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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devil Jin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gioros Malaks (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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170 lbs
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171 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Devil Jin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gioros Malaks!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jin avoids the head kick by Malaks.
Jin tries to counter by clinching up but Malaks breaks away and moves out of range.
Jin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Malaks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Malaks throws a leg kick but Jin checks it.
Malaks lands a big head kick that sends Jin tumbling to the mat! Malaks takes a step backwards and waves Jin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Devil Jin has been cut.
Malaks cracks Jin on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jin falls backwards against the cage. Malaks follows up with more strikes that drop Jin to his knees. Malaks keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jin! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gioros Malaks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Bendstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen 2pac - All Eyez On Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonathan Bendstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Julius Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bendstone has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Bendstone misses with a knee to the head.
Bendstone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bendstone.
Bendstone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bendstone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Bendstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Bendstone manages to get underhooks.
Bendstone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson lands a jab.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bendstone gets a clinch.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bendstone avoids the damage to the body.
Bendstone has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bendstone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bendstone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Jackson is trying to drag Bendstone to the mat but Bendstone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to push Bendstone away but Bendstone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bendstone as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Bendstone's head.
Bendstone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson tries to circle away but Bendstone has him pinned against the cage.
Bendstone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Bendstone looking to slow down the pace here.
Bendstone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Bendstone avoids the elbow strike from Jackson, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Bendstone is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jackson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bendstone to the mat. Bendstone regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to stand but Bendstone is controlling from the bottom.
Bendstone is adopting a defensive guard.
Bendstone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson looking to stall.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bendstone avoids it.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson pulls Bendstone into guard.
Bendstone stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bendstone drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Bendstone stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Bendstone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bendstone scores with a knee to the head.
Bendstone leaning against his opponent.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Bendstone has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bendstone.
Bendstone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bendstone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bendstone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bendstone tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Bendstone lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bendstone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bendstone thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.
Bendstone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bendstone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bendstone pulls Jackson into guard.
Bendstone is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Bendstone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bendstone is breathing heavily.
Bendstone scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Bendstone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Bendstone dominated that round.
That's time! Bendstone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bendstone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bendstone tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a right hand that Bendstone ducks under and follows up with a left that Bendstone also avoids with ease.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Bendstone to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bendstone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bendstone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bendstone tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bendstone is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jackson controls Bendstone momentarily but Bendstone frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Bendstone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bendstone shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bendstone.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bendstone has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Bendstone drags the fight down to the ground.
Bendstone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bendstone is working hard here to advance position.
Bendstone trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bendstone working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but instead Bendstone has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bendstone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bendstone working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Bendstone from controlling successfully.
Bendstone wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Bendstone works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jonathan Bendstone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bendstone trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Bendstone dominated that second round.
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!
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bendstone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Bendstone pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Bendstone is looking to clinch.
Bendstone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bendstone somewhat.
Bendstone fails to land with a series of punches.
As Bendstone backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Bendstone manages to avoid it all.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Bendstone thinks about countering with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Bendstone moves away and avoids it.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bendstone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Bendstone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackson throws a jab when Bendstone was well out of range.
Jackson tries to bum rush Bendstone with a series of wild strikes but Bendstone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bendstone checks the leg kick.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bendstone tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bendstone instigates a clinch.
Bendstone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Bendstone holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Bendstone managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Bendstone manages to pull guard.
Bendstone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bendstone has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Jackson has Bendstone pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bendstone looking to stall.
Bendstone stalls.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Bendstone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bendstone avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bendstone is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Bendstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Bendstone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bendstone forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Bendstone trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Bendstone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a swing at Bendstone's ribcage but misses.
Bendstone fails with the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bendstone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bendstone tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Julius Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bendstone scores with a spinning back kick!
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Bendstone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Bendstone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bendstone enables Jackson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bendstone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bendstone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson cracks Bendstone with a solid left hand.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Bendstone had control of the position.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Bendstone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Bendstone!
Bendstone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bendstone 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jonathan Bendstone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Klay Montez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West has chosen J.Cole - No Role Modelz as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Klay Montez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrew West!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West lands a front kick.
Andrew West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Montez's hands.
West throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Montez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montez.
Montez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Montez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Montez ducks right into an uppercut from West.
West throws a body punch but Montez moves out of range.
Montez has managed to clinch.
Montez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables West to keep the fight standing.
Montez stops a takedown attempt from West.
Montez leaning against his opponent.
Montez is trying to drag West to the mat but West just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Montez effectively controlling the action here.
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Montez is just out of range.
Montez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Montez misses with a few strikes there.
Montez closes this distance looking for a takedown but West circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klay Montez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West throws a quick inside leg kick.
Montez tries to clinch up.
Montez shoots and misses
and West counters with a right hand to the body.
Montez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
West scores with a jab.
Montez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
West fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
West lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by West.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West throws a combination. Montez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab lands there for West.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West shoots in and gets a takedown into Montez's guard.
West with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
West throws a big right hand that misses.
West throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Montez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
West is looking to work some ground and pound but Montez has wrist control.
West lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Montez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
West working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
West wants to pass the guard but Montez is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. West defends it easily.
Montez working a defensive guard here.
West throws a big elbow that misses.
West is fighting to break Montez's control of his arms but Montez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as West accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've been informed that West has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Montez wants to stand but West is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
West is looking to slow Montez down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montez drives through with a takedown into guard.
West has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Montez with a flurry of punches that miss.
West working a defensive guard here.
Montez forces his way into half guard.
West is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew West dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Montez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Montez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Montez moves forwards but West connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Montez closes the distance and clinches up with West, looking for a takedown. Montez pushes West against the cage but West circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
West slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
West lands with an overhand left.
Montez has West up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Montez to work.
West lands an elbow just above Montez 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West is working for takedown but Montez is calmly controlling the position for now.
West looking for a takedown.
Montez displaying some good clinch control by pressing West up against the cage.
Montez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West throws out a loose jab but Montez uses good head movement to avoid it.
West dives in and grabs Montez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Montez pushes down on West's head and hops out.
Klay Montez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew West.
Montez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by West.
Nice uppercut there from West.
Montez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Montez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before West can pounce on him.
West lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by West.
West shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Montez eats them both and turns towards West to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
West fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Montez sprawls well initially but West persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
West missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Montez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Montez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Montez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Montez as West shoots in.
West throws out a powerful jab.
West scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
West is looking to slow Montez down with leg kicks.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
West bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Montez's head backwards.
Montez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
West is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Montez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montez controlling the position easily from mount.
West wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
West is keeping busy.
Montez missing with strikes.
Montez is looking to control West but West is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Montez is persistently looking for the submission but West is defending it well.
West tries to roll but Montez sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montez doesn't have the hooks in and West manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Montez is on top in guard.
West is trying to hold Montez in close to prevent damage but Montez has managed to pass into half guard.
Montez moves into full mount! West won't be happy about that!
Montez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
West is just holding on here. Montez manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrew West will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Montez shoots in for a double leg but West sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Montez takes a jab right on the kisser.
West lands a leg kick that knocks Montez off balance momentarily.
West blocks a head kick by Montez.
West catches Montez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Montez clinches up with West and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
West wants to get back to striking at distance but Montez won't allow it.
West is trying to force a seperation but Montez has the dominant position.
West is trying to break the clinch but Montez is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West being controlled against the cage.
West wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Montez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Montez.
West breaks from the clinch.
Montez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klay Montez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montez wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
West leaves Montez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
West with the counter takedown but Montez avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by West. Beautiful body shot.
West throws a one two combo.
Montez walks into a stiff left hand from West.
West fails with the takedown.
West lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West looks to land a combination but Montez avoids it well.
Montez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from West.
A nice combination there by West.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
West misses with the combination.
Montez slips a jab and a cross from West.
Montez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montez tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klay Montez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montez tries to clinch there but West circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Montez was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
Montez rushes West and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
West gets underhooks to prevent Montez's takedown attempt.
West looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. West tries to avoid it but Montez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag West to the ground. West escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Montez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As West tries to get set, Montez tries to push him back and clinch up but West manages to avoid the attempt.
Montez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Montez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Montez shoots in and bounces West off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Klay Montez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montez forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West trying to hold on to Montez's head to control him but Montez postures up.
Montez controlling the action here.
West trying to control from the bottom.
Montez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, West has managed to free his arm - good work.
West is looking for a sweep. Montez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Klay Montez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Montez seems to be working for a kimura but West defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got West winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew West!
After the fight, Andrew West was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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200 lbs
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20
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carl Park!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin throws a leg kick that misses.
Franklin tries to clinch but Park is having none of it.
Franklin misses with a combination
and Park makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Franklin really felt that one!
Park shoots in but no luck this time.
Park forces Franklin back against the cage and clinches.
Franklin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franklin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Park sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franklin darts in and clinches Park up against the cage.
Park tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Franklin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frank Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Park manages to avoid it.
Park shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franklin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Park clinches with his opponent.
Park blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Franklin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Park keeps control of Franklin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Franklin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park is trying to drag Franklin to the mat but Franklin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Park. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin manages to break the clinch.
Franklin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Park lands with a thumping leg kick.
Franklin shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park wants to clinch.
Franklin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Park defends it well.
Franklin leaves Park with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Franklin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Park.
Franklin tries to clinch up but Park circles away and keeps his distance.
Franklin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Park manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Park keeps the fight on the outside.
Park drops down looking for a counter takedown but Franklin sprawls and moves away.
Park moves in looking to clinch but Franklin pushes him off.
Franklin clinches up with Park and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Park working hard to break the clinch.
Park wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Park working hard to break the clinch.
Park just leaning against Franklin, taking a breather.
Franklin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Park fails to pull guard.
Franklin presses Park against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Franklin stalls.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Franklin dominated that round.
That's time! Park's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Park scores with a hook to the body. Franklin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Park throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Franklin's head.
Franklin closes the distance and clinches.
Park tries to break the clinch but Franklin is controlling the position.
Park trying to stall but Franklin improves his position.
Park wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Park tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Franklin smiles and moves away.
Franklin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Park defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin with a poor takedown
and Park counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin has had enough of the clinch but Park keeps him there for the moment.
Franklin's coach down at The Hut - $50 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Franklin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Park tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Park looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franklin jumps guard and drags Park to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Park looking to pass the guard.
Park passes Franklin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Franklin trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is trying to get back to full guard.
Park throwing shots but Franklin is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Park is keen to just control but Franklin is a slippery customer.
Park will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Franklin is trying to control but can't.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Franklin looks to score with a jab to the body but Park is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park has Franklin up against the cage in a clinch.
Franklin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Park softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Franklin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Carl Park has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Franklin.
Franklin misses with an elbow strike.
Franklin tries to pull guard but Park forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Franklin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Park throws a push kick but Franklin slaps the foot to one side.
Park circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin shoots in for a double leg but Park sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Park lands with a kick to the temple. Franklin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Franklin closes the distance and clinches.
Franklin tries to pull guard but Park holds him up against the cage and eventually Franklin drops back down to his feet.
Franklin wants to stall.
Franklin wants a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Park fails to pull guard.
Franklin decides to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Park dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Franklin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Park counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Park performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Franklin trying to control from the bottom.
Park missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Park prevents Franklin from standing back up.
Franklin is refusing to be controlled, as Park sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin trying to control from the bottom.
Franklin is trying to stand.
Park thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin shoots in but no luck this time.
Franklin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Park manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Franklin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carl Park is winning the standup battle so far.
Franklin tries to clinch up.
Park drops down looking for a counter takedown but Franklin sprawls and moves away.
Park will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Franklin is looking to clinch.
Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown but Park sprawls well. He's pushed Franklin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Franklin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Carl Park has been cut.
Franklin wants to clinch
and Park counters with a big head kick but Franklin shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Franklin tries to break the clinch but Park is controlling the position.
Franklin manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Franklin. No joy for Park on that attempt.
Franklin drives through and clinches with Park against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Franklin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Park on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Franklin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin pulls guard.
Franklin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Park.
Park trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Park lands a couple of elbows.
Franklin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Park is one step ahead there.
Park passes Franklin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Park thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Franklin's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Park.
Franklin is looking to improve his position.
Park is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Park connects with a nice short shot to Franklin's temple.
Park throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franklin is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Park there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carl Park.
I think Park 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Park!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brett Harrison Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basil McCrystal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brett Harrison Wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Basil McCrystal!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCrystal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wells counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McCrystal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wells is looking to counter punch.
McCrystal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wells tries to avoid it but McCrystal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wells to the ground. Wells escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCrystal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCrystal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wells throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCrystal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCrystal is trying to maintain a safe position but Wells gets an underhook and turns McCrystal into the cage.
McCrystal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCrystal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wells misses with a punch on the inside.
McCrystal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells wants to get back to striking at distance but McCrystal won't allow it.
Wells breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCrystal tries to clinch there but Wells circles away.
As McCrystal looks to move away, Wells throws a big counter combo bu McCrystal just gets out of the way.
Wells looks to land a combination but McCrystal avoids it well.
McCrystal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McCrystal avoids the head kick by Wells.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrystal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wells scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wells throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wells throws a body kick that misses
and McCrystal counters with a left and a right that stings Wells.
Horrible takedown attempt by McCrystal or perhaps it was just good defense by Wells, which made it look bad.
Brett Harrison Wells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basil McCrystal.
McCrystal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Wells misses the target.
McCrystal misses with a wild body shot.
McCrystal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wells.
Wells fakes the leg kick and cracks McCrystal in the body.
Wells throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McCrystal rushes Wells and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCrystal has Wells pressed against the cage, preventing Wells from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCrystal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCrystal.
McCrystal tries to work over Wells's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCrystal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCrystal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wells throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Wells.
Wells lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wells takes a swing at McCrystal's ribcage but misses.
Wells swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCrystal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCrystal is looking to clinch but Wells is avoiding it.
McCrystal throws a right hand that Wells ducks under and follows up with a left that Wells also avoids with ease.
Wells is looking to counter punch.
McCrystal looks winded!
Wells scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wells throws a hook but McCrystal avoids it easily.
Wells connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wells lands a jab to the head.
Wells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wells throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCrystal throws a low kick, looking for Wells's leg but Wells calmly moves out of range.
McCrystal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wells, pushing him back against the cage.
McCrystal throws an elbow that misses.
Wells is trying to push McCrystal away but McCrystal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wells swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCrystal blocking some punches.
McCrystal tries a body shot but Wells blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCrystal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wells wants to break free but McCrystal has control.
Wells breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCrystal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wells swivels and escapes.
McCrystal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McCrystal defending well as Wells loads up on a big left hand.
Wells fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCrystal lands with a nice combination. Wells backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Wells catches McCrystal right on the button with a cross.
McCrystal tries to clinch up but Wells circles away and keeps his distance.
Wells with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wells throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCrystal fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCrystal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brett Harrison Wells is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wells shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McCrystal eats them both and turns towards Wells to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A clash of legs there as Wells blocks the low kick.
A punch combination from Wells misses.
McCrystal misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wells lands a really nice looking cross but McCrystal seems unphased.
That has opened up Basil McCrystal's cut even more.
McCrystal throws a right hand that misses
and Wells counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Harrison Wells dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Basil McCrystal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wells scores with a nice strike.
Basil McCrystal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wells takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McCrystal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCrystal pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wells back to the cage. McCrystal follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McCrystal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wells tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wells.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCrystal lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wells has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wells and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wells will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brett Harrison Wells is winning the standup battle so far.
Wells looks to land a right hand but McCrystal moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wells misses with a few strikes there.
McCrystal misses with a takedown attempt - Wells sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Wells on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCrystal wants to clinch up but Wells keeps it at a distance.
Wells throws a wild body kick that McCrystal sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCrystal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee calls for McCrystal to work.
McCrystal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wells misses with a right hand
and McCrystal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McCrystal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCrystal has closed the distance and engaged Wells in a clinch.
McCrystal blocking some punches.
McCrystal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wells is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wells manages to break the clinch.
Wells misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCrystal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wells pushes McCrystal away with a front kick.
McCrystal is breathing heavily.
McCrystal avoids the head kick by Wells.
McCrystal wants to counter with a clinch but Wells pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wells misses with an uppercut.
McCrystal tries a low kick but Wells avoids it.
Wells lands with a nice body punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wells.
Wells throws a lazy right hand but McCrystal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCrystal tries to bum rush Wells with a series of wild strikes but Wells uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCrystal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wells scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCrystal in his tracks.
Wells lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCrystal's sensitive parts.
Wells scores with a jab to the head.
Wells moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from McCrystal.
Wells lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCrystal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCrystal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells is looking to slow McCrystal down with leg kicks.
McCrystal tries to clinch up but Wells circles away and keeps his distance.
Wells looks to land a combination but McCrystal avoids it well.
Wells tries a head kick but it misses.
McCrystal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wells fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCrystal has Wells up against the cage in a clinch.
Wells is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCrystal can do to turn this around?
McCrystal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wells's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from McCrystal fails to land.
Wells's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCrystal fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCrystal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCrystal misses with a two punch combination.
Wells throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCrystal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wells.
Wells appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wells throws a sloppy head kick and McCrystal moves out of range easily.
McCrystal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCrystal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCrystal has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wells.
Wells thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCrystal misses with a hook.
Wells looks to throw the jab but McCrystal is out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wells.
McCrystal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCrystal blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCrystal avoids the body shot from Wells.
McCrystal shoots in looking for a takedown but Wells manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCrystal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brett Harrison Wells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basil McCrystal.
A big left from Wells misses.
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 Brett Harrison Wells will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Basil McCrystal's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McCrystal looks to land a combination but Wells avoids it well.
Wells lands a jab to the nose.
Wells misses with a low kick.
McCrystal tries to clinch up.
Wells pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wells pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCrystal misses with a double jab.
Wells slips a jab and a cross from McCrystal.
Wells with a jab.
Good shot there by Wells.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrystal moves out of range of the body kick from Wells.
McCrystal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wells misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCrystal slips a jab from Wells.
Wells throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McCrystal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrystal lands with an uppercut that bounces Wells off the cage and back into range.
Wells avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wells, right into the meat.
Wells does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wells has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCrystal finds it's way round the side to connect with Wells's head.
McCrystal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wells lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wells lands a front kick.
Wells swats away the attempt to clinch by McCrystal.
McCrystal fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Wells misses.
Wells uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrystal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells lands a really nice looking cross but McCrystal seems unphased.
Wells throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McCrystal.
Wells gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCrystal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCrystal moves out of range as Wells throws a body kick.
Jab by Wells.
Wells stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wells wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCrystal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCrystal has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wells.
McCrystal rushes Wells and presses him up against the cage.
McCrystal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wells is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Basil McCrystal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wells escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wells throws the left hand but McCrystal avoids the punch easily.
Wells tries to land a leg kick but McCrystal saw it coming and moves away.
McCrystal tries to land a front kick but Wells steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wells getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The cut above Basil McCrystal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McCrystal misses with a two punch combination.
Wells throws a big counter combination but McCrystal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCrystal throws a right hand that Wells ducks under and follows up with a left that Wells also avoids with ease.
Wells scores with a spinning back kick!
McCrystal moves out of range of the strikes.
Wells throws a sloppy head kick and McCrystal moves out of range easily.
Wells misses with a series of wild punches.
Wells throws an overhand right that lands on McCrystal's shoulder, as McCrystal tries to avoid the shot.
Wells misses with a two punch combination.
McCrystal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCrystal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wells as he avoids it easily.
Brett Harrison Wells has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basil McCrystal.
McCrystal blocks a jab.
Wells fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCrystal.
Wells throws a big shot that misses.
Wells fails to land with a series of punches.
Basil McCrystal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wells takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCrystal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wells sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wells quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wells takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wells showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCrystal.
Wells scores with a decent looking hook.
McCrystal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wells connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCrystal scrambles back to his feet.
Brett Harrison Wells is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wells fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Harrison Wells showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wells, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Harrison Wells!
A very excited looking Brett Harrison Wells made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ganbaatar Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Power of the Soul (Mongolian Chant). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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194 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ganbaatar Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmie Johns!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Khan throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Johns is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ganbaatar Khan!
Ganbaatar Khan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciano Andrade (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lamar Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luciano Andrade!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diggs lands with a cross.
It looks like Luciano Andrade has been cut.
Andrade clinches up with Diggs and pushes him back against the cage.
Andrade effectively controlling the action here.
Diggs blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrade.
Diggs working hard to break the clinch.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade is looking to control Diggs's arms but Diggs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Andrade has his back to the cage.
Diggs lands a nice uppercut.
Andrade is struggling to control the position.
Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diggs tries to work over Andrade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diggs or not.
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggs controls his hands.
Diggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Andrade.
Andrade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diggs.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
Andrade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diggs or not.
Diggs working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Andrade.
Andrade tries a body shot but Diggs blocks it.
Diggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrade lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Andrade.
A head punch on the inside from Andrade fails to land.
Andrade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrade just leaning against Diggs, taking a breather.
Andrade digs a right hand underneath Diggs's ribcage. Diggs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade stalling.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrade.
Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
Diggs is trying to break the clinch but Andrade is controlling him.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade just leaning against Diggs, taking a breather.
Andrade blocking some punches.
Andrade lands with a left to the head.
Andrade lands a nice uppercut.
Diggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diggs can't break the clinch.
Diggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Andrade.
Andrade leaning his opponent against the cage.
Andrade prevents Diggs from breaking the clinch.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Andrade.
Andrade stalling in the clinch.
Andrade stalling.
Andrade is pushing Diggs up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Andrade prevents a body shot from Diggs.
Andrade lands a shot to the body.
Diggs misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diggs as Andrade tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from Andrade.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade scores with a hook to the body.
Diggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andrade throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diggs is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Andrade.
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggs controls his hands.
Andrade tries to work over Diggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Andrade.
A short right from Andrade on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Diggs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diggs takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diggss head.
A short body shot lands from Andrade as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Andrade.
Andrade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diggs or not.
Andrade lands a hook that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Andrade avoiding damage.
Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Andrade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luciano Andrade's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Andrade darts in and clinches Diggs up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Andrade - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrade.
Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Diggs avoids it by throwing Andrade back against the cage.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Andrade.
A right hand to the body from Andrade.
Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Andrade misses with a body punch.
Andrade tries to work over Diggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Diggs controls the action.
Andrade is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diggs working aggressively here.
Diggs wants to break free but Andrade has control.
Diggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andrade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs can't break the clinch.
Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Andrade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diggs or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike.
Diggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diggs throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Andrade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Andrade lands with a right to the head.
Diggs blocks a body shot from Andrade.
Diggs can't break the clinch.
Andrade scores with a shot to the side of Diggs's head.
Andrade has Diggs pressed against the cage, preventing Diggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andrade tries to throw a body punch but Diggs avoids it by throwing Andrade back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Andrade digs a right hand underneath Diggs's ribcage. Diggs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diggs being controlled against the cage.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Diggs.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andrade lands a left hand.
Luciano Andrade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Andrade.
Nice body punch from Andrade - that landed with a thud.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diggs being controlled against the cage.
Andrade lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Andrade.
Andrade lands a nice uppercut.
Andrade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andrade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diggs is trying to force a seperation but Andrade has the dominant position.
Diggs is trying to force a seperation but Andrade has the dominant position.
Diggs misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Andrade lands a hook that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Diggs takes a shot to the head.
Diggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade tries to work over Diggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrade scores with a hook to the body.
Diggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggs controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrade scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diggss head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andrade.
Andrade effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Andrade.
A short uppercut from Andrade.
Andrade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diggs or not.
Andrade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andrade works on Diggs's body with a couple of short punches.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Andrade lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Andrade - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice left hand lands by Andrade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Andrade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luciano Andrade's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Andrade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diggs.
Andrade wants to counter with a clinch but Diggs pushes him away.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
Andrade misses with an uppercut.
Andrade clinches with his opponent.
Diggs is trying to push Andrade away but Andrade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andrade keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diggs's efforts to push away.
Andrade stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Diggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggs controls his hands.
Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andrade effectively controlling the action here.
Andrade lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
Good body shot from Andrade.
Andrade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Andrade.
Diggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andrade lands a right hand.
Andrade pushes Diggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diggs can't break the clinch.
Andrade will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diggs up against the cage.
Andrade lands a nice uppercut.
Andrade controlling the action here for a moment.
Diggs tries to throw a body punch but Andrade avoids it by throwing Diggs back against the cage.
Andrade lands a shot to the body.
Lamar Diggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade is working Diggs over against the cage.
Andrade stalls.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrade controls his hands.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Diggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diggs tries to break free but Andrade pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Andrade.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andrade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andrade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Andrade controlling the action here for a moment.
Andrade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Andrade as the two fighters clinch.
Andrade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andrade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Andrade stalling in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Andrade.
Andrade works on Diggs's body with a couple of short punches.
Andrade gets through Diggs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Andrade.
Andrade has Diggs pushed against the cage.
Andrade stalls.
Andrade prevents a body shot from Diggs.
A short right from Andrade on the inside.
Andrade stalls.
Andrade pushes Diggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs prevents a body shot from Andrade.
A right hook to the body lands for Andrade.
Andrade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andrade effectively controlling the action here.
Andrade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andrade scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrade has Diggs pushed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Andrade lands with a left to the head.
Luciano Andrade is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luciano Andrade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Andrade winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciano Andrade!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheng Ki Won (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernardo Muriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cheng Ki Won has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Cheng Ki Won!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bernardo Muriel!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muriel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ki Won drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muriel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ki Won keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muriel.
Muriel stuffs the takedown attempt from Ki Won. Ki Won gets slowly back to his feet.
Ki Won forces Muriel back against the cage and clinches.
Muriel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ki Won backwards.
Ki Won has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Muriel after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheng Ki Won. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muriel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muriel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muriel stops a takedown attempt from Ki Won.
Ki Won is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muriel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Muriel digs a right hand underneath Ki Won's ribcage. Ki Won let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muriel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ki Won being controlled against the cage.
Ki Won's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ki Won is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Muriel to keep the fight standing.
Muriel lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Won drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Muriel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Muriel lands a hook that snaps the head of Ki Won backwards.
Ki Won is breathing heavily.
Muriel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ki Won wants a takedown but no success here.
Muriel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Muriel lands with a light punch inside.
Muriel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muriel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muriel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ki Won backwards.
Ki Won is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ki Won is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muriel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Muriel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short right from Muriel.
Muriel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ki Won backwards.
Muriel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Muriel prevents the takedown attempt.
Muriel scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muriel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ki Won backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muriel lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Muriel as the two fighters clinch.
Muriel digs a right hand into Ki Won's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ki Won's gas tank.
Muriel lands a hook that snaps the head of Ki Won backwards.
Muriel scores with a shot to the side of Ki Won's head.
Still in the clinch, Muriel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ki Won is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ki Won.
Oh Ki Won is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Ki Won uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muriel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Muriel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ki Won seems to have got his legs back now.
Ki Won is looking for a takedown.
Muriel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Muriel.
Muriel lands with a short shot to the head.
Muriel scores with a shot to the side of Ki Won's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Muriel.
Muriel creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ki Won with a big uppercut! Ki Won tries to clinch up but Muriel pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ki Won to the mat! Ki Won covers up and Muriel unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bernardo Muriel!
Bernardo Muriel is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Bernardo Muriel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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