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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjy Button (ranked 3781 p4p, 2650 weight class) and Axl Cailean (ranked 429 p4p, 309 weight class). Cailean has chosen Back stabbers as his entrance music. Benjy Button could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Axl Cailean's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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World class MT
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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 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benjy Button!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axl Cailean!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cailean throws the left hand but Button avoids the punch easily.
Cailean throws a sloppy head kick and Button moves out of range easily.
Cailean throws a hook but Button blocks it.
Cailean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Button looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cailean throws a sloppy head kick and Button moves out of range easily.
Cailean gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cailean wants to stand up but Button is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Button looking to sit in guard and control but Cailean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cailean wants to get up but he can't break Button's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cailean is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cailean scores with a head kick. Button tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Benjy Button has been cut.
Button with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cailean to score with a decent uppercut.
Button throws a sloppy head kick and Cailean moves out of range easily.
Cailean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Button throws a head kick that misses.
Cailean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Button doesn't seem bothered though.
Button scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cailean tries a low kick but Button avoids it.
Cailean tries to keep at a distance but Button has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cailean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Button swings for the body but Cailean moves out of range.
Button throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cailean feints the counter takedown.
Cailean scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cailean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Axl Cailean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cailean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cailean throws a lazy right hand but Button sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cailean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Button moves into range and clinches up with Cailean.
Button misses with a body punch.
Button can't break the clinch.
Cailean pulls Button into guard.
Button prevents Cailean from getting back to his feet.
Button throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cailean is looking to stand up but Button isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Button throwing strikes from guard but Cailean blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Button throws a big elbow that misses.
Cailean wants to stand up but Button is controlling him.
Button postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cailean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Button.
Cailean wants to stand but Button is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cailean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cailean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Button feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Button has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Button trying to control the position from guard on top but Cailean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axl Cailean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjy Button's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Button clinches.
Cailean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Button looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cailean successfully pulls guard.
Button in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cailean pushes Button off and gets back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Cailean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Button darts in and clinches Cailean up against the cage.
Button lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Button breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Button misses
and Cailean counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cailean misses the shot to the body.
Button throws a big counter combination but Cailean scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Button misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Button swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cailean unleashes a big counter combination but Button bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Button slips a jab from Cailean.
It looked like Button wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cailean tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Button, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cailean changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Axl Cailean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Button does no damage.
Button moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCailean.
Button walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Button shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cailean is trying to defend but Button finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Button throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cailean to regain full guard.
Cailean wants to get back to his feet but Button is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Button accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Button trying to control the position from guard on top but Cailean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cailean wants to stand but Button is controlling the position.
Axl Cailean has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cailean keeping moving, preventing Button from controlling successfully.
Cailean is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cailean loads up on a big right hand but Button slips the punch.
Cailean throws a sloppy head kick and Button moves out of range easily.
Button half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cailean throws a leg kick but Button moved away.
Cailean throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Button's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cailean misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Button clinches up against the cage.
Button breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Button pushes Cailean up against the cage in a clinch.
Cailean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Button, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Button throws a wild body kick that Cailean sees coming a mile off.
Cailean keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Button throws a body shot but no joy.
Button dives in and scores a takedown into Cailean's guard.
Cailean uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cailean throws a head kick but Button moves out of range.
Button throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cailean was covering up waiting for the punch and Button finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Button prevents Cailean from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Button looking to sit in guard and control but Cailean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cailean tries to stand but Button is controlling from the bottom.
Button wants to stand but Cailean is controlling the position.
Cailean wants to get up but he can't break Button's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Axl Cailean will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Benjy Button's cut.
That's time! Button's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Button shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Button was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cailean throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Button looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.
Button feints and as Cailean raises his hands in defense, Button changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cailean keeping moving, preventing Button from controlling successfully.
Button prevents Cailean from getting back to his feet.
Cailean manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Button has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cailean is looking for a takedown.
Cailean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cailean pushes Button up against the cage in a clinch.
Cailean looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Button wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Button gets underhooks to prevent Cailean's takedown attempt.
Benjy Button has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axl Cailean.
Button throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cailean.
Cailean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cailean takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cailean tries to keep at a distance but Button has taken the fight into the clinch.
Button jumps guard.
Button is looking for a triangle but Cailean pushes his legs off easily.
Cailean wanted to stand there but Button had control of the position.
Cailean won't allow Button to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cailean avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Button has a closed guard, preventing Cailean from standing up.
Cailean stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cailean slips a jab and a cross from Button.
Button has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Button escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Button is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cailean's half guard.
Button is just content to waste time from the top position. Cailean takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cailean wants to stand but Button is controlling the position.
Axl Cailean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Button throwing strikes from guard but Cailean blocks nicely.
Button looking to sit in guard and control but Cailean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cailean wants to stand but Button has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cailean gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Benjy Button has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cailean swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Button.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Axl Cailean.
I've got Cailean winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axl Cailean!
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