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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ernie the hustler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Batina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batina has chosen Tapout as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Good takedowns
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernie the hustler !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Batina!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the hustler drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the hustler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Batina dives on top into guard.
the hustler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
the hustler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
the hustler is looking to stand up but Batina isn't so interested in that idea.
Batina is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
the hustler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
the hustler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Batina stacks the hustler on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Batina!
the hustler parries the strikes from Batina easily there. Batina is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable the hustler to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the hustler throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
the hustler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Batina was covering up waiting for the punch and the hustler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
the hustler is breathing heavily.
the hustler wants to stand but Batina is controlling his posture from full guard.
the hustler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Batina has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, the hustler has managed to get both his arms back between Batina's legs - danger averted.
the hustler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
the hustler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Batina manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now the hustler has Batina in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batina trying to control but the hustler is working from the bottom.
the hustler has his foot on Batina's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Batina works his way back into a safe position though.
Batina trying to control but the hustler is working from the bottom.
the hustler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Batina defends well.
Batina missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batina trying to control the position from guard on top but the hustler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batina thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Batina stopping the sweep attempt from the hustler .
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Batina shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts the hustler as he jumps to the side.
the hustler misses with a takedown attempt
and Batina decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in the hustler 's guard.
the hustler keeping full guard, as Batina tries to pass.
Batina landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batina wants to pass the guard but the hustler is keeping the position.
the hustler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
the hustler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Batina passes into half guard.
Batina thows a huge punch but the hustler dodges it nicely.
Batina is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. the hustler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Batina.
Batina is trying to work for a kimura but the hustler is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Junior Batina will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Batina closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. the hustler did well to prevent Batina getting side control.
the hustler actively working from the bottom here.
the hustler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
the hustler looking for subs from the bottom but Batina mounts him!
the hustler wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batina has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, the hustler has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
the hustler is trying to get back to his feet but Batina has full control of the position and if anything, the hustler has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batina throwing damaging strikes from the back! the hustler could be in trouble here!
the hustler prevents Batina from getting a body triangle.
the hustler rolls, trying to escape but Batina keeps control of the position.
Batina is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. the hustler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
the hustler is trying to break free.
the hustler defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Batina keeps control of the position as the hustler tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batina looking for the choke from the back.
the hustler tries to escape the position.
the hustler is trying to get back to his feet but Batina has full control of the position and if anything, the hustler has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batina misses with an elbow to the head.
the hustler rolls, trying to escape but Batina keeps control of the position.
the hustler staying busy and making it hard for Batina to control.
the hustler is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Batina gets his way!
Batina working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
the hustler breaks Batina's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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 hustler wants to stand but Batina is controlling his posture from full guard.
Batina throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
the hustler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and the hustler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Batina is looking for a triangle but the hustler pushes his legs off easily.
Batina has his foot on the hustler 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. the hustler works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Batina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
the hustler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
the hustler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
the hustler has gone for a leg lock! Batina slips out almost immediately though and dives into the hustler 's guard.
the hustler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Batina thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
the hustler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the hustler has an active guard here but Batina has managed to pass into half guard.
the hustler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
the hustler is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Batina pulls his head out easily.
the hustler actively working from the bottom here.
the hustler tries to roll over but Batina keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Batina shoots in looking for a takedown. the hustler tries to sprawl out of it but Batina keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. the hustler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ernie the hustler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batina shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches the hustler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Batina in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... the hustler is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junior Batina!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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