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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marley Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remco Dekker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dekker has chosen Thai Boxing as his entrance music. Remco Dekker told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marley Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remco Dekker!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dekker.
Franco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franco tries to clinch up but Dekker circles away and keeps his distance.
Dekker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Franco fails in his attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Franco.
Franco shoots in looking for a takedown. Dekker tries to sprawl out of it but Franco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dekker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dekker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dekker is looking for a kimura but Franco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dekker to get the leverage.
Dekker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dekker uses his free foot to push down on Franco's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Franco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekker thowing shots but they're missing.
Franco holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dekker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Franco defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dekker.
Dekker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dekker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Franco manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekker in side control, throwing shots but Franco defends.
Dekker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dekker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Franco sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dekker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dekker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Franco has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dekker but great work by Franco.
Dekker throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Dekker moves out of range as Franco throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dekker keeps the fight on the outside.
Dekker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Franco is fending him off so far but Dekker persists. Nope, Franco circles away and we're back to standing.
Dekker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dekker looks winded!
Dekker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franco as he jumps to the side.
Marley Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remco Dekker.
Franco throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dekker dodges the punch combination from Franco.
Dekker shoots in looking for a takedown. Franco tries to sprawl out of it but Dekker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Franco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Franco misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Franco misses.
Dekker shoots in looking for a takedown but Franco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dekker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Franco.
Franco fails with the takedown.
Franco throws a series of punches but Dekker avoids them all with ease.
Dekker tries for a takedown but Franco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dekker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Franco is fending him off so far but Dekker persists. Nope, Franco circles away and we're back to standing.
Dekker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekker tries to clinch but Franco is having none of it.
Franco tries to bum rush Dekker with a series of wild strikes but Dekker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franco throws a leg kick but Dekker sees it coming and moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franco throws a lazy uppercut
and Dekker counters by moving into the clinch.
Dekker wants a takedown.
Dekker tries to land knees in the clinch but Franco avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Remco Dekker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dekker moves out of range of the body kick from Franco.
Dekker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Franco.
Dekker shoots and misses
and Franco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Franco gets a takedown into half guard.
Franco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dekker keeps working.
Franco wants to get back to his feet.
Franco blocks the strikes from Dekker.
Dekker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dekker actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekker gets full guard.
Dekker has his feet on Franco's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Horrible takedown by Dekker or perhaps it was just good defense by Franco which made him look bad.
Franco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dekker momentarily.
Dekker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Franco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marley Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remco Dekker.
Franco misses with a two punch combination.
Franco swings for the body but Dekker moves out of range.
Franco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dekker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marley Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dekker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Franco as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Franco throws a nice looking combination but Dekker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marley Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dekker doesn't manage to clinch there - Franco circles away.
Dekker pushes Franco up against the cage in a clinch.
Franco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dekker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Franco's face.
Franco has had enough of the clinch but Dekker keeps him there for the moment.
Dekker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Franco pulls his leg out and moves away.
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!
Franco slaps away a takedown attempt from Dekker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Franco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dekker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dekker tries to clinch but Franco moves out of range.
Dekker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Franco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dekker.
Franco misses with a takedown attempt - Dekker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A cross from Franco lands.
Dekker has Franco up against the cage in a clinch.
Dekker lands a nice knee to the body.
Dekker wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dekker misses with a knee to the head.
Dekker goes for a takedown attempt but Franco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Franco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dekker shoots for a double leg takedown but Franco sprawls well. He's pushed Dekker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dekker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marley Franco is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dekker slips a jab and a cross from Franco.
Dekker rushes Franco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Remco Dekker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Franco misses with a double jab.
Dekker shoots in for a takedown but Franco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco lands a nice shot that snaps Dekker's head back.
Dekker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Franco is looking to score with low kicks.
Dekker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Franco as Dekker shoots in.
Marley Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remco Dekker.
Nice uppercut there from Franco.
Franco misses with a two punch combination.
Franco lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Franco.
Franco dives in and grabs Dekker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dekker pushes down on Franco's head and hops out.
Dekker moves into range and clinches up with Franco.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekker tries to land knees in the clinch but Franco avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekker effectively controlling the action here.
Dekker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Franco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Franco has clasped his hands together around Dekker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Franco decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dekker fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franco. Dekker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dekker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franco, pushing him back against the cage.
Dekker lands a nice knee to the body.
Franco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dekker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dekker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dekker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dekker tries for a takedown but Franco manages to get underhooks.
Dekker missing with knees to the body.
Franco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dekker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dekker goes for a takedown attempt but Franco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Franco misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dekker shoots in for a takedown but Franco shows good takedown defense.
Franco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Franco moves into the clinch.
Marley Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dekker obliges.
Franco is trying to force a seperation but Dekker has the dominant position.
Dekker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Franco after a bit of a struggle.
Dekker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Franco is defending well.
Dekker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dekker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Franco is defending well for now.
Dekker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Franco prevents it.
Franco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dekker tries a knee to the head but Franco blocks it.
Franco is trying to force a seperation but Dekker has the dominant position.
Dekker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Franco pulls him back up using the underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Franco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dekker is looking for a takedown.
Remco Dekker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Franco lands a nice elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marley Franco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dekker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remco Dekker!
Our winner, Remco Dekker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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