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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Van Der Houst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tank Goldman looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edgar Van Der Houst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tank Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Houst shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Goldman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Goldman gets back to half guard.
Goldman is trying to control but can't.
Van Der Houst knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goldman on the ground.
Van Der Houst stops Goldman from getting back to his feet.
Van Der Houst takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Van Der Houst is thwarting Goldman's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Van Der Houst moves into the clinch.
Goldman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Van Der Houst has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Goldman is trying to keep an underhook but Van Der Houst manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Houst performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Houst wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldman keeps working.
Van Der Houst prevents Goldman from standing back up.
Van Der Houst not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Der Houst missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goldman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Van Der Houst.
Van Der Houst won't allow Goldman to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Houst trying to control but Goldman is working from the bottom.
Goldman wants to get back to his feet but Van Der Houst is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Goldman looks winded!
We're going to have a standup here because Edgar Van Der Houst wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Van Der Houst darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Goldman kicks Van Der Houst off and gets back to his feet.
Van Der Houst wants to land a leg kick but Goldman is out of range.
Goldman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Van Der Houst's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Der Houst is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Houst on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Der Houst tries to get out of the position.
Goldman working away.
Van Der Houst is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Edgar Van Der Houst has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Van Der Houst throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Goldman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Van Der Houst is in Goldman's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Houst trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Der Houst slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Van Der Houst from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Edgar Van Der Houst wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Van Der Houst changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goldman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Der Houst wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goldman, who protects the arm well.
Goldman tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Van Der Houst dominated that round.
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 Der Houst closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Goldman quickly recovers to half guard.
Goldman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Der Houst is working away from the top position though.
Van Der Houst wants to free his trapped foot but Goldman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goldman pushes Van Der Houst off looking to stand but Van Der Houst dives back in and keeps control.
Van Der Houst tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Van Der Houst thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goldman's head.
Goldman won't allow Van Der Houst to pass to mount.
Van Der Houst stalling away here and it's allowed Goldman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Van Der Houst from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Edgar Van Der Houst wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Goldman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goldman gets caught flat footed, as Van Der Houst shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Van Der Houst showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Van Der Houst's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Goldman is breathing heavily.
Van Der Houst tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Der Houst has Goldman pressed against the cage.
Van Der Houst wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Der Houst throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goldmans head.
Van Der Houst has Goldman pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goldman as Van Der Houst tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman gets control of Van Der Houst's arms and successfully pulls guard. Goldman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Van Der Houst is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goldman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goldman has escaped and now he's on top!
Goldman pushing down on Van Der Houst's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van Der Houst is trying to control but can't.
Van Der Houst moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Van Der Houst is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Houst prevents Goldman from standing back up.
Van Der Houst content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Goldman trying to control here.
Van Der Houst trying to control the action but Goldman is working from the bottom.
Edgar Van Der Houst overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Der Houst wants to stand up but Goldman has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Van Der Houst in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Van Der Houst dominated that second round.
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 Der Houst gets the takedown into side control.
Van Der Houst wants to stand but Goldman has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Van Der Houst is looking to stand up but Goldman won't let him.
Van Der Houst trying to control but Goldman is working from the bottom.
Van Der Houst has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van Der Houst tries to stand but Goldman is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Der Houst gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Van Der Houst sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Van Der Houst trying to control but Goldman is working from the bottom.
Edgar Van Der Houst has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Goldman tries for a takedown but Van Der Houst circles away easily
and Van Der Houst counters with a leg kick.
Goldman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Houst stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Der Houst wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Der Houst shoots in and bounces Goldman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Van Der Houst wants to stand but Goldman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Van Der Houst is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Van Der Houst looking to pass the guard.
Van Der Houst tries to stand but Goldman is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goldman wants to get back to his feet but Van Der Houst is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Goldman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van Der Houst tries to stand but Goldman is controlling from the bottom.
Van Der Houst postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Van Der Houst from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Van Der Houst trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goldman's guard.
Goldman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Der Houst postures up in Goldman's guard and throws a big left but Goldman blocks it.
Van Der Houst wants to control from the top but Goldman keeps moving.
Tank Goldman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edgar Van Der Houst is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edgar Van Der Houst has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Van Der Houst throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Goldman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Van Der Houst is in Goldman's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Van Der Houst showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Der Houst 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Van Der Houst!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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