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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Cave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartmann kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Nick Cave has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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189 lbs
28 - 23 - 0 |
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190 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
28 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erwin Hartmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Cave!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartmann scores with a three punch combo!
Hartmann misses the body punch
and Cave counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cave uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hartmann.
Hartmann scores with a one two! Cave had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cave lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hartmann circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Cave - just one landing.
Hartmann scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartmann moves into the clinch.
Hartmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hartmann lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hartmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cave's elbow.
Cave breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cave takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Nick Cave has been cut.
Hartmann tries to clinch but Cave is having none of it.
Cave throws a body kick that misses.
Hartmann throws a body punch but Cave moves out of range.
Hartmann has Cave up against the cage in a clinch.
Cave with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Erwin Hartmann has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cave misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hartmann.
Cave breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hartmann misses with a double jab.
Cave closes the distance and clinches.
Cave escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cave scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cave lands with a nice body kick.
Hartmann tried to score with a low kick but Cave checks it.
Hartmann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hartmann wants to clinch up but Cave keeps it at a distance.
Cave moves out of range of the body kick.
Cave misses with a series of wild punches.
Cave lands with a right hand.
Erwin Hartmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartmann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cave counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cave.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cave tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hartmann avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartmann misses with some punches.
Hartmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cave breaks the clinch.
Hartmann throws a series of punches but Cave avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Hartmann finds it's way through Cave's defenses.
Hartmann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cave manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cave counters with a body kick.
Hartmann misses with a double jab.
Hartmann throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Hartmann misses.
Cave throws the kick towards the body but Hartmann avoids it.
Hartmann lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hartmann.
Hartmann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cave to score with a decent uppercut.
Hartmann wants to clinch
and Cave counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab by Cave.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cave clinches up with Hartmann and pushes him back against the cage.
Cave lands a body shot.
Hartmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Cave controls his hands.
Cave has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hartmann seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cave can turn it around.
Hartmann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cave's efforts to push away.
Cave has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hartmann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cave backwards.
Hartmann misses with a punch to the body.
Cave throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hartmann blocks it with crossed arms.
Cave tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hartmann avoids it.
Hartmann tries for a takedown but Cave manages to get underhooks.
Cave lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hartmann with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cave escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cave darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hartmann throws a head kick but Cave moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann throws a combination that misses
and Hartmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Hartmann misses
and Cave counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cave clinches with his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cave - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hartmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cave's elbow.
Hartmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cave's elbow.
Cave is working Hartmann over against the cage.
Cave working aggressively here.
Cave lands a good knee to the midsection. Hartmann won't want to take too many of those.
Cave blocking some punches.
Hartmann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartmann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cave on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hartmann misses with a punch to the body.
Cave dodges an elbow strike from Hartmann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Cave will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Hartmann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hartmann lands with a nice body punch.
Cave clinches with his opponent.
Cave lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cave missing with knees to the body.
Hartmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hartmann wants the takedown. Cave is fighting it off but Hartmann persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cave's guard against the cage.
Hartmann stops Cave from standing up.
Cave is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hartmann missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cave fails to land.
Cave putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hartmann in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cave using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hartmann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cave throws an elbow but misses.
Hartmann wants a takedown.
Nick Cave seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hartmann is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cave pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cave with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cave with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cave stops a takedown attempt from Hartmann.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erwin Hartmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Cave.
Hartmann throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cave with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cave working aggressively here.
Cave breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cave is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hartmann is looking to counter the offense by Cave and move into the clinch.
Cave connects with a leg kick. Hartmann looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hartmann has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hartmann looks to throw the jab but Cave is out of range.
Cave keeps the fight on the outside.
Cave steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hartmann moves in looking to clinch but Cave pushes him off.
Cave unleashes a big counter combination but Hartmann bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hartmann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cave counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Erwin Hartmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Cave jabs Hartmann to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hartmann wants to clinch up but Cave keeps it at a distance.
Cave has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hartmann throws a body kick that misses.
Cave is looking to score with low kicks.
Hartmann is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cave.
A shot to the liver by Cave. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartmann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hartmann misses with a body kick.
Cave throws a counter combo.
Cave rushes Hartmann and presses him up against the cage.
Cave throws a head punch that misses.
Cave lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cave with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cave scores with a knee to the head.
Cave comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cave lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cave wants to stand back up but Hartmann manages to pass into side control.
Cave wants to get back to his feet but Hartmann drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartmann looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cave is avoiding damage well.
Hartmann creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cave sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cave is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hartmann is controlling him well.
Hartmann 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.
Cave wants to get back to his feet but Hartmann is dominant here and he's now got Cave's back!
Hartmann has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cave trying to get back to his feet but Hartmann is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cave grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Cave looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hartmann.
Hartmann has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cave trying to get back to his feet but Hartmann is in full control for now.
Cave is trying to shake Hartmann off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Hartmann won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Cave showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick by Hartmann misses
and Cave counters with a two punch combo.
Cave walks into a straight right hand from Hartmann.
Cave tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Erwin Hartmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hartmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartmann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cave.
Sloppy strikes from Cave. Those never looked like landing.
Cave ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hartmann.
Hartmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hartmann clobbers Cave with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hartmann cracks Cave with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cave wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hartmann is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cave looking to throw knees to the head but Hartmann is blocking nicely.
Cave has Hartmann pressed against the cage.
Hartmann pushes Cave back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cave misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cave wants to stall.
Hartmann gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cave regains guard.
Cave has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hartmann is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Cave tries to land a knee to the head but Hartmann blocks with his arms.
Hartmann managing to block the knees to the body from Cave.
Hartmann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Cave.
Hartmann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Cave goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cave misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cave.
Cave misses with an elbow strike.
Cave tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hartmann avoids it.
Hartmann tightens his grip and picks Cave up, before dumping him to the ground. Cave manages to land in guard.
Cave is looking to stand back up but Hartmann counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cave.
Cave is not content to let Hartmann control the position.
Hartmann trying to control from Cave's half guard. Cave has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cave avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartmann stops Cave from standing up.
Cave keeping full guard, as Hartmann tries to pass.
Hartmann is standing up over Cave. Cave looks to escape but Hartmann dives into side control.
Hartmann throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cave wants to get back to his feet.
Erwin Hartmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hartmann working the head and body with strikes.
Hartmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cave keeps working.
Cave is trying to get back to his feet.
Hartmann working the body and head with strikes.
Nick Cave is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cave wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin Hartmann showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cave has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Cave!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Cave thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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