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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Branislav Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Van Der Hoorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Branislav Vukovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Van Der Hoorn!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Hoorn tries to sprawl but Vukovic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vukovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Der Hoorn's head.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control from the bottom.
Vukovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Hoorn keeps working.
Vukovic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vukovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vukovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vukovic tries to pass to full mount but Van Der Hoorn defends it.
Van Der Hoorn is refusing to be controlled, as Vukovic sits in half guard.
Van Der Hoorn is looking to control Vukovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Der Hoorn avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vukovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Der Hoorn defending well though.
Vukovic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vukovic connects with a nice short shot to Van Der Hoorn's temple.
Van Der Hoorn is pressing down on Vukovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vukovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Hoorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the position.
Vukovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Der Hoorn controls Vukovic momentarily but Vukovic frees himself.
Vukovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vukovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Der Hoorn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Der Hoorn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vukovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Vukovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Der Hoorn's guard.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the position.
Vukovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Der Hoorn is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vukovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Der Hoorn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vukovic trying to control but Van Der Hoorn is working from the bottom.
Van Der Hoorn controls Vukovic momentarily but Vukovic frees himself.
Vukovic advances position into side control!
Vukovic trying to control the action but Van Der Hoorn is working from the bottom.
Vukovic working the ground and pound.
Van Der Hoorn stops Vukovic from passing to mount.
Vukovic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoorn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Van Der Hoorn wants to control but Vukovic is keeping busy.
Vukovic seems to be working for a kimura but Van Der Hoorn defends the submission attempt.
Vukovic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Van Der Hoorn is trying to get back to full guard.
Vukovic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vukovic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vukovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Der Hoorn defending well though.
Van Der Hoorn keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vukovic working over Van Der Hoorn with some ground and pound. Van Der Hoorn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vukovic connects with a nice short shot to Van Der Hoorn's temple.
Van Der Hoorn wants to control but Vukovic is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoorn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vukovic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vukovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vukovic slips a nice elbow through Van Der Hoorn's hands, connecting with Van Der Hoorn's forehead.
Van Der Hoorn wants to get back to full guard but Vukovic has passed into side control.
Van Der Hoorn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vukovic cracks Van Der Hoorn with a big right hand but Van Der Hoorn just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vukovic scores with punches from side control.
Van Der Hoorn is rocked!
Van Der Hoorn is trying to control Vukovic's posture but Vukovic avoids it.
Van Der Hoorn is still in real trouble! Can Vukovic finish him?
Van Der Hoorn looks winded!
Vukovic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vukovic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vukovic cracks Van Der Hoorn with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Vukovic immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Van Der Hoorn is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Vukovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Branislav Vukovic!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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