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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Egbert Van Der Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Moore has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Egbert Van Der Dick's chin.
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Egbert Van Der Dick! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Moore! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Van Der Dick moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off. Moore gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Van Der Dick to score an easy takedown into full guard. Moore has a closed guard, preventing Van Der Dick from standing up. Moore is looking for a triangle but Van Der Dick pushes his legs off easily.
Moore being controlled here, momentarily. Van Der Dick won't allow Moore to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Der Dick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Van Der Dick pushes down on Moore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Moore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Der Dick is working away from the top position though. Moore preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Van Der Dick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moore trying to hold on to Van Der Dick's head to control him but Van Der Dick postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Van Der Dick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Moore kicks off Van Der Dick and gets to his feet.
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. Van Der Dick tries to clinch but Moore is having none of it. Moore closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moore lands in his opponent's guard. Van Der Dick wants to get back to his feet but Moore is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Der Dick is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Moore will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Moore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Van Der Dick counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van Der Dick. Moore tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Der Dick smiles and moves away.
Van Der Dick darts in and clinches Moore up against the cage. Moore gets underhooks to prevent Van Der Dick's takedown attempt.
Moore manages to pull guard.
Van Der Dick throws a strike but Moore rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Van Der Dick looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moore puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moore stops Van Der Dick from getting back to his feet.
Moore wants to control but Van Der Dick is keeping him busy. Moore 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.
Moore is taking a breather. Van Der Dick says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Van Der Dick wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Moore is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Van Der Dick works his way to full guard. Good work. Moore wants to pass the guard but Van Der Dick is keeping the position. Moore showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Moore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Moore not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Van Der Dick can't keep his opponent in guard - Moore advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Moore 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Moore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Moore misses with a takedown attempt and Van Der Dick counters with a left to the body. Van Der Dick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Van Der Dick pulls Moore into guard.
Van Der Dick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Van Der Dick keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moore might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Van Der Dick kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Van Der Dick is pulling down on Moore's head. It's preventing any offense from Moore, at least for the moment. Moore looking to pass the guard. Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Moore pushing down on Van Der Dick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Van Der Dick manages to get to full guard.
Van Der Dick tries to land a sweep but no joy. Moore has gone for a leg lock! Van Der Dick slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moore's guard. Van Der Dick wants to stand and escape but instead Moore has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Moore passes into half guard. Van Der Dick is trying to get back to full guard.
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. Van Der Dick wants to get back to his feet. Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Dick keeps working. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Moore wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Der Dick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Egbert Van Der Dick showed his dominance in that final round. I think Moore has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Max Moore!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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