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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Dentler (ranked 3328 p4p, 380 weight class) and Ben Roller (ranked 2807 p4p, 335 weight class). Jameson Dentler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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183 cm
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215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jameson Dentler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Roller!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roller slips under a jab from Dentler.
Dentler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Roller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Roller told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dentler postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Roller isn't going anywhere.
We've been hearing that Dentler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Roller manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dentler is looking to advance position but Roller won't allow it.
Dentler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roller moves into full guard.
Roller is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Roller has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dentler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dentler 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dentler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roller looking for a guillotine here but Dentler defends easily.
Dentler postures up and lands a big shot to Roller's brow.
Roller keeping moving, preventing Dentler from controlling successfully.
Dentler throws an elbow that misses. Roller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dentler's guard. Nice move by Roller!
Roller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dentler's guard.
Dentler is staying active underneath Roller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dentler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roller.
Roller thows a huge punch but Dentler dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roller is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Roller thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Roller tries to control but Dentler wriggling away.
Dentler is in a horrible position here. Roller smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Roller landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dentler blocking the ground and pound.
Roller looking to control but Dentler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dentler suckers Roller into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Dentler is now in Roller's guard!
Roller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roller pulls Dentler in close to his closed guard and prevents Dentler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Roller keeping moving, preventing Dentler from controlling successfully.
Roller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Roller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roller is trying to work for a kimura but Dentler is defending well.
Roller wants to free his trapped foot but Dentler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roller passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dentler is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Roller controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Roller.
Roller is stalling here but it's allowed Dentler to get half guard.
Roller is trying to control. Dentler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Roller dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dentler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roller.
Ben Roller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roller tries for a takedown but Dentler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dentler darts in looking for a takedown but Roller gets double underhooks and turns Dentler into the cage.
Roller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Dentler.
Roller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jameson Dentler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Roller.
Roller has his takedown stuffed
and Dentler counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dentler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Ben Roller has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roller is breathing heavily.
BOOM! Dentler lands a beautiful left hook that drops Roller. Roller tries to recover but Dentler is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Roller lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jameson Dentler!
A less than humble Jameson Dentler misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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