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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mentor Guruland (ranked 491 p4p, 70 weight class) and Billy West (ranked 539 p4p, 84 weight class). West has chosen Gojira - Shooting Star as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mentor Guruland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy West!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West throws a looping overhand right but Guruland ducks down to avoid it.
Guruland gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Mentor Guruland has been cut.
West takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
West misses with a double jab
and Guruland makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Guruland misses with a body shot.
Guruland cracks West with a good jab.
It looks like Billy West has been cut.
Guruland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Guruland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
West takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
West throws a sloppy body shot
and Guruland counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Guruland misses
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guruland moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guruland.
Guruland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West connects with a body shot.
West tries to move into range but Guruland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
West is rocked!
West throws a head kick that misses.
West tries to bum rush Guruland with a series of wild strikes but Guruland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guruland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Guruland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
West looks for a takedown but Guruland sprawls well.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guruland is looking to wear down West with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Guruland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Guruland misses its intended target.
West is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guruland with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guruland misses with a lunging right hand
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guruland gets caught flat footed, as West shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Guruland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
West being controlled here momentarily.
West stopping the sweep attempt from Guruland.
West loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guruland is trying to control the position but West postures up.
West controls from within his opponent's guard.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Guruland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guruland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
West passes Guruland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Guruland on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Guruland controlling the position for now.
West wants to work for an arm triangle but Guruland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Guruland is trying to maintain the position but West is very close to passing his half guard.
West missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
West trying to control the action but Guruland is working from the bottom.
West missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West 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.
West is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Guruland is controlling West's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Guruland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Guruland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West landing some decent shots from guard.
West is working Guruland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
West keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guruland's head.
West keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guruland's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy West dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
West lands with a shot to the body.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
Billy West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Guruland misses.
West connects with a body shot that sends Guruland's belly button to the back.
Guruland throws a poor cross that misses
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guruland misses with a right hand
and West counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Guruland throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Guruland misses the target.
Guruland misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guruland moves out of range as West strikes.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guruland.
West misses with a wild body shot.
Guruland looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
West connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Guruland's hands.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
Guruland throws a body shot but no joy.
West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guruland momentarily.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guruland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Guruland.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guruland throws a hook but West blocks it.
Guruland misses with a straight right.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
West misses with a wild body shot.
Guruland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. West sees it coming and avoids it easily.
West throws a sloppy head kick
and Guruland counters with a stiff right hand.
West throws a lazy head kick
and Guruland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
West throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
West misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Guruland is not content to let West control the position.
West in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guruland is trying to get back to half guard.
Guruland is not content to let West control the position.
West working the body and head with strikes.
West misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West working the head and body with strikes.
West misses with the ground and pound.
West creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
West tries to score with some ground and pound. Guruland controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
West lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guruland struggling a bit here.
Guruland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but West wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Guruland gets back to half guard.
West lands strikes from half guard.
West is trying to work for a kimura but Guruland is defending well.
Guruland is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from West.
Guruland is trying to maintain the position but West is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Guruland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
West connects with a jab.
West looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guruland is fending him off so far but West persists. Nope, Guruland circles away and we're back to standing.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
West swings widly with a right hand
and Guruland counters with a single leg into guard. West didn't expect that.
Guruland decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
West misses with a leg kick.
West swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Guruland counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
West wants to improve his position but Guruland is controlling well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guruland tries to stand and escape but West is controlling the position.
West wants to improve his position but Guruland is controlling well.
West has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
West is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guruland pulls his head out easily.
West misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Guruland seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
West wants to get back to full guard but Guruland has passed into side control.
West looks to move to half guard but instead Guruland has passed into mount! Damn!
West tries to hold on but Guruland pushes him away.
West is desperately trying to improve his position but Guruland has a good base and remains in mount.
West tries to lock up and control but Guruland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Guruland gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A solid leg kick lands there for Guruland.
Guruland throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Guruland misses the target.
Guruland takes a jab right on the kisser.
West throws a combination. Guruland tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Guruland throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
West's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Guruland connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! West scrambles back to his feet.
Guruland misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by West.
West misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guruland checks a low kick from West.
Guruland looks to land a combination but West avoids it well.
West misses the jab.
West throws a left and a right that both miss
and Guruland counters with a shoot takedown. West fights it but they end up in guard.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West is pulling down on Guruland's head. It's preventing any offense from Guruland, at least for the moment.
Guruland wants to get up but he can't break West's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
West trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
West has his hands on Guruland's head, controlling the position.
West is working an open guard so Guruland takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Guruland loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mentor Guruland clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
West throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Guruland.
Guruland works West's body with a nice hook.
West bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guruland's head backwards.
Guruland misses the shot to the body.
Guruland misses with an attempted mid kick.
West appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guruland.
Guruland misses with a body punch
and West counters with a one-two to the body.
Guruland throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck West on the side of the head.
Guruland throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guruland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Guruland.
West misses with a straight right.
Guruland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guruland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
West loads up on a big right hand but Guruland slips the punch.
It appears Guruland was looking to counter with a kick there.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guruland.
West slips under a jab.
A jab from West misses.
Guruland is looking to counter punch.
Guruland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Guruland.
West misses with a head kick.
Mentor Guruland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Guruland misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from West tenderised Guruland's leg. Guruland is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice combination there by Guruland.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Guruland finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guruland blocks a head kick by West.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
Guruland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Guruland misses with a hook.
Guruland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Guruland scores with a jab. West acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
West throws a body kick that misses.
Guruland misses the shot to the body.
Guruland misses with an uppercut
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guruland feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to West's calf.
West misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Guruland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Guruland.
West looks to land a right hand but Guruland moved out of range.
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guruland.
Guruland checks a leg kick nicely.
Billy West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
Guruland connects with an inside leg kick.
Guruland lands a lovely overhand right.
Guruland cracks West with an open hand slap.
West throws a poor cross that misses
and Guruland counters with a right hand to the body.
West misses with a wild body shot.
Guruland is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guruland misses with a wild body shot.
Guruland checks a low kick from West.
West on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
West misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from West lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Guruland has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Guruland and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Guruland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
West scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West connects with a single shot there.
Guruland uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Guruland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.
Guruland moves out of range as West strikes.
Guruland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mentor Guruland will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Guruland leaves West with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guruland lands a jab.
Guruland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
West has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Guruland finds it's way round the side to connect with West's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guruland walks into a straight right hand from West.
West lands a glancing blow to the side of Guruland's head.
West throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Guruland's head.
The fighters circling - Guruland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West misses with an uppercut
and West takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
West throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Guruland lands a jab to the head.
Guruland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Guruland misses with a straight right.
West throws out a loose jab but Guruland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guruland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guruland throws a leg kick but West checks it.
A nice side step and West releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick by West misses
and Guruland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from West is defended easily by Guruland.
West is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guruland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. West doesn't seem bothered though.
West feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gurulands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
West throws a body punch but Guruland moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Guruland misses its target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Guruland. West shrugs it off though.
Guruland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and West has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
West throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guruland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guruland wants to slow West down by chopping away at his legs.
West takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Guruland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guruland thows a left - swing and a miss!
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guruland throws out the jab.
West swings widly with a right hand
and Guruland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guruland slaps away a takedown attempt from West, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mentor Guruland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy West.
Guruland misses with a straight left.
West slips a jab from Guruland.
West throws a leg kick that is checked
and Guruland counters with a left hand that sends West to the canvas!
West is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
West is trying to control the position but Guruland postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West has control of Guruland's left arm, preventing Guruland from doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West is looking for a triangle but Guruland pushes his legs off easily.
West is working an open guard so Guruland takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Guruland lands a nice leg kick that just misses West's sensitive parts.
Guruland sizes up West with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Guruland tries a head kick but it misses.
West shoots in for a takedown but Guruland shows good takedown defense.
Guruland fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches West on the side of the head.
Guruland misses with a leg kick
and West counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mentor Guruland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guruland has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mentor Guruland!
Mentor Guruland retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, Mentor Guruland was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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