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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Beaudrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alice In Chains - Man In The Box. Beaudrey has chosen Behemoth: Ov Fire And The Void as his entrance music. Dustin Beaudrey will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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178 cm
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177 lbs
5 - 0 - 1 |
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178 cm
22
175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
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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
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Michaels! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Beaudrey! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Beaudrey throws a hook but Michaels blocks it. Michaels looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Beaudrey! Michaels prevents Beaudrey from getting the reversal. Beaudrey is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Michaels lands a nice shot to the head. Beaudrey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Michaels tries to control but Beaudrey wriggling away. Beaudrey wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Beaudrey is looking to improve his position but Michaels isn't that keen on the idea. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Michaels trying to control but he's not successful this time. Beaudrey is looking to get to half guard. Michaels takes Beaudrey's back. Beaudrey looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beaudrey is trying to break free.
Michaels connects with a big shot to the side of Beaudrey's head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Michaels's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Michaels looking for the choke but no joy. Beaudrey preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Michaels. Michaels is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Beaudrey is defending well though. Michaels let's go of the attempt for now. Michaels thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Michaels tries to keep control of the position but Beaudrey is staying busy. Michaels is persistently looking for the submission but Beaudrey is defending it well.
Michaels doesn't have the hooks in and Beaudrey manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Beaudrey trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom. Michaels is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Beaudrey throwing strikes from guard but Michaels blocks nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Michaels has a closed guard, preventing Beaudrey from standing up. Beaudrey distracts Michaels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Michaels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Michaels is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Beaudrey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Beaudrey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Michaels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Michaels checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Beaudrey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Michaels feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Michaels forces his way into half guard. Michaels is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beaudrey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Michaels. Michaels is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beaudrey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Nice strikes from Michaels there. Michaels working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Michaels trying to control the action but Beaudrey is working from the bottom. Michaels looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Michaels is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Michaels thows a huge punch but Beaudrey dodges it nicely.
Beaudrey tries to get to full guard but Michaels has control of the leg. Beaudrey is trying to stand.
Beaudrey wants to control but Michaels is keeping busy.
Beaudrey is looking to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Michaels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Beaudrey throws Michaels to one side and escapes! Beaudrey slips a jab and a cross from Michaels.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beaudrey moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Michaels dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Beaudrey throws an overhand right that lands on Michaels's shoulder, as Michaels tries to avoid the shot. Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Beaudrey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beaudrey lands with a right hand. Beaudrey misses with a double jab.
Michaels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Michaels swings for the body but Beaudrey moves out of range.
Michaels works Beaudrey's body with a nice hook. Michaels shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Beaudrey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michaels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Beaudrey is not content to let Michaels control the position. Michaels works his foot free and advances to mount. Michaels is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Michaels!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Josh Michaels!
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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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