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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dante Velazquez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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256 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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245 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dante Velazquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DJ Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but Velazquez shows good takedown defense.
Velazquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Campbell shoots and misses
and Velazquez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Velazquez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Velazquez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dante Velazquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Campbell.
Campbell has Velazquez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Campbell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Velazquez tumbling to the mat - Campbell dives into Velazquez's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Campbell trying to control but Velazquez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. DJ Campbell was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Campbell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Campbell fails with the takedown
and Velazquez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell keeping full guard, as Velazquez tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campbell is looking to stand up but Velazquez isn't so interested in that idea.
Velazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Dante Velazquez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Campbell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Velazquez is trying to defend but Campbell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Campbell is looking to take a break and control but Velazquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. DJ Campbell hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Velazquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Campbell.
Campbell tries to close the distance and clinch but Velazquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campbell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velazquez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Campbell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DJ Campbell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Campbell tries for a takedown but Velazquez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DJ Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Campbell misses with a takedown attempt - Velazquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dante Velazquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Campbell.
Campbell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Velazquez. No joy for Campbell on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell misses the shot to the body.
Campbell doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Velazquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Campbell keeping full guard, as Velazquez tries to pass.
Velazquez postures up.
Velazquez throws a big elbow that misses.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Velazquez postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. DJ Campbell hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Campbell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Campbell tries for a takedown but Velazquez circles away easily
and Velazquez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Velazquez.
Dante Velazquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Campbell wants to sweep here but Velazquez controlling him for the moment.
Velazquez trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Velazquez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dante Velazquez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Campbell misses with a two punch combination.
Campbell fails with the takedown.
Campbell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Velazquez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Velazquez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Velazquez won't allow it.
Campbell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Velazquez.
Velazquez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Campbell has his feet on Velazquez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Campbell closes the distance and pushes Velazquez back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Velazquez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Velazquez shoots in and drives through. Campbell sprawls well.
Campbell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dante Velazquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campbell works over Velazquez's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Dante Velazquez has been cut.
Campbell moves into the clinch.
Campbell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Campbell fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Velazquez leaves Campbell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dante Velazquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Campbell.
Campbell has a takedown stuffed.
Velazquez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Campbell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Velazquez is in Campbell's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez prevents Campbell from getting back to his feet.
Velazquez preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Velazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dante Velazquez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Campbell has his takedown stuffed
and Velazquez counters with a left and a right that stings Campbell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Campbell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Velazquez looking to sit in guard and control but Campbell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Campbell stopping the sweep attempt from Velazquez.
Velazquez trying to keep a closed guard but Campbell is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Velazquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by DJ Campbell.
Campbell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DJ Campbell.
I think Campbell 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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