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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Wilkerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harald Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Forrest Wilkerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harald Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkerson rushes Jensen and presses him up against the cage.
Jensen leaning against his opponent.
Jensen gets control of Wilkerson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jensen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wilkerson won't allow Jensen to sweep him here.
Jensen keeping moving, preventing Wilkerson from controlling successfully.
Wilkerson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wilkerson landing with the ground and pound.
Wilkerson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jensen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilkerson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jensen looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkerson looking to sit in guard and control but Jensen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkerson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilkerson, not yet.
Wilkerson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilkerson working a defensive guard here.
Wilkerson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jensen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Wilkerson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wilkerson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jensen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wilkerson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wilkerson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wilkerson!
Jensen is looking to regain half guard here but Wilkerson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jensen parries the strikes from Wilkerson easily there. Wilkerson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jensen to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen is pushing Wilkerson's head away, looking to escape. Wilkerson manages to hold on to the position though.
Jensen trying to control but Wilkerson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Wilkerson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Jensen.
Jensen fending off the submission attempt from Wilkerson.
Jensen trying to control the position but Wilkerson manages to sink in the hooks.
Jensen has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Wilkerson.
Wilkerson trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen wants to escape the position.
Wilkerson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkerson loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Jensen hold on?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilkerson throwing sloppy strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Wilkerson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jensen throws a hook but Wilkerson avoids it easily.
Jensen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wilkerson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jensen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilkerson, who protects the arm well.
Wilkerson sneaks back into half guard.
Jensen is trying to control. Wilkerson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkerson wants to improve his position but Jensen is controlling well.
Jensen is breathing heavily.
Jensen wants to free his trapped foot but Wilkerson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkerson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wilkerson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jensen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilkerson.
Wilkerson throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilkerson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jensen can do to turn this around?
Wilkerson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilkerson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Forrest Wilkerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wilkerson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jensen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilkerson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilkerson wants to control from the top but Jensen keeps moving.
Wilkerson landing with the ground and pound.
Wilkerson lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Wilkerson.
Wilkerson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick by Wilkerson misses
and Jensen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wilkerson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilkerson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jensen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jensen avoids the head kick by Wilkerson.
Harald Jensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jensen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wilkerson to the ground. Jensen is now in Wilkerson's guard.
Wilkerson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Wilkerson keeps moving.
Wilkerson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jensen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jensen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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 Forrest Wilkerson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jensen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilkerson, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilkerson wants to break free but Jensen has control.
Wilkerson tries to break free but Jensen pushes him back against the cage.
Jensen pulls guard effortlessly.
Wilkerson with a nice head shot there.
Wilkerson drops back looking for a leg! Jensen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jensen manages to kick Wilkerson off! Wilkerson jumps back into Jensen's guard.
Wilkerson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkerson throws a strike but Jensen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jensen trying to control but Wilkerson is working from the bottom.
Wilkerson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jensen stopping the sweep attempt from Wilkerson.
Wilkerson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wilkerson prevents Jensen from improving his position.
Jensen taking some punishment here, with Wilkerson in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen pushes Wilkerson off looking to stand but Wilkerson dives back in and keeps control.
Jensen taking some punishment here, with Wilkerson in his half guard.
Wilkerson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jensen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wilkerson wants to control from the top but Jensen keeps moving.
Wilkerson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson cracks Jensen with a solid left hand.
Wilkerson prevents Jensen from getting back to his feet.
Wilkerson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilkerson feints and then cracks Jensen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jensen down.
Wilkerson lands a high kick!
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.
Jensen blocks a head kick by Wilkerson.
Despite the aggression on Jensen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jensen moves into the clinch.
Jensen can't find room to land a body shot as Wilkerson controls the action.
Wilkerson is trying to drag Jensen to the mat but Jensen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jensen breaks from the clinch.
Jensen misses with a head kick.
As Jensen backs away, Wilkerson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jensen checks the leg kick.
Wilkerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harald Jensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Forrest Wilkerson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilkerson throws a sloppy head kick and Jensen moves out of range easily.
Wilkerson sets himself, and Jensen steps forward looking for the clinch! Wilkerson avoids it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Forrest Wilkerson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilkerson, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Wilkerson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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