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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Bellarosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clay Bellarosa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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279 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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196 cm
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248 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alonzo Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clay Bellarosa!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Darius Henderson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellarosa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dalton on his heels. He'll look to pass Dalton's guard now, I'm sure.
Bellarosa looking to sit in guard and control but Dalton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bellarosa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Bellarosa.
Dalton chips away with some ground and pound.
Bellarosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dalton 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.
Dalton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bellarosa working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bellarosa working a defensive guard here.
Dalton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bellarosa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalton.
Bellarosa has Dalton pulled in close to control his posture.
Bellarosa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Clay Bellarosa wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bellarosa moves into range and clinches up with Dalton.
Bellarosa breaks from the clinch.
Bellarosa moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is looking to break free of the clinch but Bellarosa has double underhooks.
Bellarosa managing to block the knees to the body from Dalton.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dalton obliges.
Bellarosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bellarosa blocks an elbow strike from Dalton.
Bellarosa jumps guard and drags Dalton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bellarosa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalton.
Bellarosa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton throwing strikes from guard but Bellarosa blocks nicely.
Dalton postures up in Bellarosa's guard and throws a big left but Bellarosa blocks it.
Dalton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dalton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bellarosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Bellarosa looks winded!
Dalton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dalton throwing strikes from guard but Bellarosa blocks nicely.
Dalton postures up.
Dalton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bellarosa looking for a guillotine here but Dalton defends easily.
Dalton lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton 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.
Dalton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dalton lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellarosa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dalton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dalton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dalton working some strikes from top position.
Dalton landing with the ground and pound.
Dalton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dalton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalton postures up and lands a big shot to Bellarosa's brow.
Bellarosa trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dalton works over Bellarosa with some ground and pound from guard.
Dalton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dalton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alonzo Dalton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alonzo Dalton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dalton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bellarosa.
Bellarosa shoots in and bounces Dalton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dalton is looking to stand up but Bellarosa isn't so interested in that idea.
Bellarosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bellarosa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Clay Bellarosa was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bellarosa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dalton to the ground. Bellarosa is now in Dalton's guard.
Bellarosa is breathing heavily.
Dalton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dalton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bellarosa passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellarosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dalton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bellarosa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dalton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bellarosa controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Clay Bellarosa wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dalton has closed the distance and engaged Bellarosa in a clinch.
Dalton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bellarosa gets a clinch.
Dalton manages to break the clinch.
Bellarosa takes the fight into the clinch.
Dalton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bellarosa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dalton can't fight it off and eventually Bellarosa manages to take the fight to the floor. Dalton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellarosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bellarosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clay Bellarosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alonzo Dalton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dalton misses with a double jab.
Bellarosa moves into the clinch.
Bellarosa drags the fight down to the ground.
Dalton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bellarosa looking to control.
Dalton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dalton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dalton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dalton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bellarosa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dalton being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellarosa working for a triangle but Dalton defends it easily.
Bellarosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dalton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bellarosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dalton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dalton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bellarosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Dalton.
Dalton gets tackled into the cage by Bellarosa. Bellarosa maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton has Bellarosa pressed against the cage, preventing Bellarosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Dalton.
Dalton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alonzo Dalton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dalton closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Dalton.
Dalton working hard to break the clinch.
Dalton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bellarosa after a bit of a struggle.
Dalton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Bellarosa misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton lands a shot to the body.
Dalton is trying to push Bellarosa away but Bellarosa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dalton tries to circle away but Bellarosa has him pinned against the cage.
Dalton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dalton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dalton swinging wildly here.
Bellarosa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bellarosa throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellarosa wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Dalton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bellarosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bellarosa is looking to stand up but Dalton won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alonzo Dalton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dalton 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alonzo Dalton!
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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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