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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wilhelm Reich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Pot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reich kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wilhelm Reich in Hell. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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138 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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165 cm
24
145 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wilhelm Reich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Pot!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pot throws a nice looking combination but Reich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reich manages to avoid it.
Pot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reich closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Reich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reich working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pot prevents Reich from improving position.
Pot being controlled for a moment.
Reich advances nicely into full mount.
Reich sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pot is trying desperately to improve position.
Pot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reich controlling from mount.
Pot is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reich looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reich with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pot is looking to get to half guard.
Reich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reich mounts Pot! Really nice guard pass there!
Pot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reich avoids the attempt from Pot to control.
Pot is trying to reverse the position but instead Reich has taken his back - oops!
Reich keeps control of the position as Pot tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pot defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Reich has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pot's body.
I really don't envy Pot right now.
Reich tries to keep control of the position but Pot is staying busy.
Reich looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Pot right now.
Reich is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pot has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pot can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reich biding his time, looking for the opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reich has the hooks in. Pot is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Reich dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pot counters with a big head kick but Reich shrugs it off.
Reich tries to sprawl but Pot drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Reich is pressing down on Pot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reich is keeping the position for now.
Reich is controlling Pot's posture.
Reich has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Reich trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pot drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reich looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reich looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reich!
Pot gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Wilhelm Reich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pot can't escape the position.
Reich sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reich trying to control but Pot is having none of it.
Reich moves to the back.
Pot wants to escape the position.
Reich is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pot has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reich controls the position.
Reich seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pot for as long as he can get away with.
Reich landing with strikes.
Reich is looking to control Pot but Pot is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Pot is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pot covers up after that shot from Reich.
Reich has the hooks in. Pot is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will Reich go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pot preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Reich.
Pot looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Reich controls the position.
Reich has the hooks in. Pot is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reich biding his time, looking for the opening.
Reich has the hooks in. Pot is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pot breaks Reich's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Reich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pot defends well.
Reich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pot is one step ahead there.
Reich manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Reich dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Reich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pot counters with a good, hard body kick but Reich shrugs it off.
Reich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pot tries to bench press Reich off him but Reich keeps the position.
Reich trying to control the position but Pot is working away.
Reich moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reich looking to control but Pot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pot is trying desperately to improve position.
Paul Pot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilhelm Reich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pot tries to reverse the position but Reich maintains control.
Pot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reich controlling his opponent.
Pot is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reich looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pot tries to hold on but Reich pushes him away.
Pot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pot has given up his back. Will we see Reich going for some submissions?
Pot tries to roll but Reich sticks to his back.
Reich is riding his opponent, not letting Pot buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wilhelm Reich.
A head kick by Pot misses
and Reich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Reich is controlling the pace.
Pot strikes from the bottom but Reich passes into mount!
Reich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilhelm Reich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reich, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilhelm Reich!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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