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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Willemoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederick Stavich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Willemoes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rage Against The Machine- Bomb Track. Stavich has chosen Hand of Blood by Bullet for my Valentine as his entrance music. Lasse Willemoes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 cm
18
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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183 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lasse Willemoes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frederick Stavich! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - Willemoes looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Stavich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stavich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Willemoes. Willemoes moves in looking to clinch but Stavich pushes him off. Willemoes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stavich was well out of range. Poor timing from Willemoes. Willemoes fails with a takedown attempt. Stavich throws a sloppy head kick and Willemoes moves out of range easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Willemoes jabbing away but nothing is landing. Willemoes fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Willemoes throws a jab but it's blocked by Stavich. Willemoes tries to clinch but Stavich moves out of range. Stavich moves away from the strike by Willemoes. Willemoes fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasse Willemoes. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stavich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stavich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stavich misses with a head kick.
Willemoes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stavich manages to avoid it. Stavich slaps away a takedown attempt from Willemoes, before circling back to the center of the mat. Willemoes tries to clinch but Stavich is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stavich looks for the body kick but Willemoes saw that one coming. Willemoes misses with a two punch combination.
Willemoes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Willemoes is looking to clinch. Willemoes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stavich counters with a solid body kick. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stavich. Willemoes shrugs it off though. A head kick misses from Stavich. Willemoes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stavich. Willemoes is breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Willemoes ducks under a wild hook from Stavich.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stavich throws a head kick that Willemoes semi-blocks.
Stavich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Willemoes throws out the jab. Willemoes looks to land a right hand but Stavich moved out of range. Willemoes clinches but Stavich breaks the clinch and Stavich counters with an inside leg kick. Stavich lands a head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Willemoes. Stavich does a little dance to reset his feet. Willemoes misses with a takedown and Stavich counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. 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! Willemoes has his takedown stuffed and Stavich counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stavich trying to control the action but Willemoes is working from the bottom. Stavich is trying to get an arm triangle but Willemoes is defending well. Willemoes is looking for a sweep. Stavich is trying to get an arm triangle but Willemoes is defending well. Willemoes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stavich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Stavich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Willemoes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stavich's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Stavich dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Willemoes tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Stavich counters with a lovely shot to the body. Willemoes has his takedown stuffed and Stavich counters with a takedown into side control. Stavich swings around for an armbar but Willemoes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stavich's guard. Willemoes tries to free his leg and advance position but Stavich is retaining full guard. Stavich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Willemoes. Willemoes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Willemoes wants to pass the guard but Stavich is keeping the position. Stavich throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stavich can't keep his opponent in guard - Willemoes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Willemoes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Willemoes wants to work for an arm triangle but Stavich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stavich moves into full guard.
Willemoes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stavich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Willemoes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Stavich is looking to regain half guard here but Willemoes keeps moving and retains side control. Willemoes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stavich keeps working. Stavich is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Willemoes trying to control the position but Stavich is working away. Willemoes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stavich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Willemoes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Willemoes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stavich has escaped the position, nice work there. Willemoes trying to control the position but Stavich is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Willemoes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stavich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Willemoes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stavich has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Willemoes but great work by Stavich. Stavich wants to control but Willemoes is keeping him busy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Willemoes defending against the ground and pound. Willemoes is not content to let Stavich control the position. Willemoes wants to control but Stavich postures up. Willemoes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frederick Stavich will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Willemoes throws out a loose jab but Stavich uses good head movement to avoid it. Willemoes wants to clinch and Stavich counters with a big head kick but Willemoes shrugs it off. Willemoes just misses with a punch to the body.
Stavich swings for the body but Willemoes moves out of range.
Willemoes loads up on a big right hand but Stavich slips the punch. Willemoes pushing out the jab but it's not landing. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Willemoes. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Stavich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willemoes.
Stavich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Willemoes's sensitive parts. Willemoes misses with a leg kick and Stavich counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stavich lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lasse Willemoes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Willemoes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Willemoes darts in trying to clinch and Stavich counters with a slapping leg kick. Willemoes throws an overhand right that lands on Stavich's shoulder, as Stavich tries to avoid the shot. Willemoes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stavich. Willemoes misses with a hook. Stavich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Willemoes. A slow jab from Willemoes misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stavich moves away from the strike by Willemoes. Willemoes closes the distance looking to clinch and Stavich counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Willemoes! Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Stavich throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Willemoes because Stavich loaded up on that one. Willemoes is looking to improve his position but Stavich isn't that keen on the idea. Willemoes tries to hold on but Stavich postures up. Willemoes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Willemoes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stavich. Willemoes moves into full guard.
Willemoes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stavich defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Willemoes working a defensive guard here.
Stavich works a leg free and moves into half guard. Willemoes is trying to maintain the position but Stavich is very close to passing his half guard. Frederick Stavich has got the better of the ground game so far. Stavich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Willemoes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stavich. Willemoes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Willemoes punching from the bottom.
Willemoes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four 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. Stavich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Stavich throwing shots but Willemoes is blocking nicely. Willemoes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Willemoes thows a body shot but no joy. Frederick Stavich seems to be getting the better of the standup. A low kick from Willemoes misses and Stavich counters with a head kick. That will keep Willemoes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Lasse Willemoes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Stavich is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Willemoes rather than just go for the knockout. Willemoes scores with a hook. Willemoes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Willemoes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Willemoes is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stavich can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that's the end of the fight! Frederick Stavich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Stavich has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 26:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederick Stavich!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
58% |
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