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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between kelley betancourt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorgen Kruth Kruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). betancourt comes to the cage accompanied by Hero. Kruth has chosen The Viking as his entrance music. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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276 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, kelley betancourt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorgen Kruth Kruth!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
betancourt misses with a few strikes there.
Kruth looks gassed!
Kruth is looking to clinch but betancourt is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Kruth.
betancourt misses with the combination.
Kruth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and betancourt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by betancourt.
betancourt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kruth on the ground.
betancourt won't allow Kruth to get back to his feet.
betancourt preventing the sweep.
betancourt stands up from Kruth's guard - betancourt perhaps looking for a knockout.
betancourt looks to land a combination but Kruth avoids it well.
betancourt gets a takedown into half guard.
betancourt decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kruth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
betancourt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
betancourt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
betancourt scores with a nice strike.
Kruth tries to clinch but betancourt moves away
and betancourt counters with a left and a right that stings Kruth.
Kruth misses with a kick to the body
and betancourt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kruth trying to control the position.
Kruth working for a triangle but betancourt defends it easily.
betancourt tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruth is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
betancourt preventing the sweep.
Kruth is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst betancourt is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
betancourt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kruth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. betancourt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
betancourt stands and steps away. Kruth gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth tries to land a front kick but betancourt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
betancourt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruth.
betancourt throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from betancourt.
Kruth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from betancourt.
Kruth thuds his shin into the meat of betancourt's side.
betancourt drives through and clinches with Kruth against the cage.
Kruth is looking to break free of the clinch but betancourt has double underhooks.
betancourt looking to throw knees to the head but Kruth is blocking nicely.
betancourt lands a shoulder strike.
Kruth tries to pull guard but betancourt holds him up against the cage and eventually Kruth drops back down to his feet.
betancourt breaks from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
betancourt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kruth tries to clinch but fails miserably
and betancourt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kruth's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruth has momentary wrist control but betancourt slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kruth is on top in guard.
betancourt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
betancourt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruth is looking to work some ground and pound but betancourt has wrist control.
Kruth stands and throws betancourt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
betancourt tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruth wants to control for a moment but betancourt uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kruth manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
kelley betancourt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorgen Kruth Kruth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kruth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and betancourt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kruth's guard now.
betancourt won't allow Kruth to sweep him here.
Kruth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. betancourt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. betancourt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
betancourt wants to control from the top but Kruth keeps moving.
betancourt preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kruth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
betancourt gets to his feet - Kruth follows without any prompting.
Decent striking displayed by betancourt there.
betancourt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kruth looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kruth trying to control but betancourt flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Kruth breaks betancourt's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kruth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kruth throws a big right hand that misses.
Kruth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and betancourt dives on top into guard.
Kruth looking to control.
betancourt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kruth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, betancourt has managed to get both his arms back between Kruth's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruth wants to sweep but no luck.
Kruth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and betancourt defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
betancourt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kruth is proving hard to escape from.
Kruth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
betancourt won't allow Kruth to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
betancourt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
betancourt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
kelley betancourt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kruth keeping moving, preventing betancourt from controlling successfully.
betancourt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kruth wants to stand but betancourt is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
betancourt stopping the sweep attempt from Kruth.
Kruth is looking to stand up but betancourt isn't so interested in that idea.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kruth wants to clinch
and betancourt moves into the clinch.
Kruth lands a nice knee to the body.
Kruth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kruth wants to break free but betancourt has control.
Kruth looking to throw knees to the head but betancourt is blocking nicely.
Kruth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruth tries to clinch
and betancourt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kruth's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
kelley betancourt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jorgen Kruth Kruth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
betancourt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
betancourt throws a push kick but Kruth slaps the foot to one side.
betancourt connects with a high kick.
betancourt avoids the head kick by Kruth.
Kruth misses with a takedown attempt
and betancourt moves into the clinch.
Kruth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
betancourt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jorgen Kruth Kruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
betancourt scores a takedown into full mount!
Kruth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
betancourt is landing with some decent strikes but Kruth is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth tries to hold on but betancourt postures up.
betancourt landing shots from mount.
betancourt blocks Kruth's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
betancourt controlling the pace for now.
Kruth is looking to get to half guard.
Kruth is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kruth bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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.
Kruth tries to stand but betancourt is controlling from the bottom.
Kruth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
betancourt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruth wants to control from the top but betancourt keeps moving.
Kruth throws and elbow that misses. betancourt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kruth's guard. Nice move by betancourt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
betancourt 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.
Kruth is looking to stand up but betancourt isn't so interested in that idea.
betancourt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jorgen Kruth Kruth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruth working for a triangle but betancourt defends it easily.
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.
Kruth is looking to stand up but betancourt isn't so interested in that idea.
betancourt wants to control from the top but Kruth keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kruth is on top in guard.
kelley betancourt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruth wants to pass the guard but betancourt is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
kelley betancourt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well betancourt 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... kelley betancourt!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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