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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gio Van Der Hoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuelsson has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 cm
26
275 lbs
4 - 5 - 1 |
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188 cm
22
289 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gio Van Der Hoef! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Samuelsson! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Samuelsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Gio Van Der Hoef has been cut. Van Der Hoef swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Samuelsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Van Der Hoef enables Samuelsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Van Der Hoef manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Samuelsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Samuelsson looking to pass the guard. Samuelsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Samuelsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van Der Hoef's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Samuelsson slows the pace down in half guard. Van Der Hoef trying to control here.
Samuelsson is taking a breather. Van Der Hoef 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.
Shane Samuelsson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Samuelsson tries to bum rush Van Der Hoef with a series of wild strikes but Van Der Hoef uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Van Der Hoef wants to clinch. Van Der Hoef fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Samuelsson. Samuelsson looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Samuelsson moves out of range as Van Der Hoef throws a body kick.
A punch combination from Van Der Hoef misses. Van Der Hoef throws a series of punches but Samuelsson moves out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Van Der Hoef throws a right and a left that both miss. Van Der Hoef is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Van Der Hoef stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Der Hoef wants it to stay on the feet. Van Der Hoef rushes Samuelsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Samuelsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Der Hoefs head. Van Der Hoef's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Van Der Hoef tries to clinch but Samuelsson is having none of it. Van Der Hoef is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Samuelsson throws a hook to the side of Van Der Hoef's head but Van Der Hoef sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Samuelsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Der Hoef off the cage and back into rage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Samuelsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Samuelsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Van Der Hoef lands a big head kick that sends Samuelsson tumbling to the mat! Van Der Hoef takes a step backwards and waves Samuelsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Samuelsson is rocked!
It looks like Shane Samuelsson has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Van Der Hoef gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Samuelsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Der Hoef finish him? Van Der Hoef dips a shoulder and cracks Samuelsson with a mighty uppercut! Samuelsson falls back against the cage and Van Der Hoef unloads with a barrage of strikes! Samuelsson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Van Der Hoef screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gio Van Der Hoef!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
78% |
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