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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axel Montenegro (ranked 1347 p4p, 320 weight class) and Everest Frank (ranked 35 p4p, 11 weight class). Montenegro's entrance music is Battle. A fine choice. Frank is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Knife Talk x Drake ft. 21 Savage x Project Pat. Everest Frank will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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9 - 7 - 0 |
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10 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Montenegro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Everest Frank!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Frank not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Frank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Frank 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.
Frank missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frank missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Montenegro wants to get back to full guard.
Frank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Montenegro's head.
Frank missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montenegro is looking to improve his position.
Frank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Montenegro's head.
Frank wants to take a breather but Montenegro is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montenegro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frank.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Frank is nestled in close to Montenegro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Frank prevents Montenegro from standing back up.
Frank 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.
Montenegro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frank.
Frank throwing shots but Montenegro is blocking nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Frank shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Montenegro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Montenegro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Montenegro tries to get out of the position.
Montenegro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frank.
Frank throws a big right hand that misses.
Montenegro keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Frank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frank wants to control from the top but Montenegro keeps moving.
Frank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Frank works over Montenegro with some ground and pound from guard.
Frank wants to pass the guard but Montenegro is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Frank shoots in but Montenegro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Frank tries to get set, Montenegro tries to push him back and clinch up but Frank manages to avoid the attempt.
Frank fails with the takedown.
Montenegro tries to counter by clinching up but Frank breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montenegro stuffs the takedown.
Axel Montenegro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Everest Frank.
Montenegro closes the distance and clinches.
Frank decides to pull guard.
Montenegro throwing strikes from guard but Frank blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montenegro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Montenegro landing with the ground and pound.
Frank is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Montenegro wants to stand but Frank is controlling the position.
Frank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montenegro wants to sweep here but Frank controlling him for the moment.
Frank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Everest Frank dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Montenegro has Frank up against the cage in a clinch.
Frank pulls guard successfully.
Montenegro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frank wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montenegro lands a couple of digs.
It looks like Everest Frank has been cut.
Everest Frank has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frank has his hands on Montenegro's head, controlling the position.
Frank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Montenegro throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montenegro working some strikes from top position.
Frank pulls Montenegro in to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Frank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Montenegro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Frank gets a takedown into half guard.
Frank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frank seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montenegro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Montenegro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montenegro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frank.
Frank wants to control but Montenegro is keeping him busy.
Frank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Montenegro defending well though.
Frank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Montenegro's head.
Frank thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Frank working over Montenegro with some ground and pound. Montenegro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Frank working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Frank missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montenegro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frank.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frank tries to score a power double leg takedown but Montenegro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frank somewhat.
Frank gets caught napping as Montenegro dives in and scores a takedown. Frank manages to retain guard.
Frank wants to sweep but no luck.
Montenegro is in close to Frank's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Montenegro throws an elbow that misses. Frank uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Montenegro's guard. Nice move by Frank!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank throws a big right hand that misses.
Frank throwing strikes from guard but Montenegro blocks nicely.
Frank throws a big elbow that misses.
Montenegro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frank.
Montenegro keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank wants to control from the top but Montenegro keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Axel Montenegro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Everest Frank's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Frank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank has Montenegro up against the cage in a clinch.
Frank manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Montenegro with a nice head shot there.
Montenegro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frank wants to sweep here but Montenegro controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montenegro throws an elbow that misses. Frank uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Montenegro's guard. Nice move by Frank!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frank throws a big elbow that misses.
Frank throws a big elbow that misses.
Frank throwing strikes but missing.
Frank postures up in Montenegro's guard and throws a big left but Montenegro blocks it.
Frank with a nice head shot there.
Frank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montenegro is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Frank throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Montenegro darts in and clinches Frank up against the cage.
Frank is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Montenegro to keep the fight standing.
Frank drags the fight down to the ground.
Montenegro throws a big elbow that misses.
Montenegro throws a big elbow that misses.
Montenegro is looking to work some ground and pound but Frank has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank looking for a sweep. Not yet Frank, not yet.
Montenegro is looking to work some ground and pound but Frank has wrist control.
Frank trying to keep a closed guard but Montenegro is proving a slippery customer.
Frank pulls Montenegro in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frank closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Montenegro wants a takedown.
Frank successfully pulls guard.
Montenegro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Montenegro postures up in Frank's guard and throws a big left but Frank blocks it.
Montenegro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frank has his hands on Montenegro's head, controlling the position.
Frank wants to improve his position but instead Montenegro has moved into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Everest Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frank has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Everest Frank!
Everest Frank seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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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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