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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wilmer Musa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alek Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Musa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to metallica enter sandman. The key to victory for Wilmer Musa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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179 cm
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167 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good takedowns
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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wilmer Musa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alek Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Musa misses the target.
Mitchell misses with a body punch
and Musa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mitchell looks to land a right hand but Musa moved out of range.
Oooh a lovely combination from Musa sends Mitchell down but not out. Musa dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Alek Mitchell has been cut.
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!
Musa tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mitchell is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Musa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mitchell is looking to improve his position but Musa isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Musa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mitchell regains half guard.
Mitchell tries to get to full guard but Musa has control of the leg.
Mitchell is controlling Musa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Musa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mitchell keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mitchell wants to control but Musa is keeping busy.
Mitchell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mitchell trying to hold on to Musa's head to control him but Musa postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is trying to control but Musa passes into side control!
Musa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Musa gets to mount! Mitchell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mitchell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mitchell tries to hold on but Musa postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mitchell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mitchell is squirming around, avoiding Musa's attempts to control the action.
Mitchell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mitchell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilmer Musa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alek Mitchell's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice body punch from Musa.
Musa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Musa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Musa.
Musa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musa was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchell.
Musa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Musa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mitchell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mitchell trying to control but Musa is working from the bottom.
Musa trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Musa keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alek Mitchell wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mitchell looks to throw the jab but Musa is out of range.
Musa doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
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.
Mitchell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mitchell showed some decent athleticism there.
Mitchell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mitchell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mitchell is looking to take a break and control but Musa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mitchell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Musa kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is looking to advance position but Musa won't allow it.
Mitchell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Musa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mitchell.
Musa won't allow Mitchell to pass to mount.
That's four 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.
Mitchell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Musa sees it coming and defends easily.
Mitchell is looking to pass Musa's guard but actually Musa recovers to full guard.
Mitchell drops back looking for a leg! Musa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Musa manages to kick Mitchell off! Mitchell jumps back into Musa's guard.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Mitchell tries to free his leg and advance position but Musa is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alek Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alek Mitchell's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Musa is just out of range.
Musa stuffs the takedown.
Mitchell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Musa pinned against the cage. Musa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Musa misses.
Musa wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.
Musa tries to clinch up
and Mitchell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mitchell is working for a submission of some sort.
Mitchell tries to pass to full mount but Musa defends it.
Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell is working for a submission of some sort.
Mitchell is pressing down on Musa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Musa is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mitchell is looking to take a break and control but Musa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mitchell is pressing down on Musa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Musa is holding on for now.
Mitchell is trying to control. Musa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mitchell seems to be working for a kimura but Musa defends the submission attempt.
Mitchell trying to mount his opponent but Musa defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell is taking a breather. Musa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Musa tries to kick Mitchell off but Mitchell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Musa is defending against the submission attempts here by Mitchell.
Mitchell is trying to work for a kimura but Musa is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mitchell is stalling here. Musa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mitchell seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Musa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mitchell can't do much from the bottom here.
Mitchell trying his best to control but Musa has mounted him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell is squirming around, avoiding Musa's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alek Mitchell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mitchell 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alek Mitchell!
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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
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