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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Author Fonzarelli (ranked 2607 p4p, 888 weight class) and Michiel Kortenhorst (ranked 318 p4p, 128 weight class). Michiel Kortenhorst acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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7 - 2 - 0 |
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185 cm
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200
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Author Fonzarelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michiel Kortenhorst!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonzarelli shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fonzarelli showed some decent athleticism there.
Kortenhorst is pressing down on Fonzarelli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kortenhorst has his foot on Fonzarelli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fonzarelli works his way back into a safe position though.
Kortenhorst looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kortenhorst is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fonzarelli defends well.
Fonzarelli won't allow Kortenhorst to sweep him here.
Kortenhorst is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kortenhorst keeping moving, preventing Fonzarelli from controlling successfully.
Kortenhorst looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortenhorst is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kortenhorst is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fonzarelli!
Kortenhorst avoids the attempt from Fonzarelli to control.
Fonzarelli is looking to improve his position but Kortenhorst isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortenhorst swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fonzarelli is now in Kortenhorst's guard. A big mistake from Kortenhorst there, giving up the dominant position!
Fonzarelli won't allow Kortenhorst to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kortenhorst keeps trying to improve his position.
Fonzarelli stays in close to Kortenhorst's body and controls the position.
Fonzarelli postures up.
Fonzarelli controlling from the top position.
Fonzarelli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kortenhorst looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fonzarelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kortenhorst's head.
Fonzarelli is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kortenhorst has his foot on Fonzarelli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fonzarelli works his way back into a safe position though.
Kortenhorst looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kortenhorst manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fonzarelli manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fonzarelli keeping full guard, as Kortenhorst tries to pass.
Kortenhorst won't allow Fonzarelli to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kortenhorst postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fonzarelli is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kortenhorst, into his guard.
Fonzarelli won't allow Kortenhorst to sweep him here.
Fonzarelli looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kortenhorst is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fonzarelli sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kortenhorst looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fonzarelli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kortenhorst tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kortenhorst throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fonzarelli escapes and throws Kortenhorst's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fonzarelli connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kortenhorst some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli landing strikes.
Fonzarelli scores with punches from side control.
Fonzarelli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kortenhorst will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fonzarelli tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kortenhorst is looking for a sweep.
Kortenhorst regains half guard.
Kortenhorst is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fonzarelli slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Author Fonzarelli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fonzarelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fonzarelli manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kortenhorst on his heels. He'll look to pass Kortenhorst's guard now, I'm sure.
Fonzarelli landing with the ground and pound.
Fonzarelli distracts Kortenhorst with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kortenhorst is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kortenhorst is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kortenhorst lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kortenhorst passes Fonzarelli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortenhorst wants to pass to mount but Fonzarelli is defending the position.
Kortenhorst 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonzarelli keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Author Fonzarelli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fonzarelli is looking to improve his position.
That's two 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.
Kortenhorst maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fonzarelli could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kortenhorst has cracked it and Fonzarelli is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kortenhorst!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michiel Kortenhorst!
Michiel Kortenhorst seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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