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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armin Brorsson (ranked 4236 p4p, 4252 weight class) and Kris Holdenfold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Armin Brorsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kris Holdenfold!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holdenfold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brorsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Holdenfold jumps guard and drags Brorsson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Holdenfold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holdenfold can do anything to dispel that myth.
Holdenfold controlling Brorsson's posture.
Holdenfold is looking for a triangle but Brorsson pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holdenfold is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brorsson is controlling him.
Brorsson wants to control from the top but Holdenfold keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holdenfold wants to stand and escape but Brorsson is having none of it.
Holdenfold pulls Brorsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Brorsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brorsson advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holdenfold is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Brorsson.
Brorsson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Holdenfold is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Brorsson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brorsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brorsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Holdenfold is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holdenfold is not content to let Brorsson control the position.
Holdenfold is trying to get back to his feet.
Brorsson trying to control the action but Holdenfold is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brorsson wants to clinch
and Holdenfold counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brorsson pushes Holdenfold off and gets back to his feet.
Brorsson pushes Holdenfold up against the cage in a clinch.
Holdenfold prevents Brorsson from breaking the clinch.
Brorsson tries to pull guard but Holdenfold won't allow it.
Holdenfold is pressed up against the cage. Brorsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holdenfold down to the mat. Holdenfold avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armin Brorsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holdenfold misses with a leg kick.
Brorsson shoots in for a takedown but Holdenfold shows good takedown defense.
Brorsson throws out a leg kick but Holdenfold moves out of range and Brorsson only half commits.
Holdenfold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brorsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holdenfold fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Armin Brorsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holdenfold fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holdenfold has closed the distance and engaged Brorsson in a clinch.
Brorsson has had enough of the clinch but Holdenfold keeps him there for the moment.
Holdenfold misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brorsson.
Brorsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holdenfold just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brorsson has had enough of the clinch but Holdenfold keeps him there for the moment.
Brorsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holdenfold smiles and moves away.
Brorsson tries for a takedown but Holdenfold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holdenfold shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brorsson but Brorsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brorsson gets a clinch.
Holdenfold jumps guard but Brorsson stands there with Holdenfold around his waist. Holdenfold gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Armin Brorsson 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.
Brorsson dodges the punch combination from Holdenfold.
Brorsson moves to clinch but Holdenfold breaks away
and Holdenfold counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Armin Brorsson has been cut.
Brorsson tries to clinch but Holdenfold moves away
and Holdenfold counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brorsson!
Brorsson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Brorsson moves to clinch but Holdenfold breaks away
and Holdenfold counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Holdenfold or perhaps it was just good defense by Brorsson, which made it look bad.
Brorsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brorsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brorsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Holdenfold clinches up against the cage.
Brorsson lands an elbow that stopped Holdenfold in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brorsson stops a takedown attempt from Holdenfold.
Holdenfold on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holdenfold gets underhooks to prevent Brorsson's takedown attempt.
Holdenfold fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Armin Brorsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Holdenfold.
Brorsson keeps control of Holdenfold as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holdenfold stops a takedown attempt from Brorsson.
Brorsson tries for a takedown but Holdenfold manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holdenfold is trying to push Brorsson away but Brorsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brorsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brorsson missing with knees to the body.
Holdenfold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brorsson is defending well.
Holdenfold breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brorsson darts in and clinches Holdenfold up against the cage.
Brorsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Holdenfold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holdenfold is looking to take this one to the mat.
Holdenfold has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brorsson tries to pull guard but Holdenfold forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Holdenfold is working Brorsson over against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brorsson.
Brorsson working hard to break the clinch.
Brorsson jumps guard but Holdenfold turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Holdenfold is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Holdenfold prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brorsson is trying to break the clinch but Holdenfold has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brorsson tries to pull guard but Holdenfold forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brorsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holdenfold after a bit of a struggle.
Holdenfold lands a takedown into guard.
Holdenfold postures up.
Holdenfold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Holdenfold wanted to stand there but Brorsson had control of the position.
Holdenfold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brorsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holdenfold with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holdenfold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holdenfold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brorsson is keeping the position for now.
Holdenfold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holdenfold misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Holdenfold has Brorsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Brorsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Holdenfold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Armin Brorsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Brorsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Holdenfold blocks the elbow strike.
Holdenfold jumps guard but Brorsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Holdenfold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brorsson is defending well.
Holdenfold tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brorsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Armin Brorsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Holdenfold.
Brorsson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brorsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Holdenfold has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brorsson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holdenfold is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brorsson is defending well though. Holdenfold let's go of the attempt for now.
Brorsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Holdenfold gets his hands free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armin Brorsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holdenfold is trying to stick to Brorsson's back but Brorsson is turning into Holdenfold. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Holdenfold's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brorsson.
Holdenfold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brorsson trying to control but Holdenfold is working from the bottom.
Holdenfold is pulling down on Brorsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Brorsson, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brorsson passes Holdenfold's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brorsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holdenfold is trying to stand up here but Brorsson is controlling him well.
Holdenfold trying to control from the bottom.
Brorsson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brorsson trying to pass the guard but Holdenfold defending well.
Holdenfold looking for submissions off his back.
Holdenfold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holdenfold pushes Brorsson off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holdenfold closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brorsson's guard.
Brorsson pushes Holdenfold off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brorsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Holdenfold counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holdenfold is looking for a kimura but Brorsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holdenfold to get the leverage.
Brorsson is trying to maintain the position but Holdenfold is very close to passing his half guard.
Brorsson wants to improve his position but Holdenfold is controlling well.
Brorsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holdenfold is working away from the top position though.
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 Armin Brorsson.
I think Brorsson 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armin Brorsson!
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