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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sap De Aardwortel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric White will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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143 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
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145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sap De Aardwortel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric White!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Aardwortel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Aardwortel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Aardwortel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Aardwortel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sap De Aardwortel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Aardwortel dives in and grabs White's left leg, looking for a takedown. White pushes down on De Aardwortel's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses the shot to the body.
Eric White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Aardwortel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
White misses with a double jab.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Aardwortel moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De Aardwortel drives through with a takedown into guard.
White lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for De Aardwortel!
White looking to ground and pound but De Aardwortel is blocking nicely.
White throws some wild stikes that De Aardwortel manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White looking to finish with strikes here!
White lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
White looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throwing strikes but De Aardwortel uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
White tries to pass to full mount but De Aardwortel defends it.
White not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Aardwortel is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Aardwortel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White is pressing down on De Aardwortel's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Aardwortel is holding on for now.
De Aardwortel regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from White.
White won't allow De Aardwortel to sweep him here.
White throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Aardwortel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White stands up over De Aardwortel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Aardwortel is keeping the position for now.
White scoring with some ground and pound.
White postures up in De Aardwortel's guard and throws a big left but De Aardwortel blocks it.
White lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
White postures up in De Aardwortel's guard and throws a big left but De Aardwortel blocks it.
De Aardwortel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White gets to his feet - De Aardwortel follows without any prompting.
White misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric White dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
White missing with a left hand there. De Aardwortel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Aardwortel rather than just go for the knockout.
De Aardwortel shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Aardwortel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming White to the mat! White manages to get full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
De Aardwortel trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White pulls De Aardwortel in close to prevent any damage.
De Aardwortel content to stall in guard here.
De Aardwortel postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
De Aardwortel moves out of range of the strikes.
De Aardwortel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Aardwortel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but White avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Aardwortel shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sap De Aardwortel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by White.
De Aardwortel fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Aardwortel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Aardwortel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
De Aardwortel fails with the takedown.
De Aardwortel slips under a jab from White.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Aardwortel looks for a takedown but White sprawls well.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Aardwortel shoots in and drives through. White sprawls well.
White lands a jab to De Aardwortel's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
White thows a body shot but no joy.
White misses with an uppercut. De Aardwortel saw that one coming.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White looks to land a combination but De Aardwortel avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Aardwortel looks for a takedown but White sprawls well.
White connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a straight right.
De Aardwortel staying out of range there.
De Aardwortel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice body punch from White.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Aardwortel.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White misses with a wild body shot.
De Aardwortel throws a combination that misses
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Aardwortel shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Aardwortel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sap De Aardwortel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Aardwortel fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from White misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Aardwortel has a takedown stuffed.
White connects with a nice looking jab.
Eric White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Aardwortel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says White as he avoids it easily.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well White has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric White!
Eric White seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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