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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calve Pindakaas (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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216 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Calve Pindakaas!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Dover. No joy for Pindakaas on that attempt.
Dover throws a nice looking combination but Pindakaas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dover clobbers Pindakaas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dover goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dover lands with a nice body kick.
Pindakaas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pindakaas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pindakaas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dover counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dover.
Pindakaas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pindakaas misses with a combination
and Dover counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pindakaas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dover counters with a series of strikes. Pindakaas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pindakaas drops his hands momentarily and Dover takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dover throws a nice looking combination but Pindakaas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dover with a hook.
Dover scores with a jab to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pindakaas.
Pindakaas works over Dover's head and body with a nice combination.
Pindakaas misses with a combination
and Dover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dover with a nice cross.
Ben Dover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dover moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pindakaas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dover is rocked!
Pindakaas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dover counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Dover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pindakaas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dover seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pindakaas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pindakaas misses with a combination
and Pindakaas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dover throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from Dover misses.
Pindakaas looks to score with a jab to the body but Dover is just out of range.
Pindakaas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dover counters with a body kick that stops Pindakaas in his tracks momentarily.
Ben Dover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calve Pindakaas.
Pindakaas looks gassed!
Dover keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pindakaas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dover counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Dover.
Dover closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dover fakes the leg kick and cracks Pindakaas in the body.
A lazy left from Dover finds it's target.
Dover moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pindakaas has his takedown stuffed
and Dover counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pindakaas's knee momentarily.
Dover lands a head kick!
Dover throws a combination. Pindakaas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pindakaas is rocked!
Pindakaas is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dover is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pindakaas.
Pindakaas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dover scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Pindakaas misses
and Dover counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pindakaas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dover counters with a left to the body.
Dover thuds his right hand into Pindakaas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pindakaas has his takedown stuffed
and Dover counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dover scores with a push kick.
Dover lands with a nice combination. Pindakaas backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Pindakaas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dover counters with a stiff right hand.
Dover is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pindakaas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pindakaas misses with a double jab
and Dover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pindakaas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dover counters with a nice body kick.
Pindakaas wants to clinch
and Dover counters with a stiff right hand.
Dover tries to bum rush Pindakaas with a series of wild strikes but Pindakaas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pindakaas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dover counters with a nice uppercut.
Pindakaas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dover counters with a stiff right hand.
Dover throws a shot to the body.
Pindakaas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dover counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pindakaas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dover counters with a series of strikes. Pindakaas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pindakaas is breathing heavily.
Pindakaas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dover counters with a nice body kick.
Pindakaas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dover.
Pindakaas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dover connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dover. That's going to slow Pindakaas down.
Dover throws a series of punches but Pindakaas moves out of range.
Pindakaas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dover counters with a stiff right hand.
Dover scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pindakaas throws a sloppy head kick
and Dover counters with a series of strikes. Pindakaas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dover throws a front kick that sends Pindakaas stumbling back into the cage.
Pindakaas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pindakaas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pindakaas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pindakaas throws a right hand that Dover ducks under and follows up with a left that Dover also avoids with ease.
Pindakaas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pindakaas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ben Dover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pindakaas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dover counters with a series of strikes. Pindakaas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pindakaas is still on wobbly legs! Can Dover finish him?
Pindakaas misses the body punch
and Dover counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pindakaas seems to have recovered his senses.
Pindakaas wants to clinch
and Dover counters with a thumping low kick.
Pindakaas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pindakaas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ben Dover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calve Pindakaas.
Pindakaas walks into a straight right hand from Dover.
Pindakaas clinches but Dover breaks the clinch
and Dover counters with an inside leg kick.
Pindakaas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pindakaas misses with a combination
and Dover counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pindakaas's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pindakaas fails with the takedown
and Dover counters with a right hand to the body.
Dover looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dover connects with a high kick.
Pindakaas misses with a combination
and Dover counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pindakaas's knee momentarily.
A head kick by Pindakaas misses
and Dover counters with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pindakaas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dover has got the better of the exchanges.
Pindakaas closes the distance but Dover moves to the side
and Dover counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dover throws a head kick that Pindakaas semi-blocks.
Pindakaas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dover counters with a series of strikes. Pindakaas will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pindakaas wants to clinch
and Dover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dover cracks Pindakaas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dover lands a body shot.
Ben Dover is winning the standup battle so far.
Pindakaas misses with a double jab.
Dover connects with a jab.
Dover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pindakaas.
Dover lands a glancing blow to the side of Pindakaas's head.
Pindakaas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dover counters with a nice uppercut.
Dover throws a nice head kick!
Pindakaas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dover moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover dominated that second round.
That's time! Dover's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pindakaas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dover counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pindakaas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pindakaas with a poor takedown
and Dover counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pindakaas's knee momentarily.
Pindakaas throws a combination that misses
and Dover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dover is looking to slow Pindakaas down with leg kicks.
Pindakaas throws a head kick that misses
and Dover counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pindakaas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dover counters with a thumping low kick.
Pindakaas tries for a takedown but Dover circles away easily
and Dover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pindakaas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dover closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dover lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Dover.
Dover goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dover lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pindakaas backs up against the cage.
Dover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Calve Pindakaas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Dover.
Dover with a hook.
Pindakaas misses with a double jab
and Dover counters with a two punch combo.
Pindakaas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dover. Dover obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Dover. That snapped Pindakaas's head back.
Pindakaas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pindakaas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dover counters with a big head kick but Pindakaas shrugs it off.
Ben Dover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calve Pindakaas.
Pindakaas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dover throws a hook but Pindakaas avoids it easily.
Dover circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dover counters with a nice body shot.
Pindakaas looks to land a combination but Dover avoids it well.
Dover moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dover circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dover counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pindakaas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dover counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pindakaas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pindakaas misses with a combination
and Dover counters with a three punch combo that has Pindakaas backing up. Pindakaas nods at Dover to acknowledge the strikes.
Dover scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pindakaas in his tracks.
No joy there for Pindakaas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pindakaas misses with a series of wild punches.
Pindakaas throws a combination that misses
and Dover counters with an outside leg kick.
Pindakaas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some wild striking there from Pindakaas.
Pindakaas misses with a double jab
and Dover counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pindakaas misses with a double jab
and Dover counters with a good low kick that Pindakaas was not able to check.
Crunch! Dover slams his shin into Pindakaas's torso.
Dover throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pindakaas throws a combination that misses
and Dover counters with an inside leg kick.
Dover lands with a slapping head kick.
Pindakaas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dover counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Calve Pindakaas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pindakaas misses with a double jab
and Dover counters with a nice uppercut.
Pindakaas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick by Pindakaas misses
and Dover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dover scores with a head kick.
Pindakaas misses with a combination
and Dover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Dover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dover has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:25
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Dover!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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