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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akimbo Beataturgy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and True Warrior (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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218 lbs
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193 cm
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akimbo Beataturgy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, True Warrior!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior closes the distance and clinches up with Beataturgy, looking for a takedown. Warrior pushes Beataturgy against the cage but Beataturgy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Warrior with that takedown attempt.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Warrior was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Warrior trying to control but Beataturgy is having none of it.
Warrior looking for a guillotine from mount but Beataturgy is having none of it.
Warrior has control of Beataturgy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Beataturgy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Warrior is working for a guillotine from mount but Beataturgy frees his head quite easily.
Warrior looks gassed!
Warrior moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Beataturgy has worked his arm free - good work by Beataturgy!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Beataturgy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Beataturgy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Warrior's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Warrior prevents Beataturgy from improving his position.
Beataturgy is working hard here to advance position.
Beataturgy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warrior on the ground.
Warrior seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two 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.
Beataturgy is controlling Warrior's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beataturgy sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beataturgy tries to get to full guard but Warrior has control of the leg.
Beataturgy wants to control but Warrior is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior stops Beataturgy from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Warrior defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beataturgy.
Warrior shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beataturgy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akimbo Beataturgy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of True Warrior.
Beataturgy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Warrior.
It looks like True Warrior has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beataturgy drives through and clinches with Warrior against the cage.
Beataturgy jumps guard and drags Warrior to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Beataturgy working a defensive guard here.
Warrior looking to sit in guard and control but Beataturgy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Warrior working for a triangle but Beataturgy defends it easily.
Warrior is looking for a triangle here but Beataturgy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Warrior is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beataturgy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Warrior, who protects the arm well.
Warrior tries to bench press Beataturgy off him but Beataturgy keeps the position.
An elbow from Beataturgy crashes against the mat.
Beataturgy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warrior keeps working.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Warrior shoots for a double leg takedown but Beataturgy sprawls well. He's pushed Warrior's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warrior keeps the fight on the outside.
Beataturgy tries to close the distance and clinch but Warrior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akimbo Beataturgy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on True Warrior's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Beataturgy fails with the takedown
and Warrior counters with a takedown into side control.
Warrior thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beataturgy can't do much from the bottom here.
Beataturgy regains half guard.
Beataturgy trying to control but Warrior postures up.
Warrior is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warrior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beataturgy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beataturgy trying to control from the bottom.
Beataturgy manages to get to full guard.
Beataturgy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warrior postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beataturgy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Warrior, into his guard.
Beataturgy looking to pass the guard.
Beataturgy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Warrior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beataturgy controlling from the top position.
Beataturgy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Warrior is looking for a triangle here but Beataturgy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Warrior is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Beataturgy is looking to take a break and control but Warrior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Warrior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Beataturgy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Warrior has escaped the position, nice work there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Warrior misses with a takedown attempt
and Beataturgy counters with a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Warrior as Beataturgy shoots in.
True Warrior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beataturgy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Warrior's waist but Warrior gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beataturgy off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akimbo Beataturgy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warrior tries for a takedown but Beataturgy circles away easily
and Beataturgy counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beataturgy throws a combination. Warrior tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice sprawl there from Beataturgy as Warrior shoots in.
Warrior closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Warrior lands in his opponent's guard.
Warrior postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beataturgy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Warrior, into his guard.
Warrior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beataturgy controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but True Warrior will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on True Warrior's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Warrior tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beataturgy swivels and escapes.
Warrior has a takedown stuffed.
Warrior avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warrior shoots in and bounces Beataturgy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Beataturgy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Warrior is controlling him.
Warrior trying to control the position from guard on top but Beataturgy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beataturgy is trying to control the position but Warrior postures up.
Warrior is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beataturgy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beataturgy has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beataturgy is looking to stand up but Warrior won't let him.
Beataturgy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Warrior working for a triangle but Beataturgy defends it easily.
Beataturgy trying to control but Warrior is working from the bottom.
Warrior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beataturgy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beataturgy content to stall in guard here.
Warrior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beataturgy defends well.
Warrior throws his legs up looking for a submission but Beataturgy uses it to pass to side control.
True Warrior has got the better of the ground game so far.
The strikes coming from Beataturgy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Warrior prevents Beataturgy from moving into mount.
Warrior sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beataturgy is trying to control the action in half guard but Warrior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Warrior wants to improve his position but Beataturgy is controlling well.
It looks like Beataturgy is going to stand back up.
Warrior is looking for a sweep. Beataturgy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Beataturgy shoots in looking for a takedown. Warrior tries to sprawl out of it but Beataturgy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warrior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Beataturgy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warrior feints and as Beataturgy raises his hands in defense, Warrior changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Warrior wants to pass the guard but Beataturgy is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beataturgy dives on top into guard.
Beataturgy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Warrior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beataturgy has managed to get both his arms back between Warrior's legs - danger averted.
Warrior throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Beataturgy escapes and throws Warrior's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Warrior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beataturgy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beataturgy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Warrior is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to True Warrior.
I think Warrior 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... True Warrior!
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