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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Strikeufc (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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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Badr Hari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Strikeufc!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strikeufc loads up on a big right hand but Hari slips the punch.
Strikeufc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Badr Hari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hari connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Ben Strikeufc has been cut.
Strikeufc clinches up with Hari and pushes him back against the cage.
Strikeufc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strikeufc shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hari as he jumps to the side.
Hari bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Strikeufc shoots and misses
and Hari counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Strikeufc is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hari clinches up with Strikeufc and pushes him back against the cage.
Strikeufc is still on wobbly legs! Can Hari finish him?
Strikeufc blocking some punches.
Strikeufc gets underhooks to prevent Hari's takedown attempt.
Hari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strikeufc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Hari. Those never looked like landing.
Hari jabs Strikeufc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strikeufc seems to have recovered his senses.
Sloppy strikes from Strikeufc. Those never looked like landing.
Strikeufc slaps away a takedown attempt from Hari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Hari misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strikeufc gets a clinch.
Hari taking a breather.
Hari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hari shoots for a double leg takedown but Strikeufc sprawls well. He's pushed Hari's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Badr Hari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strikeufc leaves Hari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hari throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strikeufc darts in and clinches Hari up against the cage.
Strikeufc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strikeufc lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strikeufc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strikeufc takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hari throws a sloppy head kick and Strikeufc moves out of range easily.
Strikeufc fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Strikeufc looks winded!
A nice combination there by Strikeufc.
Hari fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Strikeufc to the ground. Hari is now in Strikeufc's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hari wants to control from the top but Strikeufc keeps moving.
Strikeufc can't keep his opponent in guard - Hari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strikeufc keeps working.
Hari slips a nice elbow through Strikeufc's hands, connecting with Strikeufc's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hari seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hari is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Strikeufc is not content to let Hari control the position.
Strikeufc wants to get back to his feet.
Hari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strikeufc doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hari.
Hari is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hari decides to stand and escape the position.
Strikeufc swats away the attempt to clinch by Hari.
Hari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strikeufc circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hari leaves Strikeufc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hari shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badr Hari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Strikeufc's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hari clinches with his opponent.
Hari has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strikeufc is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strikeufc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hari jabs at Strikeufc's body.
Hari bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Strikeufc is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hari has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hari cracks Strikeufc with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hari tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strikeufc knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hari trying to control the position but Strikeufc is working away.
Hari stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Strikeufc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hari.
Hari stuffs the takedown attempt from Strikeufc. Strikeufc gets slowly back to his feet.
Strikeufc is breathing heavily.
Strikeufc has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hari.
Strikeufc closes the distance and pushes Hari back into the cage.
Hari is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Strikeufc can't fight it off and eventually Hari manages to take the fight to the floor. Strikeufc looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hari drops back looking for a leg! Strikeufc is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strikeufc manages to kick Hari off! Hari jumps back into Strikeufc's guard.
Strikeufc is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hari gets to his feet. Strikeufc looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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!
Hari shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Badr Hari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hari lands with a straight right. Strikeufc didn't see that one coming.
A cross from Strikeufc lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hari lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hari.
Strikeufc jabs at Hari's body.
Hari throws a combination that misses
and Strikeufc counters with a big head kick but Hari shrugs it off.
Strikeufc closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hari circles away.
Hari falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strikeufc counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strikeufc misses with a double jab.
Hari looks to score with a jab to the body but Strikeufc is just out of range.
Hari shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ground and pound from Hari.
Hari stands up out of the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hari has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strikeufc finds it's way round the side to connect with Hari's head.
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!
Strikeufc walks into a straight right hand from Hari.
Strikeufc stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hari.
Badr Hari is winning the standup battle so far.
Hari wants to clinch up but Strikeufc keeps it at a distance.
Hari clinches up against the cage.
Hari is trying to force a seperation but Strikeufc has the dominant position.
Strikeufc jumps guard.
Hari slips nicely into half guard.
Hari is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hari is looking for a kimura but Strikeufc is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hari to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badr Hari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Strikeufc's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Strikeufc throws a series of punches but Hari avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hari.
Hari's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strikeufc connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hari scrambles back to his feet.
Hari tries to clinch but Strikeufc moves out of range.
Hari fails with the takedown.
Hari scores with a takedown into Strikeufc's guard.
Hari tries to stand but Strikeufc is controlling from the bottom.
Badr Hari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strikeufc uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hari misses with a left hand
and Strikeufc counters with a left and a right that stings Hari.
Badr Hari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strikeufc shoots in looking for a takedown. Hari tries to sprawl out of it but Strikeufc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strikeufc dives in and grabs Hari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hari pushes down on Strikeufc's head and hops out.
Hari throws a series of punches but Strikeufc moves out of range.
Hari lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hari lands a jab.
Hari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strikeufc sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Badr Hari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strikeufc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strikeufc shoots in and drives through. Hari sprawls well.
Hari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strikeufc's head backwards.
Hari clinches up against the cage.
Hari is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hari is trying to maintain a safe position but Strikeufc gets an underhook and turns Hari into the cage.
Hari jumps guard but Strikeufc turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Strikeufc lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A knee to the head by Strikeufc.
Hari is looking to break free of the clinch but Strikeufc has double underhooks.
Hari keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strikeufc's efforts to push away.
Strikeufc wants to break free but Hari has control.
Hari has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hari has Strikeufc pressed against the cage, preventing Strikeufc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hari wants to break free but Strikeufc has control.
Strikeufc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strikeufc misses with a body shot.
Strikeufc throws a series of punches but Hari avoids them all with ease.
Hari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hari is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strikeufc.
Hari lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hari.
Hari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strikeufc looks to land a left hand but Hari moved out of range nicely.
Hari lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hari doesn't manage to clinch there - Strikeufc circles away.
Strikeufc gets tackled into the cage by Hari. Hari maintains the clinch.
Hari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Strikeufc just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hari tries to pull guard but Strikeufc forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Strikeufc is trying to drag Hari to the mat but Hari just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hari tries for a takedown. No joy.
Badr Hari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strikeufc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Badr Hari.
Well Hari 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badr Hari!
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