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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between scott bettley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mendes's choice of entrance music: I gotta Feeling. scott bettley has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, scott bettley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bettley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than bettley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mendes is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mendes looks gassed!
bettley trying to control but Mendes is having none of it.
bettley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
bettley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes tries to buck bettley off but he can't manage it.
bettley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
bettley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
You get the feeling that Mendes really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
bettley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. scott bettley just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
bettley scores with a one two! Mendes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
bettley shoots in for a double leg but Mendes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
bettley dives in and grabs Mendes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mendes pushes down on bettley's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bettley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
bettley has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for scott bettley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
bettley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mendes is trying to defend but bettley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
bettley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes pushes bettley off looking to stand but bettley dives back in and keeps control.
bettley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bettley is working for a kimura but Mendes is defending it quite comfortably.
Mendes wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
bettley stops Mendes from getting back to his feet.
bettley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mendes tries to push off, looking to stand up, but bettley manages to move to mount!
You get the feeling that Mendes really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee warns Mendes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
bettley controlling his opponent.
Mendes's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
bettley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mendes tries to buck bettley off but he can't manage it.
bettley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
scott bettley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - bettley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
bettley lands with an uppercut that bounces Mendes off the cage and back into rage.
bettley blocks a head kick by Mendes.
bettley misses with a two punch combination.
bettley moves out of range as Mendes throws a body kick.
Mendes swats away the attempt to clinch by bettley.
Nice sprawl there from Mendes as bettley shoots in.
bettley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
bettley wants a takedown.
bettley prevents a takedown attempt there.
bettley has Mendes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mendes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for scott bettley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
bettley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mendes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mendes wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. bettley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mendes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
bettley is not content to let Mendes control the position.
Mendes working away.
bettley is trying to improve his position.
bettley is trying to escape the position but Mendes is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by bettley, who protects the arm well.
Mendes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
bettley manages to get back to half guard.
Mendes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to stand and escape but bettley actually recovers to full guard.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
bettley uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mendes throws a front kick that sends bettley stumbling back into the cage.
bettley checks a leg kick.
bettley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mendes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mendes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
bettley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mendes smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes scores with a spinning back kick!
bettley misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from bettley as Mendes shoots in.
Mendes throws a leg kick but bettley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thiago Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has bettley pinned against the cage. bettley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
bettley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - bettley lands in his opponent's guard.
Mendes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst bettley is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
scott bettley dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
bettley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mendes shoots in but bettley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
bettley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mendes!
bettley raining down shots from the mount!
bettley looking to control and managing it successfully.
bettley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendes is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bettley looking to control and managing it successfully.
scott bettley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
bettley looking to control but Mendes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
bettley controlling the pace for now.
Mendes is squirming around, avoiding bettley's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
bettley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
bettley throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mendes is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mendes bucks up and throws bettley to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Mendes moves in looking to clinch but bettley pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - bettley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mendes throws a hook but bettley avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bettley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but bettley shows good takedown defense.
bettley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendes.
Mendes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by bettley.
bettley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mendes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
bettley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendes manages to get himself to full guard.
Mendes wants to stand and escape but bettley is having none of it.
bettley looking to pass the guard.
Mendes wants to stand and escape but bettley is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and bettley dives into side control.
bettley stands up and beckons Mendes to his feet.
Mendes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mendes wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Mendes. No joy for bettley on that attempt.
bettley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mendes defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for scott bettley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Mendes.
Thiago Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
scott bettley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but bettley avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
scott bettley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for bettley, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... scott bettley!
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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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RATING
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