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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Betty BETTY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shoryu Ken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Betty BETTY has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 cm
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155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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165 cm
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157 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Betty BETTY! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shoryu Ken! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! BETTY feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ken's calf. BETTY takes a swing at Ken's ribcage but misses. Ken is looking to take this fight into the clinch. BETTY throws a solid leg kick but Ken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at BETTY. BETTY throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
BETTY lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. BETTY throws the kick towards the body but Ken avoids it. BETTY wants to land a leg kick but Ken is out of range. BETTY walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Both fighters circling a little - BETTY finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. BETTY tries to land a front kick but Ken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. BETTY throws a leg kick but Ken sees it coming and moves out of range. BETTY misses with a body kick. BETTY wants to land a leg kick but Ken is out of range. Ken fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. BETTY sprawls well initially but Ken persists and gets the takedown into half guard. BETTY is staying active underneath Ken, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ken wants to free his trapped foot but BETTY is holding on for dear life with his legs. Ken keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. BETTY knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ken on the ground. Ken missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Ken missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. BETTY on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if BETTY tries to get out of the position. Ken not landing any meaningful shots this time. Ken is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Ken trying to control the pace.
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. BETTY tries to kick Ken off but Ken keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ken is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Ken not doing much here.
BETTY wants to get back to full guard.
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. Ken not landing any meaningful shots this time. Ken wants to control but BETTY is keeping him busy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ken looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks BETTY with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Ken is sneakily working for an arm triangle but BETTY sees it coming and defends easily. Ken throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoryu Ken dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ken blocks a low kick nicely. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ken is defended easily by BETTY. BETTY connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ken moves out of range of the leg kick from BETTY. A good leg kick by BETTY. BETTY misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. BETTY attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Good leg kick by BETTY there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ken shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says BETTY as he avoids it easily. Ken shoots in but no luck this time. Betty BETTY has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoryu Ken. Ken on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. A clash of legs there as Ken blocks the low kick. Ken blocks a leg kick. Ken staying out of range there. BETTY scores with a jab. BETTY tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ken was well out of range. Poor timing from BETTY. BETTY dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ken. That did some damage! A nice inside leg kick there by BETTY. That's going to slow Ken down. BETTY thuds his shin into the meat of Ken's side. Ken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. BETTY misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ken's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Ken checks a low kick from BETTY. Ken checks a low kick from BETTY. BETTY fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ken checks it well. Ken tries to clinch but BETTY moves out of range. BETTY misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Good leg kick by BETTY there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
BETTY scores with a body shot.
BETTY misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ken.
Ken moves out of range as BETTY throws a body kick.
BETTY doesn't succeed with the takedown and Ken counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. BETTY wants to stand and escape but Ken is having none of it. Ken won't allow BETTY to sweep him here. Ken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ken not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. BETTY keeping full guard, as Ken tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round. BETTY keeping moving, preventing Ken from controlling successfully. Ken has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. BETTY is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ken is controlling him. Ken pushes down on BETTY's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Ken takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Ken wants to control but BETTY is keeping him busy. Ken slows the pace down in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Betty BETTY will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from BETTY, right into the meat.
Ken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by BETTY. BETTY obviously looking to wear him down.
Ken takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
BETTY lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
BETTY defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ken. Ken blocks the body kick.
BETTY throws a nice outside leg kick. Ken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BETTY throws out the jab. Ken shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Betty BETTY seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. BETTY scores with a kick to the midsection. BETTY ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. BETTY throws out a leg kick but Ken moves out of range and BETTY only half commits. Ken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. BETTY throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round. A slapping body kick lands there for BETTY. Betty BETTY is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ken checks a low kick from BETTY. BETTY scores with a kick to the body.
BETTY throws a leg kick that misses. BETTY lands with a right hand. Ken tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. BETTY scores with a hook to the body. Ken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. BETTY lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. BETTY lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ken takes a step back to recover. BETTY throws a low kick but Ken avoids it. Ken moves out of range of the body kick. No luck for Ken with that takedown attempt. Betty BETTY has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoryu Ken. BETTY with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by BETTY. BETTY obviously looking to wear him down.
BETTY uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Ken takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ken checks a low kick from BETTY. BETTY throws a half hearted mid kick. A slapping body kick lands there for BETTY. BETTY swings and misses with a shot to the body and Ken counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in BETTY's guard now. 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! BETTY wants to stand and escape but Ken is having none of it. Ken scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ken trying to control but BETTY is working from the bottom. Ken stays in close to BETTY's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Ken tries to free his leg and advance position but BETTY is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ken crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from BETTY - the referee stops the clock and Ken gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says BETTY. Ken manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. BETTY pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. BETTY thuds a left hand into Ken's body. Ken blocks a leg kick. Ken has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from BETTY. BETTY moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. BETTY throws a nice outside leg kick. BETTY misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Betty BETTY showed his dominance in that final round. I think BETTY has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28 Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Betty BETTY!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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