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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Schaefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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178 cm
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178 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Schaefer!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright lands a nice shot that snaps Schaefer's head back.
It looks like Ben Schaefer has been cut.
Wright throws a right and a left that Schaefer avoids nicely.
Schaefer throws a nice looking combination but Wright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schaefer throws a big shot that misses.
Schaefer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schaefer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wright throws a right hand that Schaefer ducks under and follows up with a left that Schaefer also avoids with ease.
Wright throws a right and a left that Schaefer avoids nicely.
Schaefer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wright checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from Wright misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schaefer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wright has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wright and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Schaefer throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Wright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schaefer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wright won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schaefer tries for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
Schaefer prevents Wright from escaping the position.
Schaefer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wright down.
Wright is pushing Schaefer's head away, looking to escape. Schaefer manages to hold on to the position though.
Wright prevents Schaefer from moving into mount.
Schaefer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schaefer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright is pushing Schaefer's head away, looking to escape. Schaefer manages to hold on to the position though.
Schaefer scoring with punches from side control.
Schaefer is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Schaefer.
Schaefer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wright has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schaefer is trying to get an arm triangle but Wright is defending well.
Schaefer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaefer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wright kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Schaefer cracks Wright with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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.
Wright is trying to buck Schaefer off.
Wright bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Schaefer swinging wildly here.
Schaefer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wright misses with the combination.
Schaefer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wright is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaefer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wright wants to get back to his feet but Schaefer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schaefer drops back looking for a leg! Wright is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wright manages to kick Schaefer off! Schaefer jumps back into Wright's guard.
Wright is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schaefer is controlling him.
Wright really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schaefer pushes down on Wright's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Schaefer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schaefer is trying to work for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
Wright wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schaefer is pressing down on Wright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wright is holding on for now.
Wright is trying to stand.
Schaefer moves into full mount! Wright won't be happy about that!
Schaefer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wright is surviving well by controlling Schaefer's body position as best he can.
Wright really wants to buck Schaefer off and get back to his feet.
Schaefer wants to control the pace but Wright is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schaefer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wright is squirming around, avoiding Schaefer's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Schaefer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Schaefer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Schaefer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schaefer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wright's waist but Wright gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schaefer off to one side.
Nice uppercut lands for Schaefer. That snapped Wright's head back.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schaefer throws out the jab.
Aaron Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schaefer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schaefer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schaefer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aaron Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Schaefer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright misses with a few strikes there.
Schaefer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schaefer throws a combination. Wright tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Schaefer scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaefer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schaefer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schaefer.
Nice body punch from Schaefer.
Schaefer thuds his right hand into Wright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Schaefer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wright is trying to buck Schaefer off.
Schaefer scoring with punches from side control.
Schaefer prevents Wright from escaping the position.
Schaefer tries for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
Schaefer working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schaefer is trying to get an arm triangle but Wright is defending well.
Schaefer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wright bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Schaefer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schaefer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright wants to stand but Schaefer is controlling the position.
Schaefer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schaefer trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright keeping full guard, as Schaefer tries to pass.
Wright is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schaefer is controlling him.
Schaefer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schaefer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schaefer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wright wants to stand and escape but Schaefer is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schaefer landing some decent shots from guard.
Schaefer trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schaefer is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schaefer tries to free his leg and advance position but Wright is retaining full guard.
Schaefer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schaefer prevents Wright from getting back to his feet.
Schaefer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schaefer advances position into side control!
Wright is pushing Schaefer's head away, looking to escape. Schaefer manages to hold on to the position though.
Ben Schaefer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schaefer is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schaefer is trying to get an arm triangle but Wright is defending well.
Wright is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Schaefer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Schaefer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Schaefer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schaefer.
Wright throws a body punch but Schaefer moves out of range.
Wright throws a combination that misses
and Schaefer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schaefer is working Wright over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Schaefer passes into half guard.
Schaefer wants to pass the guard but Wright is defending well.
Wright wants to get back to his feet.
Wright tries to kick Schaefer off in order to stand up. Schaefer Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Schaefer just content to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schaefer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working.
Schaefer working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright is trying to get back to his feet.
Schaefer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schaefer working the ground and pound but Wright is defending the strikes.
Wright tries to escape but Schaefer is in control.
Schaefer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wright is pushing Schaefer's head away, looking to escape. Schaefer manages to hold on to the position though.
Schaefer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Schaefer wants to control but Wright is keeping him busy.
Aaron Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schaefer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Schaefer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schaefer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wright pushes Schaefer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Schaefer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Schaefer is looking to take a break and control but Wright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schaefer scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Schaefer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wright tries to escape but Schaefer is in control.
Schaefer moves into full mount!
Wright is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Schaefer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Schaefer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wright is looking to escape.
Wright really wants to buck Schaefer off and get back to his feet.
Wright has left one of his arms exposed and Schaefer doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Wright screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Schaefer!
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hype
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