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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mato Cicak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remco Van Zoetebier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mato Cicak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Remco Van Zoetebier!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoetebier shoots for a takedown but Cicak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cicak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zoetebier as he jumps to the side.
Zoetebier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cicak misses with a two punch combination.
Cicak dives in and scores a takedown into Zoetebier's guard.
Zoetebier controls Cicak momentarily but Cicak frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cicak trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoetebier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cicak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zoetebier is looking for a triangle but Cicak pushes his legs off easily.
Cicak trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoetebier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cicak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zoetebier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cicak defends well.
Cicak trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoetebier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mato Cicak wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cicak throws a head kick but Zoetebier moves out of range.
Cicak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zoetebier but Zoetebier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cicak misses with a takedown attempt
and Zoetebier counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mato Cicak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoetebier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoetebier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cicak is looking for a sweep.
Zoetebier throws a strike aimed at the side of Cicak's head but Cicak avoids it well.
Zoetebier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cicak gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cicak bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zoetebier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cicak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cicak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cicak controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zoetebier has his foot on Cicak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cicak works his way back into a safe position though.
Cicak trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoetebier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zoetebier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cicak defends well.
Cicak 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Zoetebier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cicak defends well.
Zoetebier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cicak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cicak wants to control from the top but Zoetebier keeps moving.
Zoetebier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cicak is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zoetebier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cicak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remco Van Zoetebier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck for Cicak with that takedown attempt.
Cicak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zoetebier but Zoetebier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zoetebier slips a jab and a cross from Cicak.
Sloppy strikes from Cicak. Those never looked like landing.
Zoetebier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cicak.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mato Cicak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoetebier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cicak counters by clinching up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cicak takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zoetebier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cicak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cicak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zoetebier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cicak.
Cicak avoiding damage as Zoetebier throws knees to the body.
Cicak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoetebier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zoetebier missing with knees to the body.
Cicak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cicak is trying to stall.
Cicak pulls guard effortlessly.
Zoetebier wants to control from the top but Cicak keeps moving.
Zoetebier is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zoetebier advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoetebier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zoetebier is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cicak has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zoetebier tries for a kimura but Cicak is defending well.
Cicak manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zoetebier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cicak sees it coming and defends easily.
Cicak is pressing down on Zoetebier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Remco Van Zoetebier has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoetebier trying to control the position from guard on top but Cicak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zoetebier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cicak is keeping the position for now.
Cicak trying to keep a closed guard but Zoetebier is proving a slippery customer.
Zoetebier stands and throws Cicak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zoetebier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zoetebier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zoetebier is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cicak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zoetebier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remco Van Zoetebier 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zoetebier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sloppy strikes from Cicak. Those never looked like landing.
Cicak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cicak misses with a takedown
and Zoetebier counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cicak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zoetebier is aware though and is defending well.
Cicak keeping moving, preventing Zoetebier from controlling successfully.
Zoetebier drops back looking for a leg! Cicak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cicak manages to kick Zoetebier off! Zoetebier jumps back into Cicak's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cicak keeping moving, preventing Zoetebier from controlling successfully.
Zoetebier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cicak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zoetebier is controlling him.
Cicak controls Zoetebier momentarily but Zoetebier frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoetebier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zoetebier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cicak pulls Zoetebier in close to prevent any damage.
Zoetebier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoetebier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zoetebier stands up over Cicak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zoetebier is looking to work some ground and pound but Cicak has wrist control.
Cicak keeping moving, preventing Zoetebier from controlling successfully.
Zoetebier tries to free his leg and advance position but Cicak is retaining full guard.
Zoetebier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cicak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zoetebier's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cicak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zoetebier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zoetebier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cicak defends well.
Zoetebier manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cicak is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zoetebier has hold of Cicak's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cicak manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cicak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cicak is squirming around, avoiding Zoetebier's attempts to control the action.
Cicak is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zoetebier looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zoetebier working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoetebier avoids the attempt from Cicak to control.
Cicak can't escape the position.
Mato Cicak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zoetebier trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cicak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zoetebier is looking to take a break and control but Cicak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cicak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zoetebier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cicak punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remco Van Zoetebier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zoetebier 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Remco Van Zoetebier!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Remco Van Zoetebier!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Remco Van Zoetebier!
Remco Van Zoetebier wins by unanimous decision!
Remco Van Zoetebier decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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