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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tariq Ziyad (ranked 4854 p4p, 4819 weight class) and Aleksander Aavik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tariq Ziyad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksander Aavik!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziyad rushes Aavik and presses him up against the cage.
Aavik slows down the pace here.
Aavik turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ziyad is trying to control Aavik's posture but Aavik avoids it.
Ziyad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ziyad is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ziyad trying to remain calm as Aavik controls from the top position.
Ziyad pushes Aavik away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aavik gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aavik gets to mount! Ziyad was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Aavik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ziyad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aavik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ziyad regains half guard.
Aavik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ziyad wants to control but Aavik is keeping busy.
Aavik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ziyad is trying to get back to full guard.
Ziyad is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ziyad is looking for a sweep. Aavik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aavik is trying to work for a kimura but Ziyad is defending well.
Aavik trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aavik scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aavik is looking to take a break and control but Ziyad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ziyad gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aavik fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Aavik in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ziyad tries to reverse the position but Aavik maintains control.
Ziyad is working hard here to advance position.
Aavik jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ziyad is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ziyad and Aavik has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Aavik controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aavik tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aavik in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Aavik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ziyad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aavik defends well and Ziyad ends up having to push Aavik into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aavik gets a takedown into half guard.
Ziyad is looking to improve his position.
Aavik is controlling the pace.
Ziyad is looking to control Aavik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ziyad avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aavik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aleksander Aavik has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aavik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ziyad sees it coming and defends easily.
Aavik is looking for a kimura but Ziyad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aavik to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aavik in particular looking to stall.
Ziyad tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aavik prevents Ziyad from standing back up.
Aavik controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ziyad wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ziyad tries to kick Aavik off but Aavik keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ziyad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aavik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ziyad somewhat.
Aavik wants to counter with a clinch but Ziyad pushes him away.
Aavik dives in and scores a takedown into Ziyad's guard.
Aavik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aavik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ziyad is looking to improve his position.
Aavik controlling the action here.
Ziyad is trying to maintain the position but Aavik is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aavik trying to control the pace.
Aavik is continuing to stall.
Aavik moves into full mount! Ziyad won't be happy about that!
Aavik controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aavik's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Aavik with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Aavik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziyad bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ziyad trying to control the position from guard on top but Aavik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Aavik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ziyad fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ziyad is defended easily by Aavik.
Aavik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ziyad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aavik in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziyad is trying to escape the position but Aavik is controlling the position.
Aavik works to advance to full mount. Ziyad defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Aavik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aavik is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ziyad has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziyad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aavik is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aavik.
Ziyad tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aavik looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ziyad is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aavik looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Aavik is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ziyad has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ziyad is working to get back to half guard.
Ziyad tries to hold on but Aavik pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aavik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aavik is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ziyad can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziyad has given up his back here. Will Aavik look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Aavik is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Aavik controls the action.
Ziyad rolls, trying to escape but Aavik keeps control of the position.
Aavik has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ziyad's body.
Ziyad wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziyad is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Aavik slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Aleksander Aavik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ziyad rolls, trying to escape but Aavik keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Aavik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aavik winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Aavik!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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