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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vijay Jariwala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rosen Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vijay Jariwala has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 cm
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214 lbs
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150 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vijay Jariwala! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rosen Goldstein! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jariwala scores to the head and body with a nice combination! A jab-cross combination lands for Jariwala and sends Goldstein crashing to the mat! Jariwala follows him down to the mat - Goldstein regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Goldstein is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jariwala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Goldstein is still in real trouble! Can Jariwala finish him? It looks like Jariwala is going to stand back up.
Goldstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Goldstein seems to have recovered his senses. Jariwala not doing much here.
Jariwala wants to pass the guard but Goldstein is defending well. Goldstein slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Jariwala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goldstein thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Jariwala wanted to stand there but Goldstein had control of the position. Goldstein controls Jariwala momentarily but Jariwala frees himself. Jariwala trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom. Goldstein manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jariwala is looking to get to half guard.
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. Goldstein landing strikes from the mount. Jariwala tries to get back to half guard but can't. A nice elbow there by Goldstein. A nice elbow there by Goldstein. Goldstein with good strikes from the mount here! Jariwala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goldstein wants to control the pace but Jariwala is squirming around nicely. Goldstein working Jariwala over with strikes here. The referee warns Jariwala that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jariwala is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jariwala wants to control but Goldstein is having none of it. Jariwala is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Jariwala squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Goldstein looking to control but Jariwala is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A nice elbow there by Goldstein. Goldstein controlling from mount. Jariwala bucks Goldstein off and manages to get back to his feet! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jariwala throws a series of strikes that have Goldstein backpedaling.
Goldstein throws a looping overhand right but Jariwala ducks down to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rosen Goldstein will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jariwala scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Goldstein takes a kick to the side of the head. An inside leg kick lands from Jariwala. Jariwala is looking to clinch. Jariwala lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jariwala throws a combination. Goldstein tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Jariwala goes for a high kick. It partially lands. 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! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jariwala. Jariwala lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jariwala plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Jariwala scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jariwala tries to clinch but Goldstein moves out of range. Jariwala with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jariwala wants to clinch. Vijay Jariwala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jariwala lands with a kick to the temple. Goldstein shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Jariwala scores with a spinning back kick! Good leg kick by Jariwala there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jariwala tries to clinch up but Goldstein circles away and keeps his distance. Jariwala thows a body kick. Goldstein tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jariwala scores with a leg kick.
Jariwala darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Jariwala tries to stand and escape but Goldstein is controlling the position. Goldstein gets back to full guard.
Goldstein lands an upkick as Jariwala stands over him. Goldstein striking off his back but it's not causing Jariwala any problems. Jariwala has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Goldstein is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goldstein has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Goldstein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jariwala's guard. Goldstein prevents Jariwala from getting back to his feet. Jariwala has momentary wrist control but Goldstein slips an elbow through the middle. Jariwala lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Goldstein! Jariwala trying to control but Goldstein is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jariwala content just to control the position here. Goldstein is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jariwala controlling from the full mount. Goldstein swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vijay Jariwala dominated that second round. That's time! Jariwala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jariwala tries to close the distance and clinch but Goldstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Vijay Jariwala is winning the standup battle so far. Goldstein takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jariwala scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Goldstein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Goldstein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Goldstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jariwala tries to clinch but Goldstein is having none of it. Jariwala tries to clinch up but Goldstein circles away and keeps his distance. Goldstein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jariwala tries to avoid it but Goldstein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jariwala to the ground. Jariwala escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Goldstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jariwala wants to clinch. Goldstein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jariwala as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jariwala plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Jariwala tries to clinch but Goldstein is having none of it. Good leg kick by Jariwala there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jariwala scores with a spinning back kick! Jariwala connects with a high kick. Jariwala is looking to clinch. Jariwala shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Jariwala content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jariwala is keen to just control but Goldstein is a slippery customer. Jariwala tries to stand but can't do so whilst Goldstein controls his leg. Goldstein tries to roll over but Jariwala keeps him under control. Jariwala seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jariwala is trying to control the action in half guard but Goldstein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Jariwala passes into side control, despite Goldstein's attempt to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goldstein can do anything to dispel that myth. Goldstein is trying to escape the position but Jariwala is controlling the position. Goldstein is not content to let Jariwala control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Goldstein is trying to control Jariwala's posture but Jariwala avoids it. Goldstein trying to remain calm as Jariwala controls from the top position. Goldstein manages to get back to half guard. Jariwala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goldstein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Vijay Jariwala just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Goldstein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Vijay Jariwala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rosen Goldstein. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jariwala scores with a push kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Vijay Jariwala showed his dominance in that final round. I think Jariwala has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:27 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vijay Jariwala!
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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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