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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Van Der Hoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that David Fredriksson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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212 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
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191 cm
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210 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rafael Van Der Hoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Fredriksson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Hoef lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Van Der Hoef tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fredriksson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Der Hoef is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Der Hoef looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Der Hoef tries to clinch but Fredriksson moves away
and Fredriksson counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fredriksson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Der Hoef, who protects the arm well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredriksson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Der Hoef is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Van Der Hoef gets back to half guard.
Van Der Hoef is looking to control Fredriksson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Der Hoef avoid being mounted?
Fredriksson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredriksson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Van Der Hoef tries to roll over but Fredriksson keeps him under control.
Van Der Hoef wants to control but Fredriksson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fredriksson is working for a submission of some sort.
Fredriksson is working for a submission of some sort.
Van Der Hoef is trying to maintain the position but Fredriksson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoef makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van Der Hoef.
Van Der Hoef is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Van Der Hoef keeping full guard, as Fredriksson tries to pass.
Van Der Hoef had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fredriksson defends it easily.
Fredriksson looking to pass the guard.
Van Der Hoef escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fredriksson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoef throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Der Hoef throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Van Der Hoef is trying to control the position but Fredriksson postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fredriksson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Van Der Hoef dives on top into guard.
Van Der Hoef wants to pass the guard but Fredriksson is keeping the position.
Van Der Hoef engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson keeping moving, preventing Van Der Hoef from controlling successfully.
Fredriksson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fredriksson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Van Der Hoef!
Van Der Hoef manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fredriksson seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fredriksson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rafael Van Der Hoef will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Van Der Hoef drops Fredriksson with a right and a left! Van Der Hoef comes rushing in but Fredriksson regains his composure and manages to keep Van Der Hoef in guard.
It looks like David Fredriksson 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 won't allow Fredriksson to sweep him here.
Fredriksson controls Van Der Hoef momentarily but Van Der Hoef frees himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Van Der Hoef wants to pass the guard but Fredriksson is keeping the position.
Van Der Hoef content to stall in guard here.
Fredriksson controls Van Der Hoef momentarily but Van Der Hoef frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by David Fredriksson.
Fredriksson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fredriksson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Der Hoef tries to avoid it but Fredriksson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Der Hoef to the ground. Van Der Hoef escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van Der Hoef jabs Fredriksson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fredriksson is breathing heavily.
Fredriksson shoots in and drives through. Van Der Hoef sprawls well.
Oooh a lovely combination from Van Der Hoef sends Fredriksson down but not out. Van Der Hoef dives into side control looking to finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Der Hoef works to advance to full mount. Fredriksson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Van Der Hoef is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fredriksson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fredriksson shrugs it off.
Van Der Hoef takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoef looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Van Der Hoef trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van Der Hoef wants to take Fredriksson's back but he can't do it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoef is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fredriksson is surviving well by controlling Van Der Hoef's body position as best he can.
Van Der Hoef tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Van Der Hoef working the ground and pound effectively.
Van Der Hoef looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fredriksson is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoef controlling his opponent.
Fredriksson tries to hold on but Van Der Hoef postures up.
Van Der Hoef controlling from mount.
Van Der Hoef is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fredriksson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Van Der Hoef dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Fredriksson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Der Hoef lands a high kick to the side of Fredriksson's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Van Der Hoef dives into guard, looking to finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fredriksson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Der Hoef manages to get himself to full guard.
Van Der Hoef is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fredriksson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Van Der Hoef manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fredriksson has Van Der Hoef in his guard.
Fredriksson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Van Der Hoef sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Hoef is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fredriksson can do to turn this around?
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rafael Van Der Hoef wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Van Der Hoef lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Van Der Hoef scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Der Hoef drops Fredriksson with a right and a left! Van Der Hoef comes rushing in but Fredriksson regains his composure and manages to keep Van Der Hoef in guard.
Fredriksson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredriksson seems keen to control Van Der Hoef's posture.
Van Der Hoef trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredriksson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoef wants to stand but Fredriksson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Van Der Hoef pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fredriksson is keeping the position for now.
Fredriksson controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rafael Van Der Hoef just wasn't active enough.
Van Der Hoef throws a head kick but Fredriksson moves out of range.
Fredriksson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoef fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rafael Van Der Hoef is winning the standup battle so far.
Fredriksson drops his hands momentarily and Van Der Hoef takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fredriksson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Der Hoef is fending him off so far but Fredriksson persists. Nope, Van Der Hoef circles away and we're back to standing.
Fredriksson shoots in for a double leg but Van Der Hoef sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fredriksson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fredriksson is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Der Hoef finish him?
Fredriksson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Der Hoef cracks Fredriksson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fredriksson swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Der Hoef.
Fredriksson seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Der Hoef goes for a small jab and connects. Now Van Der Hoef goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Fredriksson stumbles back but Van Der Hoef runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Fredriksson to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Fredriksson will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rafael 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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RATING
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