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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between jack matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Bann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jack matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Bann!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Bann.
matthews will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bann throws a leg kick but matthews sees it coming and moves out of range.
matthews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
matthews dodges the punch combination from Bann.
matthews looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for Bann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
matthews avoids a punch combination nicely.
matthews will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jack matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bann dips to his left and cracks matthews with an uppercut!
matthews shoots in for a takedown but Bann shows good takedown defense.
matthews rushes Bann and presses him up against the cage.
Bann is looking to break free of the clinch but matthews has double underhooks.
matthews is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from matthews.
matthews drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bann pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bann tries to clinch but matthews is having none of it.
matthews fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bann sprawls well initially but matthews persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bann wants to control but matthews is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bann looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bann wants to control but matthews is keeping busy and won't allow it.
matthews seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bann tries to get to full guard but matthews has control of the leg.
matthews not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
matthews is looking to take a break and control but Bann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
matthews fails with the takedown.
matthews is breathing heavily.
matthews blocks a low kick nicely.
Bann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bann lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from matthews. Bann shrugs it off though.
matthews takes one to the side of the head.
Bann misses with the combination.
matthews closes the distance and clinches up with Bann, looking for a takedown. matthews pushes Bann against the cage but Bann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Bann.
matthews is rocked!
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!
A shot to de liver by Bann. Beautiful body shot.
Oh matthews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bann doesn't manage to clinch there - matthews circles away.
matthews seems to have got his legs back now.
matthews shoots in but no luck this time.
matthews shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bann pinned against the cage. Bann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dexter Bann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
matthews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bann as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
matthews shoots for a double leg takedown but Bann sprawls well. He's pushed matthews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
matthews shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bann's guard.
Bann keeping full guard, as matthews tries to pass.
matthews not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
matthews trying to control but Bann is working from the bottom.
Bann is pulling down on matthews's head. It's preventing any offense from matthews, at least for the moment.
Bann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as matthews controls the pace.
matthews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
matthews is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. matthews manages to get himself to full guard.
matthews being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
matthews wants to sweep but no luck.
matthews looking to control.
matthews looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
matthews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bann controlling from the top position.
Bann stands up over matthews, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bann pushing down on matthews's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bann tries to stand but can't do so whilst matthews controls his leg.
Bann perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Bann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab lands there for Bann.
matthews tries for a takedown but Bann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dexter Bann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
matthews checks a low kick from Bann.
matthews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bann moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bann throws a series of punches but matthews avoids them all with ease.
Bann misses with a double jab.
Bann lands with a kick to the temple. matthews shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bann throws a nice looking combination but matthews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bann lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bann clinches but matthews breaks the clinch
and matthews counters with a shoot takedown. Bann fights it but they end up in guard.
matthews wants to control from the top but Bann keeps moving.
Bann 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
matthews won't allow Bann to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bann trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
matthews passes Bann's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
matthews wants to control but Bann is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
matthews has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jack matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
matthews keeps Bann at a distance using the push kick.
Bann throws a lazy body kick
and matthews finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bann fails in his attempt to clinch.
matthews drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
matthews trying to control the action but Bann is working from the bottom.
matthews tries for a kimura but Bann is defending well.
Bann is letting matthews control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bann is not content to let matthews control the position.
Bann is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
matthews trying to control the position but Bann is working away.
The referee stands the fighters back up. jack matthews just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
matthews misses with a takedown attempt - Bann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dexter Bann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bann lands a nice shot that snaps matthews's head back.
Good leg kick by Bann there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bann moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
matthews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bann's waist but Bann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing matthews off to one side.
Bann goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from matthews.
matthews showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bann.
matthews feints and as Bann raises his hands in defense, matthews changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
matthews slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
matthews slips nicely into half guard.
matthews slows the pace down in half guard.
matthews's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
matthews is trying to control the action in half guard but Bann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
matthews could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
matthews stops Bann from getting back to his feet.
matthews trying to control the action but Bann is working from the bottom.
matthews is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bann is just riding it out for now. matthews eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
matthews stops Bann from getting back to his feet.
matthews is trying to control the action in half guard but Bann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
matthews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bann's waist but Bann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing matthews off to one side.
Bann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bann moves into range and clinches up with matthews.
matthews tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bann.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
matthews has Bann pressed against the cage.
matthews changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dexter Bann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
matthews 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.
matthews wants to control from the top but Bann keeps moving.
Bann is looking to stand up but matthews isn't so interested in that idea.
matthews forces his way into half guard.
matthews is trying to control the action in half guard but Bann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
matthews stalling.
Bann is not content to let matthews control the position.
jack matthews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
matthews is taking a breather. Bann says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bann is not content to let matthews control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee stands the fighters back up. jack matthews just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
matthews shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bann as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bann throws a combination that misses
and matthews counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bann!
Bann tries to lock up and control but matthews gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bann is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
matthews prevents Bann from getting the reversal.
Bann is squirming around, avoiding matthews's attempts to control the action.
Bann is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bann is squirming around, avoiding matthews's attempts to control the action.
Bann is looking to get to half guard.
Bann is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
matthews trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
matthews is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bann is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
matthews controlling from mount.
Bann is trying desperately to improve position.
matthews controlling the position easily from mount.
Bann is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
matthews looking to control but Bann is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
matthews controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. jack matthews just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bann throws a right hand that matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that matthews also avoids with ease.
Bann has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by matthews.
Bann throws a right hand that matthews ducks under and follows up with a left that matthews also avoids with ease.
Dexter Bann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
matthews scores with a push kick.
A combination from Bann does no damage.
matthews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bann's waist but Bann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing matthews off to one side.
matthews fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jack matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Bann as matthews shoots in.
Bann falls off balance throwing a combination
and matthews counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
matthews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bann swivels and escapes.
matthews looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
jack matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bann misses with a kick to the body
and matthews makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bann really felt that one!
matthews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
matthews lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
matthews closes the distance and clinches.
matthews jumps guard and drags Bann to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet matthews, not yet.
matthews escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bann is looking to stand up but matthews won't let him.
matthews lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bann!
matthews fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
matthews cracks Bann with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
matthews can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bann is looking to escape.
Bann tries to reverse the position but matthews maintains control.
matthews working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
matthews tries to control but Bann wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
jack matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bann 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dexter Bann!
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