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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Van der Laan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van der Laan comes to the cage accompanied by Eazy-E ft. Tupac, The Game - How We Do. Malone has chosen up with the Cock as his entrance music. Andre Van der Laan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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185 cm
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195 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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189 cm
25
195 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Van der Laan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Malone! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Malone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Van der Laan stuffs the takedown. Andre Van der Laan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Malone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Malone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malone lands in his opponent's guard. Malone wants to pass the guard but Van der Laan is keeping the position. Malone throws a big right hand that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Van der Laan keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Van der Laan holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malone content to stall in guard here. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Let's hope that Malone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mick Malone. Malone misses with a double jab.
Malone throws a head kick but Van der Laan moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Van der Laan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Van der Laan throws a lazy head kick and Malone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van der Laan thinking. Malone is looking to score with low kicks. Van der Laan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malone. Van der Laan tries a head kick but it misses.
Malone avoids the head kick by Van der Laan.
Malone misses the shot to the body. A leg kick checked by Malone. Andre Van der Laan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Van der Laan tries to work over Malone's front leg with a kick but Malone checks it. Malone tries a head kick but it misses.
Malone gets the takedown into side control. Malone in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Malone looking to control but instead Van der Laan has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Van der Laan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Malone seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Van der Laan tries to roll over but Malone keeps him under control. Malone wants to control but Van der Laan is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Malone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Van der Laan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Van der Laan is looking for a sweep. Malone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Malone slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mick Malone wasn't active enough on the ground. Malone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Van der Laan thuds his shin into the meat of Malone's side. Van der Laan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malone's sensitive parts. Van der Laan looks for the body kick but Malone saw that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Malone dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Malone shoots in for a double leg but Van der Laan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Van der Laan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Malone avoids a kick to the body.
Good work by Malone as he checks the leg kick. Malone lands a nice shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Malone blocks the low kick. Van der Laan tries to land a front kick but Malone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Van der Laan misses with a body kick. Malone stalks Van der Laan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van der Laan's face. Van der Laan staggers backwards, shaken. Malone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. No luck with that takedown attempt from Malone. Van der Laan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Malone takes a step back to recover. Van der Laan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Van der Laan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malone. That did some damage! Good leg kick by Van der Laan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malone is breathing heavily. An inside leg kick lands from Van der Laan. Mick Malone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Van der Laan connects with a leg kick. Malone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Malone throws a nice looking combination but Van der Laan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Van der Laan misses with a head kick.
Van der Laan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A low kick from Van der Laan is predictable there letting Malone counter with a right hand. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van der Laan, right into the meat.
Van der Laan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. No joy there for Malone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van der Laan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A slapping leg kick lands for Van der Laan.
A head kick from Van der Laan lands but Malone takes it in his stride. Van der Laan throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Van der Laan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Malone blocks a head kick by Van der Laan.
Van der Laan misses with a low kick. Malone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van der Laan. Van der Laan throws a solid leg kick but Malone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van der Laan. Malone lands with a slapping head kick. Van der Laan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Van der Laan jabs Malone to the body, keeping him at a distance. Malone checks a leg kick. Van der Laan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van der Laan lands with a kick to the temple. Malone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Malone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Van der Laan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Mick Malone has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van der Laan - that will leave a mark!
Van der Laan throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily. Van der Laan scores with a nice body kick.
Van der Laan throws a wild body kick that Malone sees coming a mile off. Van der Laan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Van der Laan swings for the body but Malone moves out of range.
Van der Laan scores with a leg kick.
Van der Laan scores with a jab to the head.
Van der Laan looks for the body kick but Malone saw that one coming. Van der Laan throws a lazy body kick and Malone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malone checks a leg kick. Van der Laan lands a front kick. Van der Laan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malone is able to avoid easily. Andre Van der Laan is winning the standup battle so far. Van der Laan throws a push kick but Malone slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Van der Laan. An inside leg kick lands from Van der Laan. Van der Laan tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Malone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Van der Laan. Van der Laan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Van der Laan throws a head kick that misses. Van der Laan misses with a straight left. A nice inside leg kick there by Van der Laan. That's going to slow Malone down. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Van der Laan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malone. That did some damage! Van der Laan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Van der Laan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Van der Laan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Van der Laan dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mick Malone's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Van der Laan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Malone scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Malone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van der Laan looks for the body kick but Malone saw that one coming. A leg kick checked by Malone. Van der Laan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Van der Laan slips a jab and a cross from Malone.
Van der Laan throws a wild body kick that Malone sees coming a mile off. Malone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Some wild striking there from Malone.
Malone checks a leg kick nicely. Malone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Malone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Van der Laan thows a leg kick but Malone checks it and Malone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A slapping leg kick lands for Van der Laan.
That's one minute gone in the round. A clash of legs there as Malone blocks the low kick. Malone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Van der Laan is looking to land body kicks. Van der Laan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Malone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van der Laan can pounce on him.
Van der Laan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Malone. Van der Laan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van der Laan throws a leg kick that is checked and Malone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Van der Laan misses with a head kick.
Van der Laan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van der Laan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malone's calf. Van der Laan scores with a kick to the midsection. Van der Laan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Van der Laan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van der Laan. Malone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van der Laan. That one must have hurt. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice body kick there by Van der Laan. Malone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van der Laan. Nice body kick from Van der Laan. Van der Laan misses with a low kick.
Van der Laan throws a head kick that misses. Van der Laan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Van der Laan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van der Laan misses with a low kick. Van der Laan connects with a high kick. Van der Laan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van der Laan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malone. Van der Laan blocks a head kick by Malone.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Malone moves out of range of the leg kick from Van der Laan. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malone checks a leg kick. Van der Laan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Van der Laan throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily. Van der Laan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Van der Laan tries to land a leg kick but Malone saw it coming and moves away.
Van der Laan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malone's sensitive parts. Van der Laan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Malone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van der Laan has time to react. Van der Laan tried to score with a low kick but Malone checks it. Van der Laan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Malone checks a leg kick. Van der Laan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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. Van der Laan stuffs the takedown. Van der Laan connects with a leg kick. Malone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Malone throws a head kick that misses. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Malone. Andre Van der Laan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Malone. Malone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Van der Laan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Malone takes a step back to recover. Van der Laan scoring well with a low kick there.
Van der Laan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Van der Laan scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Van der Laan throws a front kick that sends Malone stumbling back into the cage. Van der Laan tries to land a front kick but Malone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Malone moves out of range as Van der Laan strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Andre Van der Laan showed his dominance in that final round. I think Van der Laan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Van der Laan!
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energy
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