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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between LLV Goat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amare Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LLV Goat has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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225 cm
20
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, LLV Goat! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amare Fletcher! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fletcher tries to clinch but Goat is having none of it. Nice sprawl there from Goat as Fletcher shoots in. Goat rushes Fletcher and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Goat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goat moves in looking to clinch but Fletcher pushes him off. Goat darts in and clinches Fletcher up against the ropes. Goat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Amare Fletcher has been cut. Goat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Goat scores with a takedown into Fletcher's guard. Goat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fletcher is keeping the position for now. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Goat wants to get up but he can't break Fletcher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Goat stopping the sweep attempt from Fletcher. Goat stands up from Fletcher's guard - Goat perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fletcher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Goat counters with a left and a right that stings Fletcher. Fletcher misses the shot to the body. Fletcher looks to clinch and Goat counters with a slapping leg kick. Goat has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Goat misses with a body punch.
Goat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Goat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A lazy body kick from Fletcher and Goat holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Goat digs a right hand underneath Fletcher's ribcage. Fletcher let out a lung full of air as it connected. Fletcher looks gassed! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Goat successfully pulls guard.
Goat looking for a sweep. Not yet Goat, not yet. Fletcher won't allow Goat to get back to his feet. Goat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fletcher's guard. Fletcher is adopting a defensive guard. Fletcher keeping full guard, as Goat tries to pass. Fletcher keeping moving, preventing Goat from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fletcher can do anything to dispel that myth. Goat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Goat looking to sit in guard and control but Fletcher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four 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. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Fletcher trying to control but Goat is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Fletcher wants to clinch and Goat decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fletcher's guard. Fletcher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Goat looking to pass the guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fletcher wants to stand but Goat is controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LLV Goat dominated that round. The cut man is working on Amare Fletcher's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fletcher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fletcher checks a low kick from Goat. Fletcher throws a leg kick but Goat sees it coming and checks it nicely. Fletcher closes the distance but Goat moves to the side and Goat counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Fletcher is staying active underneath Goat, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Goat passes the guard and advances to mount! Goat wants to control the pace but Fletcher is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fletcher tries to hold on but Goat pushes him away. Fletcher is trying to escape the mount.
Goat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Fletcher wants to control but Goat is having none of it. Goat stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Amare Fletcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Goat looks for the body kick but Fletcher saw that one coming. Goat throws a leg kick which misses Fletcher's front leg but catches the back leg as Fletcher tries to avoid it. Fletcher with a poor takedown and Goat counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Fletcher is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fletcher pushes Goat off but Goat dives into side control.
Fletcher is trying to improve his position. Fletcher struggling a bit here. Fletcher is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Goat trying to control the action but Fletcher is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Goat decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fletcher to his feet. Fletcher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Goat counters by clinching up. Fletcher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Goat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. LLV Goat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amare Fletcher. Goat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fletcher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Goat counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fletcher is staying active underneath Goat, who seems content to just control the action from this position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LLV Goat dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Amare Fletcher's cut. That's time! Goat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Goat clinches up with Fletcher and pushes him back against the ropes. Fletcher looking to stall.
Fletcher jumps guard but Goat stands there with Fletcher around his waist. Fletcher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fletcher being controlled against the ropes. Goat is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Fletcher can't fight it off and eventually Goat manages to take the fight to the floor. Fletcher looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Goat wants to control from the top but Fletcher keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fletcher is trying to control the position but Goat postures up. Fletcher pulls Goat in close to prevent any damage. Fletcher throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Goat escapes and throws Fletcher's legs to the side, diving into side control! Fletcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Goat is looking to take a break and control but Fletcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. LLV Goat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Goat slows the pace down.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of LLV Goat. Fletcher fails with the takedown and Goat counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fletcher tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Goat smiles and moves away.
LLV Goat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amare Fletcher. Goat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fletcher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. LLV Goat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Fletcher throws a leg kick and Goat counters with an inside leg kick. Goat tests Fletcher's chin there with a solid looking shot. Goat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fletcher was covering up waiting for the punch and Goat finishes the takedown easily into guard. Fletcher working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Goat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fletcher holds on and takes a little breather. Goat trying to control the position from guard on top but Fletcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Goat 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 fight! LLV Goat showed his dominance in that final round. Well Goat 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:25 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LLV Goat!
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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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FIGHT
RATING
40% |
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