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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Merowech Van Dhalism (ranked 6215 p4p, 5511 weight class) and Youssef Alaoui (ranked 579 p4p, 562 weight class). Merowech Van Dhalism has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Merowech Van Dhalism!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Youssef Alaoui!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dhalism misses with a straight left.
Alaoui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Dhalism manages to avoid it.
Alaoui blocks a head kick by Van Dhalism.
A good leg kick by Alaoui.
Alaoui's coach down at Essence Dive was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alaoui's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Some wild striking there from Alaoui.
Van Dhalism throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alaoui sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alaoui with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alaoui avoids the head kick by Van Dhalism.
Van Dhalism looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alaoui throws a lazy right hand but Van Dhalism sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Dhalism misses with a straight left.
Youssef Alaoui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Dhalism drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Dhalism takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alaoui swings for the body but Van Dhalism moves out of range.
Van Dhalism fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alaoui.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Dhalism doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That kick from Alaoui tenderised Van Dhalism's leg. Van Dhalism is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Dhalism throws a poor cross that misses
and Alaoui counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaoui lands with a good body shot.
Alaoui throws a right and a left that Van Dhalism avoids nicely.
Jab by Alaoui.
Van Dhalism is rocked!
Alaoui fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Dhalism.
Alaoui lands a big uppercut and Van Dhalism crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Van Dhalism looks OK. Alaoui waves Van Dhalism back to his feet!
Oh Van Dhalism is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
and Alaoui counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Van Dhalism! He's just covering up as Alaoui starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Youssef Alaoui!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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