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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Erik Weiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and joey sabu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). sabu has chosen Everything Ends as his entrance music. joey sabu acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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134 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik Weiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, joey sabu!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weiss clinches.
sabu wants a takedown.
sabu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weiss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Weiss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weiss moves into range and clinches up with sabu.
sabu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weiss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Erik Weiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of joey sabu.
Weiss can't get the takedown.
sabu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Weiss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
sabu should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
sabu tries for a takedown but Weiss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
sabu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weiss as he avoids it easily.
sabu looks gassed!
Weiss fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with sabu, pushing him back against the cage.
sabu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weiss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Weiss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
sabu fails with the takedown.
sabu gets tackled into the cage by Weiss. Weiss maintains the clinch.
sabu is trying to drag Weiss to the mat but Weiss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Weiss breaks the clinch.
Weiss scores with a one two! sabu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
sabu gets tackled into the cage by Weiss. Weiss maintains the clinch.
Weiss breaks from the clinch.
Weiss scores with a shot to the body.
Weiss clinches with his opponent.
Weiss scores with a shot to the side of sabu's head.
Weiss cracks sabu with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weiss pushes sabu up against the cage in a clinch.
Weiss is pressed up against the cage. sabu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Weiss down to the mat. Weiss avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Weiss forces sabu back against the cage and clinches.
sabu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Weiss breaks the clinch.
Weiss closes the distance and pushes sabu back into the cage.
Weiss taking a breather.
Weiss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Erik Weiss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weiss fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with sabu, pushing him back against the cage.
Weiss stalling the fight.
Weiss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weiss gets a clinch.
Weiss breaks the clinch.
Weiss connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Weiss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Weiss lands a nice shot to the body.
Weiss prevents a takedown attempt there.
Weiss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weiss clinches.
Weiss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weiss connects with a leg kick. sabu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Weiss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Weiss has closed the distance and engaged sabu in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiss breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weiss tests sabu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
sabu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Weiss takes the fight into the clinch.
Weiss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Weiss.
Weiss misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Weiss - just one landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weiss. That's going to slow sabu down.
Weiss lands a slapping body shot.
Weiss rushes sabu and presses him up against the cage.
Weiss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weiss moves into the clinch.
Weiss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
sabu is trying desperately to land a takedown but Weiss is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for sabu.
Weiss with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Weiss connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Weiss closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Weiss throws a series of strikes that have sabu backpedaling.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
sabu tries for a takedown but Weiss manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
sabu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weiss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Weiss is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Weiss manages to break the clinch.
Weiss rushes sabu and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Weiss.
Weiss drags the fight down to the ground.
sabu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Weiss is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of sabu, into his guard.
sabu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Weiss uses it to pass to side control.
sabu tries to improve position but can't.
sabu taking a bit of punishment here - Weiss scoring with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
sabu looking for a sweep but Weiss has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiss can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as sabu is looking to escape.
sabu is looking to improve his position but Weiss isn't that keen on the idea.
Weiss lands a big elbow.
sabu is trying to escape the mount.
Weiss lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
sabu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weiss scores with a couple of good head shots there.
sabu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Weiss dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Weiss clinches with his opponent.
sabu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weiss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Weiss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weiss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
sabu has Weiss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Weiss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Weiss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weiss breaks from the clinch.
Weiss wants to slow sabu down by chopping away at his legs.
Weiss throws a combination. sabu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Weiss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that sabu can do to turn this around?
Weiss throws a one two combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Weiss breaks from the clinch.
Weiss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Weiss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weiss is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Weiss lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
sabu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice sprawl there from Weiss as sabu shoots in.
Erik Weiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of joey sabu.
Weiss moves into the clinch.
Weiss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
sabu gets tackled into the cage by Weiss. Weiss maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weiss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss drives through and clinches with sabu against the cage.
Weiss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weiss rushes sabu and presses him up against the cage.
Weiss breaks the clinch.
sabu fails to land the takedown.
sabu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Weiss sprawls well. Weiss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. sabu gets slowly back to his feet.
A left and a right from Weiss both land. Nice combination.
Weiss lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Weiss moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weiss clinches up against the cage.
Weiss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weiss throws a series of punches but sabu moves out of range.
No luck for sabu with that takedown attempt.
sabu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
sabu feints and as Weiss raises his hands in defense, sabu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
sabu is pushing down on Weiss's leg trying to pass to half guard. Weiss is fighting to maintain full guard but sabu has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
sabu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Weiss looks like he's trying to stand up.
sabu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Weiss moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Weiss has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
sabu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Weiss is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Weiss has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
sabu looking for a guillotine here but Weiss defends easily.
sabu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weiss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weiss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
sabu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Weiss uses it to pass to side control.
Weiss decides to stand up, so the ref orders sabu to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiss bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Weiss darts in and clinches sabu up against the cage.
Weiss has sabu pushed against the cage.
sabu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weiss pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Weiss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weiss closes the distance and pushes sabu back into the cage.
Weiss avoiding damage.
Weiss breaks the clinch.
Weiss moves into the clinch.
Weiss can't break the clinch.
sabu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weiss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Weiss breaks the clinch.
Weiss fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with sabu, pushing him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weiss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Erik Weiss is winning the standup battle so far.
sabu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Weiss instigates a clinch.
Weiss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Weiss dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Weiss lands a right hook to the body.
Weiss closes the distance and clinches.
sabu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weiss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Weiss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weiss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Weiss breaks from the clinch.
sabu shoots in for a takedown but Weiss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Weiss throws a series of strikes that have sabu backpedaling.
Weiss moves into the clinch.
Weiss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weiss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weiss clinches up against the cage.
Weiss breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Weiss darts in and clinches sabu up against the cage.
sabu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Weiss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Erik Weiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of joey sabu.
Weiss throws a series of strikes that have sabu backpedaling.
Weiss clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weiss is pressed up against the cage. sabu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Weiss down to the mat. Weiss avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Weiss moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Weiss darts in and clinches sabu up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from sabu.
sabu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weiss circles away.
Weiss rushes sabu and presses him up against the cage.
Weiss breaks from the clinch.
Weiss is looking to wear down sabu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
sabu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Weiss pinned against the cage. Weiss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Weiss is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Weiss lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from sabu.
Weiss is working the combinations to good effect here.
sabu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Weiss throws a sloppy head kick and sabu moves out of range easily.
sabu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
sabu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weiss but Weiss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Danga de danga de dang - Weiss scores with a four punch combination!
Weiss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Weiss gets underhooks to prevent sabu's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Weiss manages to break the clinch.
Weiss moves into range and clinches up with sabu.
sabu tries for a takedown but Weiss manages to get underhooks.
Weiss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
sabu avoids the head kick by Weiss.
Weiss throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Weiss rushes sabu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
sabu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Weiss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from sabu is defended easily by Weiss.
Weiss closes the distance and pushes sabu back into the cage.
sabu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Weiss breaks the clinch.
Weiss scores with a three punch combo!
sabu gets tackled into the cage by Weiss. Weiss maintains the clinch.
Weiss breaks the clinch.
sabu slips a jab and a cross from Weiss.
sabu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Weiss pinned against the cage. Weiss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
sabu fails to land the takedown.
Weiss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches sabu on the side of the head.
Weiss closes the distance and clinches.
Weiss manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by sabu or perhaps it was just good defense by Weiss which made him look bad.
sabu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
sabu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
sabu fails to land the takedown.
Weiss moves into the clinch.
Erik Weiss has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Weiss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
sabu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from sabu.
A left and a right from Weiss both land. Nice combination.
Weiss moves into the clinch.
sabu has Weiss pressed against the cage, preventing Weiss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Weiss pulls guard.
sabu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Weiss manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now sabu has Weiss in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
sabu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weiss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
sabu has an active guard here but Weiss has managed to pass into half guard.
Weiss is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Erik Weiss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weiss wants to get back to his feet.
joey sabu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
sabu flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Weiss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Weiss has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Weiss!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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