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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 117
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Dean lands a jab to Mertel Jr's midsection.
Dean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shawn Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dean pushes Mertel Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Dean's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mertel Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Dean working hard to break the clinch.
Mertel Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Dean.
#BC2#
Dean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mertel Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Dean is looking to clinch but Mertel Jr is avoiding it.
#KD#
Mertel Jr drops his shoulder and cracks Dean with a huge uppercut! Dean goes down! Can Mertel Jr finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Shawn Dean has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mertel Jr controlling from the top position. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dean is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Dean controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mertel Jr keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
Dean is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dean preventing the sweep.
Dean trying to control but Mertel Jr is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mertel Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Dean closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Dean.
Dean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dean blocking some punches.
Dean misses with a body punch.
Dean lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Dean misses with the head strike.
Mertel Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mertel Jr misses with a body punch.
Mertel Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mertel Jr.
Mertel Jr working aggressively here.
Dean lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mertel Jr working aggressively here.
Dean misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dean throws a head punch that misses.
Mertel Jr prevents Dean from breaking the clinch.
Dean can't find room to land a body shot as Mertel Jr controls the action.
Mertel Jr blocks a body shot from Dean.
Still in the clinch, Dean scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mertel Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Dean has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short body shot lands from Dean as the two fighters clinch.
Dean lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mertel Jr.
Dean tries a body shot but Mertel Jr blocks it.
Dean lands a shot to the body.
Mertel Jr is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mertel Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Mertel Jr misses with some punches.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Mertel Jr fails to land.
Nice body punch from Dean.
Dean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dean scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dean digs a right hand into Mertel Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mertel Jr's gas tank.
Dean lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mertel Jr backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dean.
A short left from Dean.
Dean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mertel Jr's elbow.
Mertel Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mertel Jr prevents a body shot from Dean.
Dean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dean.
Dean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mertel Jr backwards.
Dean blocks an uppercut.
Mertel Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mertel Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Dean.
Still in the clinch, Dean scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Dean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Dean's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dean misses with an uppercut. Mertel Jr saw that one coming.
Dean looks to clinch
and Mertel Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mertel Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mertel Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Mertel Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dean moves away.
Dean looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mertel Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mertel Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dean in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Good shot there by Mertel Jr.#ROC#Dean is rocked!
Dean is looking to clinch but Mertel Jr is avoiding it.
#T1#
Mertel Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mertel Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mertel Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Mertel Jr.
Mertel Jr scores with a jab. Dean acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dean is still on wobbly legs! Can Mertel Jr finish him?
Mertel Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dean seems to have recovered his senses.
Mertel Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Mertel Jr tries to keep at a distance but Dean has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mertel Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Mertel Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Dean controls the action.
Mertel Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mertel Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mertel Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Mertel Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mertel Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mertel Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mertel Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Dean backwards.
Dean blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mertel Jr.
Dean tries to break the clinch but Mertel Jr is controlling the position.
Dean misses with a punch to the body.
Mertel Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mertel Jr misses with some punches.
Dean blocks an uppercut.
Dean lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mertel Jr working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Mertel Jr.
Shawn Dean seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Dean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Dean clinches up with Mertel Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Dean lands a right hand.
Dean can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Dean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dean scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dean fails to land.
Mertel Jr presses Dean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mertel Jr lands with a left to the head.
Dean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dean.
Dean misses with a body punch.
Mertel Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mertel Jr misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dean.
Mertel Jr working aggressively here.
Dean can't find room to land a body shot as Mertel Jr controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mertel Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Dean fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Dean.
Mertel Jr working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mertel Jr backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dean. #T4#
Mertel Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mertel Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mertel Jr lands an uppercut.
Dean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mertel Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Mertel Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mertel Jr keeps control of Dean as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dean misses with a punch on the inside.
Mertel Jr tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing Mertel Jr back against the cage.
Mertel Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mertel Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mertel Jr lands a right hand.
Dean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mertel Jr tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing Mertel Jr back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dean.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dean lands a nice shot to the body.
Mertel Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Dean controls his hands.
Mertel Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dean tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mertel Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Dean's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Dean gets a clinch.
Dean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dean blocks an uppercut.
Dean lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dean blocks an uppercut.
Dean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mertel Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mertel Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Mertel Jr on the inside.
Mertel Jr lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Dean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dean walks into a left hand.
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mertel Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dean misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Dean rushes Mertel Jr and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mertel Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Mertel Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mertel Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dean lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Dean scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Dean scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dean is trying to break the clinch but Mertel Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Mertel Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dean working hard to break the clinch.
Mertel Jr blocks a body shot from Dean.
Dean taking a breather.
Dean controlling the action here for a moment.
Dean misses with a punch on the inside.
Mertel Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dean pushes Mertel Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mertel Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Dean. #T2#
Dean misses with a punch to the body.
Dean controlling the action here for a moment.
Dean throws a punch but it's blocked by Mertel Jr.
Dean struggles to land a body shot inside as Mertel Jr controls his hands.
Mertel Jr misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Dean.
#BC2#
Dean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dean throws a looping overhand right but Mertel Jr ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Dean drives through and clinches with Mertel Jr against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Dean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Dean instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Dean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dean cracks a nice hook into Mertel Jr's ribs.
Dean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mertel Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Dean.#T3#
Dean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Mertel Jr misses the target.
Dean throws the left hand but Mertel Jr avoids the punch easily.
Mertel Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dean just manages to avoid it.
Mertel Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mertel Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Dean closes the distance and pushes Mertel Jr back into the cage.
Dean is trying to maintain a safe position but Mertel Jr gets an underhook and turns Dean into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mertel Jr.
Dean tries to work over Mertel Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dean lands a right hand. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mertel Jr.
Dean is trying to force a seperation but Mertel Jr has the dominant position.
Mertel Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Dean lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dean.
Dean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Dean scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mertel Jr misses with some punches.
Mertel Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dean tries to break the clinch but Mertel Jr is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dean - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mertel Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dean scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mertel Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Dean misses with some punches.
Mertel Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Dean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dean 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Dean! |
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Event:
BT1
Date: Jul 08, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Dean gets a takedown into half guard.
Dusse throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dean is just content to waste time from the top position. Dusse takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dusse has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dean is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean wants to control from the top but Dusse keeps moving. #T1#
Dean preventing the sweep.
Dusse keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Dusse throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dean tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dusse is in Dean's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dean can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dusse postures up and lands a big shot to Dean's brow.
Dusse is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Dean trying to control the position.
Dusse scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dusse postures up.
Dean is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dusse wants to improve his position but Dean is controlling well.
Dean controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dusse manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Dusse is pulling down on Dean's head to control his posture.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Dusse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dusse is pulling down on Dean's head. It's preventing any offense from Dean, at least for the moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dean wants to control from the top but Dusse keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dean slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dusse tries to close the distance and clinch but Dean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dusse missing with a left hand there. Dean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Dusse shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dusse is thwarting Dean's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jean Claude Dusse will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Dusse looking to score a takedown here. Dean is defending well but Dusse drives through and ends up in Dean's guard.
Dusse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dean controls Dusse momentarily but Dusse frees himself.
Dean keeping moving, preventing Dusse from controlling successfully.
Dusse controlling from the top position.
Dusse trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dusse connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Dusse throws a big right hand that misses.
Dean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dusse throws a strike but Dean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dusse looking for a sweep. Not yet Dusse, not yet.
Dean wants to pass the guard but Dusse is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dean trying to control but Dusse is working from the bottom.
Dean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dusse swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Dusse is looking to sweep but instead, Dean has passed into half guard.
Dusse manages to get to full guard.
Dean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dusse is keeping the position for now.
We've been informed that Dean has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dean stopping the sweep attempt from Dusse.#T3#
Dusse has Dean pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dusse or perhaps it was just good defense by Dean, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Dean bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dusse is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dusse wants to control but Dean postures up.
Dusse tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dean wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dean wants to control but Dusse is keeping him busy.
Dusse manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dean's best efforts.#T4#
Dean controlling the action here.
Dean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dusse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dusse won't allow Dean to pass to mount.
Dean perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Dusse gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dean to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dean looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Dean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Dean shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dusse manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dusse is looking to stand back up but Dean counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dusse. #REVR#
Dean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dusse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dusse controlling the position for now.
Dusse continues to stall.#T1#
Dean trying to control from half guard but Dusse is working away.
Dean is controlling the pace.
Dusse is controlling Dean's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dusse keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dusse tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dean has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Dean trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dusse is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Dusse wants to hold on but Dean pushes him away.
Dusse can't escape the position.
Dean controlling the pace for now.
Dean tries to control but Dusse wriggling away.
Dusse is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dean trying to control but Dusse is having none of it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dusse bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dean trying to control the position.
Dean might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dusse haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dean is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Dean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dean has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Dean! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Dean fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beltcher on the side of the head.
Beltcher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dean lands with a straight right. Beltcher didn't see that one coming.
Beltcher misses with the combination.
Beltcher needs to keep his hands up - Dean had a free shot at his head there.
Dean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beltcher changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Beltcher throws a body shot but no joy.
Beltcher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beltcher tries to clinch there but Dean circles away.
Dean swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beltcher moves away from the strike by Dean.
Beltcher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dean to score with a decent uppercut.
Beltcher has a takedown stuffed.
Dean tries to counter with a takedown but Beltcher is quick to defend against it.
Beltcher dodges the punch combination from Dean.
#T1#
Beltcher loads up on a big right hand but Dean slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Dean.
Dean catches Beltcher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dean with a jab.
Beltcher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dean misses with a straight left.
Dean looks to score with a jab to the body but Beltcher is just out of range.
Dean leaves Beltcher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shawn Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Beltcher.
A telegraphed right hand from Dean misses the target.
Beltcher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beltcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dean.
Beltcher misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Dean counters by clinching up.
Beltcher looks winded!#T2#
Dean wants to break free but Beltcher has control.
Dean wants to get back to striking at distance but Beltcher won't allow it.
Dean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dean is trying to break the clinch but Beltcher is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beltcher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dean's brow.
Dean wants to break free but Beltcher has control.
#BC2#
Beltcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dean misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Beltcher moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beltcher has him pressed against the cage.
Beltcher tries to circle away but Dean has him pinned against the cage.
Dean stops a takedown attempt from Beltcher.
Beltcher drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dean gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Beltcher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dean is keeping busy.
Beltcher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beltcher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dean's efforts to push away.
Dean lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dean scores with a hook to the body.
Dean is trying to force a seperation but Beltcher has the dominant position.
Beltcher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beltcher keeps control of Dean as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dean lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Dean lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beltcher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dean tries to break free but Beltcher pushes him back against the cage.
Dean gets underhooks to prevent Beltcher's takedown attempt.
Dean is trying to break the clinch but Beltcher is controlling him.
Beltcher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dean after a bit of a struggle.
Beltcher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dean gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dean lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beltcher keeps control of Dean as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Beltcher jumps guard but Dean stands there with Beltcher around his waist. Beltcher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dean tries to break free but Beltcher pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Dean dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dean lands a glancing blow to the side of Beltcher's head.
Dean connects with a single shot there.
Beltcher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dean lands a jab to Beltcher's midsection.
Dean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dean. Beltcher does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Beltcher takes the fight into the clinch.
Beltcher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beltcher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dean pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltcher tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shawn Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Beltcher.
Beltcher wants to break free but Dean has control.
Dean is trying to break the clinch but Beltcher has him pressed against the cage.
Beltcher is breathing heavily.
Beltcher misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Dean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beltcher backwards.
Dean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dean wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beltcher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dean's efforts to push away.
Dean keeps control of Beltcher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dean gets through Beltcher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beltcher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dean wants to break free but Beltcher has control.
Dean lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beltcher.
Beltcher prevents Dean from breaking the clinch.
Beltcher looking to slow down the pace here.
Beltcher prevents Dean from breaking the clinch.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Dean.
Beltcher landing knees to the head.
Dean stops a takedown attempt from Beltcher.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A left hand lands to the body for Dean.
Dean looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dean working hard to break the clinch.
Dean lands with a right to the head.
Dean pushes Beltcher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dean lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dean blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Dean tries to break free but Beltcher pushes him back against the cage.
Dean lands an uppercut.
Dean softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dean lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Dean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Beltcher is trying to maintain a safe position but Dean gets an underhook and turns Beltcher into the cage.
Beltcher prevents Dean from breaking the clinch.
Dean has had enough of the clinch but Beltcher keeps him there for the moment.
Beltcher is working for takedown but Dean is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dean working hard to break the clinch.
Dean is looking to break free of the clinch but Beltcher has double underhooks.
Dean gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beltcher.
Beltcher has had enough of the clinch but Dean keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Beltcher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dean working hard to break the clinch.
Dean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beltcher has him pressed against the cage.
Beltcher keeps control of Dean as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dean lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beltcher looking for a takedown.
Dean wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean lands a hook that snaps the head of Beltcher backwards.
Dean is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Dean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Dean dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Dean just misses with a punch to the body.
Beltcher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dean as he jumps to the side.
Dean is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beltcher tries to clinch but Dean moves away #TD#
and Dean counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beltcher won't be happy with that.
Dean taking a break here but Beltcher is having none of it and regains half guard.
Beltcher is concentrating on defense, preventing Dean from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltcher is trying to control but can't.
Dean is keen to just control but Beltcher is a slippery customer.
Beltcher is trying to get back to full guard.
Beltcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dean is keen to just control but Beltcher is a slippery customer.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beltcher checks a leg kick.
Dean throws out a loose jab but Beltcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dean misses the jab.
Dean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beltcher shoots in but no luck this time.
Dean attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dean connects with a body shot that sends Beltcher's belly button to the back.
Beltcher throws a body punch but Dean moves out of range. #T2#
Dean lands with a hook. Beltcher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beltcher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dean looks to score with a jab to the body but Beltcher is just out of range.
Beltcher lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Beltcher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dean finds it's way round the side to connect with Beltcher's head.
Beltcher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beltcher there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Dean finds it's way through Beltcher's defenses.
Beltcher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beltcher moves away from the strike by Dean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beltcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dean throws a jab when Beltcher was well out of range.
Beltcher is looking to clinch but Dean is avoiding it.
Dean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beltcher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Dean looks to score with a jab to the body but Beltcher is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Dean.
Dean slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beltcher ducks under a wild hook from Dean.
A telegraphed right hand from Dean misses the target.
Beltcher now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shawn Dean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dean digs a good body shot into Beltcher's ribs.
Dean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beltcher tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beltcher looks for a takedown but Dean sprawls well.
Shawn Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Beltcher.
Dean scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Dean. No joy for Beltcher on that attempt.
Dean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beltcher.
Beltcher is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dean throws a shot to the body.
Jab from Dean.
Dean paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dean slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltcher slips a jab and a cross from Dean.
Dean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beltcher was well out of range. Poor timing from Dean.
Dean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beltcher.
Beltcher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beltcher misses with an uppercut. Dean saw that one coming.
Dean tries to counter by clinching up but Beltcher breaks away and moves out of range.
Dean keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bob Beltcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Dean is winning the standup battle so far.
Dean throws a hook but Beltcher blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Dean! |
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