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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benson Clifton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benson Clifton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ethan Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clifton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Larsen sprawls well initially but Clifton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clifton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clifton is taking a breather. Larsen 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.
Larsen is trying to stand.
Clifton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Larsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Clifton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton is looking for a kimura but Larsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clifton to get the leverage.
Clifton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Larsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clifton.
Larsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clifton wants to work for an arm triangle but Larsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clifton wants to work for an arm triangle but Larsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clifton is working for a kimura but Larsen is defending it quite comfortably.
Clifton is working for a kimura but Larsen is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clifton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clifton is working for a submission of some sort.
Clifton is working for a submission of some sort.
Larsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clifton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clifton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Larsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Clifton.
Clifton is working for a kimura but Larsen is defending it quite comfortably.
Clifton is trying to control the action in half guard but Larsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clifton stops Larsen from getting back to his feet.
Clifton is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Clifton dominated that round.
That's time! Clifton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Larsen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Clifton did well to prevent Larsen getting side control.
Clifton actively working from the bottom here.
Clifton actively working from the bottom here.
Larsen is taking a breather. Clifton 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.
Larsen lands with a punch from half guard.
Larsen is trying to control. Clifton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Larsen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Larsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Larsen controlling the action here.
Clifton taking some punishment here, with Larsen in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Larsen.
Larsen wants to pass the guard but Clifton is defending well.
Clifton wants to get back to full guard.
Clifton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Larsen wants to pass the guard but Clifton is defending well.
Clifton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Larsen controlling the action here.
Clifton gets back to full guard.
Larsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clifton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Larsen has managed to get both his arms back between Clifton's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larsen is stalling in the full guard.
Larsen works over Clifton with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clifton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Larsen has managed to get both his arms back between Clifton's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clifton is trying to control the position but Larsen postures up.
Larsen with a nice head shot there.
Clifton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Larsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Larsen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Larsen looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Larsen wants to control from the top but Clifton keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ethan Larsen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Larsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clifton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Larsen somewhat.
Benson Clifton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Clifton with that takedown attempt.
Larsen with a lazy takedown attempt
so Clifton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Clifton tries to free his leg and advance position but Larsen is retaining full guard.
Clifton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Larsen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Clifton has Larsen in his guard.
Larsen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clifton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clifton being controlled here, momentarily.
Clifton keeping moving, preventing Larsen from controlling successfully.
Larsen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Larsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Clifton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larsen working some strikes from top position.
Clifton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Larsen landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsen landing some decent shots from guard.
Larsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Larsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Clifton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Larsen swivels and escapes.
Larsen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clifton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Larsen is in Clifton's guard.
Larsen wants to control from the top but Clifton keeps moving.
Clifton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larsen defends it easily.
Larsen working some strikes from top position.
Clifton keeping moving, preventing Larsen from controlling successfully.
Clifton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Larsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Larsen trying to control but Clifton is working from the bottom.
Clifton is looking for a triangle but Larsen pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clifton being controlled here, momentarily.
Clifton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Larsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clifton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Larsen trying to control but Clifton is working from the bottom.
Clifton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Larsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Larsen wants to control from the top but Clifton keeps moving.
Clifton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Larsen looking to pass the guard.
Clifton has momentary wrist control but Larsen slips an elbow through the middle.
Larsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clifton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen landing some decent shots from guard.
Larsen slips nicely into half guard.
Clifton wants to get back to full guard.
Larsen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Clifton.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Still in half guard, Larsen seems content to control.
Larsen trying to control the action but Clifton is working from the bottom.
Clifton works his way to full guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsen wants to control from the top but Clifton keeps moving.
Larsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ethan Larsen.
Clifton slaps away a takedown attempt from Larsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clifton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Larsen to the ground. Clifton is now in Larsen's guard.
Clifton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Larsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Larsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Larsen!
Larsen trying to control the action but Clifton is working from the bottom.
Clifton tries to buck Larsen off but Larsen is having none of it.
Larsen wants to stand but Clifton is controlling his arm.
Larsen trying to control the position but Clifton is working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clifton tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clifton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Larsen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clifton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Clifton can't do much from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsen cracks Clifton with a big right hand but Clifton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Larsen swings around for an armbar but Clifton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Larsen's guard.
Clifton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Larsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Larsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Larsen!
Clifton can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clifton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Larsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ethan Larsen.
I think Larsen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Larsen!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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