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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Penties (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Penties had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Penties!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ian Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penties is looking to clinch.
Penties tries to clinch up.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penties paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Penties closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roberts circles away.
Penties misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roberts.
Penties tries for a takedown but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roberts.
Penties gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roberts tries to pull guard but Penties holds him up against the cage and eventually Roberts drops back down to his feet.
Penties tries to pull guard but Roberts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Penties. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Penties has double underhooks.
Roberts pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts missing with knees to the body.
Roberts manages to pull guard.
Penties pushes down on Roberts's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Penties keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penties is working away from the top position though.
Penties is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roberts has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penties is working away from the top position though.
Roberts is looking for a sweep. Penties is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penties lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Roberts is staying active underneath Penties, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penties is really struggling to control Roberts but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Roberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penties. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roberts is trying to control but can't.
Penties not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Penties trying to mount his opponent but Roberts defends it.
Penties is keen to just control but Roberts is a slippery customer.
Roberts keeping hold of Penties's head, controlling as best he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice straight punches there by Roberts. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roberts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penties is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roberts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Penties throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roberts.
Penties shoots in looking for a takedown but Roberts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Penties's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Penties is trying to drag Roberts to the mat but Roberts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roberts ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Roberts no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pentiesis looking to pass into half guard but Roberts pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Roberts is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ben Penties will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roberts works the jab nicely.
Penties tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
Penties swats away the attempt to clinch by Roberts.
Penties scores with a nice right hand.
Penties tries to clinch there but Roberts circles away.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Penties napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Roberts trying to control the position but Penties is working away.
Roberts tries to score with some ground and pound. Penties controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Penties's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penties is looking to regain half guard here but Roberts keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts trying to control the action but Penties is working from the bottom.
Penties regains half guard, as Roberts was trying to land strikes.
Roberts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penties keeps working.
Roberts missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts working Penties over with strikes.
Penties is positioning himself well to prevent Roberts advancing to mount.
Roberts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roberts tries to stand and escape but Penties actually recovers to full guard.
Penties has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Roberts doesn't defend quickly enough and Penties has managed to lock this one up! Can Roberts escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Penties on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Penties!
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Penties thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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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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