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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuan Blanchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cop Probe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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216 cm
24
215 lbs
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190 cm
25
213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuan Blanchard! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cop Probe! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blanchard checks the leg kick. Blanchard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Probe. Probe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Probe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Blanchard tries to pull guard but Probe forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Probe is leaning against Blanchard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Probe tries a knee to the head but Blanchard blocks it.
Blanchard tries to land a knee to the head but Probe blocks with his arms.
Blanchard pulls Probe into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blanchard working a defensive guard here.
Probe controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Blanchard keeping moving, preventing Probe from controlling successfully. Blanchard wants to stand but Probe is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blanchard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Probe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Probe wants to control from the top but Blanchard keeps moving. Blanchard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Blanchard has a closed guard, preventing Probe from standing up. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Probe postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Probe throws a head kick but Blanchard moves out of range.
Probe clinches up with Blanchard and pushes him back against the cage. Blanchard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Probe uses from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Probe trying to control but Blanchard is working from the bottom. Probe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Blanchard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Probe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blanchard works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Blanchard managing to control the position. Blanchard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Probe is controlling him. Probe is working Blanchard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Probe postures up in Blanchard's guard and throws a big left but Blanchard blocks it. Blanchard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Probe controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Probe looking to pass the guard. Probe trying to control the position from guard on top but Blanchard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Probe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Probe is standing up over Blanchard. Blanchard looks to escape but Probe dives into side control.
Probe is chipping away with strikes.
Probe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blanchard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The strikes coming from Probe are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Blanchard taking a bit of punishment here - Probe scoring with strikes. Blanchard gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Probe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Blanchard's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Probe looking to secure an arm triangle but Blanchard defends it well. Blanchard wants to hold on but Probe pushes him away. Blanchard is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Blanchard bucks Probe off and manages to get back to his feet! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Blanchard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Probe. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Probe closes the distance and pushes Blanchard back into the cage. Blanchard is trying to pull guard but Probe has him pressed against the cage. Nice body punch from Probe. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cop Probe dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blanchard moves out of range as Probe throws a body kick.
Probe shoots in looking for a takedown. Blanchard tries to sprawl out of it but Probe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blanchard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Blanchard has Probe up against the cage in a clinch.
Probe wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blanchard is looking to take this one to the mat. Blanchard pulls guard effortlessly. Probe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blanchard keeping moving, preventing Probe from controlling successfully. Blanchard wriggles free and stands up. Blanchard tries to clinch but Probe moves out of range. Probe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Probe throws a right and a left that both miss. An attempted straight right counter from Blanchard misses the target. Probe tries to land a front kick but Blanchard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Probe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blanchard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Blanchard is pushing Probe's head away, looking to escape. Probe manages to hold on to the position though. Probe advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blanchard is trying to stand up. Blanchard tries to hold on but Probe pushes him away. Probe working for a submission but Blanchard is keeping him at bay. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Blanchard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Blanchard is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Blanchard is trying to stand but he's just given Probe his back. Blanchard is trying to stand back up. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Probe not allowing Blanchard to control his hands. Probe biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Probe looking for the RNC. Probe looking for the RNC. Blanchard wants to control his opponent's hands but Probe gets his hands free. Will Probe go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Probe has his opponent's back but Blanchard is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Probe. Blanchard rushes Probe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Probe tries to pull guard but Blanchard forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Tuan Blanchard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cop Probe. Blanchard keeps control of Probe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Blanchard stalling in the clinch but Probe improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Blanchard is looking to take this one to the mat. Probe has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Blanchard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Probe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Blanchard is trying to pull guard but Probe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Probe gets control of Blanchard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Probe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Probe wants to sweep but no luck. Probe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Probe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blanchard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Probe looking for a sweep. Not yet Probe, not yet. Probe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Probe wants to sweep but no luck. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cop Probe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Blanchard gets caught napping as Probe dives in and scores a takedown. Blanchard manages to retain guard. Blanchard wants to get back to his feet but Probe is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Blanchard keeping moving, preventing Probe from controlling successfully. Blanchard wants to stand but Probe is controlling the position. Probe throws a big right hand that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Probe wants to control from the top but Blanchard keeps moving. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Probe stops Blanchard from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Probe misses with a head kick.
Blanchard has managed to clinch.
Blanchard is trying to pull guard but Probe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Blanchard tries to pull guard but Probe won't allow it.
Probe lands a shot to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Blanchard tries to stall but Probe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blanchard tries to pull guard but Probe won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuan Blanchard. That's going to take a lot out of him. Probe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Probe is pulling down on Blanchard's head to control his posture. Probe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Probe 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blanchard controlling the position. Probe's corner is telling him to maintain position. Blanchard is trying to control the position but Probe postures up. Probe landing with the ground and pound. Blanchard wants to stand up but Probe is controlling him. Probe sitting in guard, not really doing much. Probe trying to control but Blanchard is working from the bottom. Probe is looking to stand up but Blanchard won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Probe sitting in guard here, content to control. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Probe has Blanchard up against the cage in a clinch.
Probe has Blanchard pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Probe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Blanchard tumbling to the mat - Probe dives into Blanchard's guard. Blanchard keeping moving, preventing Probe from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Probe prevents Blanchard from getting back to his feet. Blanchard working for a triangle but Probe defends it easily.
Probe distracts Blanchard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Cop Probe has got the better of the ground game so far. Probe stays in close to Blanchard's body and controls the position. Probe stands up over Blanchard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Blanchard has a closed guard, preventing Probe from standing up. Blanchard pulls Probe in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Cop Probe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Probe 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cop Probe!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
32% |
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