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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herb Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Entoni Shmetis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Herb Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Entoni Shmetis!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dean checks a leg kick.
Entoni Shmetis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dean closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shmetis quickly recovers to half guard.
Dean is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shmetis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dean tries to free his leg and advance position but Shmetis is retaining full guard.
Shmetis wants to sweep but no luck.
Shmetis pulls Dean in close to prevent any damage.
Shmetis keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Shmetis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dean could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shmetis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dean.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shmetis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shmetis looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shmetis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dean's head.
Shmetis stands and throws Dean's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shmetis slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Shmetis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dean manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shmetis has his hands clasped together around Dean's back. He's all about the action.
Shmetis works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shmetis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shmetis is looking to stand up but Dean isn't so interested in that idea.
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!
Entoni Shmetis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Shmetis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dean napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shmetis taking a breather here.
It looks like Shmetis might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shmetis tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Entoni Shmetis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dean throws a head kick but Shmetis moves out of range.
Shmetis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dean checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shmetis misses with a takedown attempt - Dean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dean feints a jab promting Shmetis to slip. Dean then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shmetis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dean ducks under a wild hook from Shmetis.
Shmetis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dean circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shmetis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dean counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Herb Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Entoni Shmetis.
Dean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shmetis throws a right hand that Dean ducks under and follows up with a left that Dean also avoids with ease.
Dean throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dean fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shmetis on the side of the head.
Shmetis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shmetis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dean sprawls well initially but Shmetis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shmetis looks winded!
Shmetis wants to stand but Dean has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shmetis is keen to just control but Dean is a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Entoni Shmetis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dean shoots in looking for a takedown but Shmetis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dean's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shmetis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dean counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shmetis won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Entoni Shmetis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shmetis.
Dean is looking to clinch but Shmetis is avoiding it.
Shmetis misses with a two punch combination.
Herb Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Shmetis misses.
No joy there for Shmetis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shmetis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dean defends well and Shmetis ends up having to push Dean into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dean manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shmetis won't allow Dean to sweep him here.
Shmetis postures up.
Shmetis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shmetis trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
Shmetis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shmetis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Entoni Shmetis.
Dean slips under a jab from Shmetis.
Shmetis gets the takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Dean manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shmetis's best efforts.
Shmetis controlling the action here.
Dean is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shmetis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Entoni Shmetis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Shmetis fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shmetis throws a hook but Dean avoids it easily.
Dean stuffs the takedown attempt from Shmetis. Shmetis gets slowly back to his feet.
Shmetis fails to land with a series of punches.
Dean has closed the distance and engaged Shmetis in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shmetis.
Herb Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Entoni Shmetis.
Shmetis misses with a two punch combination.
Shmetis shoots in looking for a takedown. Dean tries to sprawl out of it but Shmetis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dean misses with a wild combination.
Shmetis misses with a takedown
and Shmetis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shmetis misses with a body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shmetis enables Dean to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shmetis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shmetis is working an open guard so Dean takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shmetis swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Dean as Shmetis shoots in.
Dean throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shmetis was covering up waiting for the punch and Dean finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shmetis working a defensive guard here.
Dean trying to control but Shmetis is working from the bottom.
Dean preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean postures up in Shmetis's guard and throws a big left but Shmetis blocks it.
Shmetis keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Herb Dean.
Shmetis looks to throw the jab but Dean is out of range.
Shmetis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dean to the ground. Shmetis is now in Dean's guard.
Shmetis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Entoni Shmetis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Shmetis throws the left hand but Dean avoids the punch easily.
Shmetis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shmetis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dean tries to roll over but Shmetis keeps him under control.
Shmetis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Entoni Shmetis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Shmetis fails to land with a series of punches.
Shmetis gets caught napping as Dean dives in and scores a takedown. Shmetis manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shmetis is pulling down on Dean's head. It's preventing any offense from Dean, at least for the moment.
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.
Dean tries to free his leg and advance position but Shmetis is retaining full guard.
Dean is working hard here to advance position.
Shmetis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Entoni Shmetis.
Dean looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shmetis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dean misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shmetis.
Shmetis is trying to drag Dean to the mat but Dean just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean prevents the takedown attempt.
Shmetis wants to get back to striking at distance but Dean won't allow it.
Shmetis wants a takedown but no success here.
Herb Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Entoni Shmetis.
Shmetis is looking to break free of the clinch but Dean has double underhooks.
Dean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shmetis stuffs the takedown attempt from Dean. Dean gets slowly back to his feet.
Shmetis throws a series of punches but Dean avoids them all with ease.
Dean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shmetis.
Shmetis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dean is fending him off so far but Shmetis persists. Nope, Dean circles away and we're back to standing.
Shmetis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dean did well to prevent Shmetis getting side control.
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!
Shmetis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shmetis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dean's head.
Shmetis is taking a breather. Dean says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shmetis is working away from the top position though.
Entoni Shmetis has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Entoni Shmetis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Shmetis feints and as Dean raises his hands in defense, Shmetis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shmetis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shmetis wants to stand but Dean is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Entoni Shmetis.
Shmetis avoids the body shot from Dean.
Shmetis looks to land a combination but Dean avoids it well.
Shmetis wants to land a leg kick but Dean is out of range.
Shmetis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dean avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shmetis has a takedown stuffed.
Herb Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that's the end of the fight!
Entoni Shmetis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shmetis 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Entoni Shmetis!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Entoni Shmetis!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Entoni Shmetis!
Entoni Shmetis wins by unanimous decision!
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hype
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FIGHT
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