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PBP Commentary |
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). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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211 lbs
9 - 16 - 0 |
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200 lbs
12 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
9 - 16 - 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
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Materson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Materson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Weston sprawls well initially but Materson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Materson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Materson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Materson throws a strike but Weston avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Weston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weston is looking to stand up but Materson isn't so interested in that idea.
Materson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Materson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson throwing strikes from guard but Weston blocks nicely.
Materson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weston keeping moving, preventing Materson from controlling successfully.
Materson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Materson throws a strike but Weston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Materson wants to sweep here but Weston controlling him for the moment.
Weston postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Materson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Weston, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Materson is still trying to improve position.
Weston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Materson throws an elbow that misses. Weston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Materson's guard. Nice move by Weston!
Weston wanted to stand there but Materson had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Materson wants to stand but Weston is controlling the position.
Weston tries to free his leg and advance position but Materson is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weston stands up from Materson's guard - Weston perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dakota Weston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materson checks the leg kick.
Materson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Materson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Materson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Materson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Weston is avoiding damage well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Materson prevents Weston from escaping the position.
Weston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Materson 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.
Weston throws a nice looking combination but Materson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dakota Weston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weston misses with the combination.
Weston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Materson gets a double leg takedown into Weston's guard.
Materson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Materson trying to control but Weston is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materson stops Weston from standing up.
Materson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Weston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Materson.
Materson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston has Materson pulled in close to control his posture.
Weston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mike Materson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Materson looking to sit in guard and control but Weston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Weston wants to stand and escape but instead Materson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Materson throwing strikes but missing.
Materson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materson throwing strikes from guard but Weston blocks nicely.
Materson lands a couple of elbows.
Weston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Materson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Weston scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Materson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Materson showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materson is pressing down on Weston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Weston is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materson prevents Weston from standing back up.
Materson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Weston is trying to stand.
Materson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Materson is working for a submission of some sort.
Materson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson is pressing down on Weston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Weston is holding on for now.
Materson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Materson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ground and pound from Materson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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.
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. This is the final round!
No joy there for Weston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weston digs a good body shot into Materson's ribs.
Weston lands a leg kick that knocks Materson off balance momentarily.
Weston fails with a takedown attempt.
Weston digs a good body shot into Materson's ribs.
Weston fails with a takedown attempt.
Materson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Materson showed some decent athleticism there.
Materson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson is pressing down on Weston's thigh, looking to free his foot. Weston is holding on for now.
Materson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Weston tries to kick Materson off but Materson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Materson is looking to take a break and control but Weston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Materson thows a huge punch but Weston dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materson looks to land a strike but Weston avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Materson looking to sit in guard and control but Weston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Weston wants to stand but Materson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Materson wants to sweep here but Weston controlling him for the moment.
Weston tries to stand but Materson is controlling from the bottom.
Dakota Weston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weston wants to stand and escape but instead Materson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Weston wants to stand and escape but Materson is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Materson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Materson postures up in Weston's guard and throws a big left but Weston blocks it.
Materson throws an elbow that misses. Weston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Materson's guard. Nice move by Weston!
Weston prevents Materson from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson working a defensive guard here.
Weston gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Materson feints and as Weston raises his hands in defense, Materson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mike Materson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Weston keeping moving, preventing Materson from controlling successfully.
Weston wants to stand but Materson is controlling the position.
Materson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weston trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Materson.
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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Materson!
Mike Materson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Just Fight (Everything 7$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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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
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