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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Elliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Fountas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Elliott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Fountas!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fountas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elliott.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fountas.
Fountas drives through and clinches with Elliott against the cage.
Fountas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Elliott just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fountas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Elliott pulls guard.
Fountas trying to control the position from guard on top but Elliott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fountas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elliott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elliott looking to control.
Fountas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fountas trying to control the position from guard on top but Elliott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fountas tries to free his leg and advance position but Elliott is retaining full guard.
Fountas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Elliott looking for a sweep. Not yet Elliott, not yet.
Fountas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elliott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fountas trying to control the position from guard on top but Elliott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jason Fountas.
Elliott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fountas as he avoids it easily.
Fountas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elliott circles away.
Ben Elliott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Fountas.
Elliott drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fountas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliott postures up and lands a big shot to Fountas's brow.
Elliott with a nice head shot there.
Elliott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elliott is pushing down on Fountas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fountas is fighting to maintain full guard but Elliott has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elliott thows a huge punch but Fountas dodges it nicely.
Fountas won't allow Elliott to pass to mount.
Elliott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Elliott controlling the pace.
Elliott wants to take a breather but Fountas is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nice strikes from Elliott there.
Elliott trying to control from half guard but Fountas is working away.
Ben Elliott has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fountas tries a head kick but it misses.
Fountas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elliott, pushing him back against the cage.
Elliott jumps guard but Fountas stands there with Elliott around his waist. Elliott gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elliott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fountas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fountas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Elliott trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fountas's guard.
Fountas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elliott is one step ahead there.
Fountas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fountas has an active guard here but Elliott has managed to pass into half guard.
Elliott is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Elliott dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Elliott moves in looking to clinch but Fountas pushes him off.
Fountas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elliott defends it nicely.
Elliott fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fountas lands with a nice body punch.
Ben Elliott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fountas rushes Elliott and presses him up against the cage.
Elliott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fountas to keep the fight standing.
Fountas successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fountas keeping moving, preventing Elliott from controlling successfully.
Elliott stopping the sweep attempt from Fountas.
Fountas wants to get back to his feet but Elliott is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ben Elliott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fountas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elliott.
Fountas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Elliott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fountas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elliott has managed to get both his arms back between Fountas's legs - danger averted.
Elliott trying to control the position from guard on top but Fountas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliott drops back looking for a leg! Fountas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fountas manages to kick Elliott off! Elliott jumps back into Fountas's guard.
Elliott drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fountas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Elliott has Fountas in his guard.
Elliott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliott is working hard here to advance position.
Elliott has Fountas pulled in close to control his posture.
Fountas wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Elliott's closed guard. He's half up but Elliott has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Elliott pivots and extends the arm, Fountas falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Elliott! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Elliott!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
35% |
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