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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Galuszka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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170 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roman Galuszka!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galuszka stuffs the takedown attempt from Askren. Askren gets slowly back to his feet.
Askren dives in and grabs Galuszka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Galuszka pushes down on Askren's head and hops out.
Askren manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Galuszka on his heels. He'll look to pass Galuszka's guard now, I'm sure.
Askren is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Askren wants to control from the top but Galuszka keeps moving.
Askren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Askren pushes down on Galuszka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Askren stops Galuszka from getting back to his feet.
Askren has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Askren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Askren landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Askren lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galuszka keeps working.
Galuszka wants to get back to his feet.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Galuszka regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Askren.
Galuszka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Askren stops Galuszka from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Askren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Galuszka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Galuszka wants to stand and escape but Askren is having none of it.
Askren might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Askren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Galuszka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Askren slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren winds up and cracks Galuszka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Askren throws a strike but Galuszka avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren connects with a couple of short punches.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galuszka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Askren thows a big elbow that misses.
Askren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Askren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Askren is looking to work some ground and pound but Galuszka has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Askren's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Askren slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galuszka pushes Askren away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Askren gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Askren grinds an elbow into Galuszka's temple.
Askren cracks Galuszka with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Askren throws a strike aimed at the side of Galuszka's head but Galuszka avoids it well.
Askren controls the position from side control.
Askren throws an elbow but Galuszka slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Askren in side control, throwing shots but Galuszka defends.
Galuszka avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Askren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Askren dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Askren tries for a takedown but Galuszka circles away easily
and Galuszka moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Askren as Galuszka tries to tie him up.
Askren is trying to drag Galuszka to the mat but Galuszka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Galuszka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Galuszka trying to control the position but instead, Askren has worked for underhooks and has pushed Galuszka into the ropes.
Askren has Galuszka pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Askren pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Galuszka tumbling to the mat - Askren dives into Galuszka's guard.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Galuszka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Askren's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren controlling from the top position.
Askren lands a couple of elbows.
Galuszka being controlled here, momentarily.
Askren with a nice head shot there.
Askren lands a couple of digs.
Askren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Askren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Askren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Askren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Galuszka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Askren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren throwing strikes but missing.
Askren is in close to Galuszka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galuszka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Askren is looking to work some ground and pound but Galuszka has wrist control.
Askren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Askren wants to control from the top but Galuszka keeps moving.
Askren with a nice head shot there.
Galuszka being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Askren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galuszka wants to get back to his feet but Askren is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Askren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galuszka can do to turn this around?
Askren lands a couple of digs.
Askren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Askren passes Galuszka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Galuszka pushes Askren off looking to stand but Askren dives back in and keeps control.
Galuszka is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in half guard, Askren seems content to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren working over Galuszka with some ground and pound. Galuszka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Askren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Askren dominated that second round.
That's time! Askren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Askren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Askren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Galuszka defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Galuszka as Askren shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Askren fails to land the takedown.
Askren with a lazy takedown attempt
and Galuszka counters with a leg kick.
Askren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Galuszka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Askren somewhat.
Galuszka throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Askren keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Galuszka.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Galuszka sprawls well. Galuszka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Askren gets slowly back to his feet.
Galuszka has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Galuszka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Askren has Galuszka pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Galuszka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Galuszka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Galuszka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Askren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Galuszka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Galuszka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Askren.
Askren tries to score a body lock takedown but Galuszka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Galuszka lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ben Askren has been cut.
Galuszka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Askren is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren has Galuszka pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Galuszka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Galuszka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Askren.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Askren as Galuszka tries to tie him up.
Askren is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Galuszka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Askren goes for a takedown attempt but Galuszka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roman Galuszka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galuszka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Askren.
Askren takes a kick to the side of the head.
Askren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Galuszka tries to clinch but Askren is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galuszka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Askren in his tracks.
Askren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Galuszka swivels and escapes.
Galuszka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Askren shoots in looking for a takedown but Galuszka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Askren's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Galuszka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Askren takes a step back to recover.
Galuszka connects with a high kick.
Askren fails with the takedown.
Galuszka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Askren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Askren takes a kick to the side of the head.
Askren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Galuszka as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren shoots in looking for a takedown. Galuszka tries to sprawl out of it but Askren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Galuszka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Galuszka lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galuszka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Askren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Askren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Galuszka is fending him off so far but Askren persists. Nope, Galuszka circles away and we're back to standing.
Askren shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Galuszka counters with a head kick.
Galuszka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Askren.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galuszka swings for the body but Askren moves out of range.
Askren misses with a takedown
and Galuszka counters with a big head kick but Askren shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Galuszka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Askren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 for Ben Askren!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Ben Askren!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Ben Askren!
Ben Askren wins by unanimous decision!
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