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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panjapol Kempe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Iscariot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panjapol Kempe has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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198 cm
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270 lbs
0 - 6 - 0 |
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225 cm
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265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Panjapol Kempe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Virgil Iscariot! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Iscariot fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Virgil Iscariot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kempe moves into the clinch successfully.
Iscariot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kempe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Kempe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kempe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kempe breaks from the clinch.
Iscariot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kempe avoids it really well and circles away. Panjapol Kempe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Iscariot. Kempe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Iscariot wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kempe stops Iscariot from standing up. Iscariot working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kempe has passed into half guard!
Iscariot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kempe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round. Iscariot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kempe. Kempe seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Iscariot wants to get back to full guard. Kempe throwing shots but Iscariot is blocking nicely. Kempe prevents Iscariot from improving his position. It looks like Kempe is going to stand back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. The fight moves into the clinch position. Kempe is looking to break free of the clinch but Iscariot has double underhooks. Kempe looking for a takedown. Iscariot prevents Kempe from breaking the clinch.
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. Kempe tries to land knees in the clinch but Iscariot avoids the damage to the body. Iscariot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Iscariot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Kempe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Iscariot prevents it.
Kempe is breathing heavily. Kempe controlling the action here for a moment.
Kempe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iscariot has him pressed against the cage. Iscariot has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kempe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Iscariot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kempe misses with the head strike.
Iscariot wants to stall.
Iscariot seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. Kempe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Iscariot has Kempe pressed against the cage, preventing Kempe from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Iscariot stalling in the clinch but Kempe improves position. Kempe tries to break the clinch but Iscariot is controlling the position. Iscariot prevents Kempe from breaking the clinch. Kempe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Iscariot wants to get back to his feet. Iscariot tries to roll over but Kempe keeps him under control. Iscariot is looking to escape. Iscariot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Kempe landing with the ground and pound. Iscariot pulls Kempe in close to prevent any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kempe trying to control the position from guard on top but Iscariot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Iscariot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kempe is one step ahead there. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kempe wants to stand but Iscariot is controlling his posture from full guard. Iscariot is controlling Kempe's posture. Kempe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panjapol Kempe dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Iscariot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Kempe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kempe. Iscariot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kempe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Iscariot is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kempe pulls him back up using the underhooks. Panjapol Kempe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Iscariot. Kempe has had enough of the clinch but Iscariot keeps him there for the moment. Kempe manages to break the clinch.
Kempe throws a lazy right hand but Iscariot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. No joy there for Kempe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kempe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iscariot fails to land the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Iscariot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Iscariot gets caught flat footed, as Kempe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kempe trying to control the position from guard on top but Iscariot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kempe throws a strike but Iscariot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Iscariot wants to pass the guard but Kempe is keeping the position. Iscariot wants to control from the top but Kempe keeps moving. Iscariot scoring with punches to the head and body. Iscariot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kempe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Kempe is looking to stand up but Iscariot isn't so interested in that idea. Iscariot scoring with punches to the head and body. Iscariot wants to pass the guard but Kempe is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Iscariot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kempe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Iscariot is controlling him. Iscariot chips away with some ground and pound. Kempe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Iscariot is controlling him. Iscariot is pushing down on Kempe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kempe is fighting to maintain full guard but Iscariot has managed to sneak the leg through. Iscariot winds up and cracks Kempe with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Kempe is trying to stand back up but Iscariot is controlling him
Iscariot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Iscariot is keen to just control but Kempe is a slippery customer. Iscariot lands strikes from half guard. Kempe is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Iscariot controlling the action here. Kempe is trying to stand.
Iscariot scoring with strikes to the body and head. Kempe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kempe tries to get out of the position. Nice strikes from Iscariot there. Iscariot landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kempe is looking to escape. Iscariot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Iscariot working over Kempe with some ground and pound. Kempe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Iscariot seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Iscariot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Kempe wants to get back to his feet. Iscariot winds up and cracks Kempe with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Kempe tries to kick Iscariot off but Iscariot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Iscariot working Kempe over with strikes. Iscariot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Iscariot is looking to take a break and control but Kempe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Iscariot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Iscariot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kempe was covering up waiting for the punch and Iscariot finishes the takedown easily into guard. Kempe keeping moving, preventing Iscariot from controlling successfully. Iscariot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kempe kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Kempe wants to stand and escape but Iscariot is having none of it. Iscariot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Iscariot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kempe is keeping the position for now. Iscariot trying to control but Kempe is working from the bottom. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kempe wants to stand up but Iscariot is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Iscariot working some strikes from top position. Iscariot lands a couple of decent looking shots. Iscariot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kempe's head. Iscariot makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Iscariot won't allow Kempe to get back to his feet. Iscariot tries to free his leg and advance position but Kempe is retaining full guard. Iscariot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Iscariot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Iscariot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Iscariot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Iscariot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kempe's head. Iscariot trying to control but Kempe is working from the bottom. Virgil Iscariot has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Iscariot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Kempe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Iscariot is controlling him. Iscariot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Iscariot with a poor takedown and Kempe counters with a big head kick but Iscariot shrugs it off. Iscariot shoots in for a double leg but Kempe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Kempe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Iscariot. Panjapol Kempe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Virgil Iscariot. Kempe tries to clinch up but Iscariot circles away and keeps his distance. Kempe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kempe wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Iscariot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Kempe is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Iscariot unloading with bombs! You get the feeling that Kempe really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Iscariot scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Iscariot controlling from the full mount. Iscariot with shots to the head and body - Kempe looks very uncomfortable down there. Iscariot lands a nice shot to the head. Kempe trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee warns Kempe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Iscariot. Kempe is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Iscariot landing punches. Kempe is trying to stand. Iscariot dominating with strikes here. Kempe bucks up and throws Iscariot to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape! No luck for Iscariot with that takedown attempt. Iscariot fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Iscariot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kempe as he avoids it easily. Kempe stuffs the takedown attempt from Iscariot. Iscariot gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Virgil Iscariot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Iscariot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Iscariot!
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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
48% |
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