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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Askren (ranked 4541 p4p, 3343 weight class) and Damon Petrers (ranked 247 p4p, 188 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Jake Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damon Petrers!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrers throws a hook to the side of Askren's head but Askren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Askren drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Petrers controls Askren momentarily but Askren frees himself.
We've been hearing that Askren has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren is stalling in the full guard.
Petrers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Askren won't allow Petrers to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Askren seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Askren staying out of range there.
Petrers swings for the body but Askren moves out of range.
Damon Petrers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Petrers throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
Askren gets a takedown into half guard.
Petrers kicks Askren off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrers wants to get back to full guard.
Petrers wants to control but Askren is keeping busy.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Petrers tries to roll over but Askren keeps him under control.
Askren looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrers tries to get to full guard but Askren has control of the leg.
Askren drops an elbow to the side of Petrers's head.
Petrers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askren.
Askren is taking a breather. Petrers says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Askren thows a huge punch but Petrers dodges it nicely.
Petrers felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Petrers is doing well to control the position and prevent Askren from advancing to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Askren stops Petrers from getting back to his feet.
Askren stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Askren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrers defending well though.
Ground and pound from Askren.
Askren is keen to just control but Petrers is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren content to control rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petrers tries to close the distance and clinch but Askren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Askren dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Petrers darts in and clinches Askren up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Petrers misses with the head strike.
Askren goes for a takedown attempt but Petrers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jake Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Askren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrers throws a jab when Askren was well out of range.
Askren shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petrers's guard.
Askren forces his way into half guard.
Askren slips a nice elbow through Petrers's hands, connecting with Petrers's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Askren in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Askren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jake Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petrers won't allow Askren to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrers is refusing to be controlled, as Askren sits in half guard.
Petrers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Petrers wants to get back to his feet.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrers can do to turn this around?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Askren lands a nice short elbow.
Askren working Petrers over with strikes.
Askren controlling the action here.
Askren is pressing down on Petrers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petrers is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Petrers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askren.
Askren controlling the pace.
Askren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Askren is nestled in close to Petrers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Petrers keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Askren controlling the pace.
Askren lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren thows a huge punch but Petrers dodges it nicely.
Askren is keen to just control but Petrers is a slippery customer.
Askren is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Petrers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Askren seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrers defending well though.
Askren content to control rather than advance.
Askren trying to control the action but Petrers is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four 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.
Petrers is looking to clinch but Askren is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Petrers. No joy for Askren on that attempt.
Askren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrers is fending him off so far but Askren persists. Nope, Petrers circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrers scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Petrers misses its intended target.
Askren has a takedown stuffed.
Petrers has closed the distance and engaged Askren in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrers.
A shot in the inside from Petrers.
A short uppercut from Petrers.
Askren gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren drops an elbow to the side of Petrers's head.
Askren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrers's head.
Petrers is refusing to be controlled, as Askren sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jake Askren will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Petrers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petrers cracks Askren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Askren closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Petrers to the mat! Petrers manages to get full guard.
Askren passes Petrers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petrers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Askren not doing much here.
Petrers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Petrers is defending well.
Askren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Askren has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Askren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Askren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrers's head.
Askren with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petrers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Askren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Askren's back!
Askren wants to get back to his feet.
Petrers biding his time, controlling Askren.
Askren trying to get back to his feet but Petrers is in full control for now.
Damon Petrers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrers is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Askren is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Petrers is looking to control Askren but Askren is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Askren wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrers controlling the position well here. Askren rolled but Petrers kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Askren is trying to stand back up.
Askren is keeping busy.
Askren wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrers looking for the choke from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damon Petrers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Askren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jake Askren!
Post fight, an emotional Jake Askren said 'First I want to say thank you to my Lord and savior Jesus Christ, he gave me the strength to win tonight.I was the biggest underdog on the card, this means a lot to me and my team who have stood by me every step. LETS GO onto the next!'.
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energy
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