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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Graungaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graungaard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wretches & Kings. Overeem has chosen Lights as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ White Belt
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Graungaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graungaard clinches up against the cage.
Graungaard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Overeem throws a head punch that misses.
Graungaard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Graungaard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Overeem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Graungaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Overeem's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Graungaard has hold of one of Overeem's legs. Overeem is fighting the takedown attempt but Graungaard gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Graungaard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graungaard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Overeem is looking to stand up but Graungaard isn't so interested in that idea.
Overeem is trying to keep Graungaard in close.
Graungaard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Graungaard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Overeem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Overeem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Graungaard is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem being controlled here, momentarily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Graungaard clinches up with Overeem and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Graungaard.
Overeem stops a takedown attempt from Graungaard.
Graungaard stalling the fight.
Graungaard has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Overeem is trying to keep an underhook but Graungaard manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Graungaard in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem kicks Graungaard off and gets back to his feet.
Graungaard has a takedown stuffed.
Graungaard looking to score a takedown here. Overeem is defending well but Graungaard drives through and ends up in Overeem's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graungaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overeem looking to control.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing Graungaard from controlling successfully.
Graungaard prevents Overeem from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Overeem trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Overeem throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Graungaard thows a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graungaard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Graungaard postures up in Overeem's guard and throws a big left but Overeem blocks it.
Graungaard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graungaard wants to control from the top but Overeem keeps moving.
That's four 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gunnar Graungaard just wasn't active enough.
Graungaard drives through and clinches with Overeem against the cage.
Graungaard jumps guard.
Graungaard wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Overeem manages to pass to side control.
Graungaard is looking to improve his position.
Graungaard is working hard here to advance position.
Overeem is looking to advance position but Graungaard won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Graungaard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Overeem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graungaard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Graungaard.
Overeem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graungaard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Overeem is keeping the position for now.
Graungaard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Overeem keeping full guard, as Graungaard tries to pass.
Overeem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graungaard defends it easily.
Graungaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Overeem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Overeem can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Graungaard controls the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Gunnar Graungaard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Overeem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graungaard circles away quickly and effectively.
Overeem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Graungaard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Graungaard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Graungaard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graungaard.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Graungaard jumps guard and drags Overeem to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Graungaard has Overeem pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graungaard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Overeem is one step ahead there.
Graungaard is controlling Overeem's posture.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Graungaard here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We're going to have a standup here because Gunnar Graungaard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Graungaard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Overeem defends it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Graungaard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Overeem uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graungaard is pulling down on Overeem's head. It's preventing any offense from Overeem, at least for the moment.
Overeem gets to his feet - Graungaard follows without any prompting.
Graungaard clinches with his opponent.
Graungaard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Graungaard decides to pull guard.
Overeem prevents Graungaard from getting back to his feet.
Graungaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Graungaard is controlling Overeem's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gunnar Graungaard wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Graungaard takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Graungaard.
Overeem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graungaard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Alistair Overeem has been cut.
Graungaard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Graungaard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Overeem avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Graungaard lands an elbow just above Overeem 's eye.
Graungaard tries to pull guard but Overeem holds him up against the cage and eventually Graungaard drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Graungaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graungaard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graungaard blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Graungaard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Overeem's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Graungaard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Graungaard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Overeem smiles and moves away.
Overeem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Graungaard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Graungaard working Overeem over with knees to the body.
Overeem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Graungaard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Overeem's face.
Overeem is trying to drag Graungaard to the mat but Graungaard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Graungaard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Overeem struggles to land a body shot inside as Graungaard controls his hands.
Graungaard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gunnar Graungaard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Graungaard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Graungaard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graungaard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Overeem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graungaard wants to pass to mount but Overeem is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Graungaard.
Graungaard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We're going to have a standup here because Gunnar Graungaard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Overeem looks to throw a body kick
and Graungaard moves into the clinch.
Graungaard works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Graungaard passes into half guard.
Graungaard trying to pass the guard but Overeem defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graungaard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Graungaard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Graungaard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Overeem wants to improve his position but Graungaard is controlling well.
Graungaard not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gunnar Graungaard.
Graungaard clinches up against the cage.
Overeem is trying to break the clinch but Graungaard is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Overeem.
Graungaard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Overeem pulls his leg out and moves away.
Graungaard rushes Overeem and presses him up against the cage.
Graungaard stalling the fight.
Graungaard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Graungaard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Overeem uses from the top position.
Graungaard looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem stopping the sweep attempt from Graungaard.
Graungaard wants to improve his position but instead Overeem has moved into half guard.
Graungaard is trying to maintain the position but Overeem is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Gunnar Graungaard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Overeem misses with a double jab
and Graungaard counters by clinching up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Graungaard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graungaard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Graungaard!
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