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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between R The ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxwell has chosen Basket Case as his entrance music. 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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205 lbs
6 - 11 - 0 |
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
Decent elbows
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, R The ghost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell swats away the attempt to clinch by The ghost.
The ghost looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Maxwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The ghost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The ghost moves into the clinch successfully.
The ghost lands an elbow just above Maxwell 's eye.
The ghost throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maxwell tries to pull guard but The ghost holds him up against the cage and eventually Maxwell drops back down to his feet.
Maxwell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The ghost throws an elbow but it misses.
Maxwell gets control of The ghost's arms and successfully pulls guard. Maxwell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maxwell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ghost is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Maxwell looking for a guillotine from mount but The ghost is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell looking to control but The ghost is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two 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.
Maxwell content just to control the position here.
The ghost is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maxwell looking to control but The ghost is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell tries to clinch but The ghost is having none of it.
Maxwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The ghost manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The ghost blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maxwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maxwell wants to clinch up but The ghost keeps it at a distance.
The ghost looks to clinch
and Maxwell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maxwell tries to clinch up but The ghost circles away and keeps his distance.
Maxwell shoots in and drives through. The ghost sprawls well.
Maxwell tries to bum rush The ghost with a series of wild strikes but The ghost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The ghost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maxwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maxwell.
R The ghost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Maxwell.
The ghost swats away the attempt to clinch by Maxwell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ghost stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maxwell.
Maxwell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
R The ghost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maxwell lands a jab to the nose.
Maxwell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ghost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maxwell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown but The ghost shows good takedown defense.
R The ghost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maxwell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maxwell shoots in looking for a takedown but The ghost manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maxwell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ghost is looking to clinch but Maxwell is avoiding it.
Maxwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maxwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The ghost avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Maxwell 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.
The ghost moves in looking to clinch but Maxwell pushes him off.
The ghost tries to clinch up.
The ghost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maxwell shoots in looking for a takedown but The ghost manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maxwell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maxwell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Maxwell gets to his feet - The ghost follows without any prompting.
Maxwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The ghost avoids it really well and circles away.
Maxwell shoots in for a double leg but The ghost sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
R The ghost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Maxwell.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The ghost sprawls well. The ghost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maxwell gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maxwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The ghost pinned against the cage. The ghost gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ghost is looking to clinch.
The ghost wants to clinch but Maxwell slips to the side
and Maxwell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Maxwell. Those never looked like landing.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The ghost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maxwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The ghost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maxwell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maxwell rushes The ghost and presses him up against the cage.
Maxwell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maxwell fails to pull guard.
Maxwell tries a body shot but The ghost blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ghost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maxwell blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Maxwell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maxwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maxwell is pressed up against the cage. The ghost has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maxwell down to the mat. Maxwell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The ghost avoids the head kick by Maxwell.
The ghost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The ghost just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maxwell's brow.
The ghost wants a takedown.
Maxwell tries to pull guard but The ghost won't allow it.
The ghost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The ghost but The ghost pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The ghost tries to clinch but Maxwell is having none of it.
The ghost looks to clinch
and Maxwell counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. The ghost is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The ghost wants to clinch up but Maxwell keeps it at a distance.
The ghost moves in looking to clinch but Maxwell pushes him off.
The ghost tries to clinch up but Maxwell circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ghost moves out of range of the leg kick from Maxwell.
Maxwell shoots in but no luck this time.
The ghost tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maxwell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maxwell is trying to push The ghost away but The ghost has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maxwell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The ghost lands an elbow that stopped Maxwell in his tracks for a moment.
The ghost is trying to drag Maxwell to the mat but Maxwell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maxwell taking a breather.
The ghost is trying to drag Maxwell to the mat but Maxwell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maxwell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maxwell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The ghost.
Maxwell jumps guard but The ghost stands there with Maxwell around his waist. Maxwell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell is looking to control The ghost's arms but The ghost gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maxwell has his back to the cage.
The ghost looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maxwell takes an elbow to the temple.
Maxwell tries to pull guard but The ghost holds him up against the cage and eventually Maxwell drops back down to his feet.
Maxwell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The ghost pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maxwell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The ghost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maxwell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The ghost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maxwell wants to get back to striking at distance but The ghost won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ghost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maxwell's defenses.
Maxwell jumps guard but The ghost stands there with Maxwell around his waist. Maxwell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The ghost breaks from the clinch.
The ghost tries to close the distance and clinch but Maxwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The ghost but The ghost pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maxwell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juan Maxwell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Maxwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown but The ghost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The ghost tries to close the distance and clinch but Maxwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maxwell misses with a two punch combination.
The ghost tries to clinch up but Maxwell circles away and keeps his distance.
Maxwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The ghost defends it nicely.
Maxwell fails with a takedown attempt.
R The ghost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Maxwell.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The ghost as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ghost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maxwell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ghost is looking to clinch but Maxwell is avoiding it.
The ghost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maxwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The ghost avoids it really well and circles away.
The ghost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The ghost fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maxwell tries to keep at a distance but The ghost has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The ghost just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maxwell's brow.
A frustrated look appears on Maxwell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The ghost is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maxwell jumps guard but The ghost stands there with Maxwell around his waist. Maxwell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ghost lands an elbow that stopped Maxwell in his tracks for a moment.
Maxwell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The ghost wants a takedown.
The ghost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maxwell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The ghost lands an elbow inside.
Maxwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Maxwell.
The ghost is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maxwell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maxwell blocks an elbow strike from The ghost.
The ghost is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maxwell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maxwell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The ghost.
Maxwell tries to score a body lock takedown but The ghost shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maxwell is looking to control The ghost's arms but The ghost gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maxwell has his back to the cage.
The ghost tightens his grip and picks Maxwell up, before dumping him to the ground. Maxwell manages to land in guard.
The ghost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maxwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell has a closed guard, preventing The ghost from standing up.
Maxwell controls The ghost momentarily but The ghost frees himself.
The ghost has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maxwell kicks The ghost off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The ghost but The ghost pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The ghost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maxwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell keeps the fight on the outside.
The ghost tries to clinch up but Maxwell circles away and keeps his distance.
Maxwell fails to land the takedown.
The ghost moves in looking to clinch but Maxwell pushes him off.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown but The ghost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ghost moves into the clinch.
The ghost with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maxwell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The ghost avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
R The ghost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Maxwell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ghost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
R The ghost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ghost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
R The ghost showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maxwell 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Maxwell!
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hype
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FIGHT
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