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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jos Beton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pudding Dave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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174 lbs
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180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jos Beton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pudding Dave!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beton showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Beton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dave manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dave controlling the position.
Beton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dave looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Beton is pushing down on Dave's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dave is fighting to maintain full guard but Beton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Beton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dave tries to get to full guard but Beton has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beton wants to control but Dave is keeping him busy.
Dave tries to get to full guard but Beton has control of the leg.
Dave trying to get back to full guard but Beton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dave tries to hold on but Beton pushes him away.
Dave defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Beton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dave is controlling an arm, preventing Beton from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dave is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beton trying to control but Dave is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dave tries to reverse the position but Beton maintains control.
Beton stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Beton gets the takedown into side control.
Dave seems a little lost for a moment, as Beton dominates the positioning.
Beton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dave is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Beton is looking to take a break and control but Dave is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beton is trying to get an arm triangle but Dave is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dave is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Beton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dave has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dave is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Beton off and has taken his back!
Dave looking for the RNC.
Beton wants to get back to his feet.
Dave trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beton wants to escape the position.
Our spies down at at Firewalker Fighting & Fitness inform us that Dave has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Beton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dave gets his way!
Dave working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dave looking for the RNC.
Dave is trying to stick to Beton's back but Beton is turning into Dave. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dave's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Beton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beton works his way into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beton is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jos Beton dominated that round.
That's time! Beton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Beton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Beton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Beton passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dave!
Dave wants to hold on but Beton pushes him away.
Beton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dave is looking to escape.
Beton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dave tries to reverse the position but Beton maintains control.
Beton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Beton moves to the back position.
Jos Beton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beton working for a choke but Dave is defending well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beton looking for the choke from the back.
Beton is hanging on to Dave's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Beton not allowing Dave to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
Beton is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dave is defending well though. Beton let's go of the attempt for now.
Dave prevents Beton from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beton is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dave defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Beton is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Dave with him. Dave is trying to defend but Beton has an arm under the chin now! Dave grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jos Beton!
Jos Beton retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Jos Beton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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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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FIGHT
RATING
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