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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mitchell van der schans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van der schans has chosen husselin as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, mitchell van der schans!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Lee there.
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but van der schans is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van der schans is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can van der schans avoid being mounted?
Lee stops van der schans from getting back to his feet.
Lee wants to take a breather but van der schans is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because van der schans is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
van der schans is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
van der schans scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
van der schans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
van der schans moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
van der schans shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. van der schans showed some decent athleticism there.
van der schans is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
van der schans looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from van der schans.
Lee is controlling van der schans's position as best he can from this difficult position.
van der schans is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
van der schans is working for a submission of some sort.
van der schans is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
van der schans stuffs the takedown.
Lee shoots in and drives through. van der schans sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bruce Lee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
van der schans shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but van der schans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
van der schans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee fails with the takedown
and van der schans counters with a shoot takedown. Lee fights it but they end up in guard.
van der schans is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee keeping moving, preventing van der schans from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van der schans won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
van der schans won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
van der schans wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
van der schans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but van der schans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
van der schans throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
mitchell van der schans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
van der schans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
van der schans fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van der schans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bruce Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mitchell van der schans.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if van der schans can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ground and pound from Lee.
Lee prevents van der schans from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee stalling.
Lee gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and van der schans counters by moving into the clinch.
van der schans turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lee stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mitchell van der schans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee checks a low kick from van der schans.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
van der schans darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
van der schans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
van der schans is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from van der schans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee pulls van der schans in close to prevent any damage.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but van der schans is proving a slippery customer.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. van der schans manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
van der schans working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lee has passed into half guard!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
van der schans is not content to let Lee control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to stand up but van der schans is controlling the position.
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
van der schans is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can van der schans avoid being mounted?
That's four 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.
van der schans might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lee kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lee controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
van der schans is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but van der schans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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