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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Van Der Hoorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Vega is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Van Der Hoorn!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega closes the distance and clinches.
Vega has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Van Der Hoorn uses from the top position.
Vega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Der Hoorn is aware though and is defending well.
Van Der Hoorn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Der Hoorn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vega haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vega keeping full guard, as Van Der Hoorn tries to pass.
Van Der Hoorn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vega. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Der Hoorn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Der Hoorn is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega looking for a guillotine here but Van Der Hoorn defends easily.
Vega keeping moving, preventing Van Der Hoorn from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega is adopting a defensive guard.
Vega looking for a sweep. Not yet Vega, not yet.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
Vega looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Van Der Hoorn is looking to advance position but Vega has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Vega looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega avoids the attempt from Van Der Hoorn to control.
Vega looking for a guillotine from mount but Van Der Hoorn is having none of it.
Vega avoids the attempt from Van Der Hoorn to control.
Vega is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Van Der Hoorn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Van Der Hoorn shrugs it off.
Van Der Hoorn tries to lock up and control but Vega gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vega is looking to work his way around to Van Der Hoorn's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vega controlling the position easily from mount.
Van Der Hoorn tries to lock up and control but Vega gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoorn stops Vega from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Vega controlling from the full mount.
Van Der Hoorn is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Der Hoorn wants to hold on but Vega pushes him away.
Vega controlling the pace for now.
Van Der Hoorn has given up his back. Will we see Vega going for some submissions?
Vega is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Van Der Hoorn has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Van Der Hoorn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Van Der Hoorn for a finish.
Van Der Hoorn fending off the submission attempt from Vega.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control but not successfully.
Vega keeps control of the position as Van Der Hoorn tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I would not like to be Van Der Hoorn right now.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the hands but Vega breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Vega dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vega drives through and clinches with Van Der Hoorn against the cage.
Vega holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Van Der Hoorn tightens his grip and picks Vega up, before dumping him to the ground. Vega manages to land in guard.
Vega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Der Hoorn is aware though and is defending well.
Vega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Der Hoorn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
Vega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Der Hoorn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Der Hoorn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Hoorn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Van Der Hoorn wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving.
Vega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Der Hoorn can do to turn this around?
Van Der Hoorn passes Vega's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Van Der Hoorn wants to control but Vega is keeping him busy.
Van Der Hoorn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Der Hoorn pulls his head out easily.
Vega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two 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.
Vega controlling the position well.
Van Der Hoorn is looking to take a break and control but Vega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vega is looking to improve his position.
Vega is concentrating on defense, preventing Van Der Hoorn from advancing position.
Vega is refusing to be controlled, as Van Der Hoorn sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Hoorn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vega tries to get to full guard but Van Der Hoorn has control of the leg.
Vega is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vega wants to improve his position but Van Der Hoorn is controlling well.
Vega actively working from the bottom here.
Vega keeping hold of Van Der Hoorn's head, controlling as best he can.
Van Der Hoorn wants to take a breather but Vega is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vega closes the distance and pushes Van Der Hoorn back into the cage.
Vega just leaning against Van Der Hoorn, taking a breather.
Vega successfully pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega pulls Van Der Hoorn in close to his closed guard and prevents Van Der Hoorn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Der Hoorn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Der Hoorn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vega trying to control the position here.
Van Der Hoorn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Hoorn won't allow Vega to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Vega dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vega gets a clinch.
Vega has Van Der Hoorn pressed against the cage.
Van Der Hoorn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vega is trying to keep an underhook but Van Der Hoorn manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vega controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Van Der Hoorn stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the action but Vega is working from the bottom.
Vega is looking to control Van Der Hoorn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vega avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega is doing well to control the position and prevent Van Der Hoorn from advancing to side control.
Van Der Hoorn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Van Der Hoorn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vega keeps working.
Vega moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Der Hoorn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Der Hoorn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steven Vega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Der Hoorn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vega keeping moving, preventing Van Der Hoorn from controlling successfully.
Van Der Hoorn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Der Hoorn is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Der Hoorn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Der Hoorn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Der Hoorn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
Van Der Hoorn wants to pass the guard but Vega is keeping the position.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
Van Der Hoorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vega looking for a guillotine here but Van Der Hoorn defends easily.
Vega keeping moving, preventing Van Der Hoorn from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega is pulling down on Van Der Hoorn's head to control his posture.
Vega lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Vega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Der Hoorn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vega looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Hoorn keeping full guard, as Vega tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Vega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vega has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Vega!
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energy
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RATING
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