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FORTITUDE 7 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank The Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank The Tank looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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257 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank The Tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Overeem enables The Tank to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Overeem manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Overeem has control of The Tank's left arm, preventing The Tank from doing any damage.
Overeem wants to sweep here but The Tank controlling him for the moment.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing The Tank from controlling successfully.
Overeem has control of The Tank's left arm, preventing The Tank from doing any damage.
Overeem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Tank manages to get himself to full guard.
The Tank has a closed guard, preventing Overeem from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Overeem trying to control but The Tank is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tank 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.
Overeem trying to control but The Tank is working from the bottom.
Overeem is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Overeem stands and throws The Tank's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The Tank is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Tank trying his best to control but Overeem has mounted him.
The Tank definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Tank tries to hold on but Overeem pushes him away.
Overeem throwing strikes here but The Tank is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The Tank tries to hold on but Overeem postures up.
The Tank working to try and regain half guard.
Overeem has hold of The Tank's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and The Tank manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Overeem unloads with some shots from mount but The Tank bucks and avoids them well.
The Tank is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem controlling the pace for now.
The Tank tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overeem throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Overeem scoring with strikes but The Tank is staying in there.
The Tank wants to hold on but Overeem pushes him away.
The Tank tries to reverse the position but Overeem maintains control.
Overeem throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for The Tank because Overeem loaded up on that one.
The Tank manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Overeem is trying to control the action in half guard but The Tank is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Overeem seems to be working for a kimura but The Tank defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Overeem in particular looking to stall.
The Tank is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Overeem's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Overeem's back!
Overeem trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Overeem tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Overeem breaks The Tank's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Tank is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Overeem fails to land the takedown.
Overeem doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Tank holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Overeem gets underhooks to prevent The Tank's takedown attempt.
The Tank turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and The Tank manages to end up in side control.
Overeem bucks up and tries to throw The Tank off but instead The Tank has got his back!
The Tank is not going to allow Overeem to sit and survive in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tank doesn't have the hooks in and Overeem manages to turn into his guard.
Overeem stopping the sweep attempt from The Tank.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Tank is trying to control the position but Overeem postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Tank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Tank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Overeem advances to half guard.
Overeem wants to control but The Tank is keeping him busy.
The Tank keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alistair Overeem has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Tank wants to control but Overeem is keeping busy.
The Tank is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overeem throwing shots but The Tank is blocking nicely.
The Tank is refusing to be controlled, as Overeem sits in half guard.
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.
Overeem is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Overeem escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from The Tank as Overeem shoots in.
Frank The Tank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Overeem.
The Tank tries to clinch but Overeem is having none of it.
The Tank closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Overeem goes for a takedown attempt but The Tank pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by The Tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Tank tries to advance to mount but Overeem denies him.
The Tank is working Overeem over with some ground and pound from side control.
The Tank lands a decent elbow from side control.
The Tank trying to control the action but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Overeem is looking for a sweep.
The Tank trying to control the position but Overeem is working away.
You can see the frustration on Overeem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Tank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Overeem keeps working.
Overeem tries to buck The Tank off but The Tank is having none of it.
The Tank connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Overeem some visible discomfort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Overeem wants to control but The Tank postures up.
The Tank goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Overeem rolls with the submission and now he's on top in The Tank's guard! Nice work there by Overeem!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank The Tank will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Overeem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Tank's waist but The Tank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Overeem off to one side.
The Tank shoots for a takedown but Overeem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Tank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Overeem defends it nicely.
Frank The Tank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overeem throws a right and a left that The Tank avoids nicely.
Overeem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Tank tries to avoid it but Overeem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Tank to the ground. The Tank escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for The Tank with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank The Tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tank closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The Tank looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Overeem tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The Tank avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Tank wants to sweep here but Overeem controlling him for the moment.
The Tank being controlled here, momentarily.
The Tank 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Tank is trying to control the position but Overeem postures up.
Overeem is stalling in the full guard.
Overeem trying to control the position from guard on top but The Tank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overeem loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Overeem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Tank swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem controlling from the top position.
The Tank looking for a sweep. Not yet The Tank, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Overeem shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Tank defends it nicely.
The Tank closes the distance and clinches up with Overeem, looking for a takedown. The Tank pushes Overeem against the cage but Overeem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Tank tries to close the distance and clinch but Overeem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Overeem tries to clinch but The Tank moves out of range.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Tank as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Tank looks for a takedown but Overeem sprawls well.
Overeem fails with the takedown.
Overeem tries for a takedown but The Tank sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Tank shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than The Tank was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Check out the look on The Tank's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Overeem wants to control but The Tank postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Overeem tries to improve position but can't.
Overeem on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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 Frank The Tank.
I think The Tank 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank The Tank!
Frank The Tank took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Versus for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lodewijk Platje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjarn Jeppesen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodewijk Platje could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bjarn Jeppesen's chin.
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141 lbs
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148 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Great elbows
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lodewijk Platje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjarn Jeppesen!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Platje forces Jeppesen back against the cage and clinches.
Jeppesen slows down the pace here.
Platje throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jeppesen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Platje moves out of range of the body kick.
Platje tries to counter by clinching up but Jeppesen breaks away and moves out of range.
Jeppesen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Platje counters by clinching up.
Platje lands an elbow inside that Jeppesen shrugs off.
Jeppesen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Platje gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Platje misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeppesen takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Bjarn Jeppesen has been cut.
Jeppesen avoids a wild elbow strike from Platje.
Platje lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeppesen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jeppesen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lodewijk Platje has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjarn Jeppesen.
Jeppesen takes an elbow to the temple.
Platje lands an elbow just above Jeppesen 's eye.
Platje throws an elbow that misses.
Jeppesen pulls guard successfully.
Jeppesen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Platje is one step ahead there.
Jeppesen is working an open guard so Platje takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Platje keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lodewijk Platje is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Platje stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Platje wants it to stay on the feet.
Platje wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jeppesen gets tackled into the cage by Platje. Platje maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Platje misses with an elbow over the top.
Jeppesen blocks an elbow strike from Platje.
Jeppesen looking to stall.
Platje creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jeppesen's defenses.
Platje looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Platje lands an elbow inside that Jeppesen shrugs off.
Platje throws an elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Platje creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jeppesen's defenses.
Platje lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Platje just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jeppesen's brow.
Platje comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Platje lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Platje pushes off an throws an elbow but Jeppesen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jeppesen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Platje walks away with a smile on his face. Jeppesen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Platje moves into range and clinches up with Jeppesen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeppesen working hard to break the clinch.
Platje throws an elbow but it misses.
Jeppesen dodges an elbow strike from Platje.
Platje throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Platje lands an elbow inside that Jeppesen shrugs off.
Platje pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Platje gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Bjarn Jeppesen's cut even more.
Platje looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Platje lands an elbow just above Jeppesen 's eye.
Jeppesen blocks the elbow strike.
Jeppesen blocks an elbow strike from Platje.
Jeppesen has Platje pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Platje manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jeppesen avoids the elbow strike from Platje, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jeppesen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Platje throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Platje looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Platje throws an elbow but it misses.
Jeppesen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Platje gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Platje throws an elbow but misses.
Platje lands an elbow inside that Jeppesen shrugs off.
Platje on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeppesen is trying to break the clinch but Platje is controlling him.
Jeppesen blocks the elbow strike.
Jeppesen wants to take the fight to the mat but Platje manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jeppesen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Platje fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jeppesen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Platje swivels and escapes.
Jeppesen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Platje tries to clinch there but Jeppesen circles away.
Jeppesen fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lodewijk Platje dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjarn Jeppesen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Platje clinches up with Jeppesen and pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Platje just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jeppesen's brow.
Platje lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jeppesen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Platje just stands there and leans against the cage.
Platje throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lodewijk Platje has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jeppesen fails to pull guard.
Platje throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jeppesen pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeppesen has his hands on Platje's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Platje tries to stand but Jeppesen is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Platje gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Platje tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jeppesen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jeppesen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Platje counters by moving into the clinch.
Lodewijk Platje has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjarn Jeppesen.
Platje pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jeppesen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Platje lands an elbow that stopped Jeppesen in his tracks for a moment.
Jeppesen tries to pull guard but Platje won't allow it.
Jeppesen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Platje avoids it.
Jeppesen dodges an elbow strike from Platje.
Jeppesen avoids the elbow strike from Platje, against the cage.
Jeppesen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Platje.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Platje creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jeppesen's defenses.
Jeppesen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Platje is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Platje comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Platje lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Platje is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jeppesen can do to turn this around?
Platje misses with an elbow strike.
Jeppesen avoids the elbow strike from Platje, against the cage.
Jeppesen blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Platje lands an elbow inside that Jeppesen shrugs off.
The cut above Bjarn Jeppesen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Platje throws an elbow but misses.
Platje looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Platje misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Platje.
Jeppesen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeppesen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Jeppesen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Platje comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bjarn Jeppesen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Platje lands an elbow just above Jeppesen 's eye.
Jeppesen breaks from the clinch.
Platje drives through and clinches with Jeppesen against the cage.
Platje lands an elbow inside.
Jeppesen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Platje has him pressed against the cage.
Platje throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Platje.
Platje misses with an elbow over the top.
Platje looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Platje throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Platje comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bjarn Jeppesen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lodewijk Platje!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Plouman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinten Hoogenkamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyoto Plouman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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144 lbs
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142 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lyoto Plouman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quinten Hoogenkamp!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plouman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Plouman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoogenkamp looking for a guillotine here but Plouman defends easily.
Plouman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plouman wants to pass the guard but Hoogenkamp is keeping the position.
Hoogenkamp working for a triangle but Plouman defends it easily.
Hoogenkamp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoogenkamp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Plouman 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouman advances position into side control!
Plouman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Plouman wants to control but Hoogenkamp is keeping him busy.
Hoogenkamp tries to improve position but can't.
Plouman works to advance to full mount. Hoogenkamp defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Plouman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hoogenkamp manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Plouman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoogenkamp keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plouman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hoogenkamp knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Plouman trying to control the action but Hoogenkamp is working from the bottom.
Plouman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Plouman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Plouman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hoogenkamp is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Plouman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plouman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoogenkamp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hoogenkamp is looking for a sweep.
Hoogenkamp keeps trying to improve his position.
Plouman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoogenkamp, who protects the arm well.
Plouman tries for a kimura but Hoogenkamp is defending well.
Hoogenkamp is trying to improve his position.
Plouman tries for a kimura but Hoogenkamp is defending well.
Hoogenkamp is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoogenkamp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plouman prevents Hoogenkamp from improving his position.
Plouman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hoogenkamp actively working from the bottom here.
Plouman prevents Hoogenkamp from improving his position.
Plouman works his way into full mount!
Hoogenkamp is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plouman looking to control but Hoogenkamp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Plouman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hoogenkamp looks for a takedown but Plouman sprawls well.
Plouman tries to counter with a takedown but Hoogenkamp is quick to defend against it.
Quinten Hoogenkamp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoogenkamp gets caught napping as Plouman dives in and scores a takedown. Hoogenkamp manages to retain guard.
Plouman forces his way into half guard.
Hoogenkamp looking for submissions off his back.
Plouman uses his free foot to push down on Hoogenkamp's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hoogenkamp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plouman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoogenkamp is looking to escape.
Hoogenkamp tries to reverse the position but Plouman maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouman working for a submission but Hoogenkamp is keeping him at bay.
Plouman working for a submission but Hoogenkamp is keeping him at bay.
Plouman has hold of Hoogenkamp's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hoogenkamp manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plouman working for a submission but Hoogenkamp is keeping him at bay.
Hoogenkamp is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plouman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hoogenkamp regains half guard.
Plouman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoogenkamp can do to turn this around?
Plouman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hoogenkamp!
Plouman working for a guillotine from mount but Hoogenkamp is in no mood to give up.
Hoogenkamp is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoogenkamp is still trying to improve position.
Plouman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hoogenkamp really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyoto Plouman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Plouman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Plouman working for a submission but Hoogenkamp is keeping him at bay.
Plouman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hoogenkamp has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Plouman wants to control the pace but Hoogenkamp is squirming around nicely.
Plouman controlling the position easily from mount.
Plouman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plouman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Plouman is working for a guillotine from mount but Hoogenkamp frees his head quite easily.
Hoogenkamp regains half guard.
Plouman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoogenkamp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plouman.
Plouman is looking for a kimura but Hoogenkamp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Plouman to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoogenkamp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Plouman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Plouman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Plouman wants it to stay on the feet.
Plouman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hoogenkamp looking for a guillotine here but Plouman defends easily.
Plouman wants to control from the top but Hoogenkamp keeps moving.
Plouman stands and throws Hoogenkamp's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Plouman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hoogenkamp knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoogenkamp tries to improve position but can't.
Hoogenkamp is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hoogenkamp knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Plouman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Plouman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hoogenkamp!
Hoogenkamp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Plouman working for a submission but Hoogenkamp is keeping him at bay.
Plouman prevents Hoogenkamp from getting the reversal.
Plouman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hoogenkamp is surviving well by controlling Plouman's body position as best he can.
Plouman trying to control but Hoogenkamp is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoogenkamp is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hoogenkamp slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Plouman is working for a submission of some sort.
Hoogenkamp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plouman pulls his head out easily.
Hoogenkamp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoogenkamp tries to roll over but Plouman keeps him under control.
Hoogenkamp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plouman is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plouman seems to be looking for submissions.
Hoogenkamp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Plouman moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hoogenkamp.
Hoogenkamp tries to improve position but can't.
Plouman is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoogenkamp is defending well.
Plouman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoogenkamp, who protects the arm well.
Hoogenkamp is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoogenkamp is trying to work for a sweep but Plouman has mounted him!
Plouman wants to finish this one by submission but Hoogenkamp is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Plouman.
Hoogenkamp keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lyoto Plouman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Plouman wants to finish this one by submission but Hoogenkamp is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Plouman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoogenkamp is looking to get to half guard.
Plouman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hoogenkamp to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hoogenkamp shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Plouman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Plouman 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 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Plouman!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lyoto Plouman waved his t-shirt featuring Spartan Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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#R1#
O'Neil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Plouman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from O'Neil. No joy for Plouman on that attempt.
It looked like O'Neil wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aidan O'Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Plouman.
Plouman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O'Neil.
Plouman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
O'Neil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Plouman slips a jab and a cross from O'Neil.
O'Neil just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Neil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plouman manages to avoid it.
O'Neil swings for the body but Plouman moves out of range.
Plouman misses with a takedown
letting O'Neil counter with a right hand. #T1#
Plouman shoots in but no luck this time.
Plouman slips a jab from O'Neil.
Plouman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and O'Neil counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Plouman thinking.
Plouman with a lazy takedown attempt
and O'Neil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Plouman with a poor takedown
and O'Neil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O'Neil scores with a hook to the body. Plouman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Plouman fails with the takedown
and O'Neil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O'Neil lands with an overhand left.#ROC#
Plouman is rocked!
O'Neil throws an uppercut from hell that sends Plouman clean off his feet! He's out cold! O'Neil stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aidan O'Neil!
Aidan O'Neil retains his featherweight title!
Aidan O'Neil took some time post fight to say the following; 'Destroyed, as expected. Now fuck off out of this org, you got no business here.'.
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