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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joao Beto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Hwang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joao Beto looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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165 lbs
4 - 10 - 0 |
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184 lbs
6 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joao Beto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddy Hwang!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beto looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hwang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beto is controlling him.
Hwang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beto trying to control but Hwang is working from the bottom.
Beto could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hwang wants to stand but Beto is controlling the position.
Hwang scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hwang lands with a nice body kick.
Hwang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Beto misses with a takedown attempt - Hwang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hwang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hwang lands a front kick.
Hwang scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hwang throws a nice head kick!
Hwang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hwang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joao Beto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hwang lands a head kick. Beto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Beto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hwang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hwang wants it to stay on the feet.
Hwang throws a head kick that half lands.
Hwang throws a nice head kick!
Hwang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hwang scores with a head kick. Beto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Beto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hwang counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Beto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hwang lands a head kick. Beto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hwang lands with a kick to the temple. Beto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice body kick there by Hwang.
Beto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hwang lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hwang lands a nice looking body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hwang.
Hwang throws a head kick that Beto semi-blocks.
Hwang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hwang throws a head kick but Beto moves out of range.
Beto tries to clinch there but Hwang circles away.
Hwang delivers a nice body kick.
Hwang scores with a kick to the body.
Beto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hwang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Hwang tries to get set, Beto tries to push him back and clinch up but Hwang manages to avoid the attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hwang. Beto shrugs it off though.
Beto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hwang - that will leave a mark!
Hwang throws a head kick but Beto moves out of range.
Hwang lands a high kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Hwang!
Hwang scores with a nice body kick.
Beto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Beto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hwang is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Beto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hwang - the referee stops the clock and Beto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hwang. Beto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hwang throws a head kick that half lands.
Beto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hwang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hwang throws a nice head kick!
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!
Hwang lands with a kick to the temple. Beto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Beto takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hwang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hwang.
Hwang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hwang as he jumps to the side.
Hwang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beto.
Hwang shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hwang scores with a kick to the body.
Hwang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Beto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hwang - the referee stops the clock and Beto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hwang. Beto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Beto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hwang counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Hwang 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.
Beto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hwang tries a head kick but it misses.
Hwang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Beto will feel that in the morning.
Hwang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beto shoots in for a takedown but Hwang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hwang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hwang throws a nice head kick!
Beto throws a series of punches but Hwang moves out of range.
Hwang scores with a kick to the body.
Beto avoids the head kick by Hwang.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hwang.
Beto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hwang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Beto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hwang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hwang misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Hwang as Beto shoots in.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hwang - that will leave a mark!
Hwang thuds his shin into the meat of Beto's side.
Beto blocks a head kick by Hwang.
Hwang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Beto.
Joao Beto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hwang lands a high kick!
Hwang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hwang.
Beto dives in for a single leg takedown but Hwang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Beto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hwang throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hwang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Beto's head.
Eddy Hwang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hwang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hwang thuds his shin into the meat of Beto's side.
Beto fails with the takedown.
Hwang lands a head kick. Beto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Eddy Hwang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Beto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hwang - the referee stops the clock and Beto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hwang. Beto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice body kick there by Hwang.
Crunch! Hwang slams his shin into Beto's torso.
Hwang scores with a head kick.
Beto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hwang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Beto is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hwang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Beto takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hwang as he avoids it easily.
Hwang throws a nice head kick!
Hwang lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hwang throws a head kick that misses.
Beto blocks a head kick by Hwang.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hwang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Beto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hwang lands a front kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hwang.
Crunch! Hwang slams his shin into Beto's torso.
Hwang tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hwang pushes Beto away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hwang counters with a good, hard body kick but Beto shrugs it off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hwang. Beto shrugs it off though.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hwang!
Hwang throws a sloppy head kick and Beto moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Hwang.
Hwang lands a head kick. Beto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Beto takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hwang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beto tries for a takedown but Hwang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hwang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Beto takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Hwang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Beto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Beto shoots for a takedown but Hwang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beto tries to clinch but Hwang is having none of it.
Hwang lands a head kick!
Hwang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beto dives in for a single leg takedown but Hwang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hwang throws a head kick that Beto semi-blocks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Beto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hwang - the referee stops the clock and Beto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hwang. Beto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hwang lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hwang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hwang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Beto's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hwang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hwang misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hwang delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hwang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hwang. Beto shrugs it off though.
Hwang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Beto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Beto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hwang throws a sloppy head kick and Beto moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Hwang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hwang lands with a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hwang.
Hwang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Hwang.
Hwang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beto.
Hwang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Hwang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Beto.
Hwang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Beto will feel that in the morning.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beto is defended easily by Hwang.
Hwang lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beto tries to clinch up
and Hwang counters with a body kick.
Beto fails to land the takedown.
Hwang steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Beto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hwang.
Hwang scores with a kick to the body.
Hwang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Beto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hwang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beto somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Hwang.
Hwang tries a head kick but it misses.
Hwang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Beto takes a step back to recover.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hwang.
Hwang thuds his shin into the meat of Beto's side.
Hwang fakes the leg kick and cracks Beto in the body.
Hwang lands with a nice body kick.
Joao Beto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hwang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Beto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hwang lands a high kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddy Hwang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hwang 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy Hwang!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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