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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chak Turua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerret Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerret Wells has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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270 lbs
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180 cm
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chak Turua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerret Wells!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turua shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wells pinned against the cage. Wells gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wells wants to clinch up but Turua keeps it at a distance.
Turua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wells paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wells throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turua instigates a clinch.
Turua is working for takedown but Wells is calmly controlling the position for now.
Turua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turua tries to clinch but Wells is having none of it.
Turua rushes Wells and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turua is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chak Turua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wells tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee calls for Turua to work.
Turua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wells tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turua's elbow.
Wells manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Wells on the inside.
Wells manages to break the clinch.
Chak Turua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turua misses with a wild combination.
Turua throws a nice looking combination but Wells bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck for Wells with that takedown attempt.
Wells throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Turua tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wells is in Turua's guard.
Wells is stalling in the full guard.
Turua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wells throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wells trying to control the position from guard on top but Turua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turua being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gerret Wells wasn't active enough on the ground.
Turua tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Wells.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wells tries to clinch but Turua is having none of it.
Wells avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turua wants to clinch up but Wells keeps it at a distance.
Wells dives in and grabs Turua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turua pushes down on Wells's head and hops out.
Wells gets a takedown into half guard.
Turua is trying to get back to full guard.
Turua is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wells's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wells's back!
Turua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wells on the ground.
I really don't envy Wells right now.
Wells trying to control the hands but Turua won't let him.
Wells preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Turua.
Wells has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wells trying to control but not successfully.
Turua throwing sloppy strikes.
Wells just trying to survive but Turua is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turua tries to get the hooks in deep but Wells pushed the leg off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wells showing good submission defense here.
Wells is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerret Wells will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wells closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Turua struggling a bit here.
Turua tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wells wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wells is trying to get an arm triangle but Turua is defending well.
Wells fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wells 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.
Wells trying to control the action but Turua is working from the bottom.
Wells decides to stand back up. Wells steps back and let's Turua get back to his feet.
Turua connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turua moves into range and clinches up with Wells.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wells's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turua stalling the fight.
Turua has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wells avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wells. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Come on Turua - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Turua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turua pushes off an throws an elbow but Wells leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Turua throws an elbow but it misses.
Turua lands an uppercut.
It looks like Gerret Wells has been cut.
Turua jumps guard but Wells turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Turua fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chak Turua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turua has Wells pressed against the cage, preventing Wells from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Turua is working for takedown but Wells is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wells jumps into guard, dragging Turua to the mat.
Wells is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turua is aware though and is defending well.
Wells is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wells wants to sweep but no luck.
Turua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wells is keeping the position for now.
Wells preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turua postures up in Wells's guard and throws a big left but Wells blocks it.
Turua drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turua jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wells 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Turua is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wells lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Turua!
Wells has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Turua's face.
Poor strikes thrown by Wells there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wells misses with a head shot.
Wells controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wells wants to control the pace but Turua is squirming around nicely.
Wells landing shots from mount.
Turua is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Turua is squirming around, avoiding Wells's attempts to control the action.
Wells wants to finish this one by submission but Turua is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wells.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turua controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerret Wells showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerret Wells's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Wells with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turua to score with a decent uppercut.
Wells tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wells drops his hands momentarily and Turua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turua fails with a takedown attempt.
Turua misses with the combination.
Wells misses with a straight right.
Wells shoots for a double leg takedown but Turua sprawls well. He's pushed Wells's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wells takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turua fails to land the takedown.
Wells fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turua avoids it really well and circles away.
Wells tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Turua counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turua.
Wells takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chak Turua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerret Wells.
A short body shot lands from Turua as the two fighters clinch.
Turua pulls guard effortlessly.
Wells wants to control from the top but Turua keeps moving.
Turua trying to strike off his back.
Turua pushes Wells off and gets back to his feet.
Turua clinches up with Wells and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turua has Wells pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wells manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Turua jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wells walks away with a smile on his face. Turua gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wells shoots for a takedown but Turua saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turua fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A combination from Wells does no damage.
Wells defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turua.
Wells is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Turua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wells shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Turua's guard.
Wells trying to control the position from guard on top but Turua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turua trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells advances position into side control!
Turua wants to control but Wells postures up.
Turua parries the strikes from Wells easily there. Wells is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Turua to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Turua wants to control but Wells postures up.
Wells advances to full mount.
Gerret Wells has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turua tries to reverse the position but Wells maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wells trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wells looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wells with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wells throwing strikes but Turua recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Chak Turua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerret Wells is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wells pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chak Turua showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wells 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerret Wells!
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