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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Fick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Fick is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean Claude Van Damme! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Fick! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Van Damme pushes Fick up against the cage in a clinch. Fick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Damme avoids it. Van Damme misses with a knee to the head. Van Damme effectively controlling the action here. Knees in the clinch landing for Van Damme.
A knee to the head by Van Damme.
It looks like Michael Fick has been cut. Van Damme landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fick looks gassed! This has been an exciting period of action! Van Damme scores with a knee to the head.
Fick is looking to control Van Damme's arms but Van Damme gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fick has his back to the cage. Fick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Damme avoids it. Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Van Damme lands a knee to the head.
Van Damme stalls. Van Damme lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Fick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Damme connects with a knee to the head.
Fick being controlled against the cage. Van Damme landing knees to the head.
Van Damme scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Michael Fick's cut even more. Knees to the body from Van Damme.
Fick takes a knee to the side of the body. Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Van Damme landing knees to the head.
Van Damme landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Van Damme scores with a knee to the head.
Van Damme landing knees to the head.
Van Damme scores a nice knee to the body.
Van Damme connects with a knee to the head.
Van Damme managing to block the knees to the body from Fick.
Fick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Van Damme avoiding damage.
Van Damme using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van Damme obliges. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Damme as Fick tries to tie him up. Fick seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. Van Damme lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Van Damme using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van Damme with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Fick is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Damme has double underhooks. Fick has Van Damme pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Damme manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Van Damme managing to block the knees to the body from Fick.
Van Damme avoiding damage as Fick throws knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Van Damme utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fick wants a takedown.
Fick takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Van Damme.
A bit of stalling here from Van Damme.
Van Damme seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. A knee to the head by Van Damme.
Fick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but Fick blocks with his arms.
Fick scores with a hook to the body. Fick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Damme.
Van Damme lands a good knee to the midsection. Fick won't want to take too many of those. Van Damme misses with a knee strike.
Van Damme landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fick wants a takedown.
Jean Claude Van Damme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Fick. Van Damme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Van Damme on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Damme with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Damme looking to throw knees to the head but Fick is blocking nicely.
Van Damme with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but Fick blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Damme gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Fick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fick moves into the clinch. Van Damme lands a nice knee to the body. Fick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Damme gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Van Damme lands a good knee to the midsection. Fick won't want to take too many of those. Van Damme scores with a knee to the head.
Van Damme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fick blocks it with crossed arms. Van Damme throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fick managing to block the knees to the body from Van Damme.
Fick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Damme fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A good leg kick by Van Damme. Van Damme tries to keep at a distance but Fick has taken the fight into the clinch. Van Damme landing knees to the body.
Van Damme landing knees to the head.
Van Damme slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Van Damme scores with a knee to the head.
Van Damme is struggling to control the position. Van Damme on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Fick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Damme.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Damme managing to block the knees to the body from Fick.
Fick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Damme looking to throw knees to the head but Fick is blocking nicely.
Van Damme tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Damme connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fick's face.
Fick tries to pull guard but Van Damme holds him up against the cage and eventually Fick drops back down to his feet.
Fick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Van Damme is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Fick missing with knees to the body.
Van Damme gets underhooks to prevent Fick's takedown attempt.
Van Damme taking a breather. Fick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Claude Van Damme dominated that round. The cut man is working on Michael Fick's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fick tries for a takedown but Van Damme sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Van Damme moves into range and clinches up with Fick. Van Damme effectively controlling the action here. Fick tries to break the clinch but Van Damme is controlling the position. Van Damme landing knees to the body.
Fick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Damme avoids it. Fick is trying to break the clinch but Van Damme has him pressed against the cage. Van Damme lands a good knee to the midsection. Fick won't want to take too many of those. Fick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van Damme. Van Damme landing knees to the head.
Van Damme with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Van Damme lands a good knee to the midsection. Fick won't want to take too many of those. Van Damme taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Damme lands a knee to the head.
Fick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Damme walks away with a smile on his face. Fick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Fick closes the distance and clinches. Van Damme landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jean Claude Van Damme has scored more points in the clinch so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Van Damme using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Damme tries a knee to the head but Fick blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fick is trying to break the clinch but Van Damme has him pressed against the cage. Fick jumps guard but Van Damme stands there with Fick around his waist. Fick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jean Claude Van Damme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Fick. Van Damme scores with a knee to the head.
Van Damme scores a nice knee to the body.
Van Damme working Fick over with knees to the body. Van Damme with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fick working hard to break the clinch. Fick working hard to break the clinch. Fick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Damme.
Van Damme avoiding damage as Fick throws knees to the body.
Van Damme scores a nice knee to the body.
Fick tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Damme avoids the damage to the body. Van Damme misses with a knee to the head. Van Damme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fick is defending well for now. Van Damme managing to block the knees to the body from Fick.
Fick scores with a knee to the head.
Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Fick missing with knees to the body.
Van Damme with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fick putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Damme in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Van Damme unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Fick using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van Damme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Van Damme pressing his opponent against the cage. Van Damme avoiding damage as Fick throws knees to the body.
Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Van Damme unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fick lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Fick scores with a hook to the body. A knee to the head by Van Damme.
Fick tries to land a knee to the head but Van Damme blocks with his arms.
Van Damme managing to block the knees to the body from Fick.
A knee to the head by Van Damme.
Fick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Damme is defending well for now. Van Damme lands a knee to the head.
Fick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Fick tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Damme avoids the damage to the body. Van Damme connects with a knee to the head.
Van Damme lands a knee to the head.
Fick missing with knees to the body.
Van Damme prevents Fick from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Van Damme landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van Damme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Van Damme with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Van Damme stops a takedown attempt from Fick.
Van Damme connects with a knee to the head.
Fick jumps guard but Van Damme stands there with Fick around his waist. Fick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fick has had enough of the clinch but Van Damme keeps him there for the moment. Van Damme lands a knee to the body.
Van Damme scores with a knee to the head.
Fick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Damme walks away with a smile on his face. Fick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Van Damme drives through and clinches with Fick against the cage.
Knees to the body from Fick.
Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Fick unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Damme lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Van Damme blocks a body shot from Fick. Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Fick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Van Damme.
Fick jumps guard but Van Damme stands there with Fick around his waist. Fick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van Damme obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fick being controlled against the cage. Van Damme misses with a knee strike.
Van Damme avoiding damage as Fick throws knees to the body.
Van Damme tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fick stalling in the clinch but Van Damme improves position. Fick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Damme is defending well for now. Fick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Damme is defending well for now. Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Van Damme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Van Damme with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Damme with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fick trying to stall but Van Damme improves his position.
Fick trying to land knees to the body.
Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Van Damme just leaning against Fick, taking a breather. Fick trying to land knees to the body.
Van Damme lands a knee to the body.
Fick takes a knee to the side of the body. Fick is trying to stall.
Van Damme with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Claude Van Damme dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Michael Fick's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Van Damme tries to clinch but Fick is having none of it. Van Damme moves into the clinch. Van Damme putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Van Damme looking to throw knees to the head but Fick is blocking nicely.
Van Damme manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but Fick blocks with his arms.
Van Damme keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fick's efforts to push away. Van Damme with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Damme tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fick wants a takedown but no success here.
Fick is trying to break the clinch but Van Damme is controlling him. Van Damme misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fick.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Van Damme managing to block the knees to the body from Fick.
Fick looking to stall.
Fick is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Damme has double underhooks. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Van Damme has Fick pressed against the cage, preventing Fick from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Van Damme tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Damme managing to block the knees to the body from Fick.
Van Damme with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Van Damme looking to slow down the pace here. Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Fick's face as he tries to break the clinch. Fick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Damme smiles and moves away.
Van Damme is looking to clinch but Fick is avoiding it.
Van Damme wants to clinch up but Fick keeps it at a distance. Van Damme closes the distance and clinches. Van Damme is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Van Damme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fick blocks it with crossed arms. Fick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Damme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fick avoids it. Van Damme misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fick.
Van Damme stops a takedown attempt from Fick.
Jean Claude Van Damme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Fick. Van Damme tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fick working Van Damme over with knees to the body. A frustrated look appears on Fick's face as he tries to break the clinch. Fick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Damme.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Van Damme misses with a knee to the head. Fick wants a takedown.
A knee to the head by Van Damme.
Fick tries to pull guard but Van Damme won't allow it.
Fick scores a nice knee to the body.
Van Damme lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Fick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Damme walks away with a smile on his face. Fick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Van Damme tries to clinch but Fick moves away and Fick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Good leg kick by Fick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fick misses with a low kick.
Van Damme lands with a kick to the temple. Fick shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Van Damme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Fick fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Van Damme scores with a head kick. Fick tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Fick moves into the clinch. Fick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Damme just stands there and leans against the cage. Van Damme with a knee to the head.
Fick takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Van Damme takes a knee to the side of the body. Fick wants a takedown.
Van Damme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Van Damme is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van Damme obliges. Knees in the clinch landing for Van Damme.
Fick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Van Damme.
Fick landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Van Damme using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Damme smiles and moves away.
Jean Claude Van Damme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Van Damme lands with a nice body kick. Van Damme clinches with his opponent.
Van Damme putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Fick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Damme is keeping busy. A knee to the head by Van Damme.
Van Damme misses with a knee to the head. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fick is trying to drag Van Damme to the mat but Van Damme just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Van Damme connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fick's face.
Van Damme scores with a knee to the head.
Fick can't break the clinch.
Fick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Fick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Damme is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Van Damme stalling the fight.
Van Damme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Van Damme connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fick's face.
Michael Fick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Damme connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fick's face.
Fick trying to land knees to the body.
Van Damme connects with a knee to the head.
Van Damme landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jean Claude Van Damme is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Van Damme working Fick over with knees to the body. Van Damme using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Damme managing to block the knees to the body from Fick.
And that's the end of the fight! Jean Claude Van Damme showed his dominance in that final round. Well Van Damme has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Claude Van Damme!
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RATING
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