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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Garth Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neal Van Heerden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neal Van Heerden acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Garth Atkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Neal Van Heerden!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkinson fails to land the takedown.
Atkinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Heerden.
Van Heerden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Heerden has closed the distance and engaged Atkinson in a clinch.
Van Heerden prevents Atkinson from breaking the clinch.
Van Heerden tries to pull guard but Atkinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Heerden drops back down to his feet.
Van Heerden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garth Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neal Van Heerden.
Atkinson breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Atkinson. No joy for Van Heerden on that attempt.
Atkinson darts in and clinches Van Heerden up against the cage.
Atkinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atkinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Van Heerden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Atkinson's guard.
Van Heerden wanted to stand there but Atkinson had control of the position.
Atkinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Heerden drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Atkinson dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Heerden trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Atkinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Heerden will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Van Heerden trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Van Heerden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Atkinson trying to control but Van Heerden is working from the bottom.
Van Heerden wants to improve his position but instead Atkinson has moved into half guard.
Van Heerden is looking for a sweep. Atkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Heerden trying to get back to full guard but Atkinson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Van Heerden is working to get back to half guard.
Atkinson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson looking to control but Van Heerden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Van Heerden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Heerden can't escape the position.
Van Heerden wants to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away.
Atkinson trying to control but Van Heerden is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Atkinson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Van Heerden is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Heerden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Heerden wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Van Heerden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atkinson lands a leg kick that knocks Van Heerden off balance momentarily.
Van Heerden is looking to clinch but Atkinson is avoiding it.
Van Heerden is looking to clinch.
Neal Van Heerden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Heerden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Van Heerden would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Van Heerden throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson is looking to stand up but Van Heerden isn't so interested in that idea.
Atkinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Atkinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Atkinson, not yet.
Atkinson is breathing heavily.
Van Heerden trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Neal Van Heerden was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Van Heerden closes the distance and clinches up with Atkinson, looking for a takedown. Van Heerden pushes Atkinson against the cage but Atkinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atkinson gets caught napping as Van Heerden dives in and scores a takedown. Atkinson manages to retain guard.
Van Heerden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atkinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neal Van Heerden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Van Heerden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Heerden fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Heerden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Heerden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Van Heerden.
Van Heerden stops a takedown attempt from Atkinson.
Van Heerden is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Atkinson can't fight it off and eventually Van Heerden manages to take the fight to the floor. Atkinson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Van Heerden from controlling successfully.
Van Heerden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Heerden content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Heerden pushing down on Atkinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van Heerden not doing much here.
Van Heerden is working for a kimura but Atkinson is defending it quite comfortably.
Van Heerden wants to take a breather but Atkinson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Heerden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Van Heerden trying to control the action but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Atkinson trying to control from the bottom.
Van Heerden trying to control from half guard but Atkinson is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Van Heerden wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is defending well.
Van Heerden is looking to take a break and control but Atkinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Neal Van Heerden hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Van Heerden fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Heerden scores with a three punch combo!
Van Heerden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Atkinson as Van Heerden shoots in.
Garth Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neal Van Heerden.
Atkinson misses with a double jab.
Van Heerden misses with a wild body shot.
No luck for Van Heerden with that takedown attempt.
Van Heerden throws a right and a left that Atkinson avoids nicely.
Atkinson pushes Van Heerden away with a front kick.
Van Heerden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atkinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atkinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Heerden sprawls well. Van Heerden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Atkinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Heerden misses with a double jab
and Atkinson counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Heerden fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Atkinson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Heerden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Heerden doesn't manage to clinch there - Atkinson circles away.
Neal Van Heerden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atkinson looks for a takedown but Van Heerden sprawls well.
Van Heerden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atkinson but Atkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Atkinson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Heerden misses with a takedown attempt
and Atkinson counters with a head kick.
Atkinson darts in and clinches Van Heerden up against the cage.
Van Heerden tries to stall but Atkinson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neal Van Heerden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 Heerden fails with a takedown attempt.
Atkinson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Atkinson throws a series of punches but Van Heerden moves out of range.
Garth Atkinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atkinson shoots in for a takedown but Van Heerden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Heerden tries to clinch but Atkinson moves out of range.
Atkinson moves into the clinch.
Atkinson tries to pull guard but Van Heerden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Atkinson can't break the clinch.
Atkinson tries to pull guard but Van Heerden holds him up against the cage and eventually Atkinson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garth Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Heerden tries a body shot but Atkinson blocks it.
Van Heerden lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Van Heerden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Atkinson defends it well.
Van Heerden is working for a submission of some sort.
Atkinson trying to control but Van Heerden postures up.
Van Heerden decides to return to a standing position.
Atkinson misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Heerden tries to close the distance and clinch but Atkinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Atkinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atkinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Heerden.
Van Heerden closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Atkinson's guard.
Atkinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Heerden trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Van Heerden working some strikes from top position.
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!
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Van Heerden from controlling successfully.
Van Heerden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Van Heerden wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Neal Van Heerden wasn't active enough on the ground.
Atkinson shoots in but no luck this time.
Atkinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Heerden. Van Heerden gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Heerden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Atkinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Heerden. Van Heerden gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Heerden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Atkinson.
Atkinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Heerden avoids it really well and circles away.
Van Heerden looks for a takedown but Atkinson sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Van Heerden.
Van Heerden grinds an elbow into Atkinson's temple.
Atkinson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Van Heerden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Heerden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atkinson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neal Van Heerden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Heerden has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neal Van Heerden!
After winning the bout, Neal Van Heerden 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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