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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Van Dijk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sam Van Dijk was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andreas Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Van Dijk!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dijk moves into the clinch.
Van Dijk has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Price clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Price tries to break free.
Price might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Price showing good submission defense here.
Van Dijk trying to control momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price is trying to stand back up.
Van Dijk has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dijk misses with an elbow to the head.
Van Dijk is not going to allow Price to sit and survive in this position.
Van Dijk controls the action.
Van Dijk is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Price defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Dijk patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Van Dijk doesn't have the hooks in and Price manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price throwing strikes from guard but Van Dijk blocks nicely.
Price won't allow Van Dijk to get back to his feet.
Van Dijk looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Dijk, not yet.
Van Dijk wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Price is now in half guard.
Van Dijk wants to improve his position but Price is controlling well.
Van Dijk wants to get back to his feet.
Price lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van Dijk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Van Dijk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Price throwing strikes from guard but Van Dijk blocks nicely.
Van Dijk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Price accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Price won't allow Van Dijk to get back to his feet.
Van Dijk looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Dijk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Price tries to clinch but Van Dijk moves out of range.
Van Dijk dives in and scores a takedown into Price's guard.
Price has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Price wants to get back to his feet but Van Dijk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Price lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Dijk is trying to hold Price in close to prevent damage but Price has managed to pass into half guard.
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 Andreas Price will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Van Dijk throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Van Dijk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Dijk tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Dijk rushes Price and presses him up against the cage.
Price tries to throw a body punch but Van Dijk avoids it by throwing Price back against the cage.
Van Dijk is stalling here.
Van Dijk breaks the clinch.
Sam Van Dijk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price tries to sprawl but Van Dijk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price is trying to maintain the position but Van Dijk is very close to passing his half guard.
Van Dijk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Price keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dijk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Price defends it well.
Andreas Price overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Price tries to get to full guard but Van Dijk has control of the leg.
Van Dijk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Price is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Van Dijk wants to free his trapped foot but Price is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Price wants to get back to full guard.
Van Dijk is trying to control. Price wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Price is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Price enables Van Dijk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Price manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Price is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Price keeping full guard, as Van Dijk tries to pass.
Price not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Price being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Van Dijk stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Dijk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Price!
Van Dijk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Dijk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Van Dijk is breathing heavily.
Price tries to buck Van Dijk off but Van Dijk is having none of it.
Van Dijk decides to stand back up.
Price avoids the head kick by Van Dijk.
Price appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Van Dijk gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Price tries to kick Van Dijk off but Van Dijk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Van Dijk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Dijk moves into the clinch.
Van Dijk has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Price is trying to keep an underhook but Van Dijk manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Van Dijk is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Van Dijk won't allow Price to sweep him here.
Price is working an open guard so Van Dijk takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Andreas Price is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Dijk throws a head kick that misses.
Price seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Van Dijk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Price back to the cage. Van Dijk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Van Dijk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Price backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Dijk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Price misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dijk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Price is trying to defend but Van Dijk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Van Dijk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Price has one foot on Van Dijk's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Van Dijk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Price!
Price explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Dijk is looking to clinch but Price is avoiding it.
Price throws a quick counter kick to the body but Van Dijk avoids it.
Price throws a leg kick but Van Dijk moved away.
Price tries to sprawl but Van Dijk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price wants to improve his position but Van Dijk is controlling well.
Price makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Price.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Price is on top in guard.
Price distracts Van Dijk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Price throwing strikes from guard but Van Dijk blocks nicely.
Van Dijk wants to stand but Price is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Price content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Price accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Dijk working for a triangle but Price defends it easily.
Price is in close to Van Dijk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Price working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Dijk's head.
Van Dijk working a defensive guard here.
Price with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Price postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Van Dijk wants to control but Price passes easily into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andreas Price showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Price has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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