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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Burl Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Ares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ares has chosen Battle cry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burl Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikey Ares!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ares is defended easily by Webb.
Webb stuffs the takedown.
Webb shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ares's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Webb not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Webb trying to control the position from guard on top but Ares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ares is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Webb has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ares is proving hard to escape from.
Webb slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burl Webb has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ares misses with a double jab.
Ares has his takedown stuffed
and Webb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burl Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Ares.
Webb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ares.
Ares looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Webb is fending him off so far but Ares persists. Nope, Webb circles away and we're back to standing.
Ares throws a shot to the body.
Mikey Ares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ares with a lazy takedown attempt
and Webb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ares has his takedown stuffed
and Webb counters with a straight right hand.
Ares looks winded!
A shot to the body from Ares misses
and Webb counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ares is defended easily by Webb.
Webb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Webb misses with the body kick
and Ares counters with a stiff right hand.
Ares clinches up with Webb and pushes him back against the cage.
Webb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ares shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Webb pinned against the cage. Webb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ares moves into the clinch.
Webb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ares fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ares shoots in and drives through. Webb sprawls well.
Ares shoots and misses
and Webb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ares tries for a takedown but Webb circles away easily
and Webb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb throws a head kick but Ares moves out of range.
Ares has his takedown stuffed
and Webb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ares takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ares misses with a takedown
and Webb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Webb looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Webb stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burl Webb dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Webb shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Webb tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ares holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Webb seems to be working for a kimura but Ares defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ares wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ares trying to control from the bottom.
Webb is keen to just control but Ares is a slippery customer.
Ares wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webb trying to control from half guard but Ares is working away.
Webb wants to get back to his feet.
Webb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ares is looking for a sweep. Webb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb trying to control the action but Ares is working from the bottom.
Burl Webb has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ares drives through and clinches with Webb against the cage.
Webb has had enough of the clinch but Ares keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ares.
Ares tries to pull guard but Webb won't allow it.
Ares has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Webb avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ares throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ares just misses with a elbow thrown towards Webb's brow.
Ares gets underhooks to prevent Webb's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ares has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Webb after a bit of a struggle.
Burl Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Ares.
Webb tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ares has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Webb avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ares is trying to break free.
Ares gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Webb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Webb controls Ares momentarily but Ares frees himself.
Webb is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ares is aware though and is defending well.
Ares gets to his feet - Webb follows without any prompting.
Webb gets caught flat footed, as Ares shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webb is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb is trying to control the position but Ares postures up.
Ares trying to control the position from guard on top but Webb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webb working for submissions but it's allowed Ares to get to half guard.
Webb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Webb working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ares works over Webb with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mikey Ares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Webb defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ares.
Webb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ares tries for a takedown but Webb circles away easily
and Webb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burl Webb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ares closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Webb's guard.
Webb has his foot on Ares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ares works his way back into a safe position though.
Webb is pulling down on Ares's head to control his posture.
Webb controls Ares momentarily but Ares frees himself.
Webb pulls Ares in close to prevent any damage.
Webb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ares on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Webb wants to sweep here but Ares controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ares is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Ares stopping the sweep attempt from Webb.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Webb keeping moving, preventing Ares from controlling successfully.
Ares throws an elbow that misses. Webb uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ares's guard. Nice move by Webb!
Ares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Webb defends it easily.
Ares wants to control but Webb passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ares trying to control but Webb postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ares manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Webb postures up.
Webb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Webb wants to control from the top but Ares keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ares has his foot on Webb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Webb works his way back into a safe position though.
Webb postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ares is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Webb, into his guard.
Webb looking for a sweep. Not yet Webb, not yet.
Ares works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Webb is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ares scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ares working Webb over with strikes.
Webb trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ares stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Webb to get to his feet.
Ares moves into the clinch successfully.
Ares prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ares tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Webb just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burl Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Ares.
Webb tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ares landing some nice looking knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ares pulls Webb into guard.
Webb controlling from the top position.
Webb trying to control but Ares is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Ares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ares has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Ares!
An out of breath Mikey Ares thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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