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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aloe VERA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor McLoughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VERA comes to the cage accompanied by Low. McLoughlin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Blood of Cu Chulainn. This should be fireworks!
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aloe VERA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Connor McLoughlin!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLoughlin throws a looping overhand right but VERA ducks down to avoid it.
VERA fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLoughlin manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from McLoughlin misses the target.
VERA with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McLoughlin to score with a decent uppercut.
VERA fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - McLoughlin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from McLoughlin.
McLoughlin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from VERA finds it's way through McLoughlin's defenses.
VERA decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
VERA looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McLoughlin is defending against the submission attempts here by VERA.
VERA with the ground and pound but McLoughlin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
VERA trying to control the position from guard on top but McLoughlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VERA trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
VERA thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
VERA won't allow McLoughlin to get back to his feet.
VERA lands a couple of digs.
McLoughlin is looking to stand up but VERA isn't so interested in that idea.
McLoughlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with VERA. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
VERA landing with the ground and pound.
VERA trying to control the position from guard on top but McLoughlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
VERA lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VERA pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McLoughlin is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
VERA trying to control the position from guard on top but McLoughlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLoughlin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
VERA throwing strikes but missing.
VERA seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
VERA pushing down on McLoughlin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McLoughlin is staying active underneath VERA, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VERA not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McLoughlin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
VERA works his way into full mount!
McLoughlin manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by McLoughlin, under a barage of strikes from VERA.
VERA slows the pace down in half guard.
McLoughlin is looking to escape.
VERA sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
VERA working over McLoughlin with some ground and pound. McLoughlin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
VERA thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
VERA is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McLoughlin is just riding it out for now. VERA eventually gives up the hold.
VERA thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McLoughlin's head.
VERA thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
VERA with the ground and pound but McLoughlin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Aloe VERA dominated that round.
That's time! VERA's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McLoughlin throws the left hand but VERA avoids the punch easily.
VERA uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLoughlin.
VERA feints and as McLoughlin raises his hands in defense, VERA changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McLoughlin can't keep his opponent in guard - VERA advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McLoughlin is looking to escape.
VERA looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McLoughlin is not content to let VERA control the position.
VERA is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McLoughlin sees it coming and defends easily.
VERA thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
VERA seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McLoughlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLoughlin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from VERA.
VERA is working for an americana but McLoughlin has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst VERA was thinking about the submission.
VERA slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
VERA is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McLoughlin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McLoughlin wants to get back to his feet but VERA drags him back down.
VERA looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VERA wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLoughlin keeps working.
VERA tries for a kimura but McLoughlin is defending well.
VERA goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McLoughlin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for VERA but great work by McLoughlin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
VERA is looking to regain half guard here but McLoughlin keeps moving and retains side control.
McLoughlin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
VERA has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VERA sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
VERA wants to improve his position but McLoughlin is controlling well.
VERA looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McLoughlin prevents VERA from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
VERA looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
VERA throwing strikes from guard but McLoughlin blocks nicely.
McLoughlin wants to stand but VERA is controlling the position.
VERA passes McLoughlin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
VERA sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McLoughlin defending well though.
VERA tries to pass to full mount but McLoughlin defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
VERA thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McLoughlin's head.
McLoughlin is looking to escape.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Aloe VERA dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
VERA tries to move into range but McLoughlin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McLoughlin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by VERA.
VERA ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLoughlin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
VERA fails to land the takedown.
McLoughlin throws the left hand but VERA avoids the punch easily.
VERA shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than VERA was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
VERA throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
VERA looking to finish McLoughlin with some ground and pound. This is bad for McLoughlin!
VERA is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McLoughlin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McLoughlin!
McLoughlin stopping the sweep attempt from VERA.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VERA working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McLoughlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McLoughlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
VERA wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now VERA is on top in guard.
VERA trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
VERA is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
VERA is in close to McLoughlin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
VERA pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McLoughlin is keeping the position for now.
Aloe VERA overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
VERA trying to control but McLoughlin is working from the bottom.
VERA wants to pass the guard but McLoughlin is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
VERA shoots in but McLoughlin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
VERA shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than VERA was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
VERA misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLoughlin tries to buck VERA off but he can't manage it.
VERA landing strikes, looking to finish!
VERA working for a submission but McLoughlin is keeping him at bay.
VERA goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McLoughlin is on top in guard.
VERA has his foot on McLoughlin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McLoughlin works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VERA is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McLoughlin defends well.
VERA has his foot on McLoughlin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McLoughlin works his way back into a safe position though.
VERA thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McLoughlin stopping the sweep attempt from VERA.
VERA looking for subs off his back but McLoughlin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Connor McLoughlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
VERA tries to get to full guard but McLoughlin has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aloe VERA showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for VERA, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aloe VERA!
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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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