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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Wesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Leigertwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesson's entrance music is Imperial March. A fine choice. Dean Wesson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
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179 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dean Wesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dexter Leigertwood!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesson with a poor takedown
and Leigertwood counters with a single leg into guard. Wesson didn't expect that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Leigertwood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wesson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wesson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leigertwood forces his way into half guard.
Leigertwood is trying to work for a kimura but Wesson is defending well.
Wesson is refusing to be controlled, as Leigertwood sits in half guard.
Wesson is looking to control Leigertwood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wesson avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leigertwood looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leigertwood is trying to control the action in half guard but Wesson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wesson is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leigertwood trying to pass the guard but Wesson defending well.
Wesson is not content to let Leigertwood control the position.
Wesson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Leigertwood is working for a kimura but Wesson is defending it quite comfortably.
Leigertwood wants to free his trapped foot but Wesson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wesson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wesson gets full guard.
Leigertwood looking to pass the guard.
Wesson trying to control the position.
Wesson keeping full guard, as Leigertwood tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wesson has his hands on Leigertwood's head, controlling the position.
Leigertwood trying to control but Wesson is working from the bottom.
Wesson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wesson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Leigertwood is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Leigertwood and Wesson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wesson taking a break here but Leigertwood is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wesson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wesson is looking to take a break and control but Leigertwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wesson trying to pass the guard but Leigertwood defending well.
Leigertwood is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leigertwood gets full guard.
Leigertwood controlling Wesson's posture.
Leigertwood can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wesson controls the pace.
Wesson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leigertwood is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leigertwood keeping moving, preventing Wesson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Leigertwood dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Leigertwood stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wesson is defended easily by Leigertwood.
Wesson shoots and misses
and Leigertwood counters with a single leg into guard. Wesson didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Wesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leigertwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leigertwood trying to control but Wesson is working from the bottom.
Leigertwood looking to pass the guard.
Wesson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leigertwood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leigertwood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wesson looking to control.
Wesson keeping moving, preventing Leigertwood from controlling successfully.
Leigertwood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wesson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leigertwood wants to control from the top but Wesson keeps moving.
Wesson controlling Leigertwood's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dexter Leigertwood was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wesson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leigertwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leigertwood misses with a hook
and Wesson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Leigertwood's guard now.
Leigertwood keeping moving, preventing Wesson from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dean Wesson just wasn't active enough.
Wesson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leigertwood counters with a stiff right hand.
Wesson darts in looking for a takedown but Leigertwood gets double underhooks and turns Wesson into the cage.
Leigertwood gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wesson regains guard.
Leigertwood stands and throws Wesson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Leigertwood advances to mount.
Leigertwood with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Leigertwood connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Leigertwood wants to take Wesson's back here but Wesson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wesson regains half guard.
Leigertwood is thwarting Wesson's attempts to control the position.
Leigertwood trying to control from half guard but Wesson is working away.
Leigertwood is pressing down on Wesson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wesson is holding on for now.
Wesson is refusing to be controlled, as Leigertwood sits in half guard.
Leigertwood slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Leigertwood prevents Wesson from improving his position.
Leigertwood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wesson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leigertwood is trying to control. Wesson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wesson wants to control but Leigertwood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leigertwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wesson keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wesson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leigertwood wants to pass the guard but Wesson is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Leigertwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wesson.
Wesson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leigertwood defends well and Wesson ends up having to push Leigertwood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wesson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leigertwood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Wesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wesson has his takedown stuffed
and Leigertwood counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wesson!
Wesson is trying to improve his position.
Leigertwood slows the pace down.
Leigertwood trying to control the position but Wesson is working away.
Wesson wants to control but Leigertwood postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leigertwood is looking to take a break and control but Wesson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leigertwood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wesson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leigertwood tries to advance to mount but Wesson denies him.
Wesson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Leigertwood's best efforts.
Wesson is staying active underneath Leigertwood, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wesson is trying to control but can't.
Leigertwood wants to work for an arm triangle but Wesson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wesson wants to control but Leigertwood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leigertwood is trying to control. Wesson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wesson trying to hold on to Leigertwood's head to control him but Leigertwood postures up.
Wesson tries to get to full guard but Leigertwood has control of the leg.
Wesson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leigertwood is working away from the top position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Leigertwood wants to control but Wesson is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wesson has his takedown stuffed
and Leigertwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dexter Leigertwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wesson fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leigertwood misses with the combination.
We've been informed that Leigertwood has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Leigertwood misses with a looping right.
Leigertwood drives through with a takedown into Wesson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wesson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leigertwood defends well.
Leigertwood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wesson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leigertwood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leigertwood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wesson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Leigertwood wants to pass the guard but Wesson is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leigertwood wants to control from the top but Wesson keeps moving.
Wesson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leigertwood defends it easily.
Wesson keeping moving, preventing Leigertwood from controlling successfully.
Leigertwood stands and throws Wesson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leigertwood has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Leigertwood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wesson is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Leigertwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leigertwood has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Dexter Leigertwood!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Dexter Leigertwood!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Dexter Leigertwood!
Dexter Leigertwood wins by unanimous decision!
Dexter Leigertwood seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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hype
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