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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lac Duc Lao (ranked 4886 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rein Van Antwerpen (ranked 2976 p4p, 0 weight class). Rein Van Antwerpen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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189 lbs
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191 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lac Duc Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rein Van Antwerpen!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duc Lao throws a sloppy head kick and Van Antwerpen moves out of range easily.
Van Antwerpen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duc Lao, pushing him back against the cage.
Duc Lao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Antwerpen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duc Lao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Duc Lao has had enough of the clinch but Van Antwerpen keeps him there for the moment.
Van Antwerpen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Duc Lao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Antwerpen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lac Duc Lao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rein Van Antwerpen.
Van Antwerpen jumps guard but Duc Lao stands there with Van Antwerpen around his waist. Van Antwerpen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Antwerpen is trying to pull guard but Duc Lao has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duc Lao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Antwerpen is defending well for now.
Van Antwerpen blocks the elbow strike.
Van Antwerpen misses with a punch to the body.
Van Antwerpen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duc Lao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Antwerpen shoots in for a double leg but Duc Lao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duc Lao shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Duc Lao was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Duc Lao with the ground and pound but Van Antwerpen regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Van Antwerpen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Van Antwerpen taking some punishment here, with Duc Lao in his half guard.
Van Antwerpen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Van Antwerpen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Antwerpen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Van Antwerpen trying to hold on to Duc Lao's head to control him but Duc Lao postures up.
Duc Lao slips a nice elbow through Van Antwerpen's hands, connecting with Van Antwerpen's forehead.
Duc Lao with the ground and pound but Van Antwerpen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Duc Lao wants to stand but Van Antwerpen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Duc Lao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van Antwerpen being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duc Lao postures up.
Duc Lao trying to control but Van Antwerpen is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Van Antwerpen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Duc Lao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Antwerpen's waist but Van Antwerpen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duc Lao off to one side.
Van Antwerpen tries to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick by Van Antwerpen misses
and Duc Lao counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duc Lao wants to clinch.
Van Antwerpen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Duc Lao misses with a takedown attempt - Van Antwerpen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duc Lao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duc Lao shoots and misses
and Van Antwerpen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Duc Lao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Antwerpen on the ground.
Duc Lao tries to get to full guard but Van Antwerpen has control of the leg.
Duc Lao is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lac Duc Lao dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Van Antwerpen misses the shot to the body.
Duc Lao shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Van Antwerpen gets full guard.
Van Antwerpen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duc Lao defends it easily.
Van Antwerpen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Antwerpen stopping the sweep attempt from Duc Lao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Antwerpen pushes down on Duc Lao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Van Antwerpen stops Duc Lao from getting back to his feet.
Duc Lao is not content to let Van Antwerpen control the position.
Van Antwerpen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Van Antwerpen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Van Antwerpen lands a nice short elbow.
Duc Lao wants to get back to his feet.
Van Antwerpen trying to control from Duc Lao's half guard. Duc Lao has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Van Antwerpen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Duc Lao looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Van Antwerpen has picked Duc Lao up and slammed him! Duc Lao can't keep hold of the triangle and Van Antwerpen manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Antwerpen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Duc Lao slips a jab and a cross from Van Antwerpen.
Duc Lao closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Antwerpen did well to prevent Duc Lao getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Antwerpen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van Antwerpen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Antwerpen has control of Duc Lao's left arm, preventing Duc Lao from doing any damage.
Van Antwerpen trying to keep a closed guard but Duc Lao is proving a slippery customer.
Van Antwerpen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Van Antwerpen tries a body shot but Duc Lao blocks it.
Duc Lao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Antwerpen just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duc Lao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Antwerpen walks away with a smile on his face. Duc Lao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Duc Lao tries to clinch
and Duc Lao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Antwerpen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duc Lao is fending him off so far but Van Antwerpen persists. Nope, Duc Lao circles away and we're back to standing.
Duc Lao tries to counter with a takedown but Van Antwerpen is quick to defend against it.
Van Antwerpen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Antwerpen blocks a head kick by Duc Lao.
Duc Lao sets himself, and Van Antwerpen steps forward looking for the clinch! Duc Lao avoids it this time.
Duc Lao goes for a double leg but Van Antwerpen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Antwerpen continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lac Duc Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Antwerpen swinging wildly here.
Van Antwerpen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duc Lao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duc Lao throws a head kick that misses.
Duc Lao drives through and clinches with Van Antwerpen against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rein Van Antwerpen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Duc Lao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Van Antwerpen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duc Lao circles away.
Duc Lao loads up on a big right hand but Van Antwerpen slips the punch.
Duc Lao tries to clinch there but Van Antwerpen circles away.
Van Antwerpen has managed to clinch.
Duc Lao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Antwerpen's efforts to push away.
Van Antwerpen pulls Duc Lao into guard.
Duc Lao looking to pass the guard.
Van Antwerpen pulls Duc Lao in close to his closed guard and prevents Duc Lao from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duc Lao is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duc Lao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Van Antwerpen working a defensive guard here.
Van Antwerpen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Duc Lao manages to pass to side control.
Duc Lao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Antwerpen is just riding it out for now. Duc Lao eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Duc Lao stands up from half guard.
Duc Lao shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Van Antwerpen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Van Antwerpen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Van Antwerpen moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Antwerpen keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Antwerpen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duc Lao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Van Antwerpen shoots in for a takedown but Duc Lao shows good takedown defense.
Lac Duc Lao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rein Van Antwerpen.
Van Antwerpen throws a sloppy head kick and Duc Lao moves out of range easily.
Lac Duc Lao is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Antwerpen tries to sprawl but Duc Lao drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Duc Lao is pressing down on Van Antwerpen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Antwerpen is holding on for now.
Van Antwerpen is trying to maintain the position but Duc Lao is very close to passing his half guard.
Duc Lao drops an elbow to the side of Van Antwerpen's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duc Lao prevents Van Antwerpen from improving his position.
Duc Lao wants to advance to full mount but Van Antwerpen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Van Antwerpen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Duc Lao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Antwerpen seems to be working for a kimura but Duc Lao defends the submission attempt.
Van Antwerpen trying to control from half guard but Duc Lao is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rein Van Antwerpen.
I think Van Antwerpen 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a 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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FIGHT
RATING
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