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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George West (ranked 3775 p4p, 24583 weight class) and Alessandro Garrison (ranked 380 p4p, 469 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt Solid Muay Thai Knockout power |
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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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George West! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alessandro Garrison! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice defenses there by West. West has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight. West throws a jab when Garrison was well out of range. Garrison tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but West defends well and Garrison ends up having to push West into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. West misses with a looping right. West throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Garrison moves forwards but West connects with a nice, crisp jab. West lands a nice shot to the body.
West lands with a hook. Garrison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Garrison misses with a few strikes there.
West blocks a head kick by Garrison.
Garrison looks to land a body kick but West moved away. West lands with a hook. Garrison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Garrison takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. West moves into range and connects with a jab. West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. West takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Garrison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but West avoids it really well and circles away. West blocks a jab. Garrison throws a body punch but West moves out of range. George West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. West scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garrison in his tracks.
 That's one minute gone in the round. West jabs Garrison to the body, keeping him at a distance. West loads up on a big right hand but Garrison slips the punch. Garrison tries to move into range but West moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Garrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garrison 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 Garrison off to one side. George West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Garrison. Garrison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. West doesn't seem bothered though. West scores with a jab. Garrison acknowledges it with a nod of the head. West scores with a sloppy right hand. Garrison should have avoided that one. West throws a right and a left that Garrison avoids nicely. West with a nice cross. Garrison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but West avoids it really well and circles away. Garrison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. West throws a jab but it's blocked by Garrison. Sloppy strikes from West. Those never looked like landing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. West throws a jab but it's blocked by Garrison. West is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Garrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nice body punch from Garrison. West comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
West fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garrison, pushing him back against the cage. Garrison lands with a short head shot on the inside. Garrison jumps guard but West stands there with Garrison around his waist. Garrison gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
West is trying to break the clinch but Garrison has him pressed against the cage. West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garrison is looking to take this one to the mat. Garrison missing with knees to the body.
West manages to break the clinch.
West scores with a sloppy right hand. Garrison should have avoided that one. West throws a quick inside leg kick. Garrison throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily. West throws a looping overhand right but Garrison ducks down to avoid it. Garrison staying out of range there. West wants to clinch and Garrison makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. West lands with a nice combination. Garrison backs away looking to recover. West misses with a body kick. Garrison thinks about the counter body kick. West tests Garrison's chin there with a solid looking shot. Garrison tries to score a power double leg takedown but West sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garrison somewhat. West throwing a counter right hand but Garrison manages to avoid it.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Garrison attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. West throws a big shot that misses. Garrison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. West throws an overhand right that lands on Garrison's shoulder, as Garrison tries to avoid the shot. West thuds a left hand into Garrison's body. West shoots for a takedown but Garrison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Garrison throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily. West with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garrison shoots in but West avoids the takedown attempt easily. Garrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
Garrison only half commits to the counter leg kick. West throws a body shot but no joy. Garrison throws a big counter head kick but West avoids it with no problem. Garrison wants to slow West down by chopping away at his legs. West throws a jab when Garrison was well out of range. A swing and a miss from West. West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrison manages to avoid it. West scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. West avoids the head kick by Garrison.
West misses with a jab, cross combination.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. West connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Garrison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. West keeps Garrison at a distance using the push kick. West scores with a nice strike. Garrison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from West.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land. No luck with that takedown attempt from West. West bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garrison's head backwards. West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garrison. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. West buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
West throws a nice outside leg kick. Garrison gets cracked with a nice right hand there by West. A head kick misses from Garrison. West scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George West dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
West stuffs the takedown. West missing with a left hand there. Garrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Garrison throws a low kick but West moves out of range easily. West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garrison. A decent looking body kick lands there for West. West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garrison can do to turn this around? West misses with a two punch combination.
Garrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. West is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Donk. West catches Garrison right on the button with a cross. Garrison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
West looks to land a left hand but Garrison moved out of range nicely. West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
West walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A looping hook to the body misses from West. Garrison does a little dance to reset his feet. Garrison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. West looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Garrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alessandro Garrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. West throws a leg kick that misses. Garrison throws a chopping leg kick but West manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Garrison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Garrison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Garrison throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
 That's one minute gone in the round. West takes a swing at Garrison's ribcage but misses. West connects with a single shot there. West stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and West wants it to stay on the feet. Garrison on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. No luck for West with that takedown attempt. George West is winning the standup battle so far. Garrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. West goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. West takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
West connects with a solid leg kick. Garrison darts in looking for a takedown but West gets double underhooks and turns Garrison into the cage. West wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. George West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Garrison. No luck with that takedown attempt from Garrison. West lands with a right hand. West takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Garrison misses with a wild body shot. Garrison misses with a low kick. Garrison is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down West rather than just go for the knockout. West looks to throw the jab but Garrison is out of range.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Garrison shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garrison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Garrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. West cracks Garrison with a good jab. West uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garrison has time to react. Garrison throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily. West scores with a jab. Garrison acknowledges it with a nod of the head. West fakes the leg kick and cracks Garrison in the body. Garrison tries to move into range but West moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. West lands an overhand right. West lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. West moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
West throws a right and a left that both miss. Garrison throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
West was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. West plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Garrison slips a jab from West. Garrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. West fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Garrison is out of range. Garrison shapes to counter with a head kick. West lands a jab. West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for West.
Garrison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Garrison throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily. Garrison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
West misses the shot to the body. Garrison slips a jab and a cross from West.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow. Garrison ducks under a wild hook from West. Garrison tries to land a front kick but West steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. West takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. West looks to land a combination but Garrison avoids it well. West throws a right hand that Garrison ducks under and follows up with a left that Garrison also avoids with ease. Garrison is looking to chop away at West's legs. West misses with a body kick. Garrison tries a head kick but it misses.
West checks a leg kick. West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garrison. Garrison is trying desperately to land a takedown but West is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Garrison. West misses with a looping right. Garrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Garrison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West. West avoids the body shot from Garrison.
Garrison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. 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! A looping hook to the body misses from Garrison. West does a little dance to reset his feet. West misses with a two punch combination.
Garrison throws a head kick that misses. Garrison throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease. Garrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but West moves out of range and avoids them all easily. West lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A decent looking cross lands there for West. Garrison shoots in for a double leg but West sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Garrison is breathing heavily. Garrison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. West defends it nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A right-left combo lands from West. West goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Garrison throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George West dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
West lands a jab to the nose. A head kick misses from Garrison. Garrison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrison manages to avoid it. Garrison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and West connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garrison scrambles back to his feet. West throws a head kick that half lands.
West scores with a jab to the jaw. West shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garrison as he jumps to the side. Garrison shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garrison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Garrison throws a body punch but West moves out of range. Garrison avoids the body shot from West.
Garrison is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. West avoids a kick to the body.
Garrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Garrison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. West connects with a crisp jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Garrison tries a head kick but it misses.
West went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Garrison misses with a body shot.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Garrison slips a jab from West. West looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
West stuffs the takedown. Garrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Garrison misses with a two punch combination.
West connects with a body shot that sends Garrison's belly button to the back. Garrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West lands a slapping body shot.
West catches Garrison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! West misses with a hook. Garrison ducked under it nicely. West misses with a looping left. West listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Garrison fails with a takedown attempt from distance. George West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Garrison. West dips to his left and cracks Garrison with an uppercut! West shoots in but no luck this time. Garrison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but West swivels and escapes. Garrison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. West slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Garrison slips a straight right by West.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. West moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. West avoids the body shot from Garrison.
Garrison walks into a jab. West swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garrison counters with a series of strikes. West will be more careful next time no doubt. West blocks a head kick by Garrison.
Garrison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. West throws the left hand but Garrison avoids the punch easily. A jab from West does it's job there. West thows a left - swing and a miss! Garrison throws a right and a left that both miss. West is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Garrison tries for a takedown but West sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. West lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Garrison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
West throws a right and a left that Garrison avoids nicely. Garrison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but West swivels and escapes. Garrison shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense. Some wild striking there from West.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Garrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Garrison thinks about the counter body kick. West scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Garrison throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease. A solid body kick from West. West looks to land a combination but Garrison avoids it well. A leg kick checked by West. West swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A big left from Garrison misses. Garrison walks into a jab. Garrison has a takedown stuffed. Garrison moves forwards but West connects with a nice, crisp jab. West slaps away a takedown attempt from Garrison, before circling back to the center of the mat. Nice jab there from West. West lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. West with the inside leg kick.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. West throws a shot from downtown. Garrison moves away and avoids it. West swings widly with a right hand
and Garrison counters with a left to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Garrison. West does a little dance to reset his feet. Garrison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling West to score with a decent uppercut. West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garrison sees it coming and avoids it easily. West connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Garrison looks for the body kick but West saw that one coming. West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrison.
West cracks Garrison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Garrison walks into a left hand. George West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Garrison lands a nice hook to West's body. West takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. West scores with a kick to the midsection. Garrison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. West lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
West scores with a kick to the midsection. West scores with a jab to the jaw. Alessandro Garrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! West lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
West swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight! George 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George West! George West bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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