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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Melward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bushi Llewtras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Melward has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Melward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bushi Llewtras!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melward gets tackled into the cage by Llewtras. Llewtras maintains the clinch.
Llewtras gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Melward regains guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Melward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Llewtras defends it easily.
Melward throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Melward wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Llewtras trying to control the position from guard on top but Melward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melward has Llewtras pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Llewtras has Melward up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llewtras is pressed up against the cage. Melward has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Llewtras down to the mat. Llewtras avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Llewtras shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Melward manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Melward keeping moving, preventing Llewtras from controlling successfully.
Melward thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Llewtras trying to control but Melward is working from the bottom.
Melward managing to control the position.
Melward wants to stand and escape but Llewtras is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llewtras throws a big elbow that misses.
Melward will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Melward is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Llewtras shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melward is doing well to control the position and prevent Llewtras from advancing to side control.
Melward works his way to full guard. Good work.
Llewtras trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Melward looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llewtras trying to control but Melward is working from the bottom.
Melward pulls Llewtras in to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Llewtras thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Melward lands an upkick as Llewtras stands over him.
Melward looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Llewtras looks gassed!
Melward is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melward is controlling Llewtras's posture.
Melward pushes Llewtras off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Melward keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Llewtras instigates a clinch.
Llewtras should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Llewtras jumps guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melward slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Melward controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Melward will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Melward throws a wild body kick that Llewtras sees coming a mile off.
Llewtras scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Llewtras looks to land a strike but Melward avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Llewtras really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Llewtras decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Melward shoots in but Llewtras avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Melward lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Llewtras circles away quickly and effectively.
Llewtras gets a takedown into half guard.
Melward slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Llewtras is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melward working for a triangle but Llewtras defends it easily.
Llewtras wants to control from the top but Melward keeps moving.
Melward seems keen to control Llewtras's posture.
Melward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Llewtras defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melward is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Llewtras must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Melward had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Llewtras defends it easily.
Melward keeping moving, preventing Llewtras from controlling successfully.
Llewtras throwing strikes from guard but Melward blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melward avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Melward is pulling down on Llewtras's head to control his posture.
Llewtras throwing strikes from guard but Melward blocks nicely.
Melward has his hands on Llewtras's head, controlling the position.
Llewtras trying to control the position from guard on top but Melward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Llewtras drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Melward scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Melward is pulling down on Llewtras's head to control his posture.
Melward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Llewtras doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Llewtras manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Melward holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Melward will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Melward darts in and clinches Llewtras up against the cage.
Melward wants a takedown but no success here.
Llewtras pulls guard successfully.
Melward is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Llewtras avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Melward controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Melward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Melward won't allow Llewtras to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Llewtras controls Melward momentarily but Melward frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Melward closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Llewtras's guard.
Llewtras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melward controlling from the top position.
Melward slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Llewtras tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melward wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Melward throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Melward looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Llewtras can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melward happy to just control the position for now.
Melward decides to stand back up.
Melward clinches with his opponent.
Llewtras wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Llewtras's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Melward wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melward on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Melward to work.
Llewtras prevents Melward from breaking the clinch.
Melward wants a takedown but no success here.
Melward avoiding damage.
Melward drags the fight down to the ground.
Llewtras looking to improve position, pressing down on Melward's thigh with his hand. Melward seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Llewtras paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Llewtras's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Melward picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Melward!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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