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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Dean (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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185 cm
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223 lbs
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185 cm
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270 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Austin Williams! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Dean! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Williams tries to clinch up but Dean circles away and keeps his distance. Williams clinches with his opponent.
Dean has clasped his hands together around Williams's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Dean swings around for an armbar but Williams sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dean's guard. Williams trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom. Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Dean. Dean wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position. Dean throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Dean looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Dean trying to strike off his back.
Dean wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position. Dean is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well. Dean working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Williams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dean manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Williams has Dean in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dean scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Dean is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dean advances position into side control! Dean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working. Dean looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Dean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Dean dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dean to score an easy takedown into full guard. Dean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Dean throwing strikes but missing. Dean tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard. Dean trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dean loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Williams is trying to control the position but Dean postures up. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dean looking to pass the guard. Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dean drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dean jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Williams trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
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. Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dean is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control. Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Dean advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Williams is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Dean is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dean is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dean to get the leverage. Dean is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Dean slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dean. Williams actively working from the bottom here. Dean stands up out of the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Williams with a poor takedown and Dean moves into the clinch. Dean has picked Williams up - he's going for a ride! Dean dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Dean passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Williams! Dean punching from mount but Williams doing a good job of avoiding damage. Dean wants to control the pace but Williams is squirming around nicely. Dean looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Dean throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Dean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dean shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Williams is staying active underneath Dean, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Dean wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well. Dean keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Williams is in trouble now - Dean has advanced to mount! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dean is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Williams can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dean is working for a guillotine from mount but Williams frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dean working for a submission but Williams is keeping him at bay. Williams wants to hold on but Dean pushes him away. Williams is trying desperately to improve position. Dean controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Williams avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dean.
Williams is looking to improve his position but Dean isn't that keen on the idea. Poor strikes thrown by Dean there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dean takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Williams defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dean. Dean is working for a guillotine from mount but Williams frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dean thowing shots but they're missing. Dean working for a submission but Williams is keeping him at bay. Dean can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape. Austin Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dean punching from mount but Williams doing a good job of avoiding damage. Dean unloads with some shots from mount but Williams bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dean tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Williams defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dean. Dean looking to ground and pound but Williams is blocking nicely. Dean tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Williams is squirming around, avoiding Dean's attempts to control the action. Dean working for a submission but Williams is keeping him at bay. Dean with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that's the end of the fight! Jake Dean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Dean has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Dean!
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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
53% |
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