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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JZ Iceberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Midway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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209 lbs
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210 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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, JZ Iceberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brandon Midway!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Midway fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice body kick there by Midway.
Midway's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Midway duly obliges.
Midway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Iceberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Iceberg.
Iceberg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Midway quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Midway is trying to get back to full guard.
Iceberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Midway has managed to free his arm - good work.
Midway trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iceberg wants to get back to his feet.
Midway is refusing to be controlled, as Iceberg sits in half guard.
Midway is trying to stand up here but Iceberg is controlling him well.
Iceberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Midway has managed to free his arm - good work.
Midway avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iceberg.
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.
Iceberg trying to control from half guard but Midway is working away.
Iceberg is looking for a kimura but Midway is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Iceberg to get the leverage.
Iceberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Iceberg working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Midway's thigh. Midway counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Iceberg controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iceberg wants to control from the top but Midway keeps moving.
Iceberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Midway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iceberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Midway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of JZ Iceberg.
Midway leaves Iceberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Midway shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Iceberg eats them both and turns towards Midway to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Midway gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Midway wants to stand and escape but Iceberg is having none of it.
Midway lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Iceberg!
Midway with the ground and pound from mount.
Midway tries to control but Iceberg wriggling away.
Midway looking to secure an arm triangle but Iceberg defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that JZ Iceberg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Iceberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Iceberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Midway counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Iceberg gets full guard.
Midway cracks Iceberg with a solid left hand.
Midway tries to free his leg and advance position but Iceberg is retaining full guard.
Iceberg is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Midway drags the fight down to the ground.
Iceberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Iceberg wants to pass the guard but Midway is keeping the position.
Midway keeping moving, preventing Iceberg from controlling successfully.
Midway is breathing heavily.
Midway pushes Iceberg off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iceberg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Midway was covering up waiting for the punch and Iceberg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iceberg throwing strikes but missing.
Iceberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Iceberg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Midway's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midway is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iceberg is aware though and is defending well.
Midway has momentary wrist control but Iceberg slips an elbow through the middle.
Iceberg wants to control from the top but Midway keeps moving.
Iceberg passes Midway's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Iceberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Iceberg seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iceberg prevents Midway from improving his position.
Iceberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Iceberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Midway defending well though.
Iceberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Midway doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Iceberg.
Iceberg is taking a breather. Midway says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four 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.
Iceberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Midway is looking to control Iceberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Midway avoid being mounted?
Iceberg is looking for a kimura here.
Iceberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that JZ Iceberg will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Iceberg tries to bum rush Midway with a series of wild strikes but Midway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iceberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Iceberg fails with the takedown.
Iceberg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Midway is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Iceberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Midway defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midway is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
JZ Iceberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Midway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Iceberg.
Iceberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Iceberg is keen to just control but Midway is a slippery customer.
Midway wants to control but Iceberg is keeping busy.
Midway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Iceberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Midway avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iceberg.
Midway trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Iceberg manages to pass to mount!
Midway really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Iceberg controlling from the full mount.
Iceberg punching from mount but Midway doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Iceberg there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Midway tries to improve his position but instead Iceberg has taken his back!
Iceberg looking for the choke but no joy.
Iceberg just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Iceberg has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Midway has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Iceberg has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Midway has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Midway is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Iceberg.
Iceberg has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Brandon Midway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Midway controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that's the end of the fight!
JZ Iceberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Iceberg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JZ Iceberg!
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FIGHT
RATING
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