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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Weeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Yals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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214 lbs
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206 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bernardo Weeks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Yals!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weeks stuffs the takedown attempt from Yals. Yals gets slowly back to his feet.
Yals shoots in looking for a takedown but Weeks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yals's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yals darts in looking for a takedown but Weeks gets double underhooks and turns Yals into the cage.
Weeks tries to counter with a takedown but Yals is quick to defend against it.
Bernardo Weeks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Yals.
Yals clinches with his opponent.
Weeks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yals prevents it.
Yals drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weeks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yals tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yals shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weeks but Weeks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Weeks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Weeks as Yals shoots in.
Yals shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weeks throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeks has a takedown stuffed.
And Yals tries to counter it with a takedown but Weeks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yals fails to land the takedown.
Yals fails with the takedown.
Yals is trying hard to land a takedown here. Weeks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yals looks winded!
Yals shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Weeks as he jumps to the side.
Weeks shoots in but no luck this time.
Weeks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Weeks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yals lands a right hook to the body.
Yals rushes Weeks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Weeks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Weeks gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Yals has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weeks is working away from the top position though.
Weeks is looking for a kimura here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yals taking some punishment here, with Weeks in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yals has hold of Weeks's hands but Weeks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Weeks lands a nice short elbow.
Weeks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yals is concentrating on defense, preventing Weeks from advancing position.
Yals is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Weeks scores with a couple of nice shots.
Weeks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Weeks lands a nice short elbow.
Weeks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Weeks slips a nice elbow through Yals's hands, connecting with Yals's forehead.
Weeks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yals really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weeks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weeks lands with a punch from half guard.
Weeks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Weeks lands with a punch from half guard.
Weeks prevents Yals from improving his position.
Weeks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weeks lands strikes from half guard.
Weeks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weeks 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.
Weeks slips a nice elbow through Yals's hands, connecting with Yals's forehead.
Yals is trying to get back to full guard.
Weeks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Weeks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yals is looking to improve his position.
Yals is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yals is trying to maintain the position but Weeks is very close to passing his half guard.
Weeks lands strikes from half guard.
Yals wants to improve his position but Weeks is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernardo Weeks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Weeks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yals pinned against the cage. Yals gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yals wants to counter with a clinch but Weeks pushes him away.
Yals tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yals stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yals wants it to stay on the feet.
Yals is trying hard to land a takedown here. Weeks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Weeks tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yals manages to circle out of the way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yals.
Weeks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yals can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yals avoids the head kick by Weeks.
Weeks leaves Yals with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Weeks is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bernardo Weeks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Yals.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yals shoots in looking for a takedown but Weeks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yals's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yals is breathing heavily.
Yals shoots and misses
and Weeks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yals is pressed up against the cage. Weeks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yals down to the mat. Yals avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Weeks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yals prevents a takedown attempt there.
Weeks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yals gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Weeks looking for a takedown.
Yals is trying to maintain a safe position but Weeks gets an underhook and turns Yals into the cage.
Weeks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yals gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yals tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weeks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Weeks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yals is defending well.
A frustrated look appears on Yals's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weeks pulls guard successfully.
Weeks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yals is one step ahead there.
Yals trying to control but Weeks is working from the bottom.
Weeks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yals stands and steps away. Weeks gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Yals looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weeks is fending him off so far but Yals persists. Nope, Weeks circles away and we're back to standing.
Weeks tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yals manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yals throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Weeks's waist but Weeks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yals off to one side.
Yals throws a series of strikes that have Weeks backpedaling.
Bernardo Weeks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weeks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yals gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weeks managing to block the knees to the body from Yals.
Weeks tries for a takedown but Yals manages to get underhooks.
Yals has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weeks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yals wants to stall.
Yals has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weeks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Weeks is trying to drag Yals to the mat but Yals just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yals tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Weeks smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yals fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weeks.
Yals drives through and clinches with Weeks against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weeks pulls Yals into guard.
Yals wants to control from the top but Weeks keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Yals will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yals rushes Weeks and presses him up against the cage.
Weeks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nick Yals seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yals fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weeks, pushing him back against the cage.
Yals is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Weeks wants to take the fight to the mat but Yals manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Weeks looking for a takedown.
Weeks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yals pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo Weeks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks lands a head kick. Yals smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yals closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yals tries for a takedown but Weeks manages to get underhooks.
Yals takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yals throws a knee to the head but misses.
Weeks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yals pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nick Yals seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Weeks tries for a takedown but Yals manages to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Weeks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yals after a bit of a struggle.
Weeks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yals forces Weeks back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Weeks as Yals tries to tie him up.
Weeks has Yals pressed against the cage, preventing Yals from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Weeks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yals prevents it.
Yals misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yals wants to break the clinch but can't.
Weeks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yals to keep the fight standing.
Yals fails to pull guard.
Yals goes for a takedown attempt but Weeks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yals instigates a clinch.
Yals tries to throw a body punch but Weeks avoids it by throwing Yals back against the cage.
Yals is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yals working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Weeks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yals is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yals is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weeks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yals tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Weeks smiles and moves away.
Yals closes the distance and pushes Weeks back into the cage.
Yals fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Weeks is trying to pull guard but Yals has him pressed against the cage.
Weeks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yals pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yals clinches up against the cage.
Yals tries for a takedown but Weeks manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yals misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yals is looking to control Weeks's arms but Weeks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yals has his back to the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yals is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Weeks has denied him.
Yals is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Weeks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yals avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yals lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weeks backwards.
Yals is pressed up against the cage. Weeks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yals down to the mat. Yals avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yals moves into the clinch.
Weeks misses with a punch on the inside.
Yals prevents the takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yals is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weeks is defending well for now.
Yals gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Weeks regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yals looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Yals comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yals 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernardo Weeks!
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