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Event:
UnderGround FC 12
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Van Dijk leaves Soprano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Van Dijk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Soprano shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Dijk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Van Dijk keeping moving, preventing Soprano from controlling successfully.
Soprano is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Van Dijk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van Dijk seems keen to control Soprano's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dijk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soprano controls the pace.
Soprano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Dijk is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Soprano being controlled here momentarily.
Van Dijk looking to control but Soprano passes into half guard.
Van Dijk wants to improve his position but Soprano is controlling well.
Van Dijk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Soprano is thwarting Van Dijk's attempts to control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Soprano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Dijk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soprano trying to control the pace.
Van Dijk tries to roll over but Soprano keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Dijk trying to control here.
Van Dijk tries to get to full guard but Soprano has control of the leg.
Van Dijk is looking to control Soprano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Dijk avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Van Dijk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Soprano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Soprano dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Soprano throws a series of punches but Van Dijk avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Soprano looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Soprano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Van Dijk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soprano manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Van Dijk trying to control the position from guard on top but Soprano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Dijk is looking to advance position but Soprano has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Soprano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Dijk can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Soprano swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Van Dijk is now in Soprano's guard. A big mistake from Soprano there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Soprano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Dijk looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Van Dijk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Soprano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Van Dijk has Soprano in his guard.#REVR#
Van Dijk looking to control.
Van Dijk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Dijk is trying to keep Soprano in close.
Soprano wants to control from the top but Van Dijk keeps moving.
Van Dijk wants to sweep but no luck.
Soprano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Soprano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Dijk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soprano has managed to get both his arms back between Van Dijk's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Soprano dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Soprano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soprano misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Van Dijk to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Van Dijk drops Soprano with a left and a right! Oh, Soprano is hurt - Van Dijk dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Soprano is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Eddy Soprano has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Van Dijk tries for a kimura but Soprano is defending well.
Oh Soprano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Dijk wants to control but Soprano is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Van Dijk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Dijk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Soprano seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Dijk trying to control the action but Soprano is working from the bottom.
Soprano is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Van Dijk wants to control but Soprano is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Van Dijk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Van Dijk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Soprano is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soprano struggling a bit here.
Soprano is trying to get back to half guard.
Van Dijk advances to mount.
Soprano wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk punching from mount but Soprano doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Dijk tries to control but Soprano wriggling away. #SUB2#
Van Dijk is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Soprano is surviving well by controlling Van Dijk's body position as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Dijk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soprano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy Soprano!
Eddy Soprano spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
UFC MNF 3
Date: Jun 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Ladentro throws a series of strikes that have Van Dijk backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like Joost Van Dijk has been cut.
Van Dijk throws a hook but Ladentro avoids it easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ladentro lands an uppercut.
Come on Ladentro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Van Dijk wants to break free but Ladentro has control.
Van Dijk wants to take the fight to the mat but Ladentro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Dijk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ladentro after a bit of a struggle.
Van Dijk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Dijk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ladentro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Van Dijk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joost Van Dijk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Dijk wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dijk blocks the elbow strike.
Van Dijk wants a takedown but no success here.
Ladentro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Van Dijk cracks Ladentro with a nice body shot.#T1#
Ladentro prevents a body shot from Van Dijk.
Ladentro lands a nice uppercut.
Ladentro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Dijk backwards.
Van Dijk tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Ladentro on the inside.
Van Dijk is trying to break the clinch but Ladentro has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Ladentro.
Ladentro lands a nice elbow.
Van Dijk is looking to control Ladentro's arms but Ladentro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Dijk has his back to the cage.
Ladentro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ladentro pressing his opponent against the cage.
Van Dijk avoids the elbow strike from Ladentro, against the cage.
Ladentro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Dijk wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Ladentro.
Van Dijk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ladentro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Ladentro lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Dijk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ladentro lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Joost Van Dijk's cut is getting worse.
Van Dijk misses with some punches.
Ladentro lands an elbow inside that Van Dijk shrugs off. #ROC2#
Van Dijk is rocked!
Van Dijk is breathing heavily.
Van Dijk stalls.
Oh Van Dijk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ladentro creates a bit of distance for himself, with Van Dijk pressed up against the cage and cracks Van Dijk with a massive uppercut! Van Dijk goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Ladentro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Ladentro!
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Event:
UFC WNF 1
Date: May 15, 2019 |
#R1#
No joy there for Ladentro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Dijk is looking for a counter combo.
Ladentro lands a nice shot to the body.
Ladentro works the jab nicely.
Van Dijk walks into a straight right hand from Ladentro.
Ladentro misses with a double jab
and Van Dijk counters with a right hand to the body.
Ladentro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Dijk misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Dijk could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Van Dijk shoots in for a takedown but Ladentro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Dijk tries to clinch up.
Paul Ladentro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ladentro throws a series of punches but Van Dijk moves out of range.
Ladentro swings for the body but Van Dijk moves out of range.
Ladentro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Van Dijk eats them both and turns towards Ladentro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Ladentro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Dijk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Dijk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ladentro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ladentro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ladentro is looking to clinch but Van Dijk is avoiding it.
Van Dijk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ladentro lunges at Van Dijk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Dijk's hand.
Ladentro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Dijk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ladentro to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Dijk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Ladentro. #CUT2#
It looks like Joost Van Dijk has been cut.
Van Dijk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ladentro defends well and Van Dijk ends up having to push Ladentro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Ladentro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Dijk misses the shot to the body.
Ladentro lands with a good body shot.
Van Dijk moves forwards but Ladentro connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ladentro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ladentro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ladentro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Dijk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ladentro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Dijk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Van Dijk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ladentro is out of range and Van Dijk settles back down.
Ladentro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Dijk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joost Van Dijk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ladentro moves into range and clinches up with Van Dijk.
Van Dijk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ladentro lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ladentro.
Ladentro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The referee calls for Ladentro to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Ladentro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joost Van Dijk's cut.
That's time! Van Dijk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ladentro throws a nice looking combination but Van Dijk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Dijk looks for a takedown but Ladentro sprawls well.
Van Dijk connects with a body shot.
Ladentro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ladentro scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2#
Ladentro clinches with his opponent.
Ladentro misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Dijk tries for a takedown but Ladentro manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dijk swings wildly with an uppercut but Ladentro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Dijk blocks an elbow strike.
Van Dijk is looking to break free of the clinch but Ladentro has double underhooks.
Van Dijk looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joost Van Dijk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ladentro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Ladentro.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Dijk.
Ladentro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Van Dijk up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ladentro throws an elbow but misses.
Ladentro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Dijk backwards.
Ladentro scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Van Dijk is trying to trip Ladentro. He has hold of a leg but Ladentro is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Van Dijk persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ladentro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Dijk 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.
Van Dijk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ladentro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ladentro is pulling down on Van Dijk's head. It's preventing any offense from Van Dijk, at least for the moment.#T2#
Van Dijk passes into half guard.
Ladentro is trying to stand.
Van Dijk is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ladentro!
Van Dijk unloads with some shots from mount but Ladentro bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ladentro tries to lock up and control but Van Dijk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ladentro is controlling an arm, preventing Van Dijk from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ladentro is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Ladentro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joost Van Dijk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ladentro swinging wildly here.
Van Dijk is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Ladentro clinches up against the cage.
Van Dijk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ladentro prevents it.
Ladentro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Dijk wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Van Dijk works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ladentro pulls Van Dijk in to control the position.
Van Dijk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dijk pushing down on Ladentro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ladentro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Dijk is working away from the top position though.
Ladentro is holding on to half guard well.#T1##SUB#
Van Dijk seems to be looking for submissions.
Van Dijk is keen to just control but Ladentro is a slippery customer.
Ladentro trying to control here.
Van Dijk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ladentro's head.
Ladentro gets full guard.
Van Dijk slips nicely into half guard.
Van Dijk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ladentro tries to get to full guard but Van Dijk has control of the leg. #T2#
Van Dijk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ladentro is trying to get back to full guard.
Ladentro is staying active underneath Van Dijk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Dijk prevents Ladentro from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ladentro manages to get to full guard.
Joost Van Dijk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Ladentro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Dijk passes Ladentro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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 Joost Van Dijk.
I think Ladentro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Ladentro!
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Event:
Monday Night Fights
Date: Apr 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Bosley rushes Van Dijk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Dijk working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Bosley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Van Dijk gets caught napping as Bosley dives in and scores a takedown. Van Dijk manages to retain guard.
Bosley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bosley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Dijk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bosley 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.
Van Dijk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bosley is one step ahead there.
Bosley postures up in Van Dijk's guard and throws a big left but Van Dijk blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bosley 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bosley preventing the sweep.
Bosley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Bosley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Dijk is keeping the position for now.
Bosley won't allow Van Dijk to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bosley drops back looking for a leg! Van Dijk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Dijk manages to kick Bosley off! Bosley jumps back into Van Dijk's guard.
Bosley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bosley throws a big elbow that misses.
Bosley preventing the sweep.
Van Dijk pulls Bosley in close to prevent any damage.
Van Dijk could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Van Dijk trying to keep a closed guard but Bosley is proving a slippery customer.
Van Dijk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bosley.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Van Dijk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bosley is aware though and is defending well.
Van Dijk working a defensive guard but Bosley manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB2#
Bosley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Dijk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Van Dijk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Van Dijk tries to buck Bosley off but Bosley is having none of it.#SUB2#
Bosley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bosley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Bosley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Bosley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van Dijk tries to bench press Bosley off him but Bosley keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bosley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Dijk has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Bosley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bosley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torq Bosley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Van Dijk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bosley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Dijk avoids the body shot from Bosley.
#CL2#
Bosley moves into range and clinches up with Van Dijk.
Van Dijk misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Bosley wants the takedown. Van Dijk is fighting it off but Bosley persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Van Dijk's guard against the cage.
Bosley is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Dijk has wrist control.#SUB#
Van Dijk working for submissions but it's allowed Bosley to get to half guard.
Van Dijk keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Torq Bosley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Dijk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bosley is working away from the top position though.
Bosley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Van Dijk is defending against the submission attempts here by Bosley.
Van Dijk regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bosley. #T1#
Bosley trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Dijk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Dijk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Dijk trying to keep a closed guard but Bosley is proving a slippery customer.
Bosley is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Dijk has wrist control.
Bosley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bosley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Dijk looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Dijk, not yet.
Bosley is looking to advance position but Van Dijk has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Bosley tries to hold on but Van Dijk pushes him away. #SUB#
Van Dijk jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bosley is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bosley and Van Dijk has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T2#
Bosley prevents Van Dijk from improving position. #SUB#
Van Dijk goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bosley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Van Dijk's guard! Nice work there by Bosley! #SUB2#
Bosley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Van Dijk manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bosley has Van Dijk in his guard.#REVR#
Van Dijk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bosley is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bosley working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torq Bosley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bosley misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Bosley closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Bosley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bosley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Dijk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bosley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bosley.
Bosley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Torq Bosley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CUT#
It looks like Torq Bosley has been cut.
Bosley throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Dijk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bosley throws a leg kick but Van Dijk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Dijk swivels and escapes.
Bosley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Dijk avoids it really well and circles away.
Van Dijk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bosley manages to circle out of the way.
Torq Bosley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Dijk scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Bosley loads up on a big right hand but Van Dijk slips the punch.
Bosley throws a body shot but no joy.
Bosley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Dijk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bosley somewhat.
Joost Van Dijk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torq Bosley.
Bosley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bosley tries to score with a low kick but Van Dijk moves his leg out of the way.
Bosley with a poor takedown
and Bosley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bosley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Bosley misses the jab.
Bosley throws a lazy right hand but Van Dijk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Bosley rushes Van Dijk and presses him up against the cage.
Van Dijk is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Van Dijk breaks the clinch.
Bosley misses with a looping right.
Van Dijk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bosley is out of range and Van Dijk settles back down.
Bosley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Dijk scores with the left hand. Bosley knows he should have avoided that one.
Bosley avoids the head kick by Van Dijk.
A clash of legs there as Van Dijk blocks the low kick.
Joost Van Dijk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Dijk tries to close the distance and clinch but Bosley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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 Joost Van Dijk.
I think Bosley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torq Bosley!
A very excited looking Torq Bosley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Friday Night Fights llI
Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Bosley moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Dijk.
Bosley shoots and misses
and Van Dijk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bosley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Dijk is looking for the big counter here.
Bosley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Dijk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bosley somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Van Dijk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torq Bosley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bosley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bosley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Dijk as he avoids it easily.
Van Dijk stuffs the takedown attempt from Bosley. Bosley gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bosley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bosley goes for a takedown attempt but Van Dijk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bosley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Bosley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Van Dijk to the mat! Van Dijk manages to get full guard. #T1#
Van Dijk is pulling down on Bosley's head. It's preventing any offense from Bosley, at least for the moment.
Van Dijk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Dijk is trying to keep Bosley in close.
Van Dijk trying to control the position here.
Van Dijk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bosley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bosley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bosley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Dijk managing to control the position.
Bosley stands up over Van Dijk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Joost Van Dijk has been cut.#T2#
Van Dijk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bosley throwing strikes but missing.
Van Dijk wants to stand but Bosley is controlling the position.
Van Dijk is adopting a defensive guard.
Bosley won't allow Van Dijk to sweep him here.
Van Dijk controls Bosley momentarily but Bosley frees himself.
Bosley throws a big elbow that misses.
Bosley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bosley throwing strikes from guard but Van Dijk blocks nicely. #T3#
Bosley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bosley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bosley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Van Dijk is trying to keep Bosley in close.
Bosley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bosley throws a big elbow that misses.
Bosley throws a big elbow that misses.
Bosley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Dijk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bosley landing some decent shots from guard.
Bosley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Dijk works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Bosley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Van Dijk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bosley, into his guard. #REVB#
Van Dijk looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Bosley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Dijk manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Van Dijk working a defensive guard here.
Van Dijk keeping moving, preventing Bosley from controlling successfully.
Van Dijk trying to control the position.
Bosley passes Van Dijk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Dijk trying to control here.
Bosley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Dijk defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torq Bosley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joost Van Dijk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Bosley scores with a takedown into Van Dijk's guard.
Bosley is standing up over Van Dijk. Van Dijk looks to escape but Bosley dives into side control.
#REVB#
The ground and pound from Bosley seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Bosley is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Dijk is defending well.
Van Dijk is trying to control Bosley's posture but Bosley avoids it.
Bosley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bosley in side control, throwing shots but Van Dijk defends. #SUB#
Bosley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosley throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Bosley goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Van Dijk rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bosley's guard! Nice work there by Van Dijk!
We've been informed that Van Dijk has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bosley keeping moving, preventing Van Dijk from controlling successfully. #T1#
Van Dijk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bosley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Van Dijk drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bosley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bosley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bosley! #REVR#
Van Dijk is looking for a sweep.
Van Dijk manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bosley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Dijk defends it well.
Bosley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Van Dijk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Van Dijk trying to control here.
#T2##SUB#
Bosley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bosley is thwarting Van Dijk's attempts to control the position.
Bosley 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.#SUB#
Bosley wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Dijk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Van Dijk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bosley.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van Dijk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Van Dijk working a defensive guard here.
Van Dijk 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Van Dijk working a defensive guard here.
Bosley trying to control but Van Dijk is working from the bottom.
Bosley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Dijk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bosley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Dijk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Bosley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bosley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bosley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Bosley drops back looking for a leg! Van Dijk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Dijk manages to kick Bosley off! Bosley jumps back into Van Dijk's guard.
Bosley being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Van Dijk wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Dijk pulls Bosley in close to his closed guard and prevents Bosley from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bosley postures up in Van Dijk's guard and throws a big left but Van Dijk blocks it.
Torq Bosley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bosley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Van Dijk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bosley postures up in Van Dijk's guard and throws a big left but Van Dijk blocks it.
Bosley postures up in Van Dijk's guard and throws a big left but Van Dijk blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bosley stands up over Van Dijk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bosley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bosley prevents Van Dijk from getting back to his feet.
Van Dijk trying to keep a closed guard but Bosley is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torq Bosley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joost Van Dijk's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bosley fails to land the takedown.
Bosley shoots in for a double leg but Van Dijk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Dijk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bosley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torq Bosley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bosley shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Bosley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Bosley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Dijk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dijk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Bosley preventing the sweep.
Van Dijk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bosley.
Van Dijk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Dijk trying to keep a closed guard but Bosley is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Bosley 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bosley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Dijk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bosley.
Van Dijk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bosley is pressing down on Van Dijk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2##SUB2#
Van Dijk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bosley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bosley has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bosley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Dijk can do to turn this around?
Bosley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bosley throwing strikes from guard but Van Dijk blocks nicely.
Torq Bosley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Bosley drops back looking for a leg! Van Dijk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Dijk manages to kick Bosley off! Bosley jumps back into Van Dijk's guard.
Bosley postures up.
Van Dijk wants to sweep here but Bosley controlling him for the moment.
Bosley forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Van Dijk is looking to control Bosley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Dijk avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Bosley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Dijk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bosley.
Van Dijk is trying to control but can't.
Bosley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bosley trying to control from half guard but Van Dijk is working away. #SUB#
Bosley is working for a kimura but Van Dijk is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Bosley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Dijk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bosley. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bosley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bosley is keen to just control but Van Dijk is a slippery customer.
Van Dijk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bosley throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Dijk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bosley postures up in Van Dijk's guard and throws a big left but Van Dijk blocks it.
Van Dijk controlling the position.
Van Dijk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joost Van Dijk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bosley throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torq Bosley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bosley, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torq Bosley!
Our winner, Torq Bosley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Friday Night Fights
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strange, as that shot connected.
Nice shot by Strange.#CUT#
It looks like Joost Van Dijk has been cut.
Strange connects with a body shot that sends Van Dijk's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Van Dijk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Van Dijk lands in his opponent's guard.
Van Dijk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strange can't keep his opponent in guard - Van Dijk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dijk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strange's head.
Van Dijk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Strange keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Van Dijk seems to be working for a kimura but Strange defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Van Dijk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strange defends it well.
Van Dijk frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Van Dijk moves to the back position.
Good control from Van Dijk.#T2##SUB2#
Van Dijk has his arm under Strange's chin here. Game over son! Van Dijk squeezes tightly and Strange is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joost Van Dijk!
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