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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harrie Van Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wojtek Kuter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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246 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harrie Van Barry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wojtek Kuter!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Barry throws a head kick that misses.
Van Barry tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Barry throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Barry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Van Barry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Barry working for submissions but it's allowed Kuter to get to half guard.
Kuter decides to return to a standing position.
Van Barry throws a body kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Barry - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuter blocks a head kick by Van Barry.
A head kick misses from Van Barry.
Van Barry scores with a leg kick.
Kuter blocks a head kick by Van Barry.
Van Barry feints and then cracks Kuter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuter down.
Nice body kick from Van Barry.
Kuter avoids a kick to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Van Barry enables Kuter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Van Barry manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Van Barry has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kuter is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Van Barry.
Kuter has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Van Barry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Barry thows a body kick. Kuter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kuter looks gassed!
Kuter scores with a takedown into Van Barry's guard.
Van Barry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kuter gets to his feet. Van Barry looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kuter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Van Barry tries to buck Kuter off but Kuter is having none of it.
Van Barry manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuter prevents Van Barry from improving his position.
Kuter stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Van Barry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Van Barry tenderised Kuter's leg. Kuter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Barry throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Wojtek Kuter has been cut.
Van Barry throws a head kick that half lands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Barry - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Barry lands with a slapping head kick.
Van Barry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Barry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Barry throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Van Barry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Barry. That's going to slow Kuter down.
Van Barry connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Barry keeps Kuter at a distance using the push kick.
Van Barry thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kuter if he has to take too many more of those.
Kuter blocks a head kick by Van Barry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Barry throws a wild body kick that Kuter sees coming a mile off.
Van Barry throws a chopping leg kick but Kuter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Barry throws a head kick that Kuter semi-blocks.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrie Van Barry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wojtek Kuter'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.
Kuter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Barry as he avoids it easily.
Kuter blocks a head kick by Van Barry.
Van Barry feints and then cracks Kuter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuter down.
Van Barry throws a leg kick but Kuter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kuter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Van Barry wants to sweep here but Kuter controlling him for the moment.
Kuter stands up and waves to Van Barry to follow him.
Harrie Van Barry is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Barry tries to clinch but Kuter moves away
and Kuter counters with a single leg into guard. Van Barry didn't expect that.
Kuter is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Barry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuter stands up and waves to Van Barry to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuter moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kuter.
Van Barry is trying to break the clinch but Kuter has him pressed against the cage.
Kuter gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Van Barry pushes Kuter off looking to stand but Kuter dives back in and keeps control.
Kuter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Van Barry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Barry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuter content to control rather than advance.
Kuter is thwarting Van Barry's attempts to control the position.
Van Barry tries to get to full guard but Kuter has control of the leg.
Kuter stands up and beckons Van Barry to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Barry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Barry.
Van Barry throws a head kick that half lands.
Van Barry moves in looking to clinch but Kuter pushes him off.
Van Barry throws a low kick but Kuter avoids it.
Kuter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuter checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Van Barry.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Barry. That's going to slow Kuter down.
Van Barry thumps Kuter with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Barry can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Barry cracks the inside of Kuter's front leg.
Kuter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Barry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harrie Van Barry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Barry tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Barry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuter. That did some damage!
Van Barry thumps Kuter with a low kick.
Van Barry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kuter's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Barry.
Kuter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van Barry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Barry tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Barry lands a front kick.
Van Barry throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrie Van Barry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wojtek Kuter'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. This is the final round!
Van Barry throws a head kick that misses.
Kuter moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Van Barry.
Kuter feints and as Van Barry raises his hands in defense, Kuter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuter stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Van Barry motions for Kuter to come forward. Van Barry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Barry throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kuter avoids the head kick by Van Barry.
Wojtek Kuter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Barry gets tackled into the cage by Kuter. Kuter maintains the clinch.
Kuter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Barry walks away with a smile on his face. Kuter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kuter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Barry as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Barry throws a sloppy head kick and Kuter moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Barry lands a high kick!
That has opened up Wojtek Kuter's cut even more.
Harrie Van Barry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Barry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuter checks it well.
Kuter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Barry defends it nicely.
Harrie Van Barry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wojtek Kuter.
Van Barry pushes Kuter away with a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Barry.
Van Barry scores with a head kick.
Van Barry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuter's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Barry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuter's sensitive parts.
A head kick from Van Barry lands but Kuter takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Barry.
Van Barry scores with a push kick.
Van Barry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuter's sensitive parts.
Van Barry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Van Barry tenderised Kuter's leg. Kuter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuter avoids the head kick by Van Barry.
Van Barry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuter's sensitive parts.
Kuter closes the distance and clinches up with Van Barry, looking for a takedown. Kuter pushes Van Barry against the cage but Van Barry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Kuter or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Barry which made him look bad.
Van Barry connects with a high kick.
Van Barry throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kuter's head.
Van Barry throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kuter.
Van Barry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Barry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuter checks it well.
Van Barry gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kuter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wojtek Kuter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Van Barry, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Barry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Barry manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Van Barry's guard.
Van Barry is looking for a triangle but Kuter pushes his legs off easily.
Kuter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuter takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harrie Van Barry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Barry, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrie Van Barry!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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