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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Bitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Tack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Bitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Tack!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bitch counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tack!
Bitch looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bitch avoids the attempt from Tack to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tack is trying to escape the mount.
Tack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tack wants to hold on but Bitch pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bitch looking to control but Tack is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bitch prevents Tack from getting the reversal.
Tack tries to hold on but Bitch pushes him away.
Bitch prevents Tack from getting the reversal.
Tack bucks Bitch off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tack fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bitch sprawls well initially but Tack persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bitch is defending against the submission attempts here by Tack.
Tack throwing shots but Bitch is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tack throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bitch defends it well.
Tack is keen to just control but Bitch is a slippery customer.
Tack drops an elbow to the side of Bitch's head.
Tack is looking for a kimura here.
Tack passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bitch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tack is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bitch is surviving well by controlling Tack's body position as best he can.
Tack looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Tack will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tack gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bitch keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tack stands up out of the half guard.
Tack fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bitch avoids it really well and circles away.
Tack shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bitch as he jumps to the side.
That's two 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.
Bitch pushes Tack up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tack pulls guard successfully.
Tack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bitch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tack looking for a sweep. Not yet Tack, not yet.
Tack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bitch is aware though and is defending well.
Tack wriggles free and stands up.
Jack Tack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tack shoots in and gets a takedown into Bitch's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tack wants to control from the top but Bitch keeps moving.
Tack lands a couple of digs.
Tack stands and throws Bitch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Tack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tack closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tack is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bitch is squirming around, avoiding Tack's attempts to control the action.
Tack takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tack can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bitch is looking to escape.
Tack working for a submission but Bitch is keeping him at bay.
Tack controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tack looking to control but Bitch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jack Tack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bitch is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tack looking to ground and pound but Bitch is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tack tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tack sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tack takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tack is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bitch can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ben Bitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tack tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tack jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bitch manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Tack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tack 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Tack!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
23% |
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