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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gimli Gloin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Metzger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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199 cm
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260 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gimli Gloin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andreas Metzger!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metzger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metzger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gloin tries to buck Metzger off but Metzger is having none of it.
Gloin is pushing Metzger's head away, looking to escape. Metzger manages to hold on to the position though.
Metzger has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Metzger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Metzger throws a series of punches but Gloin moves out of range.
Gloin throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gloin fails to pull guard.
Metzger breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Gloin misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloin misses with a right hand
and Metzger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Metzger is trying to control the action in half guard but Gloin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Metzger seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gloin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gloin has his foot on Metzger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Metzger works his way back into a safe position though.
Metzger pushes down on Gloin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metzger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metzger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gloin is trying to stand.
Metzger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metzger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gloin is looking for a sweep. Metzger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gloin is not content to let Metzger control the position.
Metzger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Metzger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gloin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Metzger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Metzger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gloin's head.
Gloin actively working from the bottom here.
Metzger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gloin is looking to escape.
Gloin is trying to get back to full guard.
Metzger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gloin tries to kick Metzger off but Metzger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metzger wants to take a breather but Gloin is having none of it.
Gloin wants to get back to his feet.
Metzger escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gimli Gloin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gloin misses with a double jab
and Metzger counters with a single leg into guard. Gloin didn't expect that.
Gloin looking for a guillotine here but Metzger defends easily.
Gloin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Metzger controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gloin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Metzger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Metzger stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gloin misses with a wild combination.
Metzger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Metzger lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Metzger throws a strike but Gloin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Metzger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gloin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Metzger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gloin moves away.
Gloin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gloin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Metzger.
Metzger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gloin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Metzger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gloin but Gloin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Metzger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Metzger shoots in looking for a takedown. Gloin tries to sprawl out of it but Metzger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gloin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gimli Gloin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Metzger.
Gloin misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metzger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gloin manages to get back to half guard.
Metzger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gloin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Metzger.
Nice strikes from Metzger there.
Metzger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gloin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gloin wants to improve his position but Metzger is controlling well.
Metzger frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metzger is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gloin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gloin!
Gloin preventing the sweep.
Gloin is looking to advance position but Metzger has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gloin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Metzger lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gloin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gloin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Metzger is looking to take a break and control but Gloin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Metzger decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Metzger!
Gloin throws a series of punches but Metzger moves out of range.
Gloin misses with a wild combination.
Gloin dodges the punch combination from Metzger.
Metzger throws a right and a left that Gloin avoids nicely.
Gimli Gloin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Gloin misses.
Gloin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gloin throws a series of punches but Metzger avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gloin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Metzger pushes Gloin up against the cage in a clinch.
Metzger successfully pulls guard.
Gloin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gloin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Metzger wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metzger throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metzger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Metzger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Gloin throws a right hand that Metzger ducks under and follows up with a left that Metzger also avoids with ease.
Metzger drives through with a takedown into Gloin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gloin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Metzger prevents Gloin from getting back to his feet.
Metzger stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gloin swinging wildly here.
Metzger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Metzger wants to take a breather but Gloin is having none of it.
Andreas Metzger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gloin kicks Metzger off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gloin throws a right hand that Metzger ducks under and follows up with a left that Metzger also avoids with ease.
Gloin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Metzger circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gloin throws a series of punches but Metzger avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gloin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gimli Gloin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metzger lands a glancing blow to the side of Gloin's head.
Metzger has closed the distance and engaged Gloin in a clinch.
Metzger jumps guard and drags Gloin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gloin tries to free his leg and advance position but Metzger is retaining full guard.
Gloin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Metzger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Metzger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Metzger!
Metzger in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Gloin's face as Metzger controls the position.
Gloin is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metzger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gloin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Metzger has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Metzger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gloin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Metzger wants to free his trapped foot but Gloin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Metzger prevents Gloin from improving his position.
Gloin actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gloin is trying to stand up here but Metzger is controlling him well.
Metzger is trying to control the action in half guard but Gloin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gloin is trying to stand up here but Metzger is controlling him well.
Metzger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gloin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Metzger stalling away here and it's allowed Gloin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gloin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Metzger is one step ahead there.
Metzger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gloin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metzger preventing the sweep.
Metzger postures up in Gloin's guard and throws a big left but Gloin blocks it.
Andreas Metzger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gloin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Metzger controls the pace.
Metzger trying to control the position from guard on top but Gloin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andreas Metzger wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gloin misses with the combination.
Gloin is looking to clinch but Metzger is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metzger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gloin was covering up waiting for the punch and Metzger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Metzger gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andreas Metzger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Metzger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andreas Metzger!
Andreas Metzger made sure to mention his sponsor, Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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