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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vigo Halk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harvey Weber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vigo Halk!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Weber has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Halk has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Weber stalls.
Halk lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Harvey Weber has been cut.
Weber drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Halk keeps control of Weber as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Weber tries to land a knee to the head but Halk blocks with his arms.
Weber tries to break free but Halk pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halk breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Halk.
Weber drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Weber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weber working some strikes from top position.
Weber 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.
Weber gets to his feet - Halk follows without any prompting.
Weber forces Halk back against the cage and clinches.
Halk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weber will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Halk clinches.
Weber misses with a knee to the head.
Halk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halk shoots in and gets a takedown into Weber's guard.
Weber is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Halk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halk throws a head kick that misses.
Halk gets a takedown into half guard.
Weber makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weber gets a clinch.
Weber really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Halk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weber tries to score with a low kick but Halk moves his leg out of the way.
Halk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Halk showed some decent athleticism there.
Halk looks winded!
Weber missing with punches from the bottom.
Weber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Weber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber keeping moving, preventing Halk from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weber controls Halk momentarily but Halk frees himself.
Halk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Halk throws a big elbow that misses.
Weber is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Weber is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halk.
Halk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halk clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Weber lands an elbow just above Halk 's eye.
Halk keeps control of Weber as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Weber throws a punch but it's blocked by Halk.
Weber working hard to break the clinch.
Weber tries to break the clinch but Halk is controlling the position.
Weber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weber stalling against the cage.
Weber is looking to break free of the clinch but Halk has double underhooks.
Halk has picked Weber up - he's going for a ride! Halk dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Weber pushes Halk off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harvey Weber will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harvey Weber's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Halk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Weber's half guard.
Weber tries to roll over but Halk keeps him under control.
Weber slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Weber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Weber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Halk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber landing some decent shots from guard.
Weber gets to his feet - Halk follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber instigates a clinch.
Weber stalling against the cage.
Weber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weber gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Halk to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Weber manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Halk is breathing heavily.
Halk has Weber up against the cage in a clinch.
Weber has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weber rushes Halk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Halk gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Weber manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vigo Halk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halk clinches up against the cage.
Weber wants to break free but Halk has control.
Weber tries to land a knee to the head but Halk blocks with his arms.
Weber wants to break free but Halk has control.
Weber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halk gets caught napping as Weber dives in and scores a takedown. Halk manages to retain guard.
Halk is looking to stand back up but Weber counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Halk.
Weber throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halk wants to control but Weber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halk keeping hold of Weber's head, controlling as best he can.
Weber is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Weber controlling the action here.
Weber decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Weber bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Halk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Weber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harvey Weber's cut.
That's time! Weber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Weber looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Halk is fending him off so far but Weber persists. Nope, Halk circles away and we're back to standing.
Halk drives through with a takedown into Weber's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Weber manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Halk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Weber manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Weber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weber is looking to clinch.
Halk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Weber sneaks out the side door and pushes Halk away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weber takes the fight into the clinch.
Weber is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Weber controlling the action here for a moment.
Halk gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Weber manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Halk keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Halk gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Weber has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Halk is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halk turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Halk manages to end up in side control.
Weber sneaks out the side door and pushes Halk away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Weber with that takedown attempt.
Weber darts in and clinches Halk up against the cage.
Weber throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Weber - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Harvey Weber has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Weber is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Weber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weber is trying to force a seperation but Halk has the dominant position.
Weber changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Halk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halk.
Weber throws Halk to one side and escapes!
Weber wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halk manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Weber on his heels. He'll look to pass Weber's guard now, I'm sure.
Weber scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Halk throws a sloppy head kick and Weber moves out of range easily.
Weber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Halk's waist but Halk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weber off to one side.
Halk looks to land a body kick but Weber moved away.
Weber shoots in for a takedown but Halk shows good takedown defense.
Weber thuds his shin into the meat of Halk's side.
Weber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halk can do to turn this around?
Halk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Weber!
Vigo Halk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harvey Weber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halk in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Weber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Weber, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Weber!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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