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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hixon Pierre (ranked 22069 p4p, 268 weight class) and Maikel Fortuyn (ranked 3645 p4p, 129 weight class). Pierre kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is https://youtu.be/J51LPlP-s9o. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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267 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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255 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hixon Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maikel Fortuyn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre wants to land a leg kick but Fortuyn is out of range.
Fortuyn scoring well with a low kick there.
Fortuyn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pierre throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Pierre's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pierre has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Hixon Pierre has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fortuyn.
Pierre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fortuyn clinches.
Pierre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fortuyn lands with a right to the head.
Pierre tries to throw a body punch but Fortuyn avoids it by throwing Pierre back against the cage.
Fortuyn's coach down at Stark Combat Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fortuyn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pierre swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortuyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortuyn wants to stall.
Fortuyn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fortuyn throws an overhand right that lands on Pierre's shoulder, as Pierre tries to avoid the shot.
Fortuyn throws a chopping leg kick but Pierre manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortuyn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pierre.
Pierre misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Fortuyn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fortuyn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pierre's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortuyn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pierre throws out the jab.
A big right from Pierre misses.
Pierre throws a hook but Fortuyn blocks it.
Fortuyn closes the distance and clinches.
Fortuyn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pierre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A body shot lands from Pierre.
Fortuyn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fortuyn throws a hook but Pierre blocks it.
Fortuyn looks to land a combination but Pierre avoids it well.
Fortuyn slips a straight right by Pierre.
Fortuyn feints a counter leg kick.
Fortuyn closes the distance and pushes Pierre back into the cage.
Fortuyn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fortuyn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pierre.
Fortuyn misses with a punch to the body.
Fortuyn blocks an uppercut.
Pierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pierre prevents a body shot from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortuyn tries to stall but Pierre uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fortuyn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fortuyn lands a body shot.
Pierre is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortuyn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fortuyn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fortuyn avoiding damage.
Fortuyn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fortuyn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortuyn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fortuyn scores with a hook to the body.
Fortuyn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fortuyn presses Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fortuyn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fortuyn avoiding damage.
Fortuyn misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fortuyn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre has a couple of punches blocked by Fortuyn.
A short left from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn scores with a shoulder strike.
Pierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pierre misses with some punches.
Pierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortuyn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pierres head.
Fortuyn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hixon Pierre's cut is getting worse.
Fortuyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Pierre controls his hands.
Pierre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fortuyn avoiding damage.
Fortuyn is working Pierre over against the cage.
Fortuyn digs a right hand underneath Pierre's ribcage. Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fortuyn pushes Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fortuyn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortuyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortuyn lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortuyn stalling in the clinch but Pierre improves position.
Fortuyn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Fortuyn tries a body shot but Pierre blocks it.
Fortuyn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fortuyn breaks the clinch.
Fortuyn tries to land a front kick but Pierre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pierre takes one to the side of the head.
Fortuyn throws a front kick aimed at Pierre's knee but Pierre avoids it well.
Pierre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fortuyn at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pierre. Fortuyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortuyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Pierre is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from Fortuyn. Those never looked like landing.
Pierre misses with a looping right.
Fortuyn throws out a counter right but Pierre avoids it with no problem.
Pierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortuyn clobbers Pierre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pierre. Fortuyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortuyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maikel Fortuyn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hixon Pierre's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fortuyn scores with a jab.
Fortuyn slips a straight right by Pierre.
Fortuyn moves in looking to clinch but Pierre pushes him off.
Pierre is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn rushes Pierre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fortuyn.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortuyn stalling in the clinch.
Pierre tries a body shot but Fortuyn blocks it.
Pierre landing knees to the body.
Pierre scores with a hook to the body.
Pierre throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortuyn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortuyn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fortuyn is breathing heavily.
Fortuyn misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fortuyn is looking to control Pierre's arms but Pierre gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fortuyn has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fortuyn up against the cage.
Fortuyn tries to throw a body punch but Pierre avoids it by throwing Fortuyn back against the cage.
Fortuyn lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Pierre.
A right hook to the body lands for Pierre.
Fortuyn blocks an uppercut.
Fortuyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Pierre controls his hands.
Pierre works on Fortuyn's body with a couple of short punches.
Pierre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pierre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fortuyn backwards.
It looks like Maikel Fortuyn has been cut.
Pierre throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Pierre.
Fortuyn blocks a body shot from Pierre.
Pierre lands a left hand.
Pierre tries to work over Fortuyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pierre connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fortuyn's face.
Pierre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fortuyn backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Pierre fails to land.
Fortuyn prevents a body shot from Pierre.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierre misses with a knee to the head.
Pierre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fortuyn slows down the pace here.
Fortuyn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maikel Fortuyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fortuyn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fortuyn has Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
Fortuyn tries a body shot but Pierre blocks it.
Fortuyn trying to stall but Pierre improves his position.
Fortuyn stalling the fight.
Fortuyn just leaning against Pierre, taking a breather.
Pierre tries a knee to the head but Fortuyn blocks it.
Pierre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fortuyn is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortuyn misses with a punch to the body.
Fortuyn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pierre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pierre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pierre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pierre is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fortuyn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pierre scores with a hook to the body.
Pierre with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pierre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Pierre on the inside.
Maikel Fortuyn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fortuyn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fortuyn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fortuyn is working Pierre over against the cage.
Pierre tries to work over Fortuyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pierre tries a knee to the head but Fortuyn blocks it.
Fortuyn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fortuyn scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortuyn tries to work over Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortuyn misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Fortuyn as the two fighters clinch.
Fortuyn slows down the pace here.
Fortuyn cracks Pierre with a nice body shot.
Fortuyn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fortuyn lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Fortuyn - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn lands an uppercut.
Fortuyn is working Pierre over against the cage.
Fortuyn taking a breather.
Fortuyn looking to stall.
Fortuyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pierre's elbow.
Fortuyn avoiding damage as Pierre throws knees to the body.
Pierre prevents a body shot from Fortuyn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortuyn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maikel Fortuyn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fortuyn throws a leg kick but Pierre checks it.
Fortuyn punishes Pierre's body with a nice straight punch.
Pierre ducks right into an uppercut from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn lands a jab to the nose.
Fortuyn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pierre is able to avoid easily.
Pierre throws a hook but Fortuyn blocks it.
Hixon Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fortuyn closes the distance and clinches.
Fortuyn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pierre lands a good knee to the midsection. Fortuyn won't want to take too many of those.
Fortuyn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn breaks the clinch.
Pierre moves out of range of the strikes.
Pierre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortuyn digs a good hook to Pierre's body.
Fortuyn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pierre throwing a counter right hand but Fortuyn manages to avoid it.
Fortuyn throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortuyn connects with a right hand. Pierre shakes it off.
Pierre throws a chopping leg kick but Fortuyn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre slips a straight right by Fortuyn.
Pierre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pierre scores with a jab to the body.
Fortuyn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pierre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fortuyn digs a good hook to Pierre's body.
Donk. Fortuyn catches Pierre right on the button with a cross.
Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortuyn misses with a leg kick.
Pierre misses with a hook. Fortuyn ducked under it nicely.
Fortuyn defending well as Pierre loads up on a big left hand.
Fortuyn throws a leg kick but Pierre sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fortuyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pierre just misses with a punch to the body.
Pierre misses the shot to the body.
Fortuyn wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortuyn catches Pierre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hixon Pierre's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fortuyn has closed the distance and engaged Pierre in a clinch.
Fortuyn is trying to maintain a safe position but Pierre gets an underhook and turns Fortuyn into the cage.
Pierre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fortuyn is defending well for now.
Fortuyn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortuyn throws a head punch that misses.
Fortuyn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pierre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pierre lands a shot to the body.
Fortuyn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fortuyn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Fortuyn.
Fortuyn pushes Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
Fortuyn tries to work over Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortuyn is trying to push Pierre away but Pierre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pierre obliges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortuyn.
Fortuyn misses with a punch on the inside.
Pierre lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pierre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pierre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fortuyn backwards.
Pierre tries to work over Fortuyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pierre tries a body shot but Fortuyn blocks it.
Pierre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pierre pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pierre lands a knee to the body.
Pierre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pierre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pierre lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Pierre.
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!
Pierre lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pierre tries a body shot but Fortuyn blocks it.
Pierre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fortuyn is defending well for now.
Fortuyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pierre swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortuyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Pierre.
Nice body punch from Pierre - that landed with a thud.
Pierre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pierre misses with a punch to the body.
Pierre lands a body shot.
Pierre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pierre pushes Fortuyn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pierre.
Pierre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pierre lands a shoulder strike.
Pierre misses with a body punch.
Pierre scores with a shot to the side of Fortuyn's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hixon Pierre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fortuyn 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Maikel Fortuyn!
During a confident post fight interview, Maikel Fortuyn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Hixon Pierre spoke after the fight, saying 'I had an unfortunate incident when I was a child. I tried to save a girl from being crushed by a bus, but I crushed her skull in by accident. When police questioned me, I tried to explain I was just trying to comfort her. '.
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energy
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hype
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