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Ashbourne Presents: Bloodlust PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alan Tal (ranked 7170 p4p, 5178 weight class) and Payton Jewell (ranked 647 p4p, 555 weight class). Tal's entrance music is Go With the Flow by Queens of the Stone Age. A fine choice. Payton Jewell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Tal!
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, Payton Jewell!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jewell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tal sprawls well. Tal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jewell gets slowly back to his feet.
Jewell moves out of range of the body kick from Tal.
Jewell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tal pinned against the cage. Tal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jewell moves out of range as Tal throws a body kick.
Tal scores with a head kick.
Jewell tries to clinch up but Tal circles away and keeps his distance.
It appears Tal was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tal slaps away a takedown attempt from Jewell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alan Tal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Payton Jewell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tal wants to land a leg kick but Jewell is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Tal finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tal throws a head kick that misses.
Tal scores with a leg kick.
Jewell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewell shoots in and drives through. Tal sprawls well.
Jewell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tal can pounce on him.
Tal throws a wild body kick that Jewell sees coming a mile off.
A solid body kick from Tal.
Jewell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tal scores with a kick to the body.
Jewell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tal.
Jewell misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Jewell.
Tal fakes the leg kick and cracks Jewell in the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tal.
Tal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jewell. That did some damage!
Tal misses with a body kick.
Jewell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tal avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tal misses with a low kick as Jewell jumps back.
Tal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jewell.
Jewell shoots in but Tal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jewell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tal.
Tal pushes Jewell away with a front kick.
Tal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tal throws a leg kick but Jewell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Tal as Jewell shoots in.
Tal avoids the head kick by Jewell.
Tal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jewell.
Tal throws a body kick that misses.
Jewell fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewell wants to clinch up but Tal keeps it at a distance.
Jewell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jewell fails with a takedown attempt.
Jewell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jewell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tal slips a jab and a cross from Jewell.
Tal misses the jab.
Tal throws a head kick that misses.
Jewell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tal was covering up waiting for the punch and Jewell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tal manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tal throws a push kick but Jewell slaps the foot to one side.
Jewell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tal. That one must have hurt.
Jewell looks to land a combination but Tal avoids it well.
Tal tries to counter by clinching up but Jewell breaks away and moves out of range.
Jewell shoots in for a double leg but Tal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tal scoring well with a low kick there.
Jewell takes the fight into the clinch.
Tal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tal throws an elbow but it misses.
Jewell wants to take the fight to the mat but Tal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jewell trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Tal dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tal lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jewell will feel that in the morning.
Tal is looking to clinch.
Jewell misses with a takedown attempt
and Tal counters with a head kick. That will keep Jewell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sloppy strikes from Jewell. Those never looked like landing.
Tal swats away the attempt to clinch by Jewell.
Tal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jewell manages to circle out of the way.
Tal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jewell can do to turn this around?
Tal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tal with a nice calf kick.
Tal fakes the leg kick and cracks Jewell in the body.
A low kick lands for Tal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jewell. That did some damage!
Tal delivers a nice body kick.
Tal throws a head kick that misses.
Jewell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alan Tal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tal connects with a solid leg kick.
Tal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jewell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tal defends it nicely.
Tal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alan Tal is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Tal misses.
A solid body kick from Tal.
Tal lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tal slaps away a takedown attempt from Jewell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alan Tal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Payton Jewell.
Jewell blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tal throws a leg kick but Jewell moved away.
Jewell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That kick from Tal tenderised Jewell's leg. Jewell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tal moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jewell goes for a double leg but Tal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tal continues to drive forward.
Tal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alan Tal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tal.
Jewell has managed to clinch.
Tal lands an elbow just above Jewell 's eye.
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!
Tal misses with an elbow over the top.
Jewell is looking for a takedown.
Jewell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tal lands an elbow just above Jewell 's eye.
Tal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jewell gets a clinch.
Tal prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewell takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jewell blocks an elbow strike.
Jewell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tal throws a sloppy head kick and Jewell moves out of range easily.
Tal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tal throws a head kick that misses.
Jewell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jewell doesn't manage to clinch there - Tal circles away.
Jewell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jewell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tal lands with a kick to the temple. Jewell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tal throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jewell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jewell has a takedown stuffed.
Jewell is breathing heavily.
Tal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jewell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jewell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tal. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jewell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tal as he jumps to the side.
As Jewell tries to get set, Tal tries to push him back and clinch up but Jewell manages to avoid the attempt.
Tal lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jewell takes a step back to recover.
Tal lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tal throws a push kick but Jewell slaps the foot to one side.
Tal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jewell tries to pull guard but Tal holds him up against the cage and eventually Jewell drops back down to his feet.
Tal has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jewell avoids a wild elbow strike from Tal.
Tal misses with an elbow strike.
Tal lands an elbow that stopped Jewell in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Tal dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jewell fails to pull guard.
Jewell dodges an elbow strike from Tal.
Tal lands a nice elbow.
Jewell dodges an elbow strike from Tal.
Tal lands an elbow inside that Jewell shrugs off.
Tal lands a damaging elbow.
Tal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alan Tal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tal lands an elbow inside that Jewell shrugs off.
Jewell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tal misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jewell.
Jewell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alan Tal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Payton Jewell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tal defends it nicely.
Jewell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tal throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jewell.
Jewell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tal.
A head kick misses from Tal.
Tal tries a low kick but Jewell avoids it.
Tal takes the fight into the clinch.
Tal breaks from the clinch.
Payton Jewell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tal feints and then cracks Jewell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jewell down.
Jewell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tal on the side of the head.
Jewell blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jewell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tal lands a front kick.
Tal throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tal - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tal throws a body kick that misses.
Jewell has managed to clinch.
Tal slowing the pace effectively.
Tal throws an elbow that misses.
Tal lands an elbow inside.
Jewell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tal breaks the clinch.
Jewell fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jewell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jewell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jewell.
Tal scores with a push kick.
Jewell darts in trying to clinch
and Tal counters with a nice body kick.
Jewell clinches.
Jewell tries to score a body lock takedown but Tal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tal throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jewell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tal gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jewell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jewell has his takedown stuffed
and Tal counters with an outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tal.
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!
Tal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jewell thinks about the counter body kick.
Jewell throws a head kick but Tal moves out of range.
Jewell fails with a takedown attempt.
Jewell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jewell on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Payton Jewell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Tal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Tal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Tal!
Alan Tal took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, PWNAGE for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gagong UnEqual (ranked 5508 p4p, 6381 weight class) and Max Finnegan (ranked 215 p4p, 235 weight class). UnEqual comes to the cage accompanied by Kabet New Version. Finnegan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fukk Sleep kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Max Finnegan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 Helsinki, Gagong UnEqual!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Finnegan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finnegan scoring well with a low kick there.
UnEqual really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Finnegan thows a leg kick but UnEqual checks it
and UnEqual counters with a takedown into side control.
UnEqual works to advance to full mount. Finnegan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Finnegan is looking to get to half guard.
UnEqual content just to control the position here.
UnEqual is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Finnegan is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Finnegan flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. UnEqual anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Finnegan and secures both hooks! This could be bad! UnEqual slips an arm under Finnegan chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. UnEqual has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. UnEqual is squeezing on Finnegan like an anaconda would it's prey. Finnegan fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gagong UnEqual!
A victorious Gagong UnEqual thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Max Finnegan spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym I guess, damn dude.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Ship (ranked 5148 p4p, 6585 weight class) and Bledge Stevenson (ranked 472 p4p, 523 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Ship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bledge Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson drives through with a takedown into Ship's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ship wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stevenson manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ship trying to control from the bottom.
Stevenson moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Ship.
Ship is trying to get back to half guard.
Stevenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ship. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stevenson tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stevenson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ship is refusing to be controlled, as Stevenson sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship controlling the position for now.
Ship manages to get to full guard.
Ship looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevenson is one step ahead there.
Ship is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stevenson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ship looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ship looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ship!
Stevenson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Poor strikes thrown by Ship there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ship cracks Stevenson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ship controlling his opponent.
Stevenson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ship looking to finish with strikes here!
Ship has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stevenson's face.
Stevenson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ship stands up from mount. Strange move.
Ship misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely.
Ship fails to land the takedown.
Ship doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevenson circles away.
Stevenson tries a quick counter leg kick but Ship is wise to it.
Ship could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stevenson tries to clinch there but Ship circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ship has Stevenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ship misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stevenson.
Ship manages to pull guard.
Ship trying to control the position.
Ship throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ship looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stevenson passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevenson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Ship dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ship closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stevenson to the mat! Stevenson manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ship wants to get up but he can't break Stevenson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ship trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Ship distracts Stevenson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stevenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevenson, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Ship engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship is looking to stand up but Stevenson won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stevenson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ship closes the distance and clinches up with Stevenson, looking for a takedown. Ship pushes Stevenson against the cage but Stevenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ship fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stevenson sprawls well initially but Ship persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ship escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Stevenson as Ship shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Ship. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ship tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevenson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ship somewhat.
Stevenson is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ship closes the distance and clinches up with Stevenson, looking for a takedown. Ship pushes Stevenson against the cage but Stevenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ship avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ship throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stevenson avoids it.
Stevenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ship shoots in looking for a takedown but Stevenson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ship's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stevenson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stevenson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ship keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
Ship looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson looking to pass the guard.
Ship looking for a sweep. Not yet Ship, not yet.
Ship working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ship is tightening it up a little... Stevenson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Stevenson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Stevenson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ship!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roman Ship!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Webster (ranked 6168 p4p, 5224 weight class) and Elton Edler (ranked 477 p4p, 441 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Dylan Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Elton Edler!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Webster. No joy for Edler on that attempt.
Webster scores with a head kick. Edler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Edler is looking to clinch.
Edler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Webster pinned against the cage. Webster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Edler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Webster has a closed guard, preventing Edler from standing up.
Webster really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edler stands and throws Webster's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Edler controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster is trying to get back to half guard.
Edler controls the position from side control.
Webster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webster is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Edler's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Edler! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Webster has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Elton Edler!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hub McCann (ranked 5481 p4p, 5482 weight class) and Mace Talon (ranked 486 p4p, 485 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hub McCann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mace Talon!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCann.
Talon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCann.
Talon feints the counter takedown.
Talon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Talon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCann's waist but McCann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Talon off to one side.
A left lands for McCann.
McCann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Talon takes one to the chin there.
Talon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCann throws out the jab.
McCann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Talon moves out of range of the strikes.
Talon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Talon takes one to the chin there.
Talon 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCann throws a body punch but Talon moves out of range.
Talon with the counter takedown but McCann avoids it easily.
Talon drops his hands momentarily and McCann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Talon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Talon shoots in and drives through. McCann sprawls well.
Hub McCann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mace Talon.
Talon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Talon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McCann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talon misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from McCann misses the target.
A swing and a miss from McCann.
Good exchange - McCann coming out on top.
Talon shoots for a takedown but McCann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Talon.
McCann circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Talon slips under a jab from McCann.
Talon with the counter takedown but McCann avoids it easily.
Talon has McCann up against the cage in a clinch.
McCann misses with a punch to the body.
Talon is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, McCann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Talon is working for takedown but McCann is calmly controlling the position for now.
McCann pushes Talon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCann lands an uppercut.
McCann misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCann.
McCann gets through Talon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Talon backwards.
McCann leaning his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from McCann.
Talon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Talon blocks an uppercut.
Talon tries to pull guard but McCann holds him up against the cage and eventually Talon drops back down to his feet.
Talon wants to stall.
McCann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McCann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Talon is trying to force a seperation but McCann has the dominant position.
Talon is trying to push McCann away but McCann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McCann swings wildly with an uppercut but Talon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talon goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCann prevents it.
Talon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Talon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCann creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Talon with a big uppercut! Talon tries to clinch up but McCann pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Talon to the mat! Talon covers up and McCann unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hub McCann!
A victorious Hub McCann thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stinky Armpits (ranked 3903 p4p, 4336 weight class) and New Kid (ranked 450 p4p, 487 weight class). Armpits kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Side to Side. New Kid has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stinky Armpits's chin.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stinky Armpits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, New Kid!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid looks to land a left hand but Armpits moved out of range nicely.
Armpits appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kid misses with a straight left.
Armpits was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kid lands a nice shot that snaps Armpits's head back.
Kid misses with a hook
and Armpits makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kid looks to land a right hand but Armpits moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Armpits on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kid misses the shot to the body.
Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Armpits misses the target.
Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Armpits throwing a counter right hand but Kid manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid lands a jab to the nose.
Kid cracks Armpits with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kid throws a hook but Armpits avoids it easily.
Kid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Armpits takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid throws an off balance right hand
enabling Armpits to counter with a crisp jab.
Armpits has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Save America! TRUMP 2020! in the buildup to the fight.
Kid cracks Armpits with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
 Armpits is rocked!
Kid fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Armpits square on the jaw! Damn, Armpits is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). New Kid!
New Kid thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dolph Lindgren (ranked 3494 p4p, 5694 weight class) and Davit Jaqeli (ranked 409 p4p, 566 weight class). Dolph Lindgren could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Davit Jaqeli's chin.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dolph Lindgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davit Jaqeli!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindgren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jaqeli swings widly with a right hand
and Lindgren counters with a series of strikes. Jaqeli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice uppercut lands for Lindgren. That snapped Jaqeli's head back.
Lindgren cracks Jaqeli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lindgren!
Dolph Lindgren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindgren tests Jaqeli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lindgren scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaqeli tries to bum rush Lindgren with a series of wild strikes but Lindgren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lindgren stalks Jaqeli and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jaqeli's face. Jaqeli staggers backwards, shaken.
 Jaqeli is rocked!
Good exchange - Lindgren coming out on top.
Jaqeli is still on wobbly legs! Can Lindgren finish him?
Lindgren's corner calls for a 1-2. Lindgren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jaqeli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lindgren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jaqeli scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Lindgren.
Lindgren lands with an uppercut that bounces Jaqeli off the cage and back into range.
Jaqeli gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Lindgren gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dolph Lindgren!
Dolph Lindgren bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Hawk (ranked 4364 p4p, 4180 weight class) and Best Best (ranked 525 p4p, 510 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ethan Hawk has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ethan Hawk seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Best Best!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Best ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Best has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hawk digs a good body shot into Best's ribs.
Best moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Best tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Best throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
Best tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Best misses with a combination
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Best misses with a left hand
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Best closes the distance looking to clinch
and Best takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best tries to clinch but Hawk moves away
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Best closes the distance but Hawk moves to the side
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Best tries to clinch
and Hawk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Best tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hawk sets himself, and Best steps forward looking for the clinch! Hawk avoids it this time.
Best misses with a lunging right hand
and Best takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Best darts in trying to clinch
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Best rushes Hawk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Best lands a nice uppercut.
Hawk dodges an elbow strike from Best.
Hawk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Best's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Hawk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawk stalling in the clinch but Best improves position.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Best swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk misses with the head strike.
Hawk blocking some punches.
Best misses with some punches.
Hawk tries to break the clinch but Best is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawk.
A nice left hand lands by Hawk.
Best misses with a knee strike.
Best tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Best lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hawk.
Hawk avoids the elbow strike from Best, against the cage.
Hawk tries to circle away but Best has him pinned against the cage.
Hawk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawk pushes Best back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Best throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawk blocks it with crossed arms.
Best scores with a shoulder strike.
Hawk blocks the elbow strike.
Hawk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Best or not.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Best throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Best.
Best swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hawk throws a punch but it's blocked by Best.
Hawk scores with a shot to the side of Best's head.
Hawk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Best misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawk is trying to force a seperation but Best has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Best lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
Hawk takes an elbow to the temple.
Best misses with a hook from the clinch.
Best misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Hawk's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hawk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hawk scores with a body shot.
Hawk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Best misses with an uppercut
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Best misses with a left hand
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawk lands with an uppercut that bounces Best off the cage and back into range.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Best can do to turn this around?
Best looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Hawk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Best rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Hawk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Best scores with a nice strike.
Best swings widly with a right hand
and Hawk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Best misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk slips under a jab from Best.
It looked like Hawk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Best.
A jab from Hawk misses.
Best misses with a left hand
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
Hawk moves away from the strike by Best.
Hawk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A shot to the body from Best misses
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
Best misses with a right hand
and Best takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Best throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Best catches Hawk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Best digs a good hook to Hawk's body.
Best misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawk connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk digs a good body shot into Best's ribs.
Best might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hawk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Best wants to clinch
and Hawk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hawk scores with a hook.
Best misses with a hook. Hawk ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Hawk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Best.
Best uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hawk has time to react.
Best throws a right hand that misses
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Best throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawk counters with a straight right hand.
Best jabs Hawk right on the nose. Hawk blinks but takes it well.
Hawk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Best moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Best throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawk cracks a nice hook into Best's ribs.
A big left from Hawk misses.
Best rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawk counters with a right hand to the body.
Best waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.
Hawk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hawk lands a head shot.
Ethan Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Best drives through and clinches with Hawk against the cage.
Hawk can't find room to land a body shot as Best controls the action.
Best lands an elbow inside.
Best takes a shot to the head.
Hawk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Best's elbow.
Best gets through Hawk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Hawk scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Best to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Best.
Best swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Best throws an elbow but it misses.
Best tries to work over Hawk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Best lands with a light punch inside.
Hawk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Best misses with a hook
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Hawk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Hawk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hawk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Best throws an off balance right hand
and Best takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Best tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawk throws a combination. Best tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Best is rocked!
Hawk fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Best to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Best looks to clinch but Hawk throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Best taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ethan Hawk!
Post fight, Ethan Hawk stared into the camera and said 'Thanks for the good fight, Best, and I wish you the best of luck in future contests.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brad Betts (ranked 6250 p4p, 3524 weight class) and Dwayne Fletcher (ranked 480 p4p, 333 weight class). Betts comes to the cage accompanied by xcape . Dwayne Fletcher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Betts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne Fletcher!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher throws an overhand right that lands on Betts's shoulder, as Betts tries to avoid the shot.
Fletcher has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Betts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Betts's head coaches at BAK training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fletcher throws an overhand right that lands on Betts's shoulder, as Betts tries to avoid the shot.
Betts has managed to clinch.
Betts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Betts misses with a looping left.
Betts tried to score with a low kick but Fletcher checks it.
Fletcher slips a jab and a cross from Betts.
Fletcher throws a body punch but Betts moves out of range.
Betts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fletcher misses with an uppercut.
Betts went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Betts throws a shot from downtown. Fletcher moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betts missing with a left hand there. Fletcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Betts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Betts wants to clinch.
Brad Betts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fletcher with the counter takedown but Betts avoids it easily.
Good work by Fletcher as he checks the leg kick.
Brad Betts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Betts tries to close the distance and clinch but Fletcher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Betts wants to clinch up but Fletcher keeps it at a distance.
Betts tries a head kick but it misses.
Fletcher swats away the attempt to clinch by Betts.
Betts moves out of range of the strikes.
Fletcher throws a hook to the side of Betts's head but Betts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Betts throws a body shot but no joy.
Fletcher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fletcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Betts manages to avoid it.
It looked like Betts was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Betts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Betts misses with a wild combination.
Betts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fletcher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Betts!
Fletcher just content to control the position.
Betts gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fletcher is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Betts is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Betts flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Fletcher anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Betts and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Fletcher slips an arm under Betts chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Fletcher has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Fletcher is squeezing on Betts like an anaconda would it's prey. Betts fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dwayne Fletcher!
After winning the bout, Dwayne Fletcher thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Brad Betts was interviewed post fight and said 'i didn't train as hard as i could i will come back stronger well done to my opponent '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Dicass (ranked 3137 p4p, 3088 weight class) and Richard Betts (ranked 309 p4p, 306 weight class). Dicass comes to the cage accompanied by Outlawz. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Dicass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Betts!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Betts gets caught napping as Dicass dives in and scores a takedown. Betts manages to retain guard.
Betts looking for subs off his back but Dicass has passed one foot through into half guard.
Betts is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Betts is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dicass seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betts trying to control from the bottom.
Betts actively working from the bottom here.
Dicass tries to stand and escape but Betts is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betts is looking for a sweep. Dicass is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Betts is trying to maintain the position but Dicass is very close to passing his half guard.
Dicass prevents Betts from improving his position.
Dicass wants to stand up but Betts has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dicass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dicass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Betts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dicass closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dicass shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Betts has his foot on Dicass's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dicass works his way back into a safe position though.
Betts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dicass has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Betts looking to control but Dicass passes into half guard.
Betts is looking to control Dicass's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Betts avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicass prevents Betts from improving his position.
Betts is trying to maintain the position but Dicass is very close to passing his half guard.
Dicass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Betts tries to get to full guard but Dicass has control of the leg.
Dicass wants to stand up but Betts is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Betts is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dicass throws a right and a left that Betts avoids nicely.
Dicass goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dicass gets a takedown into half guard.
Betts tries to roll over but Dicass keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Betts controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Dicass dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dicass tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Betts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Betts tries to counter it with a takedown but Dicass pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dicass lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Dicass scores with a four punch combination!
Dicass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Betts circles away quickly and effectively.
Dicass scores with a one two! Betts had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dicass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Betts can do to turn this around?
Betts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dicass tries to clinch but Betts moves out of range.
Betts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dicass.
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!
Dicass throws a right and a left that both miss.
Betts feints the counter takedown.
Betts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Betts feints the counter takedown.
Dicass closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Betts to the mat! Betts manages to get full guard.
Betts wants to sweep here but Dicass controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betts is looking for a triangle but Dicass pushes his legs off easily.
Betts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dicass defends it easily.
Dicass avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nathan Dicass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Betts has a closed guard, preventing Dicass from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betts trying to control the position.
Dicass stopping the sweep attempt from Betts.
Betts working a defensive guard here.
Dicass stands up from Betts's guard - Dicass perhaps looking for a knockout.
Betts misses with a looping right.
Nathan Dicass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Betts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicass throws a nice inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Dicass.
Dicass shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Betts napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Betts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Betts is looking for a sweep.
Betts gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Betts tries to roll over but Dicass keeps him under control.
Dicass tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betts trying to control but Dicass postures up.
Betts looking for submissions off his back.
Betts gets back to full guard.
Dicass wants to stand but Betts is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Dicass dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dicass slips a jab from Betts.
Dicass fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Betts looks to land a right hand but Dicass moved out of range.
It looked like Dicass was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dicass throws a series of strikes that have Betts backpedaling.
Dicass misses with a body shot.
And Betts tries to counter it with a takedown but Dicass pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Betts misses with a looping left.
Dicass throws a right and a left that Betts avoids nicely.
Betts avoids the head kick by Dicass.
Dicass misses with a two punch combination.
Dicass fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dicass looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Betts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dicass defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dicass preventing the sweep.
Betts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dicass defends well.
Dicass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Betts on the ground.
Betts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dicass defends well.
Betts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Betts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dicass is posturing up here but Betts has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dicass tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dicass has to tap! Slick submission there by Betts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Betts!
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