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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maruder Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newman comes to the cage accompanied by Stary Olsa - Litvin. Chad Law has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Maruder Newman 's chin.
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191 cm
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215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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188 cm
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218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maruder Newman ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chad Law! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Law looks to land a right hand but Newman moved out of range. Law lands a two punch combo.
Newman moves into the clinch successfully.
Newman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Law pulls his leg out and moves away.
Law lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Law rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Newman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Newman seems to be working for a kimura but Law defends the submission attempt. Newman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Law! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Newman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Newman controlling the position easily from mount. Law tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Newman throwing strikes here but Law is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Newman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Law is now in Newman 's guard. A big mistake from Newman there, giving up the dominant position! Newman managing to control the position. Newman is working an open guard so Law takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Nice takedown defense from Law. No joy for Newman on that attempt. Law tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nice takedown defense from Law. No joy for Newman on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maruder Newman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Law misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Law misses. Law defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newman . No luck with that takedown attempt from Newman . Newman dives in and grabs Law's left leg, looking for a takedown. Law pushes down on Newman 's head and hops out. Law cracks Newman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Chad Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Law moves into range and connects with a jab. Law clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Law can't find room to land a body shot as Newman controls the action.
Newman wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newman . Newman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Law softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Newman is looking to take this one to the mat. Law lands a nice uppercut. Stalling in the clinch from Newman .
Law misses with a hook to the ribs.
Law doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Law misses with the head strike.
Law stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Newman fails to pull guard.
Newman being controlled against the cage. Law throws a punch but it's blocked by Newman .
That's four minutes gone in the round. Newman jumps guard but Law stands there with Newman around his waist. Newman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Newman goes for a takedown attempt but Law pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Law lands a jab to the head.
Law rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newman moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Newman shoots in for a double leg but Law sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Law slaps away a takedown attempt from Newman , before circling back to the center of the mat. Newman is breathing heavily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Newman shoots in looking for a takedown but Law manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Newman 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Law takes the fight into the clinch. Law tries a body shot but Newman blocks it.
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 Maruder Newman will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Newman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Law. Newman gets tackled into the cage by Law. Law maintains the clinch. Law misses with a body punch.
Newman blocks an uppercut.
Law tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Newman blocks an uppercut.
Newman prevents Law from breaking the clinch. Law throws a head punch that misses. Law misses with a body punch.
Newman wants a takedown but no success here.
Newman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Law avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Law misses with a punch on the inside.
Law lands a hook that snaps the head of Newman backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Law misses with a punch to the body.
Newman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A telegraphed right hand from Law misses the target. Law defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newman . That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maruder Newman . That's going to take a lot out of him. Newman fails with a takedown attempt. Newman tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Nice jab there from Law. Law throws a right and a left that Newman avoids nicely. Law has Newman up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newman . Law doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Law can't find room to land a body shot as Newman controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Law misses with some punches.
Law misses with a punch on the inside.
Law goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Law misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Law misses with a short punch on the inside. Law is trying to push Newman away but Newman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Newman manages to break the clinch.
Law thows a leg kick but Newman checks it and Newman counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Newman content to control rather than advance. Newman is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Law is staying active underneath Newman , who seems content to just control the action from this position. Law is looking to get back to full guard here but Newman has managed to pass to side control instead. Newman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Newman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Law.
Law throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Law throws out a loose jab but Newman uses good head movement to avoid it. Newman fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Law scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Law moves into the clinch. Newman prevents a body shot from Law. Law working aggressively here.
Newman is trying to drag Law to the mat but Law just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Newman is looking to take this one to the mat. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Law has a couple of punches blocked by Newman .
Newman has hold of one of Law's legs. Law is fighting the takedown attempt but Newman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Newman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Law is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Newman , into his guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chad Law will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Law has taken the fight to the clinch.
Law misses with the head strike.
Law has a couple of punches blocked by Newman .
Law is trying to break the clinch but Newman is controlling him. Law lands a right hand. Law misses with a punch on the inside.
Law lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Newman successfully pulls guard.
Law stands up from Newman 's guard - Law perhaps looking for a knockout. A cross from Law lands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Law avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Law lands an impressive looking overhand right. Newman doesn't seem phased though. Newman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Newman lands in his opponent's guard. Law keeping moving, preventing Newman from controlling successfully. Newman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Law looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Law looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Law! Law wants to stand but Newman has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Newman can't do much from the bottom here. Newman sneaks back into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Law tries to stand and escape but Newman actually recovers to full guard. Law would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Law must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Newman working a defensive guard here.
Law gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Newman moves into the clinch. Law prevents the takedown attempt.
Newman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Law tries to work over Newman 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Law pushes Newman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Law misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Law fails to land. Newman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Law prevents it.
Newman blocks a body shot from Law.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Newman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maruder Newman . That's going to take a lot out of him. Law wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Newman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Law swings wildly with an uppercut but Newman uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Law misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Law throws a punch but it's blocked by Newman .
And that's the end of the fight! Chad Law comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Law has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chad Law!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
65% |
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