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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kallias Straton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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203 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kallias Straton!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Straton thows a body shot but no joy.
Straton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Straton circles away.
Straton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Straton misses with a straight right.
Straton throws a nice looking combination but Dick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dick moves away from the strike by Straton.
Straton misses with a wild body shot.
Straton lands a head shot.
Straton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Straton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Straton.
Straton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick fails with a takedown attempt.
Dick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Straton throws out the jab.
Straton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Straton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Straton looks to score with a jab to the body but Dick is just out of range.
Kallias Straton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Straton.
Straton lands with a hook. Dick tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Straton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dick tries for a takedown but Straton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Straton takes a swing at Dick's ribcage but misses.
Straton misses with a wild body shot.
Dick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Straton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Straton's waist but Straton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dick off to one side.
Straton connects with a looping right hand.
Straton jabs at Dick's body.
Dick is breathing heavily.
Straton misses with a few strikes there.
Dick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dick defending well as Straton loads up on a big left hand.
Straton misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Straton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Straton circles away.
Straton looks to land a combination but Dick avoids it well.
Straton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dick. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Some wild striking there from Straton.
Straton misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Straton misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Dick with that takedown attempt.
Straton swings for the body but Dick moves out of range.
A slow jab from Straton misses its intended target.
Straton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Straton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Straton misses with a hook. Dick ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Straton lands a jab to the head.
A left and a right from Straton both land. Nice combination.
Straton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Straton throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kallias Straton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Straton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Straton but Straton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dick tries to score a power double leg takedown but Straton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dick somewhat.
Kallias Straton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Straton lands a jab to the nose.
Kallias Straton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Straton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Straton misses with the combination.
Straton throws a right hand that Dick ducks under and follows up with a left that Dick also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Straton cracks Dick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dick is defended easily by Straton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dick.
Dick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Straton misses the shot to the body.
Straton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Straton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Straton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dick circles away quickly and effectively.
Straton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Straton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Straton misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Straton.
Straton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Straton lands a nice hook to Dick's body. Dick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Straton leaves Dick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Straton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Straton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good standup being displayed there by Straton as he connects with a hook.
Dick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Straton's waist but Straton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dick off to one side.
Dick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Straton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dick ducks under a wild hook from Straton.
Dick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Straton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Straton misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Straton misses with a hook. Dick ducked under it nicely.
Straton scores with a nice head shot.
Straton tests Dick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Straton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch combination from Straton misses.
Straton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Straton is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Straton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dick was well out of range. Poor timing from Straton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kallias Straton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dick avoids the body shot from Straton.
Dick avoids the body shot from Straton.
Straton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dick fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Straton as Dick shoots in.
Straton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dick backs up against the cage.
Dick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Straton throws out the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dick avoids the body shot from Straton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Straton swinging wilding here.
Straton throws a nice looking combination but Dick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Straton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Straton misses.
Dick shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Straton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dick circles away quickly and effectively.
Straton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Straton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Straton.
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.
Straton throws a series of punches but Dick moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Straton. No joy for Dick on that attempt.
Dick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A combination from Straton does no damage.
Dick scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Straton is looking for a sweep.
Dick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Straton, who protects the arm well.
Straton wants to control but Dick postures up.
Dick goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Straton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dick's guard! Nice work there by Straton!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick can't keep his opponent in guard - Straton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Straton escapes and gets back to his feet.
Straton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Straton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Straton throws out a loose jab but Dick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kallias Straton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Straton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Straton misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick slips under a jab.
Straton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dick.
Straton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Straton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dick closes the distance and clinches up with Straton, looking for a takedown. Dick pushes Straton against the cage but Straton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Straton does no damage.
Dick tries to score a power double leg takedown but Straton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dick somewhat.
Frank Dick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kallias Straton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Straton scores with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kallias Straton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Straton 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 25:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 25:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kallias Straton!
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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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