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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Dean (ranked 24484 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Ascencao (ranked 5067 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samuel Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Francisco Ascencao!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ascencao tries a head kick but it misses.
Dean throws a big counter combination but Ascencao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ascencao throws a head kick that misses.
Ascencao throws a sloppy head kick and Dean moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ascencao.
It appears Dean was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ascencao throws a sloppy head kick
and Dean counters with a nice body kick.
Ascencao thows a leg kick but Dean checks it
and Dean counters with a three punch combo that has Ascencao backing up. Ascencao nods at Dean to acknowledge the strikes.
Ascencao throws a sloppy head kick and Dean moves out of range easily.
Dean throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ascencao avoids it.
Ascencao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ascencao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ascencao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dean counters with a three punch combo that has Ascencao backing up. Ascencao nods at Dean to acknowledge the strikes.
Dean lands with a nice combination. Ascencao backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ascencao.
Ascencao throws a lazy head kick
and Dean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ascencao throws a lazy head kick
and Dean counters with a three punch combo that has Ascencao backing up. Ascencao nods at Dean to acknowledge the strikes.
Ascencao looks winded!
Dean moves into the clinch successfully.
Ascencao wants to get back to striking at distance but Dean won't allow it.
Dean is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dean is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ascencao can't fight it off and eventually Dean manages to take the fight to the floor. Ascencao looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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.
Dean lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dean throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dean has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ascencao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ascencao tries to strike from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dean scoring with some ground and pound.
Ascencao is looking to stand up but Dean isn't so interested in that idea.
Dean really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ascencao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dean working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ascencao's head.
Dean working some strikes from top position.
Dean with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dean throwing strikes but missing.
Dean with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dean throwing strikes from guard but Ascencao blocks nicely.
Ascencao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ascencao trying to control the position.
Dean postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dean stands up over Ascencao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dean working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ascencao's head.
Dean scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dean chips away with some ground and pound.
Dean postures up in Ascencao's guard and throws a big left but Ascencao blocks it.
Dean postures up and lands a big shot to Ascencao's brow.
Dean throws a big elbow that misses.
Dean missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dean postures up and lands a big shot to Ascencao's brow.
Dean working some strikes from top position.
Dean loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ascencao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dean preventing the sweep.
Ascencao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dean is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean distracts Ascencao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ascencao working a defensive guard here.
Dean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dean cracks Ascencao with a solid left hand.
Dean cracks Ascencao with a solid left hand.
Dean postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ascencao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Dean dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dean clinches up with Ascencao and pushes him back against the cage.
Dean manages to pull guard.
Dean working for a triangle but Ascencao defends it easily.
Ascencao won't allow Dean to sweep him here.
Ascencao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dean has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ascencao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dean is in close to Ascencao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ascencao can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ascencao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dean can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dean works over Ascencao with some ground and pound from guard.
Ascencao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dean.
Dean lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ascencao is trying to keep Dean in close.
Ascencao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ascencao trying to keep a closed guard but Dean is proving a slippery customer.
Dean stands up and waves to Ascencao to follow him.
Dean on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ascencao. Ascencao obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ascencao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ascencao is breathing heavily.
Ascencao has a takedown stuffed.
Ascencao wants to clinch but Dean slips to the side
and Dean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dean moves into the clinch successfully.
Dean is working for takedown but Ascencao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ascencao prevents the takedown attempt.
Dean jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean is pulling down on Ascencao's head. It's preventing any offense from Ascencao, at least for the moment.
Ascencao wants to stand and escape but instead Dean has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dean accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ascencao wants to stand and escape but Dean is having none of it.
Ascencao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ascencao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dean works over Ascencao with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ascencao looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dean passes into side control.
Dean lands some shots froms side control.
Ascencao takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dean lands some shots froms side control.
Dean working the ground and pound from side control.
Dean tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ascencao is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Dean dominated that second round.
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 head kick by Ascencao misses
and Dean counters with a solid body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Dean as Ascencao shoots in.
Dean tries a head kick but it misses.
Dean gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dean stalling the fight.
Dean is looking for a takedown.
Dean is trying to pull guard but Ascencao has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ascencao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ascencao has had enough of the clinch but Dean keeps him there for the moment.
Dean tries to pull guard but Ascencao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dean accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dean throwing strikes but missing.
Ascencao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ascencao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dean defends well.
Dean throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ascencao trying to control the position.
Dean keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ascencao's head.
Dean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dean distracts Ascencao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dean content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dean throws a big right hand that misses.
Dean will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dean postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dean throwing strikes from guard but Ascencao blocks nicely.
Dean throws an elbow that misses. Ascencao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dean's guard. Nice move by Ascencao!
Dean keeping moving, preventing Ascencao from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ascencao manages to get himself to full guard.
Francisco Ascencao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ascencao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ascencao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dean is one step ahead there.
Dean works over Ascencao with some ground and pound from guard.
Dean working some strikes from top position.
Dean throws a big right hand that misses.
Dean scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dean with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ascencao working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dean trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dean postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ascencao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dean working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dean throwing strikes but missing.
Dean is in close to Ascencao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dean won't allow Ascencao to get back to his feet.
Samuel Dean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ascencao has momentary wrist control but Dean slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Dean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dean has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Dean!
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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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