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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evan Flow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Ansalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evan Flow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dwight Ansalon!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ansalon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ansalon throws a head punch that misses.
Flow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ansalon has him pressed against the cage.
Ansalon works on Flow's body with a couple of short punches.
Flow pulls Ansalon into guard.
Ansalon tries to free his leg and advance position but Flow is retaining full guard.
Ansalon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ansalon working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Flow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ansalon is putting a hurting on Flow here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ansalon lands an elbow.
Ansalon grinds an elbow into Flow's temple.
Ansalon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ansalon lands some shots froms side control.
The ground and pound from Ansalon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ansalon in side control, throwing shots but Flow defends.
Ansalon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Flow down.
Ansalon lands an elbow.
Ansalon working the ground and pound but Flow is defending the strikes.
Ansalon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flow keeps working.
Ansalon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Flow is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ansalon in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ansalon working the body and head with strikes.
The ground and pound from Ansalon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Ansalon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ansalon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Flow some visible discomfort.
Ansalon scores with punches from side control.
Ansalon cracks Flow with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Flow on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ansalon is working Flow over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flow defending against the ground and pound.
Ansalon working away.
Flow on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Flow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flow tries to get out of the position.
Flow avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ansalon.
Ansalon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Flow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ansalon on the ground.
Sloppy strikes there by Ansalon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ansalon is trying to get an arm triangle but Flow is defending well.
Ansalon is working Flow over with some ground and pound from side control.
Flow wants to get back to his feet.
Ansalon scoring with punches and elbows.
Flow parries the strikes from Ansalon easily there. Ansalon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Flow to escape.
Ansalon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ansalon lands an elbow.
Ansalon lands an elbow.
Ansalon working the ground and pound.
Flow is trying to get back to half guard.
Ansalon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flow is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ansalon in side control, throwing shots but Flow defends.
You can see the frustration on Flow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Flow taking punishment in the form of punches.
Flow is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ansalon connects with a decent elbow.
Flow struggling a bit here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ansalon lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Ansalon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ansalon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Ansalon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Flow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ansalon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Flow wants to control from the top but Ansalon keeps moving.
Ansalon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flow manages to get himself to full guard.
Flow is trying to hold Ansalon in close to prevent damage but Ansalon has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ansalon slips a nice elbow through Flow's hands, connecting with Flow's forehead.
Ansalon is looking to take a break and control but Flow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ansalon slips a nice elbow through Flow's hands, connecting with Flow's forehead.
Flow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ansalon.
Ansalon is looking to advance position but Flow won't allow it.
Ansalon slips a nice elbow through Flow's hands, connecting with Flow's forehead.
Ansalon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ansalon drops an elbow to the side of Flow's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ansalon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ansalon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flow trying to control but Ansalon postures up.
Ansalon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ansalon wants to take a breather but Flow is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ansalon takes the fight into the clinch.
Flow is pressed up against the cage. Ansalon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flow down to the mat. Flow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ansalon moves into the clinch.
Ansalon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ansalon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Flow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ansalon working aggressively here.
Ansalon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ansalon manages to pull guard.
Ansalon has a closed guard, preventing Flow from standing up.
Flow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Ansalon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flow is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ansalon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Ansalon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Flow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ansalon manages to avoid it.
Ansalon forces Flow back against the cage and clinches.
Flow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ansalon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ansalon effectively controlling the action here.
Ansalon throws a punch but it's blocked by Flow.
Ansalon is pushing Flow up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Flow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ansalon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Flow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ansalon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flow throws a head kick that misses.
Ansalon moves into the clinch.
Ansalon has picked Flow up - he's going for a ride! Ansalon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ansalon trying to control from half guard but Flow is working away.
Ansalon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flow tries to kick Ansalon off but Ansalon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Ansalon there.
Ansalon prevents Flow from improving his position.
Ansalon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ansalon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flow keeps working.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ansalon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Flow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ansalon has Flow up against the cage in a clinch.
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.
Ansalon works on Flow's body with a couple of short punches.
Flow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ansalon has him pressed against the cage.
Flow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ansalon walks away with a smile on his face. Flow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ansalon tries to clinch but Flow is having none of it.
Ansalon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flow sprawls well. Flow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ansalon gets slowly back to his feet.
Ansalon moves into the clinch.
Flow prevents a body shot from Ansalon.
Flow is looking to break free of the clinch but Ansalon has double underhooks.
Flow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ansalon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flow or not.
Flow prevents a body shot from Ansalon.
Flow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ansalon.
Flow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ansalon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Flow trying to hold on to Ansalon's head to control him but Ansalon postures up.
Ansalon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dwight Ansalon has got the better of the ground game so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ansalon connects with a nice short shot to Flow's temple.
Ansalon working Flow over with strikes.
Ansalon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ansalon winds up and cracks Flow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ansalon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flow trying to control from the bottom.
Ansalon thows a huge punch but Flow dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ansalon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ansalon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ansalon.
Flow is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ansalon working Flow over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Ansalon there.
Flow wants to control but Ansalon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ansalon throwing shots but Flow is blocking nicely.
Flow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ansalon.
Flow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ansalon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Evan Flow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dwight Ansalon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwight Ansalon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ansalon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwight Ansalon!
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energy
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mgr
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RATING
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