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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zorba The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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178 lbs
25 - 29 - 0 |
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172 cm
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185 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
25 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zorba The Greek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jorge Aquino!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Greek shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Greek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aquino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Greek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aquino is trying to keep The Greek in close.
The Greek stays in close to Aquino's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquino has control of The Greek's left arm, preventing The Greek from doing any damage.
The Greek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aquino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Greek wants to control from the top but Aquino keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The Greek postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aquino gets a clinch.
Aquino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aquino is looking to clinch but The Greek is avoiding it.
Aquino closes the distance and pushes The Greek back into the cage.
We've been hearing reports that The Greek has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Aquino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Greek is defended easily by Aquino.
It seemed like Aquino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquino takes one to the chin there.
Aquino tries to clinch but The Greek moves out of range.
Aquino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Greek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Greek gets tackled into the cage by Aquino. Aquino maintains the clinch.
The Greek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aquino gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aquino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aquino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aquino is looking to control The Greek's arms but The Greek gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aquino has his back to the cage.
Aquino manages to break the clinch.
The Greek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Greek appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aquino is looking to clinch but The Greek is avoiding it.
The Greek throwing a counter right hand but Aquino manages to avoid it.
The Greek keeps the fight on the outside.
Aquino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Greek breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aquino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquino tries to close the distance and clinch but The Greek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Greek is looking for a counter combo.
Aquino has The Greek up against the cage in a clinch.
The Greek is trying to force a seperation but Aquino has the dominant position.
Aquino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aquino moves into the clinch successfully.
The Greek tries to circle away but Aquino has him pinned against the cage.
Aquino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Greek.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zorba The Greek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Aquino.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aquino throws an elbow but misses.
Aquino lands a damaging elbow.
Aquino lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Greek backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Aquino dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aquino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aquino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Greek wants to break free but Aquino has control.
Aquino manages to break the clinch.
Aquino rushes The Greek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aquino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aquino breaks from the clinch.
The Greek throws a nice looking combination but Aquino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aquino closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Greek counters with a three punch combo that has Aquino backing up. Aquino nods at The Greek to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquino closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Greek goes for a takedown attempt but Aquino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aquino tries to clinch but The Greek moves out of range.
Aquino tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Greek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like The Greek was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aquino gets a clinch.
Aquino is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aquino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Greek can't get the takedown.
The Greek tries to break free but Aquino pushes him back against the cage.
Aquino lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aquino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Greek's efforts to push away.
Aquino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aquino fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like The Greek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquino fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Greek throws a big counter combination but Aquino scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jorge Aquino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aquino moves into the clinch.
The Greek tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zorba The Greek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aquino scores with a shoulder strike.
The Greek can't get the takedown.
Aquino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Greek's efforts to push away.
Aquino can't find room to land a body shot as The Greek controls the action.
Aquino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Greek is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aquino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aquino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jorge Aquino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Greek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aquino circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Aquino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like The Greek was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Greek tries to keep at a distance but Aquino has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Greek working hard to break the clinch.
The Greek is looking for a takedown.
Aquino scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Aquino.
The Greek effectively controlling the action here.
The Greek takes a shot to the head.
The Greek wants to get back to striking at distance but Aquino won't allow it.
The Greek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aquino after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning The Greek up against the cage.
The Greek wants to take the fight to the mat but Aquino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aquino is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The Greek tries to circle away but Aquino has him pinned against the cage.
Aquino prevents The Greek from breaking the clinch.
The Greek leaning against his opponent.
The Greek can't get the takedown.
Aquino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aquino has closed the distance and engaged The Greek in a clinch.
The Greek misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aquino.
Aquino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zorba The Greek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aquino rushes The Greek and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Aquino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Aquino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Aquino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Greek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Greek appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zorba The Greek is winning the standup battle so far.
Aquino tries to clinch but The Greek moves out of range.
Aquino is looking to clinch.
The Greek is looking to counter punch.
Aquino tries to clinch but The Greek is having none of it.
The Greek throws a big counter combination but Aquino scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aquino clinches.
Aquino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Greek, pushing him back against the cage.
Aquino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aquino manages to break the clinch.
Aquino takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino breaks the clinch.
Aquino tries to clinch up.
It looked like The Greek was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aquino clinches with his opponent.
The Greek is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aquino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aquino lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Greek backwards.
Aquino breaks the clinch.
Aquino clinches up against the cage.
The Greek is trying to break free.
Aquino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aquino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like The Greek was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The Greek shoots in and drives through. Aquino sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquino with a nice cross.
Aquino moves in looking to clinch but The Greek pushes him off.
The Greek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aquino defends it nicely.
Aquino throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zorba The Greek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aquino clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aquino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aquino closes the distance and clinches.
Aquino breaks the clinch.
Aquino pushes The Greek up against the cage in a clinch.
The Greek is trying to break the clinch but Aquino is controlling him.
Aquino breaks from the clinch.
Aquino doesn't manage to clinch there - The Greek circles away.
The Greek throws a big counter combination but Aquino scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aquino tries to clinch but The Greek moves out of range.
The Greek swats away the attempt to clinch by Aquino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquino gets a clinch.
Aquino breaks the clinch.
Aquino is looking to clinch.
Zorba The Greek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Greek dives in for a single leg takedown but Aquino sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Greek.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aquino takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Aquino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aquino winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Aquino!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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