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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Galat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruud Van Graaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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241 lbs
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257 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leon Galat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruud Van Graaf!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galat has closed the distance and engaged Van Graaf in a clinch.
Galat is working for takedown but Van Graaf is calmly controlling the position for now.
Galat wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Graaf with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Galat wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Galat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Graaf just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van Graaf is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Van Graaf with a knee to the head.
Van Graaf with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Van Graaf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galat takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Galat is breathing heavily.
Van Graaf bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Van Graaf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Galat is looking for a sweep.
Van Graaf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Graaf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Graaf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Van Graaf works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Van Graaf is chipping away with strikes.
Van Graaf is trying to get an arm triangle but Galat is defending well.
Van Graaf connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Galat some visible discomfort.
Van Graaf goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Galat rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Van Graaf's guard! Nice work there by Galat!
Galat looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galat wanted to stand there but Van Graaf had control of the position.
Van Graaf is looking for a triangle but Galat pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Graaf wants to stand and escape but Galat is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Graaf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galat defends it easily.
Van Graaf manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Van Graaf lands a heavy elbow.
Galat regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galat tries to roll over but Van Graaf keeps him under control.
Galat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Galat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Graaf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Galat is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Galat decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Van Graaf moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Graaf with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Galat misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galat is looking for a takedown.
Galat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Galat is looking for a takedown.
Van Graaf using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Galat working hard to break the clinch.
Van Graaf connects with a knee to the head.
Van Graaf misses with a knee to the head.
Galat tries to stall but Van Graaf uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van Graaf is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Van Graaf has Galat pressed against the cage.
Galat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Graaf taking a breather.
Galat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Graaf is trying to force a seperation but Galat has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruud Van Graaf dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Van Graaf misses with a combination
and Galat counters with a single leg into guard. Van Graaf didn't expect that.
Galat is looking to stand up but Van Graaf won't let him.
Van Graaf trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Graaf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Galat gets to his feet - Van Graaf follows without any prompting.
Nice sprawl there from Van Graaf as Galat shoots in.
Galat cracks Van Graaf with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Galat on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Graaf drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Graaf working the ground and pound but Galat is defending the strikes.
Ruud Van Graaf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Galat manages to work his way to half guard, despite Van Graaf's best efforts.
Van Graaf trying to mount his opponent but Galat defends it.
Galat wants to get back to full guard.
Van Graaf thows a huge punch but Galat dodges it nicely.
Van Graaf is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Van Graaf lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Van Graaf prevents Galat from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Graaf looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Van Graaf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Galat is looking for a sweep. Van Graaf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Graaf working Galat over with strikes.
Van Graaf looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Van Graaf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Van Graaf not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Graaf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Van Graaf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Graaf prevents Galat from standing back up.
Galat is looking to improve his position.
Galat is in trouble now - Van Graaf has advanced to mount!
Van Graaf is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Galat has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Galat is desperately trying to improve his position but Van Graaf has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Graaf in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Galat is looking to get to half guard.
Van Graaf raining down shots from the mount!
Galat is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Graaf lands a big shot to the head and Galat winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ruud Van Graaf!
Ruud Van Graaf thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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