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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christoper Welch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Strongish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete Strongish will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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278 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christoper Welch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pete Strongish!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strongish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Welch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Strongish.
Strongish is looking to score with low kicks.
Welch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Strongish manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Welch on his heels. He'll look to pass Welch's guard now, I'm sure.
Welch wants to get back to his feet but Strongish passes into half guard.
Strongish passes the guard and advances to mount!
Strongish wants to control the pace but Welch is squirming around nicely.
Welch wants to hold on but Strongish pushes him away.
Strongish landing shots from mount.
Strongish unloading with bombs!
It looks like Christoper Welch has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strongish working Welch over with strikes here.
Welch bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Welch is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch won't allow Strongish to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strongish lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Welch wants to stand up but Strongish is controlling him.
Strongish stands and steps away. Welch gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Strongish shoots in but no luck this time.
Strongish looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pete Strongish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Welch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strongish shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Welch but Welch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Christoper Welch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Strongish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strongish.
Strongish misses with a takedown
and Welch counters with a series of strikes. Strongish will be more careful next time no doubt.
Strongish throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Welch tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Strongish is in Welch's guard.
Welch manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strongish tries to clinch but Welch moves away
and Welch counters with a nice body shot.
Welch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strongish throws a head kick that misses.
Welch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Welch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Welch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Welch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strongish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Strongish's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Strongish tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Welch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Welch tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strongish gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Welch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strongish gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Strongish tries for a takedown. No joy.
Welch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Welch pulls guard effortlessly.
Welch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strongish is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pete Strongish will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Christoper Welch's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Welch shoots in but Strongish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Welch sets himself, and Strongish steps forward looking for the clinch! Welch avoids it this time.
Welch tries to close the distance and clinch but Strongish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Welch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strongish sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Strongish tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Strongish darts in looking for a takedown but Welch gets double underhooks and turns Strongish into the cage.
Strongish misses with a takedown attempt - Welch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strongish cracks Welch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Strongish will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Christoper Welch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Strongish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strongish fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Welch to the ground. Strongish is now in Welch's guard.
Strongish is breathing heavily.
Welch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Welch wants to sweep here but Strongish controlling him for the moment.
Strongish slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Welch looking for a sweep. Not yet Welch, not yet.
Welch wants to stand up but Strongish is controlling him.
Strongish is standing up over Welch. Welch looks to escape but Strongish dives into side control.
Welch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Welch is pushing Strongish's head away, looking to escape. Strongish manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welch is looking for a sweep.
Strongish decides to stand up, so the ref orders Welch to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strongish.
Strongish fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Welch.
Welch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strongish.
Strongish decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Strongish is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch is staying active underneath Strongish, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Welch pushes Strongish off and gets back to his feet.
Welch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strongish circles away.
Strongish counters with a body kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Strongish.
Welch tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Strongish struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pete Strongish has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welch trying to control the position but Strongish manages to sink in the hooks.
Welch is trying to get back to his feet but Strongish has full control of the position and if anything, Welch has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Strongish is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Strongish gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Strongish gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Strongish apologises and we restart here on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Welch wants to clinch up but Strongish keeps it at a distance.
And Strongish tries to counter it with a takedown but Welch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Welch blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Strongish.
Welch fails with the takedown.
Strongish will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Strongish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christoper Welch's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Strongish closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Welch flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Strongish controlling the action here.
Strongish is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Welch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Welch manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strongish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strongish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strongish misses with a hook. Welch ducked under it nicely.
Christoper Welch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strongish tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strongish gets a double leg takedown into Welch's guard.
Welch scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Welch wants to clinch up but Strongish keeps it at a distance.
Strongish tries to clinch but Welch moves out of range.
Pete Strongish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strongish fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strongish tries to clinch but Welch moves out of range.
Strongish avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strongish tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Strongish shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Welch pinned against the cage. Welch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strongish misses with a head kick.
Strongish closes the distance and clinches up with Welch, looking for a takedown. Strongish pushes Welch against the cage but Welch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Welch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Strongish did well to prevent Welch getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Welch drops an elbow to the side of Strongish's head.
Welch lands with a punch from half guard.
Welch wants to take a breather but Strongish is having none of it.
Welch prevents Strongish from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strongish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Welch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Welch drops an elbow to the side of Strongish's head.
Welch is trying to work for a kimura but Strongish is defending well.
Strongish tries to roll over but Welch keeps him under control.
That's four 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.
Welch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Strongish keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Strongish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strongish keeps the fight on the outside.
Strongish tries to sprawl but Welch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Strongish is trying to escape back to his feet but Welch uses the scramble to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Strongish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strongish 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Strongish!
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energy
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RATING
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