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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Method Man (ranked 4755 p4p, 4605 weight class) and Claude Van Der Moot (ranked 172 p4p, 165 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 Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Method Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Claude Van Der Moot!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Moot instigates a clinch.
Man tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Der Moot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Van Der Moot.
A hook to the body from Van Der Moot.
A short body shot lands from Van Der Moot as the two fighters clinch.
Van Der Moot is leaning against Man and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Der Moot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Der Moot scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Der Moot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Van Der Moot lands a left hand.
Man tries for a takedown but Van Der Moot manages to get underhooks.
Van Der Moot is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Method Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Moot pushes Man back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Van Der Moot lands a body punch.
Man is trying to drag Van Der Moot to the mat but Van Der Moot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Der Moot.
Van Der Moot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Der Moot prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Moot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Man has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Der Moot after a bit of a struggle.
Man tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Der Moot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Van Der Moot lands a left hand.
Man is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Der Moot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Der Moot is pressed up against the ropes. Man has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Van Der Moot down to the mat. Van Der Moot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Man tries to keep at a distance but Van Der Moot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Der Moot pushes Man back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Der Moot pushes Man back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Man has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Der Moot after a bit of a struggle.
A hook to the body from Van Der Moot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Der Moot.
Van Der Moot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Man is looking for a takedown.
Van Der Moot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Moot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Der Moot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Van Der Moot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Man is looking to take this one to the mat.
Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Der Moot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Man is breathing heavily.
Van Der Moot moves into the clinch.
Man takes a shot to the head.
Van Der Moot lands a shot to the body.
Man wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Der Moot.
Man takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Method Man has been cut.
Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Der Moot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Der Moot.
Van Der Moot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Der Moot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Van Der Moot lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Moot is pushing Man up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Van Der Moot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A short body shot lands from Van Der Moot as the two fighters clinch.
Van Der Moot is pressed up against the ropes. Man has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Van Der Moot down to the mat. Van Der Moot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Man fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Der Moot takes the fight into the clinch.
Van Der Moot taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Van Der Moot is pressed up against the ropes. Man has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Van Der Moot down to the mat. Van Der Moot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Van Der Moot pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Man back to the ropes. Van Der Moot follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Van Der Moot pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Man back to the ropes. Van Der Moot follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Van Der Moot clinches up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Der Moot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Der Moot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Van Der Moot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Der Moot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Der Moot is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Van Der Moot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Der Moot prevents a takedown attempt there.
Van Der Moot gets underhooks to prevent Man's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Van Der Moot - that landed with a thud.
Van Der Moot stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Claude Van Der Moot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Method Man's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Van Der Moot moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Man gets a double leg takedown into Van Der Moot's guard.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Man is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Van Der Moot wants to stand and escape but Man is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Moot keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Man jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Man stops Van Der Moot from standing up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Moot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Man jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Van Der Moot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Man wants to pass the guard but Van Der Moot is keeping the position.
Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Van Der Moot wants to stand and escape but Man is having none of it.
Man drops back looking for a leg! Van Der Moot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Der Moot manages to kick Man off! Man jumps back into Van Der Moot's guard.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Moot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Moot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Man is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Man shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Der Moot defends it nicely.
Van Der Moot rushes Man and presses him up against the ropes.
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.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Der Moot.
Van Der Moot prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Van Der Moot.
Van Der Moot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Man is keeping busy.
Man goes for a takedown attempt but Van Der Moot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Method Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Moot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Der Moot rushes Man and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Der Moot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Moot forces Man back against the ropes and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Claude Van Der Moot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Method Man's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Der Moot pushes Man up against the ropes in a clinch.
Van Der Moot lands a right hand.
Man is looking to take this one to the mat.
Man is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Van Der Moot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Der Moot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Method Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Van Der Moot.
Van Der Moot scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Good body shot from Van Der Moot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man has Van Der Moot pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Van Der Moot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Man is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Der Moot is defending well.
Man has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Der Moot after a bit of a struggle.
Van Der Moot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man looking for a takedown.
Van Der Moot prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Van Der Moot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Der Moot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Der Moot is struggling to control the position.
Van Der Moot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Van Der Moot.
Van Der Moot lands with a right to the head.
Van Der Moot lands a shoulder strike.
Man blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Van Der Moot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Der Moot lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Van Der Moot.
Van Der Moot scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Der Moot.
Van Der Moot is working Man over against the ropes.
Man tries for a takedown but Van Der Moot manages to get underhooks.
Van Der Moot leaning against his opponent.
Man can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Der Moot.
Nice body punch from Van Der Moot - that landed with a thud.
Man can't get the takedown.
Man has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Der Moot after a bit of a struggle.
Van Der Moot scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Der Moot lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Man is looking to take this one to the mat.
Van Der Moot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Der Moot content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Van Der Moot lands a shot to the body.
Van Der Moot prevents a takedown attempt there.
Van Der Moot lands a nice uppercut.
Van Der Moot scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Van Der Moot gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Der Moot works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Der Moot lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Der Moot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Moot just leaning against Man, taking a breather.
Man goes for a takedown attempt but Van Der Moot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Claude Van Der Moot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Der Moot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Der Moot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Van Der Moot cracks Man with a nice body shot.
Van Der Moot lands with a light punch inside.
Van Der Moot pushes Man back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Der Moot gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Moot lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off.
Van Der Moot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Van Der Moot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Man wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Der Moot manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Der Moot gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Man.
A short right from Van Der Moot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Der Moot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Der Moot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Man.
Man wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Der Moot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Van Der Moot.
Man drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Der Moot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Van Der Moot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Method Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Der Moot scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claude Van Der Moot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Der Moot winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claude Van Der Moot!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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