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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claud Van Staaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregor Stone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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206 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Gregor Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Claud Van Staaden!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone shoots in for a double leg but Van Staaden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stone.
Van Staaden misses the shot to the body.
Van Staaden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Staaden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Staaden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Van Staaden thuds a left hand into Stone's body.
Van Staaden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Staaden throws a jab when Stone was well out of range.
Stone has a takedown stuffed.
Stone is looking to clinch.
Van Staaden lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Van Staaden lands with a nice combination. Stone backs away looking to recover.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Stone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Staaden swivels and escapes.
Van Staaden throws a left and a right that both miss
so Stone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Staaden wants to get back to his feet but Stone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Van Staaden keeping full guard, as Stone tries to pass.
Stone decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Van Staaden, up you get!
Van Staaden throws a right hand that Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stone also avoids with ease.
Stone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Staaden tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Staaden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stone counters with a nice body kick.
Van Staaden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Staaden throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Staaden lands an overhand right.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Staaden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt - Van Staaden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Staaden throws a series of punches but Stone moves out of range.
Van Staaden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Staaden works over Stone's head and body with a nice combination.
Van Staaden works the jab nicely.
Stone shoots in for a double leg but Van Staaden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Staaden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Staaden lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Van Staaden cracks Stone with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Claud Van Staaden will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Van Staaden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Staaden.
Van Staaden is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stone misses with a body punch
and Van Staaden counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stone fails to land the takedown.
Van Staaden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stone drops his hands momentarily and Van Staaden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Staaden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Staaden misses with a few strikes there.
Gregor Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Staaden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Staaden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Staaden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Staaden lands a nice looking body shot.
Claud Van Staaden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stone slips a jab and a cross from Van Staaden.
Stone fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Van Staaden.
Van Staaden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Staaden.
Stone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Staaden but Van Staaden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Staaden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Staaden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Van Staaden.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right-left combo lands from Van Staaden.
Van Staaden catches Stone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gregor Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Staaden moves out of range as Stone strikes.
Van Staaden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A combination from Van Staaden does no damage.
Van Staaden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stone moves in looking to clinch but Van Staaden pushes him off.
Van Staaden takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Stone shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Staaden sprawls well. He's pushed Stone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice combination there by Van Staaden.
Van Staaden throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claud Van Staaden 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. This is the final round!
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Staaden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Staaden scores with a jab to the head.
Claud Van Staaden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stone shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Staaden sprawls well. He's pushed Stone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Staaden throws a series of punches but Stone moves out of range.
Van Staaden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Staaden blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Staaden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Staaden digs a good body shot into Stone's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Staaden lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Staaden as he jumps to the side.
Van Staaden lands with a nice combination. Stone backs away looking to recover.
Van Staaden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stone rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Staaden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Van Staaden lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Van Staaden throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Staaden swinging wilding here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Staaden stalks Stone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stone's face. Stone staggers backwards, shaken.
Van Staaden misses with a body shot.
Stone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Staaden tries to avoid it but Stone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Staaden to the ground. Van Staaden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Staaden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Staaden misses with a series of wild punches.
Stone avoids the body shot from Van Staaden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Staaden stuffs the takedown attempt from Stone. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Staaden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
Claud Van Staaden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Staaden digs a good body shot into Stone's ribs.
Stone tries to land a front kick but Van Staaden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice takedown defense from Van Staaden. No joy for Stone on that attempt.
Van Staaden misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Van Staaden as Stone shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Van Staaden scores with the left hand. Stone knows he should have avoided that one.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Staaden is working the combinations to good effect here.
A shot to de liver by Van Staaden. Beautiful body shot.
Van Staaden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Staaden looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stone.
Gregor Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Staaden works Stone's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claud Van Staaden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Staaden 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claud Van Staaden!
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hype
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RATING
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