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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacek Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danie Fairhoof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danie Fairhoof has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jacek Daniels's chin.
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183 cm
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160 lbs
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177 cm
21
160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacek Daniels! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danie Fairhoof! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fairhoof shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fairhoof was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Daniels working to try and regain half guard.
Fairhoof looking to control and managing it successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fairhoof tries to control but Daniels wriggling away. Daniels tries to hold on but Fairhoof postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daniels is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fairhoof is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Fairhoof controlling his opponent. Fairhoof wants to control the pace but Daniels is squirming around nicely. Fairhoof lands a heavy elbow. Fairhoof sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Fairhoof avoids the attempt from Daniels to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Daniels reaches up to try and control the position but Fairhoof seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Daniels rolls and tries to escape and now Fairhoof has his back!
Daniels can't escape the position.
Daniels trying to control the hands but Fairhoof won't let him. Fairhoof controls the action. Daniels wants to control his opponent's hands but Fairhoof gets his hands free. Fairhoof scores with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fairhoof really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Daniels. Daniels wants to get back to his feet. Daniels is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Fairhoof. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
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. Fairhoof is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Fairhoof gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Fairhoof gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Fairhoof apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Fairhoof closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fairhoof lands in his opponent's guard. Daniels throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fairhoof looks gassed! There's a bit of a scramble here and now Daniels is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fairhoof is on top in guard.
Daniels looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danie Fairhoof dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Daniels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fairhoof, pushing him back against the cage. Fairhoof has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Daniels clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Fairhoof loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Daniels hold on?
Daniels takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Daniels trying to control the position but Fairhoof manages to sink in the hooks. Daniels showing good submission defense here.
Daniels wants to escape the position.
Daniels is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fairhoof is trying to stick to Daniels's back but Daniels is turning into Fairhoof. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fairhoof's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Daniels. Daniels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Daniels is working Fairhoof over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Fairhoof will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Daniels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Daniels sitting in guard here, content to control. Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairhoof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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. Daniels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Fairhoof looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daniels is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Daniels throws a head kick but Fairhoof moves out of range.
Daniels defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fairhoof. Daniels throws a series of punches but Fairhoof avoids them all with ease. Fairhoof shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Fairhoof trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom. Fairhoof showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daniels is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Daniels trying to keep a closed guard but Fairhoof is proving a slippery customer.
Fairhoof slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Daniels. Daniels wants to sweep but Fairhoof has passed to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Fairhoof trying to control the position but Daniels is working away. You can see the frustration on Daniels's face as Fairhoof controls the position. Fairhoof wants to control but Daniels is keeping him busy. Daniels can't do much from the bottom here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Daniels is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fairhoof is one step ahead and moves to full mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danie Fairhoof showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fairhoof swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Daniels counters with a nice leg kick. Jacek Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Daniels throws a body kick that misses. Daniels does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Fairhoof tries to clinch but Daniels moves away and Daniels counters with a nice body kick.
Daniels with a lazy takedown attempt and Fairhoof counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Daniels moves into full guard.
Daniels is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fairhoof defends well. Fairhoof scoring with punches to the head and body. Fairhoof slips nicely into half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daniels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fairhoof. Daniels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Daniels manages to get to full guard.
Daniels working a defensive guard here.
Daniels is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fairhoof is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Daniels not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Danie Fairhoof has got the better of the ground game so far. Fairhoof controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Daniels has Fairhoof pulled in close to control his posture. Daniels is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Daniels wants to get back to his feet.
Daniels wants to control but Fairhoof is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daniels throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Danie Fairhoof is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Daniels is trying to work for a kimura but Fairhoof is defending well.
Fairhoof tries to get to full guard but Daniels has control of the leg. Daniels tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fairhoof controls his leg. Daniels is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fairhoof doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daniels.
That's four 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Fairhoof walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daniels checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Daniels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Fairhoof counters with a two punch combo. Daniels buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fairhoof shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Daniels wants to improve his position but Fairhoof is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight! Danie Fairhoof comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Fairhoof 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danie Fairhoof!
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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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