalley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Roy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OMalley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roy has managed to free his arm - good work.
OMalley postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Roy to stand up.
OMalley ducks under a wild hook from Roy.
OMalley fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Roy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Conor OMalley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OMalley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Roy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Roy!
A victorious Lee Roy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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