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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Westermann (ranked 4782 p4p, 378 weight class) and Jay Villanueva (ranked 3029 p4p, 280 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jack Westermann has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jack Westermann seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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190 cm
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248 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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190 cm
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220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Westermann! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Villanueva! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Westermann closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Jay Villanueva has been cut. Westermann clinches with his opponent.
Villanueva scores a nice knee to the body.
Westermann takes a knee to the side of the body. Villanueva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Westermann blocks it with crossed arms. Villanueva crunches a lovely knee into Westermann's ribcage. Westermann is breathing heavily. Knees in the clinch landing for Villanueva.
Villanueva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Westermann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Villanueva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Villanueva obliges. Villanueva scores with a knee to the head.
Villanueva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Villanueva obliges. Villanueva scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Villanueva.
It looks like Jack Westermann has been cut. Villanueva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
I was talking to Westermann's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Knees in the clinch landing for Villanueva.
Knees in the clinch landing for Villanueva.
Villanueva working Westermann over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Villanueva scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Villanueva.
Villanueva crunches a lovely knee into Westermann's ribcage. A knee to the head by Villanueva.
Villanueva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Villanueva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Westermann's face.
Villanueva landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Villanueva obliges. Westermann takes a knee to the side of the body. Villanueva scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Villanueva landing knees to the head.
Villanueva lands a knee to the head.
Villanueva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Villanueva lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Villanueva landing knees to the head.
Villanueva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Westermann tries for a takedown but Villanueva manages to get underhooks.
Villanueva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Villanueva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Westermann takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Villanueva.
Westermann gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Villanueva tries to get to full guard but Westermann has control of the leg. Villanueva keeps trying to improve his position. Westermann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Villanueva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Villanueva is trying to stand up here but Westermann is controlling him well. Westermann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Villanueva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Westermann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Westermann performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Villanueva pushes Westermann off looking to stand but Westermann dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Villanueva drives through and clinches with Westermann against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Villanueva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Westermann takes a knee to the side of the body. Knees to the body from Villanueva.
Villanueva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Westermann's face.
Villanueva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Westermann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Villanueva lands a good knee to the midsection. Westermann won't want to take too many of those. Villanueva connects with a knee to the head.
Villanueva lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Villanueva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Villanueva obliges. Villanueva connects with a knee to the head.
Villanueva landing knees to the body.
Villanueva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Villanueva scores with a knee to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Villanueva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Westermann in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Villanueva obliges. Westermann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Villanueva with a knee to the head.
Villanueva scores a nice knee to the body.
Westermann takes a knee right on the jaw!
Villanueva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Westermann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Villanueva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Westermann in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Villanueva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Westermann takes a knee to the side of the body. Villanueva lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Villanueva with a knee to the head.
Villanueva tries to land knees in the clinch but Westermann avoids the damage to the body. Villanueva looking to throw knees to the head but Westermann is blocking nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Villanueva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Westermann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Villanueva avoids it. Westermann is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Villanueva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Villanueva with a knee to the head.
Villanueva misses with a knee strike.
Villanueva misses with a knee strike.
Westermann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Villanueva gets in close and instigates a clinch. Westermann avoiding damage as Villanueva throws knees to the body.
Villanueva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Westermann's face.
Villanueva prevents a body shot from Westermann. Westermann takes a knee right on the jaw!
Villanueva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Westermann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Villanueva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Villanueva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Westermann's efforts to push away. Villanueva being controlled against the cage. Villanueva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Villanueva landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Villanueva.
Knees in the clinch landing for Villanueva.
Villanueva landing knees to the head.
Villanueva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Villanueva blocks an elbow strike from Westermann.
Villanueva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Westermann's face.
Villanueva crunches a lovely knee into Westermann's ribcage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Villanueva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Westermann takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action! Villanueva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Westermann is defending well for now. Villanueva tries to land a knee to the head but Westermann blocks with his arms.
Villanueva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Westermann avoids it. Westermann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Villanueva to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Westermann. That's going to take a lot out of him. Westermann jumps guard but Villanueva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Villanueva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Villanueva lands a knee to the head.
Westermann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Villanueva has him pressed against the cage. Westermann is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Villanueva can't fight it off and eventually Westermann manages to take the fight to the floor. Villanueva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Westermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Villanueva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Villanueva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Villanueva wants to stand and escape but Westermann is having none of it. Westermann sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Villanueva's guard. Villanueva is refusing to be controlled, as Westermann sits in half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Well, if Westermann is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Villanueva dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Villanueva tries to score with a low kick but Westermann moves his leg out of the way. Westermann checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Villanueva pushes Westermann up against the cage in a clinch. Westermann lands a takedown into guard.
Westermann sitting in guard, not really doing much. Villanueva trying to strike off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Villanueva is looking to stand up but Westermann isn't so interested in that idea. Westermann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Villanueva is working an open guard so Westermann takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Villanueva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Westermann. Villanueva darts in and clinches Westermann up against the cage. Villanueva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Westermann takes a knee to the side of the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Villanueva.
Villanueva has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Villanueva scores with a knee to the head.
Villanueva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Villanueva lands a knee to the body.
Jay Villanueva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Villanueva lands a good knee to the midsection. Westermann won't want to take too many of those. Villanueva with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Villanueva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Westermann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Villanueva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Westermann is trying to pull guard but Villanueva has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Villanueva scores a nice knee to the body.
Villanueva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Villanueva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Villanueva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Villanueva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Westermann's face.
Villanueva tries to land knees in the clinch but Westermann avoids the damage to the body. Westermann avoiding damage as Villanueva throws knees to the body.
Westermann stalling.
Villanueva landing knees to the body.
Westermann drags the fight down to the ground.
Westermann controls Villanueva momentarily but Villanueva frees himself. Westermann is really struggling to control Villanueva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Villanueva trying to control the position from guard on top but Westermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Villanueva stopping the sweep attempt from Westermann. Villanueva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Villanueva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Villanueva wants to control from the top but Westermann keeps moving. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Westermann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Villanueva throws a sloppy head kick and Westermann moves out of range easily. Villanueva moves out of range of the strikes. Villanueva connects with a single shot there. Villanueva closes the distance and pushes Westermann back into the cage. Villanueva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Villanueva looking to throw knees to the head but Westermann is blocking nicely.
Villanueva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Westermann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Villanueva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Westermann half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Westermann gets tackled into the cage by Villanueva. Villanueva maintains the clinch. Villanueva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Westermann is defending well for now. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Villanueva obliges. Westermann is trying to break the clinch but Villanueva has him pressed against the cage.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Villanueva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Villanueva lands a good knee to the midsection. Westermann won't want to take too many of those. Villanueva scores a nice knee to the body.
Villanueva landing knees to the body.
Villanueva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Westermann takes a knee to the side of the body. Villanueva lands a knee to the head.
Villanueva trying to land knees to the body.
Villanueva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Westermann.
Westermann has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Villanueva uses from the top position. Villanueva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Villanueva pushes Westermann up against the cage in a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Westermann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Villanueva has him pressed against the cage.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Westermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Villanueva with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Villanueva obliges. Villanueva lands a knee to the body.
Villanueva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Westermann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Villanueva scores a nice knee to the body.
Villanueva with a knee to the head.
Villanueva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Westermann tries to pull guard but Villanueva holds him up against the cage and eventually Westermann drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Westermann. That's going to take a lot out of him. Villanueva landing knees to the head.
Westermann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Westermann has Villanueva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Villanueva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Villanueva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Westermann in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Westermann is trying to break the clinch but Villanueva has him pressed against the cage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Villanueva obliges. Villanueva with a knee to the head.
Villanueva landing knees to the head.
Westermann tries for a takedown but Villanueva manages to get underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Villanueva obliges. Villanueva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Westermann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Westermann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Villanueva to keep the fight standing. Villanueva scores a nice knee to the body.
Villanueva connects with a knee to the head.
Westermann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Villanueva.
Villanueva lands a good knee to the midsection. Westermann won't want to take too many of those. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Villanueva with a knee to the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Knees in the clinch landing for Villanueva.
Westermann has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Villanueva uses from the top position. Villanueva trying to move into half guard but instead Westermann has managed to sweep! Villanueva tries to land a sweep but no joy. Westermann stops Villanueva from standing up. Westermann won't allow Villanueva to sweep him here. Westermann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Villanueva looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Westermann stands up from Villanueva's guard - Westermann perhaps looking for a knockout. Villanueva moves into the clinch. Westermann takes a knee right on the jaw!
Villanueva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Westermann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Villanueva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Jack Westermann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jay Villanueva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Villanueva avoiding damage as Westermann throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Jay Villanueva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Villanueva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Jay Villanueva! Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Jay Villanueva! Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Jay Villanueva!
Jay Villanueva wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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