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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test AA (ranked 5051 p4p, 7134 weight class) and Warren Falco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warren Falco is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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194 cm 18 280 0 - 0 - 0 |
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198 cm 18 250 1 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling Basic striking Very strong |
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Good wrestler Brawler Intelligent |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Test AA! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Warren Falco! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A momentary lapse in concentration from Falco enables AA to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Falco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. AA wants to control from the top but Falco keeps moving. AA got a little sloppy there for a moment and Falco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, AA has managed to get both his arms back between Falco's legs - danger averted. AA tries to free his leg and advance position but Falco is retaining full guard. Falco keeping moving, preventing AA from controlling successfully. Falco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
AA pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Falco is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. AA is working hard here to advance position. Falco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round. AA has gone for a leg lock! Falco slips out almost immediately though and dives into AA's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. AA is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. AA keeping moving, preventing Falco from controlling successfully. AA on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if AA tries to get out of the position. AA looking to hit a scissor sweep but Falco is one step ahead there. AA can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Falco controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. AA throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Falco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. AA looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Falco has picked AA up and slammed him! AA can't keep hold of the triangle and Falco manages to pass to side control! Falco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. AA knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Falco on the ground. AA trying his best to control but Falco has mounted him. AA wants to hold on but Falco pushes him away. AA gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. AA missing with punches from the bottom.
Falco is looking for a kimura here.
Falco is thwarting AA's attempts to control the position. Falco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
AA looking for a kimura from the bottom but Falco passes into side control! AA is not content to let Falco control the position. AA looking for a sweep but Falco has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. AA tries to hold on but Falco pushes him away. Falco working for a guillotine from mount but AA is in no mood to give up. AA wants to hold on but Falco pushes him away. Falco manages to capitalize on a mistake by AA to take his back! Falco patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Falco slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
AA is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! AA looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. AA fending off the submission attempt from Falco. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Falco dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
AA decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. AA is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Falco wants to improve his position but AA is controlling well.
AA is working for a kimura but Falco is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. AA wants to pass to mount but Falco is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. AA is working for a submission of some sort.
AA is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Falco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time AA. AA is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Falco works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Falco looking for a guillotine here but AA defends easily.
Falco working for a triangle but AA defends it easily.
Falco keeping full guard, as AA tries to pass. AA trying to control but Falco is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Falco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in AA's guard. Falco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. AA throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. AA trying to keep a closed guard but Falco is proving a slippery customer.
Falco advances to half guard. Warren Falco has got the better of the ground game so far. AA is not content to let Falco control the position. AA is trying to maintain the position but Falco is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. AA regains full guard. Nicely done. Falco showing good wrestling skills to control the position. AA looking to hit a scissor sweep but Falco is one step ahead there. AA throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Falco escapes and throws AA's legs to the side, diving into side control! Falco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Test AA will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Falco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows AA to score an easy takedown into full guard. AA trying to control but Falco is working from the bottom. AA stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falco swivels though and keeps the full guard. Falco keeping moving, preventing AA from controlling successfully. AA is really struggling to control Falco but he's trying to hold on to the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Falco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Falco controls AA momentarily but AA frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. AA trying to control the position from guard on top but Falco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Falco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows AA to score an easy takedown into full guard. AA is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Falco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Falco has escaped and now he's on top! Falco slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. AA is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Falco is aware though and is defending well. Falco 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. Falco wants to control from the top but AA keeps moving. AA working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Falco has passed into half guard!
Falco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but AA sees it coming and defends easily. AA is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. AA misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Falco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. AA doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Falco. AA punching from the bottom.
Falco content to control rather than advance. AA is looking for a sweep. Falco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. AA is trying to maintain the position but Falco is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Falco trying to control from half guard but AA is working away.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Falco shoots for a double leg takedown but AA sprawls well. He's pushed Falco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Falco tries to sprawl but AA drives through with a takedown into half guard. AA seems to be looking for submissions.
AA wants to take a breather but Falco is having none of it. AA trying to mount his opponent but Falco defends it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! AA is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Falco defends it well. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Falco trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight! Test AA showed his dominance in that final round. Well AA 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test AA!
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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
21% |
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