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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Betlej (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 Las Vegas, Michael Betlej!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael James!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James misses with the combination.
James loads up on a big right hand but Betlej slips the punch.
Betlej looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
James pushes Betlej off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Betlej shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
James is looking to land body kicks.
James misses with a two punch combination.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Michael Betlej has been cut.
James pivots, looking for a leg kick but Betlej is out of range and James settles back down.
James throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Betlej forces James back against the cage and clinches.
Betlej jumps guard but James stands there with Betlej around his waist. Betlej gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Betlej won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking to break free of the clinch but Betlej has double underhooks.
Betlej breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James throws a series of punches but Betlej moves out of range.
James looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
James lands a slapping body shot.
Betlej walks into a stiff left hand from James.
James lands a jab.
James throws a right and a left that Betlej avoids nicely.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James misses with a wild combination.
Betlej slips a jab and a cross from James.
James lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by James.
James looks gassed!
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James throws a right hand that Betlej ducks under and follows up with a left that Betlej also avoids with ease.
Betlej scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betlej in side control, throwing shots but James defends.
James wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Betlej wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
James is trying to get back to his feet.
Betlej decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betlej throws a head kick that misses
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Betlej shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Betlej's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Betlej. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James 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.
James works over Betlej's head and body with a nice combination.
James lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Betlej backs up against the cage.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Betlej doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James scores with a three punch combo!
James misses with a few strikes there.
Betlej moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betlej looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Betlej persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from James.
Betlej scores with a takedown into James's guard.
James is looking to stand up but Betlej isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Betlej's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
James throws a half hearted mid kick.
James misses with a wild combination.
Michael Betlej is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Betlej looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Betlej.
James goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Betlej closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming James to the mat! James manages to get full guard.
Betlej prevents James from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James pushes Betlej off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Betlej.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
James looks to land a combination but Betlej avoids it well.
Betlej changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. James looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Betlej trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Betlej wants to stand but James is controlling his arm.
James tries to escape but Betlej is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Betlej trying to control the position but James is working away.
Betlej prevents James from escaping the position.
Betlej is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
James explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Michael James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betlej misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James misses with a double jab.
James throws a series of punches but Betlej avoids them all with ease.
Betlej swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Betlej takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James misses with a combination
and Betlej counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps James thinking.
James attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
James is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Betlej shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Betlej. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Betlej.
James misses with a wild combination.
James moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four 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.
James blocks a head kick by Betlej.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
Michael James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James throws a series of punches but Betlej avoids them all with ease.
James misses with a double jab
and Betlej counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Betlej pulls James into guard.
James gets to his feet. Betlej looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Betlej shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Betlej counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in James's guard now.
James wants to stand but Betlej is controlling the position.
Betlej stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Betlej will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Betlej'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. This is the final round!
Betlej moves into the clinch.
Betlej keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
James is trying to break the clinch but Betlej has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Betlej goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Betlej avoids a punch combination nicely.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Betlej moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Betlej tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from James.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Betlej tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James throws a right and a left that Betlej avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betlej looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for James!
James really wants to buck Betlej off and get back to his feet.
Betlej postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. James looks a forlorn figure.
Betlej pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
James somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
James moves out of range of the body kick.
Betlej slips a jab and a cross from James.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Betlej moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Betlej drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
James has had enough of the clinch but Betlej keeps him there for the moment.
Betlej wants a takedown.
Betlej taking a breather.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Betlej counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
James is looking to escape.
Betlej tries to stand but can't do so whilst James controls his leg.
Betlej passes to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Betlej lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James pushes Betlej away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Betlej gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
James throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Betlej takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Betlej shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Betlej. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for James.
Betlej looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James looks to land a combination but Betlej avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betlej tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a one-two to the body.
Betlej looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Betlej.
James has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Betlej is defended easily by James.
Betlej showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
Betlej is looking to score with low kicks.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Betlej shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
Michael James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Betlej closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Betlej pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from James.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Betlej showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Betlej 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Betlej!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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