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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Al Song (ranked 3946 p4p, 25529 weight class) and Joe Missel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Song!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Missel!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Song uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Missel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Song but Song pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joe Missel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Missel moves out of range as Song strikes.
Missel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Missel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Song controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Song wants to hold on but Missel pushes him away.
Missel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Song can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Song avoids a series of strikes thrown by Missel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Missel connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Missel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Missel controlling the pace for now.
Missel looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Missel controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Song holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Missel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Song is breathing heavily.
Missel looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Missel there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Missel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Missel controlling the position easily from mount.
Missel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Missel punching from mount but Song doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Song knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Missel on the ground.
Missel throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Missel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Missel looking to secure an arm triangle but Song defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Missel controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Missel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Missel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Missel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Song seems keen to control Missel's posture.
Missel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Missel advances position into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Missel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Missel stalls from top position.
Song wants to control but Missel postures up.
Song on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Song tries to get out of the position.
Missel controlling the position.
Missel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Missel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Song's face as Missel controls the position.
Missel moves into full mount!
Missel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Song is surviving well by controlling Missel's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Missel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Missel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Song tries to improve his position but instead Missel has taken his back!
Missel is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Song is defending well though. Missel let's go of the attempt for now.
Missel missing with strikes from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song trying to control the position but Missel manages to sink in the hooks.
Missel controlling from the back.
Missel is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Song is defending well though. Missel let's go of the attempt for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Missel working for a choke but Song is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Missel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Missel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Song connects with a crisp jab.
Missel wants to clinch up but Song keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Missel or perhaps it was just good defense by Song, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Missel dives in for a single leg takedown but Song sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Song throwing a counter right hand but Missel manages to avoid it.
Al Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Missel.
Missel avoids the body shot from Song.
Song throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Missel on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Missel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Song as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Song as Missel shoots in.
Missel shoots in for a takedown but Song shows good takedown defense.
Song is looking to counter punch.
Missel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Missel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Missel tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Song counter with a right hand.
Song works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Song uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Missel fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Missel goes for a double leg but Song avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Song continues to drive forward.
Song throwing a counter right hand but Missel manages to avoid it.
Song throws an overhand right that lands on Missel's shoulder, as Missel tries to avoid the shot.
Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Song lands a jab.
Missel throws a sloppy head kick and Song moves out of range easily.
Missel moves forwards but Song connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Song throws a jab but it's blocked by Missel.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Missel is defended easily by Song.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Missel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Song circles away.
Missel fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Song is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Missel darts in looking for a takedown but Song gets double underhooks and turns Missel into the cage.
Song is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for Song.
Missel misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Missel slips under a jab from Song.
Song cracks Missel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joe Missel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Missel shoots in looking for a takedown. Song tries to sprawl out of it but Missel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Song manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Missel slips a jab from Song.
Missel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Song throws a good cross that connects.
Joe Missel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Missel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Song as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Song wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Song showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Missel 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Missel!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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