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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Hedegaard (ranked 1303 p4p, 3574 weight class) and Chief Claw (ranked 192 p4p, 448 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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18 - 4 - 0 |
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14 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Insanely flexible |
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Dangerous knees
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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 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Hedegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Claw!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claw throws a head kick that misses.
Hedegaard slips a jab and a cross from Claw.
Claw misses with the combination.
Hedegaard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Claw quickly recovers to half guard.
Claw wants to get back to full guard.
Claw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hedegaard pulls his head out easily.
Claw is staying active underneath Hedegaard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Claw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hedegaard pulls his head out easily.
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Claw actively working from the bottom here.
Claw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Claw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedegaard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Claw is defending against the submission attempts here by Hedegaard.
Claw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedegaard 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.
Claw actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Claw is not content to let Hedegaard control the position.
Hedegaard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Claw is just riding it out for now. Hedegaard eventually gives up the hold.
Hedegaard trying to control the action but Claw is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hedegaard is nestled in close to Claw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hedegaard works his way into side control.
Hedegaard wants to control but Claw is keeping him busy.
Claw is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard is working Claw over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hedegaard is looking to take a break and control but Claw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hedegaard scores with punches from side control.
Hedegaard looks up at the clock and then as Claw takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hedegaard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Claw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hedegaard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Claw has escaped the position, nice work there.
Claw is looking for a sweep.
Hedegaard wants to control but Claw is keeping him busy.
Claw is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard cracks Claw with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Claw taking punishment in the form of punches.
Claw can't do much from the bottom here.
Claw is looking for a sweep.
Hedegaard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Claw down.
Hedegaard wants to control but Claw is keeping him busy.
Claw is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hedegaard is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Claw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claw is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Claw keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hedegaard is working for a guillotine from mount but Claw frees his head quite easily.
Hedegaard lands a big shot there that rocks Claw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Hedegaard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Claw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Claw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hedegaard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Claw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hedegaard defends well.
Hedegaard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hedegaard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Simon Hedegaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Claw keeps moving.
Claw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hedegaard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hedegaard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hedegaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Claw can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claw has his foot on Hedegaard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hedegaard works his way back into a safe position though.
Hedegaard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Claw is trying to control the position but Hedegaard postures up.
Claw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claw trying to keep a closed guard but Hedegaard is proving a slippery customer.
Claw is looking for a triangle but Hedegaard pushes his legs off easily.
Claw keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Claw's guard.
Claw actively working from the bottom here.
Hedegaard wants to work for an arm triangle but Claw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hedegaard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hedegaard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Claw is just riding it out for now. Hedegaard eventually gives up the hold.
Claw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hedegaard pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Claw reverses the position - he's now on top in Hedegaard's guard.
Claw wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
Claw drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hedegaard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Claw has Hedegaard in his guard.
Claw wants to control but Hedegaard passes easily into half guard.
Claw actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw trying to control here.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hedegaard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Claw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hedegaard is trying to control. Claw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Claw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Claw looking for submissions off his back.
Claw is breathing heavily.
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Claw is defending it quite comfortably.
Claw wants to control but Hedegaard is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hedegaard is controlling the pace.
Claw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hedegaard uses his free foot to push down on Claw's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Claw.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedegaard tries to control but Claw wriggling away.
Claw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedegaard with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Claw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Hedegaard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hedegaard needs to keep his hands up - Claw had a free shot at his head there.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Claw napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Claw is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Hedegaard there.
Claw is trying to get back to full guard.
Claw actively working from the bottom here.
Hedegaard trying to mount his opponent but Claw defends it.
Claw is refusing to be controlled, as Hedegaard sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hedegaard pulls his head out easily.
Claw looking for submissions off his back.
Claw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Claw is defending against the submission attempts here by Hedegaard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedegaard is keen to just control but Claw is a slippery customer.
Claw moves into full guard.
Hedegaard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Claw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Claw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hedegaard is pushing down on Claw's leg trying to pass to half guard. Claw is fighting to maintain full guard but Hedegaard has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hedegaard works his way into side control.
Hedegaard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Claw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hedegaard trying to control the action but Claw is working from the bottom.
Claw tries to bench press Hedegaard off him but Hedegaard keeps the position.
Hedegaard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hedegaard controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw tries to buck Hedegaard off but Hedegaard is having none of it.
Hedegaard has hold of Claw's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Claw tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hedegaard cranks the arm and Claw screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Claw, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Simon Hedegaard!
Simon Hedegaard made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.
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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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