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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane Brolly (ranked 24663 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zed Stalker (ranked 5296 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Shane Brolly has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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
0 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Brolly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zed Stalker!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalker has managed to clinch.
Stalker misses with some punches.
Brolly prevents Stalker from breaking the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Brolly has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brolly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stalker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stalker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brolly.
Stalker successfully pulls guard.
Brolly won't allow Stalker to sweep him here.
Brolly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stalker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalker wants to get back to his feet but Brolly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stalker prevents Brolly from getting back to his feet.
Stalker tries to free his leg and advance position but Brolly is retaining full guard.
Stalker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stalker is stalling in the full guard.
Stalker passes Brolly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brolly pushes Stalker off but Stalker dives into side control.
Stalker just content to control the position.
Stalker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Stalker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brolly did well to prevent Stalker getting side control.
Brolly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brolly tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalker wants to free his trapped foot but Brolly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stalker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brolly defending well though.
Stalker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stalker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stalker is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Stalker controlling from the top 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stalker wants to stand but Brolly has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stalker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brolly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stalker closes the distance and clinches.
Stalker lands a takedown into guard.
Brolly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stalker on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zed Stalker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stalker motions for Brolly to come forward. Stalker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stalker tries to clinch but Brolly moves out of range.
Brolly tries to counter with a takedown but Stalker is quick to defend against it.
Stalker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brolly counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stalker!
Stalker explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Stalker throws a lazy body kick
and Brolly counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brolly working away.
Stalker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stalker regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stalker tries to roll over but Brolly keeps him under control.
Zed Stalker has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker is holding on to half guard well.
Stalker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brolly pulls his head out easily.
Stalker keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Stalker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stalker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brolly wants to get up but he can't break Stalker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stalker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stalker loads up on a big right hand but Brolly slips the punch.
Stalker tries to score with a low kick but Brolly moves his leg out of the way.
Stalker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stalker advances nicely into full mount.
Stalker looking to secure an arm triangle but Brolly defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brolly taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stalker controlling his opponent.
Brolly holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stalker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Stalker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stalker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brolly has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Stalker controlling the position easily from mount.
Stalker throws some wild stikes that Brolly manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zed Stalker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brolly enables Stalker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brolly manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stalker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stalker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brolly wants to stand and escape but Stalker is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brolly has a closed guard, preventing Stalker from standing up.
Brolly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stalker controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker is pushing down on Brolly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brolly is fighting to maintain full guard but Stalker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stalker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stalker wants to pass to mount but Brolly is defending the position.
Stalker thows a huge punch but Brolly dodges it nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stalker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brolly attempts a counter takedown but Stalker avoids it well and moves away.
Stalker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A lull in the action here.
An elbow from Stalker crashes against the mat.
Stalker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Stalker is trying to get an arm triangle but Brolly is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Stalker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Stalker working the head with strikes.
Brolly avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stalker.
Stalker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brolly, who protects the arm well.
Stalker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Brolly!
Shane Brolly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zed Stalker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stalker controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zed Stalker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stalker 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zed Stalker!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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