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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olivier De Troyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hougar Christenssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hougar Christenssen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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265 lbs
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272 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olivier De Troyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hougar Christenssen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Troyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christenssen thows a body shot but no joy.
De Troyer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Christenssen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Troyer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Christenssen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
De Troyer goes for an armbar but Christenssen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Christenssen.
De Troyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christenssen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christenssen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Troyer is looking for a triangle here but Christenssen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
De Troyer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Troyer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Christenssen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Troyer struggling a bit here.
Christenssen decides to stand up, so the ref orders De Troyer to his feet.
De Troyer is looking to clinch but Christenssen is avoiding it.
Christenssen throws a right and a left that De Troyer avoids nicely.
Christenssen wants to clinch.
De Troyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Christenssen swivels and escapes.
Christenssen clinches.
Christenssen is trying to break the clinch but De Troyer has him pressed against the cage.
De Troyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Troyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christenssen with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Troyer counters with a shoot takedown. Christenssen fights it but they end up in guard.
De Troyer stopping the sweep attempt from Christenssen.
De Troyer advances to half guard.
De Troyer wants to free his trapped foot but Christenssen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De Troyer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Christenssen defends it well.
De Troyer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Troyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Christenssen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Troyer is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Christenssen has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Troyer is breathing heavily.
Christenssen trying to hold on to De Troyer's head to control him but De Troyer postures up.
Christenssen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Troyer kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Christenssen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Troyer misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Christenssen scores with a leg kick.
De Troyer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Christenssen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
De Troyer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Christenssen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De Troyer but great work by Christenssen.
Christenssen advances to mount.
Christenssen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of De Troyer's face.
De Troyer is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Troyer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Christenssen is tying to control. De Troyer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olivier De Troyer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
De Troyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christenssen as he avoids it easily.
Christenssen tries to clinch up
and De Troyer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Christenssen!
Christenssen is looking to get to half guard.
De Troyer moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Christenssen has worked his arm free - good work by Christenssen!
The ground and pound from De Troyer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Troyer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Christenssen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De Troyer but great work by Christenssen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Troyer is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Troyer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Christenssen off and has taken his back!
De Troyer working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Christenssen is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and De Troyer has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Christenssen taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olivier De Troyer!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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