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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Dalton (ranked 2025 p4p, 2825 weight class) and Aeson Beckley (ranked 177 p4p, 238 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aeson Beckley!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstrm, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton shoots and misses
and Beckley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beckley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dalton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Beckley keeping full guard, as Dalton tries to pass.
Dalton 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.
Dalton is working Beckley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dalton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dalton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dalton trying to control but Beckley is working from the bottom.
Dalton is in close to Beckley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton landing with the ground and pound.
Beckley keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Beckley is looking to stand up but Dalton isn't so interested in that idea.
Dalton trying to control but Beckley is working from the bottom.
Beckley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dalton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beckley wants to stand and escape but Dalton is having none of it.
Beckley keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton 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.
Dalton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beckley is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beckley as he avoids it easily.
Dalton tries for a takedown but Beckley circles away easily
and Beckley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like James Dalton has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dalton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Beckley is trying to buck Dalton off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dalton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Beckley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Beckley bucks up and tries to throw Dalton off but instead Dalton has got his back!
Beckley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dalton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beckley wants to get back to his feet.
Dalton working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is riding his opponent, not letting Beckley buck him off.
Dalton wants to control but Beckley is keeping busy.
Beckley defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Beckley right now.
Dalton tries to get the hooks in deep but Beckley pushed the leg off.
Beckley trying to get back to his feet but Dalton is in full control for now.
Beckley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckley covering up well under a series of strikes from Dalton.
Dalton punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dalton missing with strikes from the back.
Dalton connects with a big shot to the side of Beckley's head.
Dalton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Beckley doesn't escape.
Dalton looking for the choke from the back.
Dalton misses with a punch to the head.
Dalton punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dalton controls the position.
Dalton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dalton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Dalton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Dalton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dalton goes for a double leg but Beckley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Beckley continues to drive forward.
Dalton gets control of Beckley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dalton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Beckley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dalton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beckley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dalton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beckley is aware though and is defending well.
Dalton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dalton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Beckley is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dalton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckley tries to stand but Dalton is controlling his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckley has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dalton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beckley swivels and escapes.
Dalton shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton misses with a takedown
and Dalton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Dalton with that takedown attempt.
Dalton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Beckley wants to stand but Dalton is controlling the position.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Beckley is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckley wants to stand but Dalton is controlling the position.
James Dalton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Beckley keeps moving.
Beckley is looking to stand up but Dalton isn't so interested in that idea.
Dalton throws a big elbow that misses.
Beckley controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dalton misses with a takedown attempt
and Beckley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beckley stuffs the takedown attempt from Dalton. Dalton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton fails with the takedown
and Beckley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dalton shoots in and bounces Beckley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dalton won't allow Beckley to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dalton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dalton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beckley is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dalton dives into side control.
Dalton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dalton trying to control the position but Beckley is working away.
Dalton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dalton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beckley keeps working.
Beckley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckley is trying to control Dalton's posture but Dalton avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Dalton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Dalton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dalton goes for a double leg but Beckley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Beckley continues to drive forward.
Beckley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beckley has Dalton pressed against the cage.
Dalton throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dalton throws an elbow but misses.
Dalton misses with a punch on the inside.
Beckley blocking some punches.
Beckley avoids the elbow strike from Dalton, against the cage.
Beckley avoids a wild elbow strike from Dalton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckley blocking some punches.
Dalton throws a punch but it's blocked by Beckley.
Beckley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Dalton.
Dalton gets through Beckley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton throws an elbow but it misses.
Dalton pushes off an throws an elbow but Beckley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Beckley works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dalton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beckley manages to get himself to full guard.
Dalton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beckley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dalton advances position into side control!
Dalton prevents Beckley from escaping the position.
Dalton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beckley defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton cracks Beckley with a big right hand but Beckley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dalton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dalton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Aeson Beckley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beckley is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dalton connects with a decent elbow.
Dalton throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beckley is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dalton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Beckley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
James Dalton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dalton controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Beckley's legs.
Beckley is trying to buck Dalton off.
Dalton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dalton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beckley scores with a jab to the body.
Beckley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dalton shoots in for a double leg but Beckley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beckley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton prevents Beckley from escaping the position.
Dalton controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Dalton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dalton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Marco Blurstrm scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Dalton!
A relieved looking James Dalton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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