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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Mali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Pelupessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Mali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Pelupessy!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelupessy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mali on his heels. He'll look to pass Mali's guard now, I'm sure.
Mali looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pelupessy looking to pass the guard.
Pelupessy is looking to work some ground and pound but Mali has wrist control.
Pelupessy wants to stand and escape but instead Mali has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mali throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pelupessy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mali is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mali is fighting to break Pelupessy's control of his arms but Pelupessy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mali drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mali jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pelupessy controls Mali momentarily but Mali frees himself.
Mali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mali will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pelupessy is trying to keep Mali in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelupessy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mali postures up.
Mali gets to his feet. Pelupessy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mali tries to sprawl but Pelupessy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pelupessy is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mali still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mali has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Pelupessy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mali's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pelupessy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pelupessy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelupessy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mali.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pelupessy looking for a guillotine here but Mali defends easily.
Pelupessy keeping moving, preventing Mali from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pelupessy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mali controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mali stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pelupessy drives through with a takedown into Mali's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mali is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mali is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pelupessy won't allow Mali to sweep him here.
Mali thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mali wants to sweep but no luck.
Pelupessy trying to control but Mali is working from the bottom.
Pelupessy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pelupessy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mali has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pelupessy has managed to get both his arms back between Mali's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mali bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pelupessy's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pelupessy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mali is working Pelupessy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mali 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.
Mali trying to control but Pelupessy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Mali will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mali keeps the fight on the outside.
Pelupessy gets a takedown into half guard.
Pelupessy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mali keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mali is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pelupessy wants to stand up but Mali has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelupessy trying to control the action but Mali is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pelupessy is looking to stall here but Mali recovers full guard.
Mali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pelupessy stopping the sweep attempt from Mali.
Pelupessy throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelupessy trying to control but Mali is working from the bottom.
Pelupessy passes Mali's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pelupessy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pelupessy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mali kicks off Pelupessy and gets to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pelupessy enables Mali to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pelupessy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mali working some strikes from top position.
Mali trying to control the position from guard on top but Pelupessy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mali is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mali loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mali landing some decent shots from guard.
Mali wants to stand but Pelupessy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mali tries to free his leg and advance position but Pelupessy is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pelupessy is trying to keep Mali in close.
Mali is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mali keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pelupessy's head.
Mali throwing strikes but missing.
Mali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mali wants to stand but Pelupessy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mali trying to control but Pelupessy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Mali will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mali changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pelupessy tries to avoid it but Mali manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pelupessy to the ground. Pelupessy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pelupessy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pelupessy lands in his opponent's guard.
Pelupessy wants to control from the top but Mali keeps moving.
Pelupessy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pelupessy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mali is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jeff Pelupessy wasn't active enough on the ground.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mali enables Pelupessy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mali manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelupessy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mali thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pelupessy wants to pass the guard but Mali is keeping the position.
Pelupessy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pelupessy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mali has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pelupessy is looking to defend but Mali has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pelupessy! Mali pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pelupessy taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Mali!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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