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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Chick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Forclit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forclit has chosen Cypress Hill-Trouble as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Chick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Happy Forclit!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chick tries to land a leg kick but Forclit saw it coming and moves away.
Forclit feints the counter takedown.
Forclit moves out of range of the body kick from Chick.
Chick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Forclit.
Forclit throws a right hand that Chick ducks under and follows up with a left that Chick also avoids with ease.
Forclit avoids the head kick by Chick.
Forclit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chick scores with a nice body kick.
Chick misses with a head kick.
And Forclit tries to counter it with a takedown but Chick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Forclit's calf.
Chick misses with a leg kick.
Forclit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chick lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Forclit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Forclit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Forclit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Forclit scores with a jab. Chick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chick slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forclit checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Chick.
Chick throws a body kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Chick.
Chick blocks a jab.
Forclit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chick.
Chick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chick explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Forclit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chick throws a body punch but Forclit moves out of range.
Chick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chick lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Forclit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Forclit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chick misses with a wild body shot.
Forclit with the counter takedown but Chick avoids it easily.
Chick jabs at Forclit's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Forclit.
Forclit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forclit avoids the head kick by Chick.
Forclit with the counter takedown but Chick avoids it easily.
Forclit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chick fires out a quick counter leg kick but Forclit just manages to avoid it.
A jab from Chick does it's job there.
Chick connects with a solid leg kick.
Forclit moves out of range as Chick throws a body kick.
Forclit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Forclit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chicks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Andy Chick has been cut.
Chick tries to keep at a distance but Forclit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chick breaks the clinch.
Forclit walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chick.
We've been told by Chick's head coaches at Spetznaz Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forclit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chick.
A big right from Forclit misses.
Chick tries to land a body kick
and Forclit counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chick is on top in guard.
Forclit pulls Chick in close to prevent any damage.
Forclit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Forclit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chick wants to control from the top but Forclit keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chick trying to control the position from guard on top but Forclit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Chick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Chick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Forclit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chick throws a jab but it's blocked by Forclit.
Forclit with the counter takedown but Chick avoids it easily.
Chick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Forclit tries to counter it with a takedown but Chick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forclit lands a jab to the head.
Chick's corner calls for a 1-2. Chick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chick throws a body shot but no joy.
Forclit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice uppercut there from Chick.
Chick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forclit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Forclit's hands.
Chick misses with a head kick.
Forclit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chick defends it well.
Forclit avoids a kick to the body.
Forclit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chick.
Chick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Forclit can do to turn this around?
Forclit throws a body punch but Chick moves out of range.
Chick throws a wild body kick that Forclit sees coming a mile off.
Chick misses with an attempted mid kick.
Forclit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chick throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Chick.
Good leg kick by Chick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chick.
Chick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andy Chick is winning the standup battle so far.
Chick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chick attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Some bone on bone action there as Chick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Forclit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chick manages to avoid it.
Chick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Forclit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Forclit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chick throws a head kick but Forclit moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chick is looking to score with low kicks.
Forclit with the counter takedown but Chick avoids it easily.
Chick throws a leg kick
and Forclit counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chick is not content to let Forclit control the position.
Forclit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chick is looking for a sweep. Forclit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chick trying to control here.
Forclit is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chick is looking to get to half guard.
Forclit controlling the pace for now.
Forclit landing strikes from the mount and Chick is in trouble!
Chick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Forclit is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chick has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forclit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Chick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andy Chick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Forclit slips a jab from Chick.
Forclit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chick throws a leg kick which misses Forclit's front leg but catches the back leg as Forclit tries to avoid it.
Forclit blocks a head kick by Chick.
Forclit is looking to land body kicks.
Forclit lands a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Forclit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chick.
Chick lands with a right hand.
Chick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forclit missing with a left hand there. Chick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chick throws a big shot that misses.
Chick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forclit.
Chick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Chick.
Forclit lands a head shot.
Andy Chick's cut is getting worse.
Chick staying out of range there.
Chick throws a leg kick
and Forclit counters with a shoot takedown. Chick fights it but they end up in guard.
Chick keeping moving, preventing Forclit from controlling successfully.
Chick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Forclit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forclit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Forclit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Forclit working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Forclit throws an elbow that misses. Chick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Forclit's guard. Nice move by Chick!
Happy Forclit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Forclit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chick preventing the sweep.
Forclit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chick swings for the body but Forclit moves out of range.
Forclit lands with a nice body punch.
Chick slips under a jab from Forclit.
Forclit misses the shot to the body.
Chick jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Happy Forclit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Forclit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chick throws a leg kick but Forclit checks it.
Forclit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chick defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chick.
Forclit with the counter takedown but Chick avoids it easily.
Forclit staying out of range there.
Chick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Forclit's calf.
Forclit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andy Chick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chick tries a head kick but it misses.
Chick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Forclit throws the left hand but Chick avoids the punch easily.
Chick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Forclit avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forclit throws a poor cross that misses
and Chick counters with a series of strikes. Forclit will be more careful next time no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chick.
Forclit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forclit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chick moves away from the strike by Forclit.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andy Chick.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chick, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Chick!
Andy Chick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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