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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dzevad Poturak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshua Riddick could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dzevad Poturak's chin.
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265 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joshua Riddick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dzevad Poturak!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poturak wants to clinch.
Dzevad Poturak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poturak throws a hook to the side of Riddick's head but Riddick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poturak tries to clinch but Riddick moves out of range.
Riddick avoids the head kick by Poturak.
Poturak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riddick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poturak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poturak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poturak tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddick keeps the fight on the outside.
Poturak lands a left and a right that send Riddick crashing to the mat, dazed. Poturak thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Joshua Riddick has been cut.
Riddick moves into the clinch.
Riddick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poturak.
Poturak trying to land knees to the body.
Poturak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riddick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick jumps guard and drags Poturak to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Riddick has a closed guard, preventing Poturak from standing up.
Riddick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Riddick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Poturak would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Riddick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Riddick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Riddick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Riddick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poturak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riddick is breathing heavily.
Riddick has a closed guard, preventing Poturak from standing up.
Poturak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poturak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riddick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poturak has managed to get both his arms back between Riddick's legs - danger averted.
Poturak wants to stand but Riddick has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Riddick is working an open guard so Poturak takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Poturak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Riddick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Poturak missing with knees to the body.
Riddick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Poturak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riddick is defending well for now.
Riddick successfully pulls guard.
Riddick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poturak postures up.
Riddick has his foot on Poturak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Poturak works his way back into a safe position though.
Riddick has a closed guard, preventing Poturak from standing up.
Riddick working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poturak is looking to stand up but Riddick won't let him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riddick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poturak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Riddick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riddick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Poturak is aware though and is defending well.
Riddick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Poturak is aware though and is defending well.
Riddick is looking for a triangle but Poturak pushes his legs off easily.
Riddick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Riddick is looking for a triangle but Poturak pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Poturak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Riddick is proving hard to escape from.
Poturak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riddick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riddick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Poturak is aware though and is defending well.
Riddick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poturak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Riddick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poturak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riddick is looking for a triangle but Poturak pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riddick had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Poturak is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Riddick Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Poturak's back instead.
Riddick looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Riddick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joshua Riddick's cut.
That's time! Riddick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Poturak looks to clinch
and Riddick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Riddick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riddick avoiding damage as Poturak throws knees to the body.
Riddick fails to pull guard.
Poturak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riddick avoids it.
Riddick pulls Poturak into guard.
Poturak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Poturak wants to stand but Riddick is controlling his posture from full guard.
Poturak postures up.
Riddick had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Poturak is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Riddick Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Poturak's back instead.
Riddick trying to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick working for a choke but Poturak is defending well.
Poturak showing good submission defense here.
Riddick trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Poturak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Joshua Riddick just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Riddick successfully pulls guard.
Riddick is trying to control the position but Poturak postures up.
Riddick working for a triangle but Poturak defends it easily.
Poturak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poturak wants to stand but Riddick has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Poturak is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poturak won't allow Riddick to sweep him here.
Poturak wants to stand but Riddick has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Poturak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riddick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poturak has managed to get both his arms back between Riddick's legs - danger averted.
Riddick trying to keep a closed guard but Poturak is proving a slippery customer.
Riddick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poturak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poturak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riddick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poturak has managed to get both his arms back between Riddick's legs - danger averted.
Riddick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poturak defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Riddick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joshua Riddick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Poturak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poturak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Riddick counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riddick.
Poturak managing to block the knees to the body from Riddick.
Riddick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Riddick avoiding damage as Poturak throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddick jumps guard and drags Poturak to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Poturak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riddick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poturak has managed to get both his arms back between Riddick's legs - danger averted.
Riddick looking for a guillotine here but Poturak defends easily.
Poturak wanted to stand there but Riddick had control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poturak stands up from Riddick's guard - Poturak perhaps looking for a knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Poturak.
Poturak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Riddick counters by clinching up.
Riddick pulls Poturak into guard.
Poturak wants to stand but Riddick has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Riddick working for a triangle but Poturak defends it easily.
Riddick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Poturak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Poturak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Poturak wants to get up but he can't break Riddick's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Joshua Riddick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riddick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poturak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riddick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poturak has managed to get both his arms back between Riddick's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riddick is looking for a triangle but Poturak pushes his legs off easily.
Riddick working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick has his foot on Poturak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Poturak works his way back into a safe position though.
Poturak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Riddick is proving hard to escape from.
Riddick is trying to keep Poturak in close.
Riddick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poturak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Riddick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poturak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dzevad Poturak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poturak postures up.
Poturak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poturak wants to stand but Riddick is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Riddick is looking for a triangle but Poturak pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Poturak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riddick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poturak has managed to get both his arms back between Riddick's legs - danger averted.
Riddick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Poturak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Poturak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riddick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Riddick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poturak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riddick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Poturak.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Riddick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Riddick, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Riddick!
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hype
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