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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez has chosen Marea - Perro verde as his entrance music. 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
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman shoots for a takedown but Fernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left and a right from Fernandez both land. Nice combination.
Chapman slips a straight right by Fernandez.
Chapman shoots for a takedown but Fernandez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chapman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernandez.
Chapman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fernandez as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Chapman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chapman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernandez is fending him off so far but Chapman persists. Nope, Fernandez circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernandez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fernandez lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chapman is breathing heavily.
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chapman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fernandez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chapman slaps away a takedown attempt from Fernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chapman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fernandez pinned against the cage. Fernandez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fernandez wants to clinch up but Chapman keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez swings for the body but Chapman moves out of range.
Fernandez drives through with a takedown into 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.
Fernandez passes into half guard.
Chapman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fernandez pulls his head out easily.
Fernandez winds up and cracks Chapman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fernandez thows a huge punch but Chapman dodges it nicely.
Fernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chapman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fernandez stalling.
Chapman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fernandez.
Fernandez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman actively working from the bottom here.
Fernandez trying to control the action but Chapman is working from the bottom.
Fernandez trying to pass the guard but Chapman defending well.
Fernandez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chapman defends it well.
Fernandez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chapman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fernandez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fernandez trying to control the action but Chapman is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fernandez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fernandez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chapman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fernandez's guard now.
Fernandez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fernandez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chapman wants to get up but he can't break Fernandez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fernandez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chapman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fernandez looks to land a combination. Chapman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chapman takes one to the side of the head.
Fernandez throws a right and a left that Chapman avoids nicely.
Fernandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chapman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fernandez somewhat.
Fernandez scores with a hook to the body. Chapman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fernandez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez clinches up with Chapman and pushes him back against the cage.
Fernandez jumps guard and drags Chapman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chapman drops back looking for a leg! Fernandez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fernandez manages to kick Chapman off! Chapman jumps back into Fernandez's guard.
Chapman prevents Fernandez from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chapman tries to stand but Fernandez is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Fernandez 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.
Chapman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fernandez.
Fernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chapman wants to clinch but Fernandez slips to the side
and Fernandez counters with a single leg into guard. Chapman didn't expect that.
Chapman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fernandez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chapman has a closed guard, preventing Fernandez from standing up.
Fernandez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chapman is keeping the position for now.
Chapman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fernandez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman is looking to regain half guard here but Fernandez keeps moving and retains side control.
Fernandez is looking to take a break and control but Chapman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fernandez scores with punches from side control.
Chapman seems a little lost for a moment, as Fernandez dominates the positioning.
Fernandez trying to control the position but Chapman is working away.
Chapman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chapman tries to bench press Fernandez off him but Fernandez keeps the position.
Fernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chapman keeps working.
Fernandez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chapman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fernandez connects with a decent elbow.
Fernandez trying to control the action but Chapman is working from the bottom.
Chapman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fernandez connects with a decent elbow.
Chapman is trying to improve his position.
Chapman trying to remain calm as Fernandez controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is not content to let Fernandez control the position.
Fernandez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chapman some visible discomfort.
Chapman is trying to get back to his feet.
Chapman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fernandez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fernandez scoring with punches from side control.
Chapman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is not content to let Fernandez control the position.
Fernandez tries for a kimura but Chapman is defending well.
Fernandez looks up at the clock and then as Chapman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fernandez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fernandez scoring with punches from side control.
Fernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chapman pushes Fernandez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fernandez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fernandez wants to control but Chapman is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Fernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fernandez scores with a takedown into Chapman's guard.
Chapman has his foot on Fernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
Chapman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fernandez is looking to work some ground and pound but Chapman has wrist control.
Fernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chapman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fernandez stopping the sweep attempt from Chapman.
Fernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chapman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but Chapman keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapman is looking for a triangle but Fernandez pushes his legs off easily.
Fernandez trying to control but Chapman is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fernandez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fernandez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chapman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fernandez drives through and clinches with Chapman against the cage.
Fernandez has Chapman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chapman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fernandez gets through Chapman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fernandez goes for a takedown attempt but Chapman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chapman stuffs the takedown.
Jonny Chapman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Fernandez.
Fernandez takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fernandez.
Fernandez breaks from the clinch.
Chapman misses with a takedown attempt
and Fernandez counters with a three punch combo that has Chapman backing up. Chapman nods at Fernandez to acknowledge the strikes.
No joy there for Fernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jonny Chapman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernandez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fernandez breaks from the clinch.
Fernandez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chapman is trying to get back to half guard.
Juan Fernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez controlling the position.
Chapman is not content to let Fernandez control the position.
A lull in the action here as Fernandez stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fernandez is looking to take a break and control but Chapman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fernandez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Juan Fernandez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chapman is looking for a sweep.
Fernandez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chapman tries to escape but Fernandez is in control.
You can see the frustration on Chapman's face as Fernandez controls the position.
Fernandez wants to control but Chapman is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Fernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fernandez 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Juan Fernandez!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Juan Fernandez!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Juan Fernandez!
Juan Fernandez wins by unanimous decision!
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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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