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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ismael Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Avent (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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278 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ismael Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Avent!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avent throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reid was covering up waiting for the punch and Avent finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Avent stays in close to Reid's body and controls the position.
Reid is trying to control the position but Avent postures up.
Avent content to stall in guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Avent wasn't active enough on the ground.
Reid looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Avent!
Avent is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avent struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from Reid are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Avent can do anything to dispel that myth.
Avent is holding Reid down, trying to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avent wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Avent's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avent is trying to get back to his feet.
Avent tries to improve position but can't.
Avent tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Avent is looking to regain half guard here but Reid keeps moving and retains side control.
Avent misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Reid goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Avent rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Reid's guard! Nice work there by Avent!
Avent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reid could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid trying to keep a closed guard but Avent is proving a slippery customer.
Avent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Avent is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
No joy there for Avent, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Avent darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Avent controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid is trying to stand.
Avent seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Avent.
Reid darts in looking for a takedown but Avent gets double underhooks and turns Reid into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Avent dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Avent closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reid quickly recovers to half guard.
Avent is thwarting Reid's attempts to control the position.
Avent tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reid tries to kick Avent off but Avent keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reid is looking to get back to full guard here but Avent has managed to pass to side control instead.
Avent is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Avent is putting a hurting on Reid here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reid wants to control but Avent postures up.
Avent controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reid wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avent is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Reid's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Avent wants to stand but Reid is controlling his arm.
Avent is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reid has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reid might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Avent in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Reid's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Avent tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avent wants to stand but Reid is controlling his arm.
Reid trying to remain calm as Avent controls from the top position.
Avent has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Reid is working to get back to half guard.
Avent takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
John Avent has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avent with shots to the head and body - Reid looks very uncomfortable down there.
Reid tries to hold on but Avent pushes him away.
Avent looking for a guillotine from mount but Reid is having none of it.
Avent controlling from the full mount.
Avent is working for a guillotine from mount but Reid frees his head quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avent controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Avent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Reid fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reid looks for a takedown but Avent sprawls well.
Reid shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reid was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Avent tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Avent can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Avent struggling a bit here.
Avent tries to escape but Reid is in control.
Avent sneaks back into half guard.
Avent keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avent's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reid is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Avent keeping hold of Reid's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avent is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reid's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reid's back!
Reid trying to control but not successfully.
Avent keeps control of the position easily here as Reid tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Reid's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Avent really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Reid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avent patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Avent controlling the positon.
Avent gets his hands free as Reid looks to control.
Avent looking for the RNC.
Avent has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Avent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Avent 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Avent!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
42% |
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