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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cinderella Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finnur Hilmarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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217 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cinderella Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Finnur Hilmarsson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man misses the body punch
and Hilmarsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Man is trying to drag Hilmarsson to the mat but Hilmarsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Man has Hilmarsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hilmarsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hilmarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hilmarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hilmarsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hilmarsson taking a breather.
Hilmarsson is looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Hilmarsson.
Hilmarsson has picked Man up - he's going for a ride! Hilmarsson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Man trying to hold on to Hilmarsson's head to control him but Hilmarsson postures up.
Hilmarsson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Man controls his leg.
Man is looking to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man wants to control but Hilmarsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilmarsson trying to control from half guard but Man is working away.
Man is pressing down on Hilmarsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Man throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hilmarsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Man is proving hard to escape from.
Man looking to control.
Hilmarsson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hilmarsson defends it easily.
Hilmarsson wants to get up but he can't break Man's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Man is trying to keep Hilmarsson in close.
Man wants to sweep here but Hilmarsson controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilmarsson tries to stand but Man is controlling from the bottom.
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hilmarsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Man is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hilmarsson defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Man is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hilmarsson is aware though and is defending well.
Man is breathing heavily.
Hilmarsson wants to stand but Man is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hilmarsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Man not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilmarsson wants to stand but Man is controlling his posture from full guard.
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.
Hilmarsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man keeping moving, preventing Hilmarsson from controlling successfully.
Man throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hilmarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hilmarsson lands a couple of digs.
Hilmarsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hilmarsson tries to stand but Man is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man working for a triangle but Hilmarsson defends it easily.
Hilmarsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Man has a closed guard, preventing Hilmarsson from standing up.
Hilmarsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hilmarsson wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Hilmarsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnur Hilmarsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Hilmarsson shows good takedown defense.
Man lands with a good body shot.
Hilmarsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Man sprawls well. He's pushed Hilmarsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hilmarsson stuffs the takedown.
Hilmarsson misses with a head kick.
Hilmarsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Man pinned against the cage. Man gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Man lands with a hook. Hilmarsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hilmarsson clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilmarsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Man gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cinderella Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finnur Hilmarsson.
Hilmarsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Man to keep the fight standing.
Hilmarsson stops a takedown attempt from Man.
Hilmarsson is trying to pull guard but Man turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Man tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hilmarsson jumps into guard, dragging Man to the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hilmarsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Man trying to control but Hilmarsson is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hilmarsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hilmarsson is pulling down on Man's head. It's preventing any offense from Man, at least for the moment.
Man prevents Hilmarsson from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Man scoring with some ground and pound.
Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hilmarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hilmarsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hilmarsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hilmarsson wants to get back to his feet but Man passes into half guard.
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!
Man stops Hilmarsson from getting back to his feet.
Hilmarsson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hilmarsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hilmarsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hilmarsson keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilmarsson wants to stand up but Man is controlling him.
Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hilmarsson wants to improve his position but instead Man has moved into half guard.
Man trying to control from half guard but Hilmarsson is working away.
Hilmarsson is trying to stand.
Hilmarsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hilmarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Man missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hilmarsson is looking to improve his position.
Hilmarsson is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hilmarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hilmarsson tries to kick Man off but Man keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man wants to pass the guard but Hilmarsson is defending well.
Hilmarsson moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Finnur Hilmarsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Man shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hilmarsson pinned against the cage. Hilmarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hilmarsson swivels and escapes.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man misses with a looping right.
Hilmarsson moves into the clinch.
Hilmarsson jumps guard and drags Man to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hilmarsson is looking to stand back up but Man counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hilmarsson.
Man prevents Hilmarsson from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilmarsson is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hilmarsson pulls Man in close to prevent any damage.
Finnur Hilmarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Man prevents Hilmarsson from getting back to his feet.
Man wants to pass the guard but Hilmarsson is keeping the position.
Hilmarsson wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
Man stops Hilmarsson from standing up.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilmarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hilmarsson wants to stand and escape but Man is having none of it.
Cinderella Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilmarsson controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hilmarsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Man stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Man wants it to stay on the feet.
Hilmarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hilmarsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hilmarsson moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
Hilmarsson shoots for a takedown but Man saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hilmarsson slips under a jab from Man.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hilmarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Man has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cinderella Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hilmarsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hilmarsson pulls guard successfully.
Man trying to control but Hilmarsson is working from the bottom.
Hilmarsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilmarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hilmarsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hilmarsson, not yet.
Hilmarsson wants to stand but Man is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilmarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hilmarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man misses with a hook.
Man moves into range and connects with a jab.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hilmarsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Man counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hilmarsson avoids the body shot from Man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hilmarsson is looking to clinch.
Finnur Hilmarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hilmarsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finnur Hilmarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hilmarsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnur Hilmarsson!
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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
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