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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akmed Yalaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginald Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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300 lbs
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294 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akmed Yalaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reginald Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yalaa pinned against the cage. Yalaa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lewis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lewis is looking to work some ground and pound but Yalaa has wrist control.
Yalaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yalaa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lewis postures up in Yalaa's guard and throws a big left but Yalaa blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lewis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lewis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lewis is working Yalaa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis postures up and lands a big shot to Yalaa's brow.
Yalaa wants to stand and escape but Lewis is having none of it.
Yalaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lewis is in close to Yalaa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yalaa wants to stand but Lewis is controlling the position.
Lewis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yalaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yalaa is breathing heavily.
Lewis postures up in Yalaa's guard and throws a big left but Yalaa blocks it.
Lewis throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lewis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lewis throwing strikes but missing.
Lewis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yalaa's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lewis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lewis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yalaa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lewis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lewis stands up over Yalaa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lewis is looking to work some ground and pound but Yalaa has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throwing strikes but missing.
Lewis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yalaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lewis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lewis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lewis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lewis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lewis is working Yalaa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yalaa wants to stand but Lewis is controlling the position.
Lewis lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lewis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lewis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lewis is working Yalaa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lewis throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Lewis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis.
Lewis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lewis throwing strikes but Yalaa manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lewis wants to control but Yalaa postures up.
Lewis tries to buck Yalaa off but Yalaa is having none of it.
Lewis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Yalaa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Yalaa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Reginald Lewis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lewis is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yalaa is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Lewis tries to hold on but Yalaa pushes him away.
Yalaa won't let Lewis get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yalaa tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Lewis tries to hold on but Yalaa postures up.
Yalaa tries to stand up but Lewis had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
Lewis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lewis winds up and cracks Yalaa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yalaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lewis.
Lewis is pressing down on Yalaa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yalaa is holding on for now.
Lewis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lewis winds up and cracks Yalaa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lewis working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Lewis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Yalaa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lewis shoots in and drives through. Yalaa sprawls well.
Lewis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yalaa defending against the ground and pound.
Lewis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yalaa down.
Lewis throws a strike aimed at the side of Yalaa's head but Yalaa avoids it well.
Lewis is trying to ground and pound but Yalaa uses the momentary lack of control by Lewis to regain half guard.
Lewis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yalaa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lewis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yalaa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lewis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lewis working the head and body with strikes.
Lewis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lewis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lewis working the head and body with strikes.
Yalaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lewis.
Lewis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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!
Lewis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lewis looks to land a strike but Yalaa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lewis is looking to work some ground and pound but Yalaa has wrist control.
Lewis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yalaa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yalaa wants to stand and escape but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lewis stands up over Yalaa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lewis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lewis is looking to work some ground and pound but Yalaa has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lewis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis landing some decent shots from guard.
Lewis is looking to work some ground and pound but Yalaa has wrist control.
Lewis landing with the ground and pound.
Yalaa wants to stand up but Lewis is controlling him.
Lewis scoring with some ground and pound.
Yalaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lewis chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lewis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lewis postures up in Yalaa's guard and throws a big left but Yalaa blocks it.
Lewis throws a big right hand that misses.
Lewis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis throwing strikes but missing.
Reginald Lewis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Yalaa keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reginald Lewis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lewis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 25:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reginald Lewis!
Reginald Lewis really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Dawg Pound Elite Supplements (closeout prices) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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