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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilcox Apae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wilcox Apae!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson misses with a series of wild punches.
Watson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Apae backs up against the cage.
It looks like Wilcox Apae has been cut.
Apae defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watson.
A telegraphed right hand from Apae misses the target.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Apae.
Watson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Apae finds it's way round the side to connect with Watson's head.
Watson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Watson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Apae manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Watson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Apae avoids it really well and circles away.
Apae has Watson up against the cage in a clinch.
Apae pushes off an throws an elbow but Watson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Apae just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apae stalling.
Watson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Apae fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Watson ducks right into an uppercut from Apae.
Apae cracks Watson with an open hand slap.
Apae tests Watson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watson wants to clinch
and Apae makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Watson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson misses with a takedown attempt
and Apae moves into the clinch.
Apae lands with a left to the head.
Apae lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Still in the clinch, Apae scores with a nice short uppercut.
Watson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apae has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apae stalling.
Apae lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Jimmy Watson has been cut.
Apae has Watson pushed against the cage.
Apae lands an elbow that stopped Watson in his tracks for a moment.
Apae is pushing Watson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Apae lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Watson jumps guard but Apae stands there with Watson around his waist. Watson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Apae lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Nice elbow from Apae.
Apae lands a hook that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Apae avoiding damage.
Apae scores with a shoulder strike.
Apae's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Apae lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Watson tries to break the clinch but Apae is controlling the position.
Apae lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Apae taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Apae.
A short uppercut from Apae.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Apae.
Apae scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Apae holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Apae.
Apae lands with a right to the head.
Apae's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wilcox Apae.
Apae gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Watson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Apae content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Apae gets through Watson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Apae working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Watson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Apae lands a left hand.
Apae lands with a left to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apae lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Apae manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Apae lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilcox Apae dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Apae throws a looping overhand right but Watson ducks down to avoid it.
Apae slaps away a takedown attempt from Watson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circling - Apae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Watson fails with the takedown.
Apae looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Jimmy Watson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watson darts in trying to clinch
and Apae counters with a stiff right hand.
Apae connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Watson momentarily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Watson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Watson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Apae but Apae pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Apae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apae thows a body shot but no joy.
Apae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Watson doesn't seem bothered though.
Apae closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Apae has Watson pushed against the cage.
Apae working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Apae stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Apae.
Apae is stalling here.
Apae prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Apae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Apae scores with a shot to the side of Watson's head.
Apae displaying some good clinch control by pressing Watson up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apae lands a left hand.
Apae makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Apae has Watson pushed against the cage.
Apae lands a hook that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Apae leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wilcox Apae.
Apae moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apae throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Apae closes the distance and pushes Watson back into the cage.
Apae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Apae takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Apae scores with a nice hook to the head.
Apae just leaning against Watson, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries to break the clinch but Apae is controlling the position.
Apae effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wilcox Apae.
Apae bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Watson's head backwards.
Watson blocks a jab.
Apae scores with a jab.
Apae instigates a clinch.
Apae lands an elbow inside that Watson shrugs off.
Apae lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apae lands with a right to the head.
Apae makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Apae displaying some good clinch control by pressing Watson up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wilcox Apae.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apae darts in and clinches Watson up against the cage.
Apae lands a nice elbow.
Apae just leaning against Watson, taking a breather.
Apae lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilcox Apae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Apae gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Apae's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A frustrated look appears on Watson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Watson trying to land knees to the body.
Watson trying to control the position but instead, Apae has worked for underhooks and has pushed Watson into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Apae gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Watson looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apae lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Apae lands a nice uppercut.
Apae just leaning against Watson, taking a breather.
Apae lands with a light punch inside.
Apae lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Apae gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Watson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Apae takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wilcox Apae.
Apae clinches up against the cage.
Apae lands with a left to the head.
Wilcox Apae seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Apae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apae lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Apae.
Apae lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Apae pushes Watson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apae lands an elbow just above Watson 's eye.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Watson tries to pull guard but Apae won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wilcox Apae.
Apae pushes Watson up against the cage in a clinch.
Apae makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Apae lands an elbow inside that Watson shrugs off.
Watson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Apae lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Apae lands a hook that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Apae scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Apae lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Apae.
Apae lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apae gets underhooks to prevent Watson's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Apae.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wilcox Apae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Apae.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Apae.
Apae working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Apae comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Apae just leaning against Watson, taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Apae.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apae lands a damaging elbow.
Apae controlling the action here for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilcox Apae comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Apae 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilcox Apae!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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