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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Wesson (ranked 1391 p4p, 193 weight class) and Spiros Saravakos (ranked 2890 p4p, 361 weight class). Wesson comes into the arena with In Your Honor - Foo Fighters blaring out of the sound system. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Wesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spiros Saravakos!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesson misses with a wild body shot.
Wesson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wesson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saravakos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wesson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Saravakos.
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saravakos was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.
Wesson lands with a shot to the body.
Saravakos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wesson moves away.
Wesson thuds a left hand into Saravakos's body.
Saravakos's coach down at White Eagle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Saravakos's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Saravakos tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saravakos.
Saravakos flicks out a counter leg kick but Wesson steps away.
Wesson throws a low kick but Saravakos avoids it.
Saravakos cracks Wesson with an open hand slap.
Saravakos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Saravakos looks to move away, Wesson throws a big counter combo but Saravakos just gets out of the way.
Wesson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saravakos's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saravakos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wesson is out of range and Saravakos settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saravakos scores with a hook.
Saravakos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wesson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saravakos lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Wesson.
Saravakos throws a leg kick but Wesson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saravakos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wesson lands a nice shot to the body.
Saravakos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wesson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saravakos throws out a counter right but Wesson avoids it with no problem.
Wesson throws a front kick that sends Saravakos stumbling back into the ropes.
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saravakos was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wesson throws a leg kick that misses.
Wesson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Saravakos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wesson doesn't seem phased though.
Saravakos connects with a solid leg kick.
Good work by Saravakos as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saravakos.
Saravakos misses with a hook.
Saravakos dodges the punch combination from Wesson.
Wesson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wesson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saravakos's sensitive parts.
Saravakos throws a right hand that misses
and Wesson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dean Wesson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wesson misses with a jab to the body
and Saravakos counters with a straight right hand.
Wesson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saravakos moves away.
Saravakos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wesson. Saravakos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saravakos flicks out a counter leg kick but Wesson steps away.
Saravakos moves out of range as Wesson strikes.
Saravakos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saravakos blocks a head kick by Wesson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Wesson. That snapped Saravakos's head back.
Saravakos wants to clinch up but Wesson keeps it at a distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wesson enables Saravakos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wesson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wesson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saravakos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wesson's guard.
Saravakos wants to take a breather but Wesson is having none of it.
Wesson is looking for a sweep. Saravakos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wesson is not content to let Saravakos control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saravakos pulls his head out easily.
Saravakos 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.
Saravakos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saravakos trying to control but Wesson is working from the bottom.
Saravakos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wesson's guard.
Saravakos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wesson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wesson tries to roll over but Saravakos keeps him under control.
Saravakos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dean Wesson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saravakos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesson.
A punch lands to the side of Wesson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saravakos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravakos.
Wesson blocks a jab.
Saravakos throws a solid leg kick but Wesson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saravakos.
Saravakos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wesson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saravakos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saravakos moves out of range of the body kick from Wesson.
Saravakos throws a looping overhand right but Wesson ducks down to avoid it.
Wesson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saravakos misses with an uppercut.
Wesson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saravakos motions for Wesson to come forward. Saravakos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saravakos lands a right hook to the body.
Saravakos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saravakos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wesson throws a counter high kick but Saravakos was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wesson!
Saravakos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wesson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wesson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saravakos doesn't seem bothered though.
Saravakos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saravakos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wesson is out of range and Saravakos settles back down.
Saravakos tries to land a front kick but Wesson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saravakos misses with a head kick.
Saravakos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wesson throws a leg kick
and Saravakos counters with a single leg into guard. Wesson didn't expect that.
Wesson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Saravakos trying to control the position from guard on top but Wesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saravakos stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Wesson throws up his legs and catches Saravakos in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Saravakos tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Wesson! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dean Wesson!
A relieved looking Dean Wesson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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