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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Bezoink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devil Anse Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bezoink comes to the cage accompanied by Fuel. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 cm
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Bezoink! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devil Anse Hatfield! The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hatfield shoots in for a takedown but Bezoink shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Hatfield closes the distance and clinches up with Bezoink, looking for a takedown. Hatfield pushes Bezoink against the cage but Bezoink circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Bezoink appears to be looking for a big counter. Hatfield jabs Bezoink to the body, keeping him at a distance. Hatfield looks to land a left hand but Bezoink moved out of range nicely. Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Bezoink was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bezoink pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hatfield back to the cage. Bezoink follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Hatfield has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Bezoink falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hatfield counters with a straight right hand. Hatfield takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bezoink counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hatfield shoots in and bounces Bezoink off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Bezoink is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Hatfield is controlling Bezoink's trapped leg to prevent Bezoink from advancing to side control. Bezoink has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bezoink throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hatfield trying to hold on to Bezoink's head to control him but Bezoink postures up.
Bezoink working the head and body with strikes. Bezoink throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Hatfield preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Bezoink not landing any meaningful shots this time. Hatfield is trying to get back to full guard. Bezoink not landing any meaningful shots this time. Hatfield controlling the position well. Hatfield tries to roll over but Bezoink keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bezoink lands with a punch from half guard. Hatfield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bezoink is working away from the top position though. Hatfield looking for submissions off his back. Hatfield trying to hold on to Bezoink's head to control him but Bezoink postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hatfield gets back to full guard.
Bezoink throws a big right hand that misses. Hatfield wants to sweep but no luck. Bezoink has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Hatfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bezoink accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bezoink throws a strike but Hatfield rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hatfield drops back looking for a leg! Bezoink is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bezoink manages to kick Hatfield off! Hatfield jumps back into Bezoink's guard. Bezoink keeping full guard, as Hatfield tries to pass. Hatfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hatfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Bezoink has wrist control. Bezoink trying to control the position.
Hatfield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Bezoink manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hatfield manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hatfield tries to land a sweep but no joy. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bezoink accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hatfield has Bezoink pulled in close to control his posture. Bezoink working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Bezoink throwing strikes from guard but Hatfield blocks nicely. Bezoink throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hatfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hatfield pulls Bezoink in to control the position. Hatfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bezoink defends well. Hatfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bezoink throws a big elbow that misses. Bezoink missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Bezoink dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bezoink scoring well with a low kick there.
Bezoink uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield. Bezoink tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hatfield is looking for the big counter here. Hatfield blocks a leg kick. No luck for Hatfield with that takedown attempt. As Hatfield looks to move away, Bezoink throws a big counter combo but Hatfield just gets out of the way. Ernie Bezoink is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hatfield takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bezoink will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bezoink is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hatfield can do to turn this around? Bezoink tries to bum rush Hatfield with a series of wild strikes but Hatfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bezoink ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bezoink lands a jab-cross combination. Hatfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bezoink. Hatfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bezoink misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bezoink walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hatfield checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Bezoink ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield. Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss! Bezoink swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bezoink falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hatfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Bezoink's head but Bezoink sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. As Hatfield looks to move away, Bezoink throws a big counter combo but Hatfield just gets out of the way. Bezoink lands with a nice combination. Hatfield backs away looking to recover. An inside leg kick lands from Hatfield. Bezoink slips under a jab. Hatfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Bezoink takes a swing at Hatfield's ribcage but misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hatfield! But no joy. Bezoink stalks Hatfield and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hatfield's face. Hatfield staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bezoink slips under a jab. Bezoink scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bezoink keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Ernie Bezoink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devil Anse Hatfield. Bezoink throws a right and a left that both miss. Hatfield misses with a looping left. Hatfield darts in looking for a takedown but Bezoink gets double underhooks and turns Hatfield into the cage. Hatfield is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Hatfield is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hatfield might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Hatfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Bezoink swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bezoink fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Hatfield. Good work by Bezoink as he checks the leg kick. Bezoink on the wrong end of a nice hook. Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Bezoink ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bezoink slips a jab and a cross from Hatfield.
It looked like Bezoink was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Bezoink stuns Hatfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Hatfield throws an overhand right that lands on Bezoink's shoulder, as Bezoink tries to avoid the shot. Hatfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bezoink but Bezoink pushes him off and we're back to square one. Hatfield throws a series of punches but Bezoink moves out of range. Hatfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bezoink defends well and Hatfield ends up having to push Bezoink into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Hatfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bezoink circles away quickly and effectively. Bezoink throws a big counter combination but Hatfield scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Bezoink misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hatfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bezoink is looking for a counter combo. Hatfield stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bezoink. Bezoink throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hatfield.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hatfield keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hatfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bezoink manages to avoid it. Bezoink misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hatfield is looking to clinch. Bezoink throws a series of punches but Hatfield avoids them all with ease. Bezoink throws a low kick, looking for Hatfield's leg but Hatfield calmly moves out of range. No joy there for Hatfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bezoink cracks Hatfield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Bezoink throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bezoink misses with a double jab.
Bezoink takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Hatfield gets a clinch. Bezoink has had enough of the clinch but Hatfield keeps him there for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Bezoink dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bezoink throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Hatfield counter with a right hand. Bezoink lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hatfield's sensitive parts. Bezoink misses with a leg kick. And Hatfield tries to counter it with a takedown but Bezoink pushes his down on his head and steps out. No joy there for Bezoink, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hatfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Hatfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Bezoink looks to land a combination but Hatfield avoids it well. Hatfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bezoink misses with a two punch combination.
Hatfield feints the counter takedown. Devil Anse Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bezoink tries to move into range but Hatfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Bezoink pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bezoink slips a jab from Hatfield.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bezoink misses with a combination
and Hatfield decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bezoink's guard. Ernie Bezoink overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hatfield landing with the ground and pound. Bezoink knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hatfield on the ground. Hatfield chips away with some ground and pound. Hatfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Bezoink looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hatfield wants to pass the guard but Bezoink is keeping the position. Bezoink is trying to control the position but Hatfield postures up. Hatfield trying to control but Bezoink is working from the bottom. Hatfield stopping the sweep attempt from Bezoink.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hatfield drops back looking for a leg! Bezoink is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bezoink manages to kick Hatfield off! Hatfield jumps back into Bezoink's guard. Hatfield stays in close to Bezoink's body and controls the position. Hatfield won't allow Bezoink to sweep him here. Hatfield sitting in guard, not really doing much. Bezoink wants to sweep here but Hatfield controlling him for the moment. Bezoink is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Hatfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bezoink is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hatfield lands with a right hand. Ernie Bezoink is winning the standup battle so far. Bezoink on the wrong end of a nice jab. Hatfield instigates a clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hatfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hatfield gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hatfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bezoink's head. Hatfield trying to pass the guard but Bezoink defending well. Hatfield sitting and controlling from the half guard. Bezoink is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bezoink makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bezoink. Bezoink working a defensive guard here.
Hatfield slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Hatfield trying to control but Bezoink is working from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bezoink has momentary wrist control but Hatfield slips an elbow through the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devil Anse Hatfield really dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bezoink dodges the punch combination from Hatfield.
As Hatfield looks to move away, Bezoink throws a big counter combo but Hatfield just gets out of the way. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bezoink checks a leg kick. Bezoink lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Bezoink misses with a two punch combination.
Bezoink backing away here, and Hatfield unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Hatfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Hatfield's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bezoink under the eye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hatfield defending well as Bezoink loads up on a big left hand. Hatfield fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Hatfield fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bezoink to the ground. Hatfield is now in Bezoink's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hatfield postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hatfield works a leg free and moves into half guard. Bezoink looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hatfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Hatfield landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Bezoink is trying to maintain the position but Hatfield is very close to passing his half guard. Hatfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bezoink keeps working. Bezoink taking some punishment here, with Hatfield in his half guard. Bezoink is not content to let Hatfield control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hatfield is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Hatfield trying to control from half guard but Bezoink is working away. Bezoink kicks off Hatfield and gets to his feet. Bezoink pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Bezoink.
Hatfield appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Bezoink misses with a left hand and Hatfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Bezoink takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hatfield goes for a double leg but Bezoink avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bezoink continues to drive forward. Bezoink seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Ernie Bezoink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devil Anse Hatfield. Hatfield avoids the head kick by Bezoink.
Hatfield tried to score with a low kick but Bezoink checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hatfield takes one to the chin there. Hatfield swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bezoink is looking for a counter combo. Hatfield rushes Bezoink and presses him up against the cage. A short right from Bezoink on the inside. Come on Bezoink - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bezoink prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hatfield lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hatfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Bezoink manages to break the clinch.
Hatfield misses with the combination.
Hatfield throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bezoink tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hatfield is in Bezoink's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bezoink wants to sweep here but Hatfield controlling him for the moment. Bezoink controlling Hatfield's posture. Hatfield throws a big elbow that misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hatfield throwing strikes but missing. Hatfield wants to control from the top but Bezoink keeps moving. Hatfield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hatfield with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hatfield trying to control but Bezoink is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devil Anse Hatfield dominated that fourth round. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Bezoink ducks down to avoid it. Bezoink tries to work over Hatfield's front leg with a kick but Hatfield checks it. Bezoink is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Bezoink misses with a double jab.
Hatfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Bezoink swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hatfield closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Bezoink is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hatfield's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hatfield's back! Hatfield avoids the strikes from Bezoink. Bezoink has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hatfield. Bezoink struggling to land strikes to the head as Hatfield covers up. Hatfield trying to control the action but Bezoink just sinks the hooks in. Bezoink missing with strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bezoink thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Bezoink has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hatfield.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hatfield covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Hatfield turns into Bezoink and is now in his guard.
Hatfield postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hatfield scoring with some ground and pound. Hatfield seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Hatfield lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Hatfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bezoink is keeping the position for now. Bezoink has control of Hatfield's left arm, preventing Hatfield from doing any damage. Hatfield connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bezoink keeping moving, preventing Hatfield from controlling successfully. Bezoink wants to sweep here but Hatfield controlling him for the moment. Hatfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Bezoink has wrist control. Bezoink avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hatfield content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hatfield postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Bezoink is looking to sweep but instead, Hatfield has passed into half guard.
Hatfield is looking to take a break and control but Bezoink is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hatfield lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bezoink keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hatfield is looking to take a break and control but Bezoink is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bezoink wants to improve his position but Hatfield is controlling well.
Hatfield thows a huge punch but Bezoink dodges it nicely.
Hatfield works his way into side control. Hatfield tries to advance to mount but can't. Bezoink manages to get back to half guard. Hatfield scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hatfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Hatfield takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Bezoink taking some punishment here, with Hatfield in his half guard. Hatfield lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Bezoink tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hatfield has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Hatfield with a couple of short strikes. Hatfield lands a couple of good shots and Bezoink has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Bezoink is taking damage to the body and head. Bezoink wants to escape the position.
Hatfield lands with a hammerfist to the side of Bezoink's head.
And that's the end of the fight! Devil Anse Hatfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Hatfield 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:48 Judge Josh West scores the fight 47:48 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devil Anse Hatfield! Devil Anse Hatfield is the new light heavyweight champion!
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