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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dante West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ontario Blackfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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189 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ontario Blackfoot!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from West as Blackfoot shoots in.
Blackfoot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blackfoot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. West tries to avoid it but Blackfoot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag West to the ground. West escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dante West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ontario Blackfoot.
Blackfoot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts West as he jumps to the side.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decent striking displayed by West there.
West misses with a wild combination.
Blackfoot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blackfoot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
West moves out of range as Blackfoot strikes.
Blackfoot tries for a takedown but West sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blackfoot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has West pinned against the cage. West gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blackfoot misses with a looping right.
Blackfoot looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
West lands with a slapping head kick.
West throws a nice looking combination but Blackfoot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A cross from Blackfoot lands.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blackfoot can't get the takedown.
West manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - West coming out on top.
West circles away from the clinch attempt
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blackfoot throws a head kick that misses
and West counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackfoot has his takedown stuffed
and West counters with a left and a right that stings Blackfoot.
West lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from West does no damage.
Blackfoot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
West will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blackfoot shoots and misses
and West counters by moving into the clinch.
West manages to break the clinch.
Blackfoot steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from West. That one must have hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by West.
Blackfoot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and West moves into the clinch.
West breaks the clinch.
Blackfoot drives through with a takedown into guard.
West has his hands on Blackfoot's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blackfoot throwing strikes from guard but West blocks nicely.
West is adopting a defensive guard.
Blackfoot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blackfoot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Blackfoot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blackfoot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blackfoot is fighting to break West's control of his arms but West is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
West is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blackfoot is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blackfoot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blackfoot misses with a takedown attempt
and West counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Blackfoot looks to clinch
and West counters with a head kick. That will keep Blackfoot thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Blackfoot tries for a takedown but West circles away easily
and West counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante West dominated that round.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
Horrible takedown by Blackfoot or perhaps it was just good defense by West which made him look bad.
Blackfoot tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West has taken the fight to the clinch.
West breaks the clinch.
Ontario Blackfoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
Blackfoot fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blackfoot shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in West's guard.
West looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Blackfoot wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackfoot won't allow West to sweep him here.
Blackfoot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blackfoot throws a big right hand that misses.
Blackfoot being controlled here momentarily.
Blackfoot stops West from standing up.
That's two 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.
Blackfoot throws a big right hand that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Blackfoot fails with the takedown
and West counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dante West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ontario Blackfoot.
West lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blackfoot tries for a takedown but West circles away easily
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
West throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Blackfoot misses with a double jab
and West counters with a solid body kick.
Blackfoot loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? West is fending him off so far but Blackfoot persists. Nope, West circles away and we're back to standing.
West throws a series of punches but Blackfoot avoids them all with ease.
West keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
West lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Blackfoot throws a leg kick
and West counters by clinching up.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blackfoot lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackfoot fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dante West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West throws a head kick that Blackfoot semi-blocks.
Blackfoot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and West counters with a straight right hand.
West misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping West at a distance.
No joy there for Blackfoot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blackfoot misses with a takedown attempt
and West counters with a left and a right that stings Blackfoot.
Blackfoot tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and West counters by moving into the clinch.
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackfoot shoots in but no luck this time.
Blackfoot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
West throws a nice head kick!
Blackfoot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but West circles away quickly and effectively.
West rushes Blackfoot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante West dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Blackfoot looks to clinch
and West moves into the clinch.
West prevents a takedown attempt there.
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
West throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blackfoot is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
West clinches.
Blackfoot has West pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. West manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dante West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ontario Blackfoot.
West breaks the clinch.
West lands with an uppercut that bounces Blackfoot off the cage and back into rage.
Blackfoot shoots in looking for a takedown. West tries to sprawl out of it but Blackfoot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. West manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
West scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackfoot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
West lands a jab to Blackfoot's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blackfoot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around West's waist but West gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blackfoot off to one side.
West connects with a single shot there.
Blackfoot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
West moves into the clinch successfully.
Blackfoot has had enough of the clinch but West keeps him there for the moment.
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blackfoot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blackfoot misses with a looping right.
Blackfoot swings away with a body shot that misses
and West counters with a one-two to the body.
West thumps Blackfoot with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot tries for a takedown but West sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blackfoot throws a combination. West tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Blackfoot tries to clinch
and West moves into the clinch.
West breaks from the clinch.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blackfoot closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blackfoot lands in his opponent's guard.
Blackfoot is looking to work some ground and pound but West has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackfoot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as West works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blackfoot throws a big right hand that misses.
Blackfoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
West knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blackfoot on the ground.
Blackfoot wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Blackfoot throws and elbow that misses. West uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blackfoot's guard. Nice move by West!
Ontario Blackfoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dante West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
West passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackfoot moves into full guard.
West is looking to stand up but Blackfoot won't let him.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackfoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackfoot tries to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante West showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for West, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante West!
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