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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joop Den Uyl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Griffon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Den Uyl comes to the cage accompanied by Chemical Brothers - Swoon (xKore Dubstep Remix). Anthony Griffon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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225 lbs
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225 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joop Den Uyl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Griffon!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffon fails with a takedown attempt.
Den Uyl dives in and grabs Griffon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griffon pushes down on Den Uyl's head and hops out.
Den Uyl moves forwards but Griffon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Den Uyl closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffon circles away.
Den Uyl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joop Den Uyl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Den Uyl tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffon swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown by Den Uyl or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffon which made him look bad.
Den Uyl fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffon stuffs the takedown attempt from Den Uyl. Den Uyl gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Griffon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Den Uyl looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Den Uyl tries for a takedown but Griffon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Den Uyl is breathing heavily.
Den Uyl shoots in but Griffon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Griffon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Den Uyl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griffon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Den Uyl as Griffon shoots in.
Den Uyl fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Den Uyl shoots in and drives through. Griffon sprawls well.
Griffon lands a jab to the head.
Griffon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Den Uyl fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Griffon both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Joop Den Uyl has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Den Uyl stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Den Uyl is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Griffon.
Griffon works Den Uyl's body with a nice hook.
Griffon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Den Uyl swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffon.
Griffon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Den Uyl on the side of the head.
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!
Den Uyl stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Den Uyl wants it to stay on the feet.
Den Uyl fails to land the takedown.
Griffon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griffon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Griffon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Den Uyl shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Den Uyl's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Griffon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Den Uyl. Den Uyl circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Griffon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Griffon duly obliges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Den Uyl has time to react.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Den Uyl. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Den Uyl fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Griffon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joop Den Uyl's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Griffon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Den Uyl keeps the fight on the outside.
Den Uyl takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Den Uyl fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Den Uyl shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffon sprawls well. He's pushed Den Uyl's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Griffon scores with a hook to the body. Den Uyl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Den Uyl fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joop Den Uyl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Den Uyl with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffon scores with a hook to the body. Den Uyl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Joop Den Uyl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Den Uyl stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Den Uyl's hands.
Griffon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Den Uyl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griffon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Griffon lands a nice looking body shot.
Griffon is looking to clinch but Den Uyl is avoiding it.
Griffon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Den Uyl takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Griffon stuffs the takedown attempt from Den Uyl. Den Uyl gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffon lands a really nice looking cross but Den Uyl seems unphased.
Joop Den Uyl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Griffon tries to clinch up but Den Uyl circles away and keeps his distance.
Den Uyl is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griffon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Griffon lands with a nice body punch.
Den Uyl takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Griffon connects with a jab.
Griffon scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffon shoots in looking for a takedown. Den Uyl tries to sprawl out of it but Griffon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Den Uyl manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Griffon. No joy for Den Uyl on that attempt.
Griffon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Griffon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Den Uyl in his tracks.
Den Uyl tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griffon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Den Uyl somewhat.
Griffon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Griffon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Griffon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Griffon digs a good body shot into Den Uyl's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Den Uyl takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Den Uyl misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Den Uyl might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Griffon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joop Den Uyl's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Griffon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffon is working the combinations to good effect here.
Griffon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Den Uyl shoots in for a takedown but Griffon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Den Uyl shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Den Uyl's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown by Griffon or perhaps it was just good defense by Den Uyl which made him look bad.
Den Uyl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joop Den Uyl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griffon feints a jab promting Den Uyl to slip. Griffon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Den Uyl slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Griffon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Den Uyl rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffon doesn't manage to clinch there - Den Uyl circles away.
Griffon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griffon looks to land a combination. Den Uyl sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Griffon lands a jab to Den Uyl's midsection.
Griffon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Den Uyl looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Den Uyl shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griffon sprawls well. Griffon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Den Uyl gets slowly back to his feet.
Anthony Griffon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Den Uyl's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffon tries to clinch but Den Uyl moves out of range.
Griffon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Den Uyl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Den Uyl shoots in but Griffon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Den Uyl has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Griffon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Den Uyl with that takedown attempt.
Griffon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffon punishes Den Uyl's body with a nice straight punch.
Griffon stuns Den Uyl with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Griffon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Den Uyl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Den Uyl shoots in for a takedown but Griffon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Den Uyl stuffs the takedown attempt from Griffon. Griffon gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Griffon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Den Uyl doesn't seem bothered though.
Den Uyl takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Griffon moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Den Uyl shoots in for a takedown but Griffon shows good takedown defense.
Griffon wants to clinch up but Den Uyl keeps it at a distance.
Griffon slaps away a takedown attempt from Den Uyl, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anthony Griffon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Griffon tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Den Uyl takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Griffon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Den Uyl looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Den Uyls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Griffon stalks Den Uyl and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Den Uyl's face. Den Uyl staggers backwards, shaken.
Joop Den Uyl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Den Uyl misses with an uppercut
and Griffon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Griffon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Griffon 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Griffon!
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