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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Redmunsta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Flemming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Redmunsta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 cm
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260 lbs
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198 cm
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243 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Redmunsta! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Flemming! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Flemming takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like James Redmunsta has been cut. Flemming moves away from the strike by Redmunsta. Redmunsta gets a double leg takedown into Flemming's guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Redmunsta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because James Redmunsta wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Redmunsta looking to score a takedown here. Flemming is defending well but Redmunsta drives through and ends up in Flemming's guard. Redmunsta stands up from Flemming's guard - Redmunsta perhaps looking for a knockout. Redmunsta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flemming. That did some damage! Flemming throws a nice looking combination but Redmunsta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Redmunsta closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Flemming really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Redmunsta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Still in half guard, Redmunsta seems content to control. Flemming is trying to maintain the position but Redmunsta is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Redmunsta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Redmunsta thows a huge punch but Flemming dodges it nicely.
Redmunsta passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Flemming! Redmunsta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Redmunsta is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Flemming is surviving well by controlling Redmunsta's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Redmunsta jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Flemming manages to avoid the submission attempt. Redmunsta decides to stand up, so the ref orders Flemming to his feet. Redmunsta slips a straight right by Flemming. Redmunsta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flemming. Redmunsta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Redmunsta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Redmunsta controlling the position from side mount. Redmunsta is working Flemming over with some ground and pound from side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Redmunsta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Flemming to see if he's OK. Redmunsta controlling the position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Redmunsta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Redmunsta dominated that round. The cut man is working on James Redmunsta's cut. That's time! Redmunsta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Flemming tries to sprawl but Redmunsta drives through with a takedown into half guard. Redmunsta trying to control the pace. Redmunsta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. James Redmunsta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Flemming trying to control but Redmunsta postures up.
Redmunsta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Redmunsta wasn't doing enough on the ground. Flemming with a body punch. A glancing blow. Flemming loads up on a big right hand but Redmunsta slips the punch. Redmunsta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Redmunsta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Redmunsta controls the position from side control. Flemming defending against the ground and pound. Redmunsta is trying to get an arm triangle but Flemming is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Redmunsta controls the position from side control. The ground and pound from Redmunsta seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Redmunsta stands up and we're back to a striking position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Flemming throws the left hand but Redmunsta avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Flemming wants to clinch. Redmunsta gets a double leg takedown into Flemming's guard. Redmunsta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Redmunsta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Flemming wants to stand up but Redmunsta is controlling him. Redmunsta pushing down on Flemming's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Redmunsta stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Redmunsta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Redmunsta is taking a breather. Flemming says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Redmunsta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Redmunsta dominated that second round. The cut man is working on James Redmunsta's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Redmunsta shoots in and bounces Flemming off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Redmunsta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Redmunsta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Redmunsta's corner is telling him to maintain position. Redmunsta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flemming can do to turn this around? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We're going to have a standup here because James Redmunsta wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Flemming misses with a hook. Redmunsta ducked under it nicely. Redmunsta rushes Flemming and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Redmunsta drags the fight down to the ground.
Redmunsta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Redmunsta is on top in guard.
Redmunsta advances position into side control! Alex Flemming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Redmunsta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Flemming knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Redmunsta is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Flemming's shoulder. That is not cool. Sloppy strikes there by Redmunsta. Redmunsta moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Redmunsta stands up and beckons Flemming to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Flemming gets caught flat footed, as Redmunsta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Redmunsta stays in close to Flemming's body and controls the position. Redmunsta gets to his feet - Flemming follows without any prompting. Flemming lands a nice shot to the body.
Redmunsta shoots in and gets a takedown into Flemming's guard. Flemming being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Redmunsta decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. James Redmunsta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Flemming gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Redmunsta to score an easy takedown into full guard. Flemming can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Redmunsta controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight! James Redmunsta showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Redmunsta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Redmunsta!
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energy
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