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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fritz Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianluigi Ferrari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferrari has chosen Europe - The final countdown as his entrance music. Fritz Tyler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 cm
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177 lbs
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189 cm
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fritz Tyler! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gianluigi Ferrari! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tyler clinches with his opponent.
Tyler pulls guard effortlessly. Ferrari scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Tyler keeping moving, preventing Ferrari from controlling successfully. Ferrari lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Tyler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Ferrari 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. Ferrari distracts Tyler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Tyler trying to control the position.
Ferrari looking to sit in guard and control but Tyler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Ferrari looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Tyler lands a couple of decent looking shots. Tyler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Ferrari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ferrari looking for a guillotine here but Tyler defends easily.
Ferrari looking for a guillotine here but Tyler defends easily.
Ferrari is trying to keep Tyler in close.
Ferrari is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Tyler preventing the sweep. Ferrari looking for a guillotine here but Tyler defends easily.
Tyler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferrari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ferrari trying to control the position.
Ferrari looks winded! Tyler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Ferrari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Ferrari is looking to clinch but Tyler is avoiding it.
Tyler gets caught flat footed, as Ferrari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Tyler is adopting a defensive 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!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferrari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferrari trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tyler has his foot on Ferrari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferrari works his way back into a safe position though. Tyler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tyler wants to stand and escape but Ferrari is having none of it. Tyler wants to sweep but no luck. Ferrari trying to control but Tyler is working from the bottom. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Tyler pulls Ferrari in close to prevent any damage. Tyler wants to get back to his feet but Ferrari is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ferrari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Tyler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tyler. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tyler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Tyler working for a triangle but Ferrari defends it easily.
Ferrari wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gianluigi Ferrari will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ferrari gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tyler to score an easy takedown into full guard. Tyler stopping the sweep attempt from Ferrari. Ferrari looking to control.
Ferrari looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tyler has picked Ferrari up and slammed him! Ferrari can't keep hold of the triangle and Tyler manages to pass to side control! Tyler controlling the position. Tyler scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ferrari to see if he's OK. Ferrari is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. A control attempt from Ferrari but he's now mounted! Ferrari tries to hold on but Tyler postures up. Ferrari is controlling an arm, preventing Tyler from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
A nice elbow there by Tyler. Ferrari is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Tyler content just to control the position here. Tyler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ferrari wants to control but Tyler is having none of it. Tyler with good strikes from the mount here! Ferrari is just holding on here. Tyler manages to take his back.
Tyler has good solid back control here. 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! Tyler lands a shot to the body. Ferrari trying to control the action but Tyler just sinks the hooks in. Tyler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ferrari's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyler looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Tyler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ferrari's body.
Tyler has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Ferrari is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tyler is landing with strikes from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tyler lands shots from the back. Tyler connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ferrari to escape the position.
Can Ferrari hold on?! Tyler is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ferrari trying to control the hands but Tyler breaks the grip. Tyler slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ferrari is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action! Tyler looking to break Ferrari's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ferrari remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tyler will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tyler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ferrari's body.
Tyler looking for the choke but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fritz Tyler dominated that second round. 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. This is the final round!
Tyler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Ferrari shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tyler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Ferrari wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving. Ferrari wants to pass the guard but Tyler is keeping the position. Tyler controlling Ferrari's posture. Ferrari stopping the sweep attempt from Tyler.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyler wants to stand and escape but Ferrari is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tyler controlling Ferrari's posture.
Fritz Tyler has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Horrible takedown by Ferrari or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyler which made him look bad. Ferrari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Tyler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tyler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Tyler wants to control but Ferrari is keeping him busy. Ferrari can't do much from the bottom here. Tyler lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ferrari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tyler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Ferrari is trying to control Tyler's posture but Tyler avoids it. Tyler wants to stand but Ferrari has his arm trapped. Ferrari wants to control but Tyler postures up. Ferrari on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Tyler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tyler moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Who's going to make the next move?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyler tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Tyler lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Tyler wants to stand but Ferrari has his arm trapped. Ferrari trying his best to control but Tyler has mounted him. Tyler content just to control the position here. Ferrari is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tyler avoids the attempt from Ferrari to control. Tyler controlling from the full mount. Fritz Tyler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ferrari wants to control but Tyler is having none of it. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tyler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight! Fritz Tyler showed his dominance in that final round. I think Tyler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fritz Tyler!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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