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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perseus Poseidon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolverine Warpath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poseidon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, let the bodies hit the floor. Warpath has chosen X-men theme song as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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195 cm
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280 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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214 cm
27
265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Perseus Poseidon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wolverine Warpath! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Warpath throws a combination. Poseidon tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Poseidon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Warpath throws a body punch but Poseidon moves out of range. Poseidon tries to clinch up but Warpath circles away and keeps his distance. A decent looking cross lands there for Warpath. Warpath slaps away a takedown attempt from Poseidon, before circling back to the center of the mat. Perseus Poseidon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No joy there for Poseidon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Warpath fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poseidon on the side of the head. Poseidon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Poseidon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Poseidon closes the distance and clinches. Warpath has Poseidon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Poseidon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Poseidon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Warpath takes a swing at Poseidon's ribcage but misses. Poseidon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Poseidon throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warpath holds on and takes a little breather. Warpath is trying to keep Poseidon in close.
Poseidon trying to control the position from guard on top but Warpath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Wolverine Warpath hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Poseidon misses with a wild body shot. Poseidon looking to score a takedown here. Warpath is defending well but Poseidon drives through and ends up in Warpath's guard. Poseidon wants to pass the guard but Warpath is keeping the position. Poseidon 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. Warpath wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Warpath working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Poseidon with a flurry of punches that miss. Poseidon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Poseidon won't allow Warpath to get back to his feet. Warpath looking to control.
Wolverine Warpath has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Warpath lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poseidon circles away quickly and effectively. Poseidon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warpath was well out of range. Poor timing from Poseidon. Poseidon closes the distance and clinches up with Warpath, looking for a takedown. Poseidon pushes Warpath against the cage but Warpath circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Warpath bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poseidon's head backwards. Warpath tries to sprawl but Poseidon drives through with a takedown into half guard. Poseidon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Warpath looks like he's trying to stand up.
Warpath slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Warpath looking to control.
Warpath is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Poseidon postures up in Warpath's guard and throws a big left but Warpath blocks it. Poseidon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Poseidon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warpath works some decent striking defense from the bottom. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warpath holds on and takes a little breather. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Poseidon forces his way into half guard. Warpath regains full guard. Nicely done. Poseidon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Poseidon throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Poseidon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poseidon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Warpath is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Poseidon is controlling him. Warpath is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poseidon stands and throws Warpath's legs to the side, diving into side control. Poseidon throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Warpath wants to control but Poseidon postures up. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! The ground and pound from Poseidon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Poseidon trying to control the action but Warpath is working from the bottom. Poseidon working the ground and pound but Warpath is defending the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wolverine Warpath will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Poseidon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Poseidon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Poseidon throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Poseidon in the domination position with Warpath hanging on. Poseidon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Poseidon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Warpath knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Poseidon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Warpath, who protects the arm well. Warpath is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Perseus Poseidon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sloppy strikes there by Poseidon. Poseidon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Warpath has escaped the position, nice work there. Warpath is looking for a sweep. Poseidon working away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Poseidon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Warpath wants to control but Poseidon postures up. Poseidon is trying to get an arm triangle but Warpath is defending well. Poseidon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Warpath sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Poseidon tries for a kimura but Warpath is defending well. Poseidon working the ground and pound but Warpath is defending the strikes. Warpath is pushing Poseidon's head away, looking to escape. Poseidon manages to hold on to the position though. Poseidon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Poseidon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Warpath wants to get back to his feet but Poseidon drags him back down. Poseidon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Warpath knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Warpath regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Warpath keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Warpath trying to hold on to Poseidon's head to control him but Poseidon postures up.
Poseidon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Warpath has managed to free his arm - good work. Poseidon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Poseidon wants to pass the guard but Warpath is defending well. Warpath works his way to full guard. Good work. Warpath avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Poseidon with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Warpath has his hands on Poseidon's head, controlling the position. Poseidon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warpath works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Warpath keeping full guard, as Poseidon tries to pass. Poseidon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Poseidon postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Wolverine Warpath. Poseidon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Poseidon dives in and grabs Warpath's left leg, looking for a takedown. Warpath pushes down on Poseidon's head and hops out. A combination from Warpath does no damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Poseidon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perseus Poseidon dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Poseidon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Warpath is trying to control the position but Poseidon postures up. Poseidon with a flurry of punches that miss. Warpath wants to stand and escape but Poseidon is having none of it. Poseidon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Warpath is pulling down on Poseidon's head. It's preventing any offense from Poseidon, at least for the moment. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Poseidon gets to his feet. Warpath looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Warpath has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Poseidon has Warpath up against the cage in a clinch.
Poseidon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warpath holds on and takes a little breather. Poseidon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warpath works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Warpath looking to control.
Poseidon throws a big elbow that misses. Poseidon tries to free his leg and advance position but Warpath is retaining full guard. Warpath working a defensive guard here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Wolverine Warpath hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Poseidon misses with a wild body shot. Poseidon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Warpath wants to stand but Poseidon is controlling the position. Poseidon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Poseidon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warpath holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Warpath utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Poseidon stands and throws Warpath's legs to the side, diving into side control. Warpath manages to get back to half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Poseidon wants to work for an arm triangle but Warpath is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Poseidon seems to be looking for submissions.
Warpath looking for submissions off his back. Poseidon is thwarting Warpath's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Poseidon wants to pass to mount but Warpath is defending the position. Poseidon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Warpath gets back to full guard.
Poseidon postures up.
Poseidon throwing strikes but missing. Warpath is trying to keep Poseidon in close.
Warpath working a defensive guard but Poseidon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Poseidon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Warpath tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Poseidon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Poseidon quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Poseidon but it's paid off an Warpath is forced to tap! Nice work by Poseidon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Perseus Poseidon! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Perseus Poseidon made sure he mentioned No Limits , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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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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