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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Panda Gas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Marens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marens's choice of entrance music: Pittbull - Give me everything. Jake Marens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Panda Gas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Marens!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marens throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gas dives in and scores a takedown into Marens's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Marens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gas scoring with some ground and pound.
Marens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gas won't allow Marens to sweep him here.
Gas slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gas wants to work for an arm triangle but Marens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marens trying to control here.
Gas is looking for a kimura but Marens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gas to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marens tries to roll over but Gas keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gas lands strikes from half guard.
Marens trying to control from the bottom.
Marens looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gas pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gas with the ground and pound from mount.
Marens wants to hold on but Gas pushes him away.
Gas prevents Marens from getting the reversal.
Marens tries to hold on but Gas postures up.
Marens wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gas tries to keep control of the position but Marens is staying busy.
Gas is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Marens defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gas not allowing Marens to control his hands.
Marens breaks Gas's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marens trying to control but Gas is working from the bottom.
Marens is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marens is one step ahead there.
Marens is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marens slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gas is trying to control Marens's posture but Marens avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marens wants to control for a moment but Gas uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Marens trying to control from half guard but Gas is working away.
Gas wants to get back to his feet.
Marens is looking to advance position but Gas won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marens prevents Gas from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Panda Gas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gas throws a nice looking combination but Marens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panda Gas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marens is looking to chop away at Gas's legs.
Gas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gas is in Marens's guard.
Gas wants to get up but he can't break Marens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marens keeping full guard, as Gas tries to pass.
Marens controls Gas momentarily but Gas frees himself.
Marens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marens can't do much from the bottom here.
Marens is not content to let Gas control the position.
Gas controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marens is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Marens is trying to control but can't.
Marens tries to roll over but Gas keeps him under control.
Gas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marens is refusing to be controlled, as Gas sits in half guard.
Well, if Gas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gas is trying to control. Marens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Panda Gas wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Marens throws a series of punches but Gas avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marens.
Marens instigates a clinch.
Gas scores with a hook to the body.
Gas breaks the clinch.
Gas closes the distance and clinches.
Gas breaks the clinch.
Marens clinches with his opponent.
Marens is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gas can't fight it off and eventually Marens manages to take the fight to the floor. Gas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marens wants to control from the top but Gas keeps moving.
Gas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Marens!
Gas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marens is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Panda Gas will probably get the nod.
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 crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Marens throws out a leg kick but Gas moves out of range and Marens only half commits.
Gas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marens was covering up waiting for the punch and Gas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gas won't allow Marens to sweep him here.
Marens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marens trying to control the position.
Gas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gas wants to control from the top but Marens keeps moving.
Gas tries to free his leg and advance position but Marens is retaining full guard.
Gas wants to stand but Marens is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marens trying to keep a closed guard but Gas is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marens has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marens gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gas preventing the sweep.
Marens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gas defends well.
Marens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marens keeping moving, preventing Gas from controlling successfully.
Gas postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gas throwing strikes from guard but Marens blocks nicely.
Gas wants to stand but Marens is controlling his posture from full guard.
Panda Gas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Marens looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gas keeping full guard, as Marens tries to pass.
Gas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gas keeping moving, preventing Marens from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marens is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gas has escaped and now he's on top!
Marens trying to keep a closed guard but Gas is proving a slippery customer.
Gas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gas has managed to get both his arms back between Marens's legs - danger averted.
Marens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marens keeping moving, preventing Gas from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Marens.
I think Gas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Panda Gas!
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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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