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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lance Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarez De Ertu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarez De Ertu is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lance Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jarez De Ertu!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Ertu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stevens!
De Ertu looking to control but Stevens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Ertu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stevens kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
De Ertu lands a big shot there that rocks Stevens but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stevens tries to lock up and control but De Ertu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Ertu looking to control but Stevens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Ertu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stevens is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stevens might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
De Ertu prevents Stevens from getting the reversal.
De Ertu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stevens keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
De Ertu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stevens's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Ertu controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
De Ertu controlling his opponent.
De Ertu trying to control but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stevens is looking to improve his position but De Ertu isn't that keen on the idea.
De Ertu controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to stand up.
Stevens tries to reverse the position but De Ertu maintains control.
Stevens tries to hold on but De Ertu postures up.
De Ertu thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
De Ertu misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
De Ertu wants to control the pace but Stevens is squirming around nicely.
De Ertu thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stevens is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
De Ertu controlling the pace for now.
De Ertu tries to control but Stevens wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Ertu is working for a guillotine from mount but Stevens frees his head quite easily.
Stevens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarez De Ertu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
De Ertu walks into a straight right hand from Stevens.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lance Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens lands with an overhand left.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Ertu lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Ertu misses with a jab, cross combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stevens.
De Ertu wants to clinch.
De Ertu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stevens tries to get to full guard but De Ertu has control of the leg.
De Ertu seems to be working for a kimura but Stevens defends the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Ertu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. De Ertu connects with a nice short shot to Stevens's temple.
De Ertu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Ertu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stevens has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Ertu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Ertu throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stevens to regain full guard.
De Ertu trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Ertu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu drops back looking for a leg! Stevens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stevens manages to kick De Ertu off! De Ertu jumps back into Stevens's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Ertu lands a couple of elbows.
De Ertu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De Ertu wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
De Ertu is looking to work some ground and pound but Stevens has wrist control.
De Ertu postures up and lands a big shot to Stevens's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens wants to stand and escape but De Ertu is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
De Ertu wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
De Ertu controlling from the top position.
Stevens working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A slow jab from Stevens misses its intended target.
De Ertu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevens's waist but Stevens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Ertu off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Ertu.
Stevens misses with a hook.
Lance Stevens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
De Ertu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lance Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarez De Ertu.
De Ertu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevens swivels and escapes.
De Ertu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De Ertu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stevens looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
De Ertu trying to control the action but Stevens is working from the bottom.
De Ertu working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens is looking to reverse the position.
Stevens parries the strikes from De Ertu easily there. De Ertu is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stevens to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Ertu decides to stand back up. De Ertu steps back and let's Stevens get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarez De Ertu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
De Ertu rushes Stevens and presses him up against the cage.
Stevens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from De Ertu.
Stevens lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stevens can't break the clinch.
De Ertu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stevens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stevens working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Ertu slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Stevens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De Ertu looking for a takedown.
Stevens stops a takedown attempt from De Ertu.
Lance Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarez De Ertu.
Stevens lands with a right to the head.
Stevens can't break the clinch.
Stevens has had enough of the clinch but De Ertu keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Stevens to work.
Stalling in the clinch from De Ertu.
Stevens scores with a shoulder strike.
Stevens is trying to break the clinch but De Ertu has him pressed against the cage.
Stevens is looking to break free of the clinch but De Ertu has double underhooks.
De Ertu prevents Stevens from breaking the clinch.
Stevens misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Ertu has Stevens pushed against the cage.
De Ertu breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens misses with a body shot.
Stevens connects with a single shot there.
De Ertu shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense.
De Ertu tries to clinch but Stevens moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Ertu.
De Ertu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stevens looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stevens is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but De Ertu is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Stevens is looking to get to half guard.
De Ertu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Ertu unloads with some shots from mount but Stevens bucks and avoids them well.
Stevens tries to improve his position but instead De Ertu has taken his back!
De Ertu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens trying to control the hands but De Ertu breaks the grip.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Ertu looking for the choke from the back.
De Ertu controlling the position well here. Stevens rolled but De Ertu kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jarez De Ertu.
I've got De Ertu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Jarez De Ertu!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Jarez De Ertu!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Jarez De Ertu!
Jarez De Ertu wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
A | B |
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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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