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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ister Band (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaston Chevarie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaston Chevarie will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
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210 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ister Band!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaston Chevarie!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chevarie throws and low kick but Band moves out of range easily.
A combination from Chevarie does no damage.
Chevarie misses with a double jab.
Chevarie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gaston Chevarie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Band takes one to the side of the head.
Band keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chevarie slips a straight right by Band.
Chevarie throws a leg kick but Band sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chevarie misses with a wild combination.
Chevarie misses with a double jab.
Chevarie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chevarie throws out a leg kick but Band moves out of range and Chevarie only half commits.
Good work by Band as he checks the leg kick.
Band misses with the combination.
Chevarie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Band counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chevarie looks gassed!
Chevarie walks into a jab.
It looks like Gaston Chevarie has been cut.
Chevarie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Band connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chevarie throws a low kick, looking for Band's leg but Band calmly moves out of range.
Band feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chevarie sprawling to the canvas! Chevarie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Band finish him?!
Chevarie is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Band clinches up with Chevarie and pushes him back against the cage.
The is referee keeping an eye on Band - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Band on the inside.
Chevarie is trying to force a seperation but Band has the dominant position.
Band stalling.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Band.
Band presses Chevarie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Band lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Band seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Band breaks the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Chevarie.
Band takes a swing at Chevarie's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Band.
Band goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Band misses with a double jab.
Band scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Band lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Band throws a strike aimed at the side of Chevarie's head but Chevarie avoids it well.
Chevarie defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Band are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Band wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chevarie, who protects the arm well.
Band throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Band landing a few strikes.
Band working the ground and pound but Chevarie is defending the strikes.
Band tries to score with some ground and pound. Chevarie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Chevarie is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Band has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Band throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Chevarie works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Chevarie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Band.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Band controlling the pace.
Band thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Band not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A clash of legs there as Band blocks the low kick.
Band avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chevarie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Band has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Band and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chevarie throws a leg kick
and Band counters with a left to the body.
Band cracks Chevarie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That has opened up Gaston Chevarie's cut even more.
Band shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Band works over Chevarie with some ground and pound from guard.
Band with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Band landing some decent shots from guard.
Band working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Band 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.
Band throwing strikes but missing.
Band loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Band thows a big elbow that misses.
Band is looking to work some ground and pound but Chevarie has wrist control.
Chevarie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Band shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chevarie's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Band trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Band keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chevarie's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ister Band dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gaston Chevarie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chevarie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Band counters with a single leg into guard. Chevarie didn't expect that.
Band trying to control the position from guard on top but Chevarie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chevarie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Band. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Band throws a big right hand that misses.
Band throwing strikes from guard but Chevarie blocks nicely.
Chevarie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Band.
Band working some strikes from top position.
Band stands up over Chevarie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Band trying to control but Chevarie is working from the bottom.
Band lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Band is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chevarie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Band is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Band throws a big right hand that misses.
Band throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chevarie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Band in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab from Band misses.
Chevarie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Band's head.
Chevarie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Band. That did some damage!
Band is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chevarie throws a leg kick but Band moved away.
A leg kick checked by Band.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Band fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chevarie sprawls well initially but Band persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Band trying to control the action but Chevarie is working from the bottom.
Band throwing shots but Chevarie is blocking nicely.
Chevarie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Band there.
Band thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Band is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chevarie can do to turn this around?
Band winds up and cracks Chevarie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Band throwing shots but Chevarie is blocking nicely.
Chevarie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Band.
Band winds up and cracks Chevarie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Band throwing shots but Chevarie is blocking nicely.
Band prevents Chevarie from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chevarie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Band.
Ister Band overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Band wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chevarie keeps working.
Band landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Band throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Band is looking for a kimura but Chevarie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Band to get the leverage.
Band thows a huge punch but Chevarie dodges it nicely.
Chevarie pushes Band off looking to stand but Band dives back in and keeps control.
Band missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Band throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Band missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Band wants to control but Chevarie is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chevarie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Band counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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.
Band scores with a jab.
Band stuns Chevarie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Band works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ister Band is winning the standup battle so far.
Chevarie throws a leg kick but Band sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chevarie throws a leg kick but Band sees it coming and moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Band there.
Band scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chevarie wants to get back to his feet.
Band working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chevarie is not content to let Band control the position.
Band postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ister Band dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gaston Chevarie's cut.
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!
Chevarie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chevarie misses with a combination
and Band counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Band trying to control the action but Chevarie is working from the bottom.
Band throwing shots but Chevarie is blocking nicely.
Band throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Band is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Band is looking to take a break and control but Chevarie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chevarie is looking to escape.
Band takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Band is trying to control the action in half guard but Chevarie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chevarie tries to kick Band off but Band keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chevarie is staying active underneath Band, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Band throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Band lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Band seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chevarie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Band connects with a nice short shot to Chevarie's temple.
Band has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chevarie is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Chevarie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chevarie is in a horrible position here. Band smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Band throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Chevarie because Band loaded up on that one.
Chevarie is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Band landing shots from mount.
Chevarie tries to buck Band off but he can't manage it.
Band lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chevarie hang on?
Band landing strikes, looking to finish!
Band has hold of Chevarie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chevarie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chevarie really wants to buck Band off and get back to his feet.
Band connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Band lands a heavy elbow.
Band has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chevarie's face.
Chevarie is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Band lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chevarie hang on?
Band pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Band lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chevarie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Band landing shots from mount.
Band controlling the pace for now.
Chevarie trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Band landing punches.
The referee warns Chevarie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chevarie really wants to buck Band off and get back to his feet.
Band lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chevarie wants to get back to his feet.
Gaston Chevarie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ister Band is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Band sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chevarie is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Band controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ister Band showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Band 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ister Band!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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