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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Riot V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Velnart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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195 cm
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255 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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190 cm
23
243 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Riot V! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Velnart! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A shot to de liver by Velnart. Beautiful body shot. Riot V shoots for a takedown but Velnart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Riot V closes the distance and clinches up with Velnart, looking for a takedown. Riot V pushes Velnart against the cage but Velnart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Riot V fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Riot V. That's going to take a lot out of him. Velnart lands a lovely overhand right. Velnart misses with a two punch combination.
Riot V shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Riot V shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Velnart manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Velnart working a defensive guard here.
Riot V wants to control from the top but Velnart keeps moving. Velnart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Riot V wants to control from the top but Velnart keeps moving. Velnart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Riot V 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. Riot V stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velnart swivels though and keeps the full guard. Riot V loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Riot V trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Riot V tries to clinch up. Velnart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Riot V ducks under a wild hook from Velnart. Velnart connects with a looping right hand.
Velnart throws a lazy right hand but Riot V sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Riot V fails miserably with a takedown attempt. No joy there for Velnart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riot V has a takedown stuffed. Velnart throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Velnart looks to land a right hand but Riot V moved out of range. Velnart works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Velnart thuds his right hand into Riot V's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Riot V drives through and clinches with Velnart against the cage.
Riot V lands a nice elbow. Riot V drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Velnart looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Velnart breaks from the clinch.
Velnart thows a left - swing and a miss! Riot V shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Riot V with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Riot V wants to pass the guard but Velnart is defending well. Velnart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riot V. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Riot V stops Velnart from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Riot V tries to pass to full mount but Velnart defends it. Riot V is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Velnart is just riding it out for now. Riot V eventually gives up the hold. Velnart trying to hold on to Riot V's head to control him but Riot V postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Velnart dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Riot V shoots in for a takedown but Velnart shows good takedown defense. Max Riot V is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Riot V drives through and clinches with Velnart against the cage.
Riot V leaning his opponent against the cage. Riot V can't get the takedown.
Riot V pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Riot V creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Riot V keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Velnart's efforts to push away. Velnart breaks the clinch.
Riot V fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Riot V. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Riot V closes this distance looking for a takedown but Velnart circles away. Velnart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Velnart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Riot V shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Riot V showed some decent athleticism there. Velnart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Riot V is working for a submission of some sort.
Riot V missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Riot V trying to pass the guard but Velnart defending well. Riot V is trying to control the action in half guard but Velnart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Velnart is looking to get back to is feet but Riot V passes into side control.
Velnart struggling a bit here. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Velnart can do anything to dispel that myth. Riot V postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Riot V tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velnart paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nice sprawl there from Velnart as Riot V shoots in. Velnart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riot V moves away. Alex Velnart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Riot V drives through and clinches with Velnart against the cage.
Riot V jumps guard but Velnart stands there with Riot V around his waist. Riot V gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Riot V gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Velnart regains guard.
Riot V throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Riot V throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velnart works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Riot V tries to free his leg and advance position but Velnart is retaining full guard. Velnart controls Riot V momentarily but Riot V frees himself. Riot V trying to control but Velnart is working from the bottom. Riot V drops back looking for a leg! Velnart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Velnart manages to kick Riot V off! Riot V jumps back into Velnart's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Velnart keeping full guard, as Riot V tries to pass. Velnart is pulling down on Riot V's head to control his posture. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Riot V tries to clinch but Velnart is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Riot V dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Velnart stuffs the takedown. Velnart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riot V. Riot V changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Velnart tries to avoid it but Riot V manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Velnart to the ground. Velnart escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Riot V. That's going to take a lot out of him. Velnart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riot V fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Riot V wants to clinch up but Velnart keeps it at a distance. Velnart scores with a jab. Nice sprawl there from Velnart as Riot V shoots in. Riot V is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Riot V defending well as Velnart loads up on a big left hand. Riot V tries to score a power double leg takedown but Velnart sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riot V somewhat. Max Riot V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Velnart misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Riot V tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velnart paws at him with a jab and circles away. Riot V looks for a takedown but Velnart sprawls well. Riot V fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Riot V shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velnart defends it nicely. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riot V is defended easily by Velnart. Velnart throws a right and a left that Riot V avoids nicely. Riot V tries to move into range but Velnart moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Riot V moves out of range as Velnart strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Velnart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riot V moves away. Alex Velnart seems to be getting the better of the standup. Velnart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Riot V looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Riot V fails to land the takedown. Riot V has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Riot V there as he acknowledges the shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Riot V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riot V shoots in for a takedown but Velnart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Riot V uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velnart.
A combination from Velnart does no damage. Riot V fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Velnart avoids it really well and circles away. Velnart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Velnart.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Velnart lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Riot V can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Velnart and Riot V drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Velnart.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Velnart!
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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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