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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Materson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dakota Weston could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Materson's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dakota Weston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Materson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Weston does no damage.
Weston stalks Materson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Materson's face. Materson staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Mike Materson has been cut.
Weston misses with a hook
and Materson counters with a straight right hand.
Weston gets caught flat footed, as Materson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Materson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Weston can't keep his opponent in guard - Materson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weston is defending against the submission attempts here by Materson.
Materson seems to be looking for submissions.
Weston is trying to stand back up but Materson is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson wants to pass the guard but Weston is defending well.
Materson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Materson lands a nice short elbow.
Materson is looking for a kimura here.
Weston is trying to stand.
Materson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Materson thows a huge punch but Weston dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materson working Weston over with strikes.
Materson slips a nice elbow through Weston's hands, connecting with Weston's forehead.
Materson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Weston defends it well.
Materson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Materson passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materson looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materson landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materson lands a couple of good shots and Weston has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Materson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Weston is defending well though. Materson let's go of the attempt for now.
Materson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Weston knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Weston for a finish.
Materson looking for the choke from the back.
Materson punishes Weston with strikes from the back mount.
Materson trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weston grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weston covering up well under a series of strikes from Materson.
Weston is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Materson 's hooks.
Materson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Weston turns into him and now he's in Materson's guard.
Weston trying to control the position from guard on top but Materson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Materson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Materson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Weston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weston displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Materson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Materson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Materson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Weston is bucking up trying to escape but Materson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Materson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weston manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Weston, under a barage of strikes from Materson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Materson.
Materson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Materson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Weston to regain full guard.
Materson throws a big right hand that misses.
Weston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Materson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weston's head.
Materson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Materson throwing strikes from guard but Weston blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Materson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weston is looking to stand up but Materson isn't so interested in that idea.
Materson postures up in Weston's guard and throws a big left but Weston blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Materson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weston keeping moving, preventing Materson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Materson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Materson wants to control from the top but Weston keeps moving.
Weston has momentary wrist control but Materson slips an elbow through the middle.
Materson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Materson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Materson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson throwing strikes from guard but Weston blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Materson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Materson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Materson throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Materson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Materson throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materson wants to pass the guard but Weston is keeping the position.
Materson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Materson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Materson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Weston fails to land with a series of punches.
Materson 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.
Weston keeping moving, preventing Materson from controlling successfully.
Weston is looking to stand up but Materson isn't so interested in that idea.
Materson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Materson stands up over Weston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Materson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weston is keeping the position for now.
Materson trying to control but Weston is working from the bottom.
Materson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston wants to stand and escape but Materson is having none of it.
Materson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Materson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weston's head.
Materson passes to side control.
Materson with the ground and pound but Weston regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Weston won't allow Materson to pass to mount.
Materson throwing shots but Weston is blocking nicely.
Materson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Weston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materson is looking to advance position but Weston won't allow it.
Weston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Materson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weston defending well though.
Weston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Materson.
Materson wants to stand up but Weston is controlling the position.
Materson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Materson seems to be looking for submissions.
Dakota Weston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weston kicks off Materson and gets to his feet.
Materson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weston.
Materson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weston moves into range and clinches up with Materson.
Weston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Materson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Materson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Weston is refusing to be controlled, as Materson sits in half guard.
Materson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Materson wants to control but Weston is keeping him busy.
Mike Materson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Weston looks like he's trying to stand up.
Materson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weston is staying active underneath Materson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Materson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Materson 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Materson!
Mike Materson very nearly forgot to thank Just Fight (Everything 7$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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