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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Fiddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tallak Hrolf (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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305 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddie Fiddler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tallak Hrolf !
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hrolf slips a straight right by Fiddler.
Fiddler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hrolf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fiddler moves out of range as Hrolf strikes.
Hrolf misses with a few strikes there.
Fiddler throws a hook to the side of Hrolf 's head but Hrolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hrolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fiddler.
A left lands for Fiddler.
Fiddler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fiddler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hrolf at a distance.
Hrolf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fiddler throws a right hand that misses
and Hrolf decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fiddler's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hrolf throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiddler controls Hrolf momentarily but Hrolf frees himself.
Hrolf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddler wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiddler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hrolf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hrolf lands a couple of digs.
Fiddler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hrolf .
Hrolf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hrolf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hrolf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hrolf in side control, just content to control the action for now.
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!
Fiddler is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf misses with the ground and pound.
Fiddler taking a bit of punishment here - Hrolf scoring with strikes.
Hrolf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiddler keeps working.
Fiddler on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
It looks like Freddie Fiddler has been cut.
Hrolf lands a nice forearm strike.
Hrolf misses with the ground and pound.
Fiddler struggling a bit here.
Hrolf throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fiddler is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hrolf is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiddler is keen to just control but Hrolf is a slippery customer.
Hrolf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fiddler.
Fiddler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hrolf is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiddler is pressing down on Hrolf 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hrolf is holding on for now.
Hrolf manages to get to full guard.
Hrolf wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hrolf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fiddler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fiddler with a nice head shot there.
Fiddler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiddler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hrolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Hrolf , not yet.
Fiddler trying to control but Hrolf is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hrolf trying to keep a closed guard but Fiddler is proving a slippery customer.
Fiddler distracts Hrolf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tallak Hrolf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Fiddler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hrolf scores with a takedown into Fiddler's guard.
Fiddler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fiddler preventing the sweep.
Fiddler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hrolf 's head.
Fiddler is in close to Hrolf 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hrolf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiddler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiddler wants to control from the top but Hrolf keeps moving.
Fiddler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiddler trying to control the position from guard on top but Hrolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiddler 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiddler is one step ahead there.
Hrolf controlling Fiddler's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hrolf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fiddler misses with a hook
and Hrolf counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fiddler's guard now.
Hrolf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fiddler is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hrolf working away.
Fiddler is trying to improve his position.
Hrolf misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fiddler takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hrolf working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fiddler takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hrolf misses with the ground and pound.
Tallak Hrolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hrolf wants to control but Fiddler is keeping him busy.
Hrolf sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fiddler is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hrolf postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hrolf throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fiddler works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf working over Fiddler with some ground and pound. Fiddler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fiddler wants to get back to full guard.
Hrolf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fiddler gets back to full guard.
Hrolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiddler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hrolf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fiddler has momentary wrist control but Hrolf slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hrolf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hrolf works over Fiddler with some ground and pound from guard.
Hrolf wants to control from the top but Fiddler keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hrolf 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fiddler trying to keep a closed guard but Hrolf is proving a slippery customer.
Fiddler 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.
Fiddler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hrolf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hrolf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hrolf connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hrolf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hrolf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hrolf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fiddler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tallak Hrolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Freddie Fiddler's cut.
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!
Hrolf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fiddler can pounce on him.
Fiddler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hrolf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fiddler misses with a leg kick.
Hrolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiddler 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.
Freddie Fiddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hrolf lands a right hook to the body.
Hrolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fiddler.
Fiddler misses with a kick to the body.
Hrolf punishes Fiddler's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hrolf lands a leg kick that knocks Fiddler off balance momentarily.
Hrolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrolf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fiddler sizes up Hrolf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fiddler throws a sloppy head kick
and Hrolf counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hrolf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hrolf working Fiddler over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hrolf is trying to control. Fiddler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hrolf prevents Fiddler from improving his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hrolf working his ground and pound in the gym.
Fiddler is working hard here to advance position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hrolf lands a nice short elbow.
Hrolf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hrolf stalling away here and it's allowed Fiddler to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Freddie Fiddler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf stands up over Fiddler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hrolf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hrolf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hrolf throws an elbow that misses. Fiddler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hrolf 's guard. Nice move by Fiddler!
Fiddler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hrolf 's head.
Hrolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fiddler trying to control but Hrolf is working from the bottom.
Hrolf is trying to control the position but Fiddler postures up.
Hrolf pulls Fiddler in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hrolf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fiddler.
Hrolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fiddler's guard.
Tallak Hrolf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hrolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiddler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hrolf works over Fiddler with some ground and pound from guard.
Hrolf wants to control from the top but Fiddler keeps moving.
Fiddler wants to sweep here but Hrolf controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf is looking to work some ground and pound but Fiddler has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hrolf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fiddler looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiddler, not yet.
Hrolf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hrolf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hrolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiddler is retaining full guard.
Fiddler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hrolf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hrolf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hrolf throwing strikes from guard but Fiddler blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fiddler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tallak Hrolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hrolf 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tallak Hrolf !
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