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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lac Duc Lao (ranked 8098 p4p, 634 weight class) and Rein Van Antwerpen (ranked 8449 p4p, 647 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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189 lbs
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191 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Lac Duc Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Rein Van Antwerpen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duc Lao throws a hook but Van Antwerpen avoids it easily.
Duc Lao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duc Lao wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Antwerpen closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Van Antwerpen.
Van Antwerpen decides to pull guard.
Duc Lao cracks Van Antwerpen with a solid left hand.
Van Antwerpen has a closed guard, preventing Duc Lao from standing up.
Van Antwerpen looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Antwerpen, not yet.
Duc Lao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Antwerpen working for a triangle but Duc Lao defends it easily.
Duc Lao tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Antwerpen is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duc Lao wants to stand but Van Antwerpen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Duc Lao trying to control but Van Antwerpen is working from the bottom.
Van Antwerpen is trying to control the position but Duc Lao postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Van Antwerpen holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Duc Lao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duc Lao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Van Antwerpen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Antwerpen avoids a wild elbow strike from Duc Lao.
Van Antwerpen gets control of Duc Lao's arms and successfully pulls guard. Van Antwerpen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Van Antwerpen is pulling down on Duc Lao's head to control his posture.
Duc Lao prevents Van Antwerpen from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duc Lao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Van Antwerpen wants to sweep here but Duc Lao controlling him for the moment.
Van Antwerpen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Antwerpen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duc Lao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Duc Lao pushing down on Van Antwerpen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Duc Lao trying to control the action but Van Antwerpen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Antwerpen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Van Antwerpen tries to get to full guard but Duc Lao has control of the leg.
Van Antwerpen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duc Lao is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Van Antwerpen shoots in looking for a takedown but Duc Lao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Van Antwerpen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lac Duc Lao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rein Van Antwerpen.
Duc Lao feints and then cracks Van Antwerpen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Antwerpen down.
Van Antwerpen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Duc Lao missing with punches from the bottom.
Duc Lao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Antwerpen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Antwerpen's back!
Duc Lao controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duc Lao not allowing Van Antwerpen to control his hands.
Duc Lao struggling to keep hold of the position.
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 Lac Duc Lao will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Duc Lao tries for a takedown but Van Antwerpen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Van Antwerpen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duc Lao, pushing him back against the cage.
Duc Lao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Antwerpen to keep the fight standing.
Van Antwerpen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duc Lao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duc Lao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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 is looking to break free of the clinch but Duc Lao has double underhooks.
Van Antwerpen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Antwerpen tries to circle away but Duc Lao has him pinned against the cage.
Van Antwerpen stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duc Lao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Antwerpen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Duc Lao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Antwerpen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duc Lao being controlled against the cage.
Duc Lao blocks an elbow strike from Van Antwerpen.
Duc Lao missing with knees to the body.
Duc Lao is looking to control Van Antwerpen's arms but Van Antwerpen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duc Lao has his back to the cage.
Van Antwerpen blocking some punches.
Duc Lao is looking to control Van Antwerpen's arms but Van Antwerpen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duc Lao has his back to the cage.
Van Antwerpen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Antwerpen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duc Lao's efforts to push away.
Duc Lao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duc Lao is trying to pull guard but Van Antwerpen has him pressed against the cage.
Van Antwerpen misses with a punch to the body.
Van Antwerpen pulls guard effortlessly.
Van Antwerpen kicks Duc Lao off and gets to his feet.
Duc Lao connects with an inside leg kick.
Duc Lao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Antwerpen.
Van Antwerpen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Van Antwerpen prevents Duc Lao from standing back up.
Van Antwerpen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rein Van Antwerpen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Antwerpen prevents Duc Lao from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Antwerpen lands strikes from half guard.
Duc Lao actively working from the bottom here.
Duc Lao is staying active underneath Van Antwerpen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Antwerpen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Duc Lao is staying active underneath Van Antwerpen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Duc Lao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Antwerpen on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Antwerpen works his way into full mount!
Van Antwerpen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Duc Lao tries to improve his position but instead Van Antwerpen has taken his back!
Van Antwerpen is looking to control Duc Lao but Duc Lao is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duc Lao grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Duc Lao is in bad spot here.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Duc Lao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Antwerpen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Van Antwerpen.
Duc Lao throws Van Antwerpen to one side and escapes!
Duc Lao lands a jab to Van Antwerpen's midsection.
Duc Lao misses with a wild body shot.
Duc Lao throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Duc Lao backs off Van Antwerpen throws a huge counter combo but Duc Lao manages to avoid it all.
Duc Lao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Antwerpen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duc Lao gets underhooks to prevent Van Antwerpen's takedown attempt.
Van Antwerpen missing with knees to the body.
Van Antwerpen is pressed up against the cage. Duc Lao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Van Antwerpen down to the mat. Van Antwerpen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duc Lao tries to clinch up.
Duc Lao fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lac Duc Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duc Lao tries to clinch up but Van Antwerpen circles away and keeps his distance.
Lac Duc Lao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duc Lao shoots in for a takedown but Van Antwerpen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Antwerpen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duc Lao, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Duc Lao gets underhooks to prevent Van Antwerpen's takedown attempt.
Duc Lao working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Antwerpen successfully pulls guard.
Van Antwerpen is looking to stand up but Duc Lao isn't so interested in that idea.
Van Antwerpen keeping full guard, as Duc Lao tries to pass.
Duc Lao chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duc Lao controls from within his opponent's guard.
Duc Lao stops Van Antwerpen from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duc Lao tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Antwerpen is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Duc Lao stays in close to Van Antwerpen's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Duc Lao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duc Lao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Antwerpen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duc Lao dives in and grabs Van Antwerpen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Antwerpen pushes down on Duc Lao's head and hops out.
Duc Lao walks into a jab.
Van Antwerpen dives in for a single leg takedown but Duc Lao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Antwerpen.
Duc Lao gets a double leg takedown into Van Antwerpen's guard.
Van Antwerpen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Duc Lao presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duc Lao breaks the clinch.
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!
Van Antwerpen throws a head kick that misses.
Duc Lao attempts a counter takedown but Van Antwerpen avoids it well and moves away.
Duc Lao shoots in for a takedown but Van Antwerpen shows good takedown defense.
Duc Lao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Antwerpen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duc Lao defends it nicely.
Duc Lao fails with the takedown.
Van Antwerpen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Duc Lao's guard.
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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rein Van Antwerpen!
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