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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bart Vanhaverbeke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanhaverbeke comes into the arena with Last Resort blaring out of the sound system. Hill has chosen Boots Randolph - Yakety Sax as his entrance music. Harry Hill is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bart Vanhaverbeke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Hill!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Hill - that landed with a thud.
Hill is trying to break the clinch but Vanhaverbeke has him pressed against the cage.
Vanhaverbeke is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hill is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vanhaverbeke to the mat. Vanhaverbeke regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Vanhaverbeke had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hill is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Vanhaverbeke Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hill's back instead.
Hill trying to control the action but Vanhaverbeke just sinks the hooks in.
Vanhaverbeke doesn't have the hooks in and Hill manages to turn into his guard.
Vanhaverbeke looking to control.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanhaverbeke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Vanhaverbeke is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill won't allow Vanhaverbeke to sweep him here.
Vanhaverbeke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vanhaverbeke is breathing heavily.
Vanhaverbeke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vanhaverbeke is looking for a triangle but Hill pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill cracks Vanhaverbeke with a solid left hand.
Hill won't allow Vanhaverbeke to sweep him here.
Hill wants to stand but Vanhaverbeke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hill controlling from the top position.
Hill wants to stand but Vanhaverbeke is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hill distracts Vanhaverbeke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hill pushes down on Vanhaverbeke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vanhaverbeke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vanhaverbeke is staying active underneath Hill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hill lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hill decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hill scores with a hook.
Hill tries to bum rush Vanhaverbeke with a series of wild strikes but Vanhaverbeke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hill throws a series of strikes that have Vanhaverbeke backpedaling.
Vanhaverbeke dodges the punch combination from Hill.
Hill has Vanhaverbeke up against the cage in a clinch.
Hill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hill lands with an uppercut that bounces Vanhaverbeke off the cage and back into rage.
Harry Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanhaverbeke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hill stuns Vanhaverbeke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill connects with the punch.
Hill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hill scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hill gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hill.
Hill stalling.
Hill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hill rushes Vanhaverbeke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hill breaks from the clinch.
Hill feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hill wants to get up but he can't break Vanhaverbeke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hill passes Vanhaverbeke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is taking a breather. Vanhaverbeke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vanhaverbeke lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Vanhaverbeke is trying to get back to full guard.
Hill is nestled in close to Vanhaverbeke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vanhaverbeke punching from the bottom.
Vanhaverbeke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hill scores with a three punch combo!
Hill closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Hill dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hill looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hill controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vanhaverbeke has momentary wrist control but Hill slips an elbow through the middle.
Hill would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vanhaverbeke is looking for a triangle but Hill pushes his legs off easily.
Vanhaverbeke wants to sweep here but Hill controlling him for the moment.
Hill gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hill takes the fight into the clinch.
Hill breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Hill. Beautiful body shot.
Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanhaverbeke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hill drives through and clinches with Vanhaverbeke against the cage.
Hill's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vanhaverbeke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hill closes the distance and clinches.
Hill manages to break the clinch.
Vanhaverbeke wants to clinch
and Hill decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vanhaverbeke's guard.
Hill would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vanhaverbeke throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hill tries to bum rush Vanhaverbeke with a series of wild strikes but Vanhaverbeke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hill pushes Vanhaverbeke up against the cage in a clinch.
Hill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hill moves into the clinch.
Vanhaverbeke tries to pull guard but Hill holds him up against the cage and eventually Vanhaverbeke drops back down to his feet.
Hill breaks from the clinch.
Hill changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vanhaverbeke looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Hill decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vanhaverbeke to his feet.
Vanhaverbeke takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hill scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanhaverbeke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanhaverbeke wants to sweep here but Hill controlling him for the moment.
Hill decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vanhaverbeke, up you get!
Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanhaverbeke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hill breaks the clinch.
Vanhaverbeke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hill moves into the clinch.
Vanhaverbeke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hill just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Vanhaverbeke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill lands a takedown into guard.
Vanhaverbeke will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanhaverbeke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hill escapes and throws Vanhaverbeke's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hill scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vanhaverbeke to see if he's OK.
Vanhaverbeke tries to bench press Hill off him but Hill keeps the position.
Hill stands up.
Hill's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hill duly obliges.
Hill has taken the fight to the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hill throws a head kick but Vanhaverbeke moves out of range.
Vanhaverbeke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hill pushes Vanhaverbeke up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hill clinches up against the cage.
Hill works on Vanhaverbeke's body with a couple of short punches.
Hill prevents the takedown attempt.
Hill manages to break the clinch.
Hill feints and as Vanhaverbeke raises his hands in defense, Hill changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hill chips away with some ground and pound.
Vanhaverbeke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hill scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vanhaverbeke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hill is looking to stand up but Vanhaverbeke won't let him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill slips nicely into half guard.
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Vanhaverbeke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhaverbeke looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hill wants to free his trapped foot but Vanhaverbeke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vanhaverbeke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vanhaverbeke with a poor takedown
and Hill counters with a one-two to the body.
Hill clinches.
Hill breaks from the clinch.
Hill has closed the distance and engaged Vanhaverbeke in a clinch.
Hill taking a breather.
Hill wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hill drives through and clinches with Vanhaverbeke against the cage.
The referee calls for Hill to work.
Hill drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vanhaverbeke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vanhaverbeke tries for a takedown but Hill circles away easily
and Hill moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Vanhaverbeke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanhaverbeke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vanhaverbeke looking for a takedown.
Hill has hold of one of Vanhaverbeke's legs. Vanhaverbeke is fighting the takedown attempt but Hill gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhaverbeke controls Hill momentarily but Hill frees himself.
Harry Hill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hill wants to control from the top but Vanhaverbeke keeps moving.
Hill gets to his feet - Vanhaverbeke follows without any prompting.
Vanhaverbeke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hill's guard.
Vanhaverbeke drops back looking for a leg! Hill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hill manages to kick Vanhaverbeke off! Vanhaverbeke jumps back into Hill's guard.
Vanhaverbeke stays in close to Hill's body and controls the position.
Vanhaverbeke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hill is pulling down on Vanhaverbeke's head. It's preventing any offense from Vanhaverbeke, at least for the moment.
Bart Vanhaverbeke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanhaverbeke won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
Hill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vanhaverbeke is controlling him.
Hill has his feet on Vanhaverbeke's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vanhaverbeke shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vanhaverbeke showed some decent athleticism there.
Vanhaverbeke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hill is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hill 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Hill!
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hype
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