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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartmann comes into the arena with LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out blaring out of the sound system. Rodrigues has chosen Joe Walsh - In the City as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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187 cm
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215 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erwin Hartmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmann gets a clinch.
Rodrigues looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodrigues wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hartmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hartmann gets a trip takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet.
Hartmann trying to mount his opponent but Rodrigues defends it.
Rodrigues tries to roll over but Hartmann keeps him under control.
Rodrigues blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hartmann.
Hartmann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodrigues does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hartmann stops Rodrigues from getting back to his feet.
Hartmann wants to pass to mount but Rodrigues is defending the position.
Hartmann controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann stops Rodrigues from getting back to his feet.
Hartmann tries to pass to full mount but Rodrigues defends it.
Rodrigues tries to get to full guard but Hartmann has control of the leg.
Rodrigues is not content to let Hartmann control the position.
Hartmann seems to be looking for submissions.
Hartmann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann is keen to just control but Rodrigues is a slippery customer.
Hartmann is looking to advance position but Rodrigues won't allow it.
Rodrigues is trying to stand.
Hartmann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rodrigues doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hartmann.
Hartmann passes to full mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodrigues is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to reverse the position but Hartmann maintains control.
Rodrigues is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hartmann mounts Rodrigues! Really nice guard pass there!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hartmann unloads with some shots from mount but Rodrigues bucks and avoids them well.
Rodrigues tries to hold on but Hartmann postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hartmann cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hartmann throws some wild stikes that Rodrigues manages to avoid easily.
Hartmann lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hartmann tries to control but Rodrigues wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rodrigues tries to reverse the position but Hartmann maintains control.
You get the feeling that Rodrigues really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hartmann wants to control but instead Rodrigues manages to regain half guard.
Hartmann wants to pass the guard but Rodrigues is defending well.
Hartmann throws a strike but Rodrigues avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartmann trying to move into half guard but instead Rodrigues has managed to sweep!
Rodrigues wants to stand but Hartmann has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hartmann pulls Rodrigues in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Hartmann 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.
Rodrigues clinches with his opponent.
Rodrigues wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hartmann putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rodrigues in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hartmann wants a takedown but no success here.
Hartmann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodrigues's efforts to push away.
Rodrigues misses with a knee strike.
Hartmann utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues takes a shot to the head.
Hartmann lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodrigues.
Hartmann is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rodrigues is defending well.
Hartmann is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erwin Hartmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hartmann keeps control of Rodrigues as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hartmann tries to land a knee to the head but Rodrigues blocks with his arms.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Rodrigues tries to break free but Hartmann pushes him back against the ropes.
Hartmann misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann misses with a knee strike.
Hartmann is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hartmann lands a good knee to the midsection. Rodrigues won't want to take too many of those.
Rodrigues is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hartmann misses with a body punch.
Rodrigues with a knee to the head.
Hartmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodrigues breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodrigues darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hartmann fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodrigues looks to land a combination but Hartmann avoids it well.
Hartmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodrigues throws a lazy right hand but Hartmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Hartmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hartmann tries to clinch up.
Hartmann rushes Rodrigues and presses him up against the ropes.
Rodrigues using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hartmann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hartmann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hartmann throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartmann tries to clinch up.
Hartmann misses with a head kick.
Hartmann misses with a double jab.
Rodrigues closes the distance and pushes Hartmann back into the ropes.
Hartmann stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rodrigues breaks the clinch.
Hartmann staying out of range there.
Erwin Hartmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hartmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodrigues controls his hands.
Rodrigues breaks from the clinch.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Hartmann throws a body kick.
Rodrigues slaps away a takedown attempt from Hartmann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hartmann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hartmann tries to land a front kick but Rodrigues steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rodrigues scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hartmann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodrigues sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hartmann somewhat.
Rodrigues throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hartmann is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann closes the distance and pushes Rodrigues back into the ropes.
Erwin Hartmann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rodrigues is trying to break the clinch but Hartmann has him pressed against the ropes.
Hartmann throws an elbow that misses.
Rodrigues tries to throw a body punch but Hartmann avoids it by throwing Rodrigues back against the ropes.
Hartmann trying to land knees to the body.
Hartmann misses with an elbow strike.
Rodrigues looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Rodrigues, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hartmann shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodrigues manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hartmann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hartmann throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodrigues was covering up waiting for the punch and Hartmann finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodrigues is looking to stand up but Hartmann isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Hartmann dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hartmann moves away from the strike by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Hartmann slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hartmann.
Hartmann wants to clinch
and Rodrigues counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hartmann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Hartmann moves out of range.
Hartmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Rodrigues.
A combination from Rodrigues does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rodrigues swats away the attempt to clinch by Hartmann.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Hartmann slips the punch.
Hartmann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hartmann is looking to clinch.
Rodrigues gets a clinch.
Rodrigues has had enough of the clinch but Hartmann keeps him there for the moment.
Hartmann wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erwin Hartmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Hartmann.
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Hartmann closes the distance and clinches up with Rodrigues, looking for a takedown. Hartmann pushes Rodrigues against the ropes but Rodrigues circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodrigues tries to break the clinch but Hartmann is controlling the position.
Rodrigues tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rodrigues is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hartmann is keeping busy.
Hartmann has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rodrigues is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries to stall but Hartmann uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hartmann connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rodrigues's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues trying to control the position but instead, Hartmann has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodrigues into the ropes.
Hartmann pulls Rodrigues into guard.
Hartmann is trying to keep Rodrigues in close.
Hartmann wants to control the position but Rodrigues says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Erwin Hartmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues wants to get back to his feet.
Hartmann wants to improve his position but Rodrigues is controlling well.
Rodrigues wants to stand but Hartmann has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rodrigues tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hartmann knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodrigues tries to stand and escape but Hartmann is controlling the position.
Rodrigues is trying to control the action in half guard but Hartmann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hartmann gets back to full guard.
Hartmann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues wanted to stand there but Hartmann had control of the position.
Jake Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodrigues passes Hartmann's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues stands up and beckons Hartmann to join him on the feet.
Hartmann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Rodrigues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hartmann 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erwin Hartmann!
After winning the bout, Erwin Hartmann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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