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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tero Lal (ranked 6030 p4p, 4221 weight class) and Chandler Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tero Lal has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tero Lal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chandler Reed!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed rushes Lal and presses him up against the cage.
Lal blocks an uppercut.
Lal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lal misses with a body punch.
Reed misses with some punches.
Lal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lal looking to stall.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lal throws an elbow that misses.
Lal pushes off an throws an elbow but Reed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lal fails to land.
Lal stalling in the clinch but Reed improves position.
Reed throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reed misses with some punches.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lal tries to score a body lock takedown but Reed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Lal jumps guard but Reed turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lal.
Reed has a couple of punches blocked by Lal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed working aggressively here.
Reed misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Reed has a couple of punches blocked by Lal.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Lal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lal taking a breather.
Lal blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lal misses with the head strike.
Lal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lal blocks an uppercut.
Lal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reed's elbow.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Lal uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Lal.
Lal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tero Lal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed avoids the elbow strike from Lal, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lal.
Lal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Lal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lal is trying to push Reed away but Reed has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lal breaks the clinch.
Lal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Reed has a closed guard, preventing Lal from standing up.
Reed striking off his back but it's not causing Lal any problems.
Reed doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Reed throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Reed tries to strike from the bottom.
Reed throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Reed throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reed closes the distance and pushes Lal back into the cage.
Reed blocks an elbow strike from Lal.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lal blocking some punches.
Lal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reed misses with some punches.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Lal.
Lal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reed misses with some punches.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Lal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reed just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reed misses with the head strike.
Lal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reed lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lal.
Reed misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Lal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lal working Reed over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reed misses with a punch on the inside.
Reed has a couple of punches blocked by Lal.
Lal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reed has a couple of punches blocked by Lal.
Lal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lal can't break the clinch.
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lal.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Reed misses with the head strike.
Reed misses with a punch on the inside.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lal blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chandler Reed dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Reed clinches.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lal blocking some punches.
Reed misses with some punches.
Lal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reed has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lal.
Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reed in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reed misses with a punch on the inside.
Chandler Reed seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lal with a knee to the head.
Lal tries to land a knee to the head but Reed blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lal.
Reed keeps control of Lal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lal misses with a knee to the head.
Lal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reed has a couple of punches blocked by Lal.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Reed misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reed blocks it with crossed arms.
Lal blocking some punches.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Reed misses with a punch on the inside.
Lal wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Lal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reed prevents it.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Lal tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reed gets a clinch.
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lal is trying to maintain a safe position but Reed gets an underhook and turns Lal into the cage.
Reed misses with some punches.
Lal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lal goes for a takedown attempt but Reed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tero Lal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed instigates a clinch.
Lal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reed throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lal blocks an uppercut.
Lal tries to land knees in the clinch but Reed avoids the damage to the body.
Lal blocking some punches.
Lal can't break the clinch.
Reed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lal tries to work over Reed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reed misses with some punches.
Reed misses with some punches.
Lal blocks an uppercut.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reed takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lal blocks an uppercut.
Reed blocks the elbow strike.
Reed throws a head punch that misses.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reed misses with the head strike.
Lal can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lal.
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lal has Reed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Lal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lal blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Lal uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Lal pushes off an throws an elbow but Reed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Lal uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lal.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lal blocks an uppercut.
Reed throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lal.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lal has a couple of punches blocked by Reed.
Lal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chandler Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Reed darts in and clinches Lal up against the cage.
Lal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lal is trying to pull guard but Reed turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lal misses with a knee strike.
Reed managing to block the knees to the body from Lal.
Lal blocking some punches.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Reed misses with some punches.
Reed misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Lal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lal fails to pull guard.
Reed misses with a punch on the inside.
Lal blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Reed misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reed working aggressively here.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Lal.
Lal tries to circle away but Reed has him pinned against the cage.
Lal using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lal looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tero Lal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Lal.
Reed prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reed misses with the head strike.
Reed has a couple of punches blocked by Lal.
Lal misses with a knee strike.
Lal blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Reed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reed misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reed's brow.
Reed misses with a punch on the inside.
Chandler Reed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed working aggressively here.
Lal is trying to break the clinch but Reed has him pressed against the cage.
Lal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reed is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lal.
Lal misses with the head strike.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Lal.
Lal misses with a punch to the body.
Reed avoids the elbow strike from Lal, against the cage.
Lal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reed blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lal has had enough of the clinch but Reed keeps him there for the moment.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Lal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lal blocks an uppercut.
Reed working aggressively here.
Lal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lal tries to stall but Reed uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reed misses with the head strike.
Lal tries to circle away but Reed has him pinned against the cage.
Lal is trying to pull guard but Reed has him pressed against the cage.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Lal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed avoiding damage as Lal throws knees to the body.
Lal missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Lal.
Reed misses with the head strike.
Reed misses with some punches.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Lal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed managing to block the knees to the body from Lal.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reed working aggressively here.
Lal tries to work over Reed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lal is trying to stall.
Lal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chandler Reed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reed 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chandler Reed!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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