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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rango Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilco Van Duijnhoven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Duijnhoven has chosen Clint Mansell - Requiem for a dream (Remix) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Wilco Van Duijnhoven has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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190 lbs
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184 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rango Gracie !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wilco Van Duijnhoven!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Duijnhoven throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Van Duijnhoven moves away and avoids it.
Van Duijnhoven throws a head kick that misses.
Van Duijnhoven throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie scores with a three punch combo!
Van Duijnhoven scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Duijnhoven pushes Gracie away with a front kick.
Gracie takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Rango Gracie has been cut.
Van Duijnhoven throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Van Duijnhoven uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Duijnhoven misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Van Duijnhoven.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Duijnhoven.
A slow jab from Van Duijnhoven misses its intended target.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Duijnhoven tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Van Duijnhoven scores with a kick to the body.
Gracie scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Van Duijnhoven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Duijnhoven tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Van Duijnhoven is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Van Duijnhoven's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Van Duijnhoven 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is pushing down on Van Duijnhoven's leg trying to pass to half guard. Van Duijnhoven is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Duijnhoven on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Van Duijnhoven's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Van Duijnhoven.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Van Duijnhoven is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Van Duijnhoven to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Van Duijnhoven shrugs it off.
Van Duijnhoven can't escape the position.
Van Duijnhoven is squirming around, avoiding Gracie 's attempts to control the action.
Van Duijnhoven tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Van Duijnhoven is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gracie has taken his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Van Duijnhoven is controlling his hands well.
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Van Duijnhoven is controlling his hands well.
Van Duijnhoven is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Van Duijnhoven trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Van Duijnhoven is controlling his hands well.
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rango Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rango Gracie 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Van Duijnhoven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Duijnhoven.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Duijnhoven.
Van Duijnhoven digs a good hook to Gracie 's body.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Van Duijnhoven.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Duijnhoven.
That kick from Van Duijnhoven tenderised Gracie 's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Duijnhoven scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Duijnhoven.
Van Duijnhoven pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Duijnhoven connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Duijnhoven connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Van Duijnhoven is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Van Duijnhoven's guard.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Van Duijnhoven regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van Duijnhoven keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Duijnhoven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Van Duijnhoven manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Van Duijnhoven in his guard.
Gracie throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Duijnhoven slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Van Duijnhoven wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Van Duijnhoven decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gracie to his feet.
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!
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Duijnhoven lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Duijnhoven throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Van Duijnhoven lands a front kick.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Duijnhoven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Duijnhoven tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Van Duijnhoven circles away.
Rango Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gracie darts in and clinches Van Duijnhoven up against the cage.
Van Duijnhoven tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Van Duijnhoven is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Van Duijnhoven lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Van Duijnhoven misses with a knee strike.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Duijnhoven.
A knee to the head by Van Duijnhoven.
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Van Duijnhoven advances position into side control!
Gracie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Duijnhoven scores with punches from side control.
Van Duijnhoven controlling the position.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Van Duijnhoven keeps moving and retains side control.
Van Duijnhoven is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Duijnhoven controls the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Duijnhoven wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie is trying to buck Van Duijnhoven off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilco Van Duijnhoven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rango Gracie 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Duijnhoven tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Duijnhoven to the ground. Van Duijnhoven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilco Van Duijnhoven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Duijnhoven scores with a body shot.
Van Duijnhoven looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Van Duijnhoven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie , pushing him back against the cage.
Van Duijnhoven throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Van Duijnhoven won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rango Gracie . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Van Duijnhoven has him pressed against the cage.
Van Duijnhoven looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Van Duijnhoven is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Duijnhoven gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short body shot lands from Van Duijnhoven as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Duijnhoven using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van Duijnhoven obliges.
Van Duijnhoven putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Duijnhoven connects with a knee to the head.
Rango Gracie 's cut is getting worse.
Van Duijnhoven is struggling to control the position.
Van Duijnhoven lands a knee to the head.
Van Duijnhoven lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those.
Van Duijnhoven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Duijnhoven after a bit of a struggle.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Duijnhoven shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Van Duijnhoven lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Duijnhoven lands a knee to the head.
Rango Gracie 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Van Duijnhoven scores a nice knee to the body.
Van Duijnhoven putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Van Duijnhoven connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie 's face.
Van Duijnhoven connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie 's face.
Gracie is rocked!
Van Duijnhoven connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie 's face.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Duijnhoven cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Van Duijnhoven creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gracie with a big uppercut! Gracie tries to clinch up but Van Duijnhoven pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gracie to the mat! Gracie covers up and Van Duijnhoven unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wilco Van Duijnhoven!
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hype
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