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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harald Hillgrund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Dynamite (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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168 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harald Hillgrund!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Napoleon Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Hillgrund.
Hillgrund misses with a wild body shot.
Dynamite connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dynamite misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Hillgrund misses.
Hillgrund throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hillgrund is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dynamite's half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dynamite wants to get back to full guard.
Hillgrund is looking for a kimura but Dynamite is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hillgrund to get the leverage.
Hillgrund trying to pass the guard but Dynamite defending well.
Hillgrund is keen to just control but Dynamite is a slippery customer.
Dynamite tries to roll over but Hillgrund keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hillgrund slips a nice elbow through Dynamite's hands, connecting with Dynamite's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dynamite keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dynamite is trying to control but Hillgrund manages to pass to mount!
The referee warns Dynamite that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dynamite slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hillgrund not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dynamite wants to get back to full guard but Hillgrund has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund lands a nice forearm strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hillgrund wants to control but Dynamite is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund trying to control the action but Dynamite is working from the bottom.
Dynamite dodges the ground and pound from Hillgrund.
Dynamite struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hillgrund is staying active.
Dynamite might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hillgrund haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hillgrund cracks Dynamite with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dynamite is trying to improve his position.
Hillgrund in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dynamite is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hillgrund misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dynamite is looking to regain half guard here but Hillgrund keeps moving and retains side control.
Hillgrund has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hillgrund working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hillgrund creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Hillgrund dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A lazy left from Dynamite finds it's target.
Hillgrund throws a jab but it's blocked by Dynamite.
A low kick from Hillgrund is predictable there
and Dynamite counters with an inside leg kick.
Hillgrund throws out a loose jab but Dynamite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dynamite, right into the meat.
Dynamite connects with a body shot that sends Hillgrund's belly button to the back.
Dynamite is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund throws out a loose jab but Dynamite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dynamite throws a jab but it's blocked by Hillgrund.
Harald Hillgrund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hillgrund throws a big shot that misses.
Hillgrund takes one to the side of the head.
Hillgrund throws out a loose jab but Dynamite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dynamite shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dynamite bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hillgrund misses with a lunging right hand
and Dynamite counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hillgrund throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dynamite's waist but Dynamite gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hillgrund off to one side.
Hillgrund throws a hook to the side of Dynamite's head but Dynamite sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dynamite has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dynamite throws a body kick that misses.
Hillgrund throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dynamite lands a slapping body shot.
Hillgrund slips a jab and a cross from Dynamite.
Hillgrund shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hillgrund walks into a left hand.
Hillgrund is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dynamite's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dynamite stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hillgrund with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hillgrund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dynamite lands a slapping body shot.
Hillgrund does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dynamite connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite avoids the body shot from Hillgrund.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hillgrund lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dynamite has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dynamite and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hillgrund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dynamite moves away.
The fighters circling - Dynamite throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hillgrund throws a leg kick but Dynamite moved away.
Dynamite attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dynamite slaps away a takedown attempt from Hillgrund, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harald Hillgrund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Dynamite misses.
Hillgrund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dynamite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hillgrund throws a looping overhand right but Dynamite ducks down to avoid it.
Hillgrund looks to land a body kick but Dynamite moved away.
Dynamite scores with a hook to the body. Hillgrund takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A bone on bone clash there as Dynamite blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund misses with a straight left.
Hillgrund bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Hillgrund there.
A big left from Hillgrund misses.
Hillgrund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dynamite.
Hillgrund shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dynamite as he jumps to the side.
Hillgrund scoring well with a low kick there.
Dynamite connects with a body shot that sends Hillgrund's belly button to the back.
Hillgrund throws a leg kick
and Dynamite counters with a stiff right hand.
Dynamite connects with a crisp jab.
Hillgrund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dynamite was well out of range. Poor timing from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund throws a lazy uppercut
and Dynamite counters with a nice uppercut.
Napoleon Dynamite seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dynamite, as that shot connected.
Hillgrund misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dynamite lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hillgrund just misses with a punch to the body.
Dynamite fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hillgrund has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hillgrund throws the left hand but Dynamite avoids the punch easily.
Dynamite uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hillgrund.
Dynamite keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hillgrund lands a leg kick that knocks Dynamite off balance momentarily.
Hillgrund uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dynamite.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hillgrund thumps Dynamite with a low kick.
Hillgrund throws a leg kick but Dynamite sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dynamite keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Dynamite showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hillgrund throws a leg kick
and Dynamite counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dynamite misses with a lunging right hand
and Hillgrund counters with a nice body shot.
Hillgrund misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Hillgrund misses.
A low kick from Hillgrund is predictable there
and Dynamite makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hillgrund connects with an inside leg kick.
Dynamite moves out of range of the strikes.
Hillgrund throws a poor cross that misses
and Dynamite counters with a thumping low kick.
Dynamite darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dynamite tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dynamite tries to bum rush Hillgrund with a series of wild strikes but Hillgrund uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hillgrund misses the shot to the body.
Dynamite tries to work over Hillgrund's front leg with a kick but Hillgrund checks it.
Dynamite throws a series of punches but Hillgrund avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite scoring well with a low kick there.
Hillgrund misses with a lunging right hand
and Dynamite counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dynamite blocks a jab.
Dynamite darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Dynamite, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dynamite lands a nice shot that snaps Hillgrund's head back.
Dynamite leaves Hillgrund with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dynamite throws a low kick but Hillgrund avoids it.
Dynamite on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hillgrund throws a lazy uppercut
and Dynamite counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dynamite.
Hillgrund misses with a body punch
and Dynamite counters with a good low kick that Hillgrund was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite looks to land a right hand but Hillgrund moved out of range.
Dynamite on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hillgrund swinging wildly here.
Hillgrund staying out of range there.
Hillgrund paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hillgrund connects with a solid leg kick.
Dynamite scores with a hook.
Dynamite scores with a jab to the head.
Dynamite defending well as Hillgrund loads up on a big left hand.
Hillgrund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dynamite.
Hillgrund misses with a shot to the body
and Dynamite counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Napoleon Dynamite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hillgrund misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dynamite checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dynamite takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hillgrund cracks a nice hook into Dynamite's ribs.
Hillgrund gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dynamite.
Dynamite pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hillgrund is out of range and Dynamite settles back down.
Dynamite fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hillgrund throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dynamite counters with a nice uppercut.
Hillgrund scores with a takedown into Dynamite's guard.
Hillgrund throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dynamite works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dynamite is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hillgrund stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dynamite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hillgrund scoring with some ground and pound.
Hillgrund trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynamite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hillgrund works over Dynamite with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dynamite trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Hillgrund clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dynamite throws a leg kick but Hillgrund checks it.
Dynamite punishes Hillgrund's body with a nice straight punch.
Hillgrund throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hillgrund looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dynamite is fending him off so far but Hillgrund persists. Nope, Dynamite circles away and we're back to standing.
Dynamite defending well as Hillgrund loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Dynamite there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Dynamite tenderised Hillgrund's leg. Hillgrund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hillgrund is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dynamite gets caught flat footed, as Hillgrund shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dynamite has control of Hillgrund's left arm, preventing Hillgrund from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hillgrund.
Dynamite wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Napoleon Dynamite has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hillgrund tried to score with a low kick but Dynamite checks it.
Hillgrund tried to score with a low kick but Dynamite checks it.
Dynamite throws a low kick, looking for Hillgrund's leg but Hillgrund calmly moves out of range.
Hillgrund misses with a hook
and Dynamite counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hillgrund's knee momentarily.
Hillgrund throws a lazy right hand but Dynamite sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dynamite feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hillgrunds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite ducks under a wild hook from Hillgrund.
Dynamite comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hillgrund lands a right hook to the body.
Dynamite loads up on a big right hand but Hillgrund slips the punch.
Dynamite misses with a leg kick.
Hillgrund tries to land a leg kick but Dynamite saw it coming and moves away.
Dynamite bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dynamite slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hillgrund looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hillgrund does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dynamite misses with a low kick as Hillgrund jumps back.
Dynamite misses with a two punch combination.
Hillgrund throws a looping overhand right but Dynamite ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hillgrund walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dynamite checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund tries to score with a low kick but Dynamite moves his leg out of the way.
Hillgrund throws a leg kick but Dynamite checks it.
Dynamite throws a leg kick which misses Hillgrund's front leg but catches the back leg as Hillgrund tries to avoid it.
Hillgrund throws a hook to the side of Dynamite's head but Dynamite sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dynamite throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hillgrund throws an overhand right that lands on Dynamite's shoulder, as Dynamite tries to avoid the shot.
Dynamite connects with a looping right hand.
Dynamite throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dynamite moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dynamite moves out of range of the strikes.
Hillgrund fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dynamite sprawls well initially but Hillgrund persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dynamite wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund wants to pass the guard but Dynamite is defending well.
Dynamite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hillgrund.
Harald Hillgrund overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dynamite tries to get to full guard but Hillgrund has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hillgrund sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dynamite defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Harald Hillgrund will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hillgrund checks a leg kick nicely.
Hillgrund throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Hillgrund misses.
Dynamite uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hillgrund.
Dynamite fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hillgrund on the side of the head.
Hillgrund shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hillgrund looks to land a left hand but Dynamite moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Hillgrund misses.
Hillgrund misses with a straight left.
Hillgrund misses with a right hand
and Dynamite counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hillgrund throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hillgrund throws a big shot that misses.
Dynamite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hillgrund moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hillgrund. Hillgrund obviously looking to wear him down.
Dynamite swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dynamite.
Dynamite loads up on a big right hand but Hillgrund slips the punch.
Dynamite throws a low kick, looking for Hillgrund's leg but Hillgrund calmly moves out of range.
Dynamite throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dynamite misses with a few strikes there.
Dynamite moves away from the strike by Hillgrund.
Hillgrund gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dynamite counters with a leg kick.
Hillgrund misses with a body kick.
Dynamite cracks Hillgrund with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hillgrund.
Dynamite takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Napoleon Dynamite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite misses with a wild body shot.
Hillgrund tries to land a front kick but Dynamite steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good standup being displayed there by Dynamite as he connects with a hook.
Hillgrund has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dynamite.
Hillgrund checks a low kick from Dynamite.
Hillgrund checks the leg kick.
Dynamite connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Dynamite.
Hillgrund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Hillgrund.
Dynamite avoids the body shot from Hillgrund.
Dynamite connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hillgrund. Hillgrund circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite misses with an uppercut. Hillgrund saw that one coming.
Hillgrund dips to his left and cracks Dynamite with an uppercut!
Hillgrund lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dynamite circles away quickly and effectively.
Dynamite swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hillgrund counters with a nice leg kick.
Dynamite fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hillgrund has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dynamite throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harald Hillgrund is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dynamite just misses with a punch to the body.
Dynamite attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hillgrund takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dynamite jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dynamite keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hillgrund.
Hillgrund dips to his left and cracks Dynamite with an uppercut!
Hillgrund tries to land a front kick but Dynamite steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hillgrund defending well as Dynamite loads up on a big left hand.
Hillgrund misses with a wild body shot.
Hillgrund throws the kick towards the body but Dynamite avoids it.
Dynamite misses with a body kick.
Hillgrund feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dynamite throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hillgrund escapes and throws Dynamite's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dynamite is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dynamite is trying to escape the position but Hillgrund is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dynamite struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harald Hillgrund.
I think Hillgrund has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:48
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harald Hillgrund!
Harald Hillgrund retains his lightweight title!
Harald Hillgrund was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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