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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas De Groote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Groote comes to the cage accompanied by Bas' Theme. Fisher has chosen Must Be The Money as his entrance music. Bas De Groote could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Fisher's chin.
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245 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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287 lbs
10 - 6 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bas De Groote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Steve Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher closes the distance and clinches.
Fisher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Groote or not.
Fisher landing knees to the body.
De Groote is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fisher is working De Groote over against the cage.
Fisher scores a nice knee to the body.
Fisher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Fisher.
Fisher lands a left hand.
De Groote blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Groote dodges an elbow strike from Fisher.
Fisher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fisher unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fisher lands with a right to the head.
Fisher unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fisher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fisher scores a nice knee to the body.
Fisher lands a nice knee to the body.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses.
Fisher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Groote or not.
A hook to the body from Fisher.
Fisher using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fisher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fisher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fisher - that landed with a thud.
Fisher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fisher digs a right hand underneath De Groote's ribcage. De Groote let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fisher misses with a knee strike.
De Groote is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fisher tries a body shot but De Groote blocks it.
Fisher trying to land knees to the body.
De Groote is trying to force a seperation but Fisher has the dominant position.
De Groote takes a shot to the head.
Fisher lands with a left to the head.
De Groote has clasped his hands together around Fisher's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fisher sneaks back into half guard.
Fisher wants to improve his position but De Groote is controlling well.
De Groote is looking to take a break and control but Fisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fisher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is defending against the submission attempts here by De Groote.
De Groote takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fisher wants to control but De Groote is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Groote lands a nice short elbow.
De Groote stands up and beckons Fisher to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Groote moves away.
Fisher blocks a jab.
Fisher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Groote wants to break free but Fisher has control.
Fisher tries a knee to the head but De Groote blocks it.
Fisher misses with a knee to the head.
De Groote wants to get back to striking at distance but Fisher won't allow it.
Fisher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
De Groote blocks an elbow strike from Fisher.
Fisher can't find room to land a body shot as De Groote controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fisher.
A short body shot lands from De Groote as the two fighters clinch.
Fisher has De Groote pressed against the cage, preventing De Groote from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fisher tries to land knees in the clinch but De Groote avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Groote prevents a body shot from Fisher.
Fisher prevents De Groote from breaking the clinch.
Fisher misses with a body punch.
That's four 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.
De Groote breaks from the clinch.
De Groote scores with a leg kick.
De Groote lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fisher's sensitive parts.
Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Groote paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for De Groote with that takedown attempt.
Fisher looks to score with a jab to the body but De Groote is just out of range.
A punch combination from De Groote misses.
Fisher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Groote tries to land a front kick but Fisher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Groote lands a nice looking body shot.
De Groote ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fisher moves away.
Fisher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Fisher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Groote moves out of range of the strikes.
De Groote lands with a cross.
Fisher lunges at De Groote with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Groote's hand.
De Groote lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Groote looks to score with a jab to the body but Fisher is just out of range.
De Groote throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Groote.
De Groote throws a leg kick that misses.
Bas De Groote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Groote throws out a loose jab but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Fisher looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
De Groote wants to control but Fisher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groote moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De Groote pulls Fisher in close to his closed guard and prevents Fisher from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Groote manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
De Groote has control of Fisher's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fisher regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fisher can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
De Groote controlling from mount.
De Groote goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fisher turns into him and now he's in De Groote's guard.
De Groote kicks Fisher off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throws a body punch but De Groote moves out of range.
De Groote tried to score with a low kick but Fisher checks it.
Fisher is looking to clinch but De Groote is avoiding it.
De Groote smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fisher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fisher misses with a body shot.
De Groote connects with a crisp jab.
De Groote uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Fisher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Groote pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Groote decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
De Groote passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but De Groote is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
De Groote controlling the position easily from mount.
De Groote can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fisher is looking to escape.
Fisher regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Groote works his way into side control.
De Groote working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas De Groote dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by De Groote!
De Groote shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fisher defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from De Groote as Fisher shoots in.
De Groote throws a looping overhand right but Fisher ducks down to avoid it.
De Groote avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Groote scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fisher blocks a head kick by De Groote.
De Groote throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Groote bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fisher with a jab.
Fisher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big left from Fisher misses.
Fisher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Groote.
De Groote scores with a hook to the body. Fisher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fisher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Groote finds it's way round the side to connect with Fisher's head.
Fisher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Groote tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fisher is able to avoid easily.
Fisher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Groote.
De Groote misses with a wild body shot.
De Groote misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Groote stalks Fisher and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fisher's face. Fisher staggers backwards, shaken.
De Groote misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groote slips a straight right by Fisher.
Fisher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Groote finds it's way round the side to connect with Fisher's head.
De Groote pushes Fisher away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Groote feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fisher's calf.
De Groote displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
De Groote explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
De Groote closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
De Groote is trying for a kimura here. Fisher looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! De Groote wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bas De Groote!
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energy
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hype
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