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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alain Maxime MacDougall (ranked 3945 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Van Der Hoorn (ranked 4154 p4p, 0 weight class). Robin Van Der Hoorn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alain Maxime MacDougall's chin.
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alain Maxime MacDougall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robin Van Der Hoorn!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Hoorn has closed the distance and engaged MacDougall in a clinch.
Good body shot from MacDougall.
Van Der Hoorn manages to pull guard.
MacDougall won't allow Van Der Hoorn to get back to his feet.
MacDougall trying to control but Van Der Hoorn is working from the bottom.
Van Der Hoorn is adopting a defensive guard.
MacDougall wants to pass the guard but Van Der Hoorn is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Hoorn keeping moving, preventing MacDougall from controlling successfully.
Van Der Hoorn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDougall trying to control but Van Der Hoorn is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacDougall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Der Hoorn circles away.
MacDougall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Der Hoorn is fending him off so far but MacDougall persists. Nope, Van Der Hoorn circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacDougall.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alain Maxime MacDougall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Hoorn clinches.
MacDougall tries to pull guard but Van Der Hoorn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
MacDougall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Der Hoorn to keep the fight standing.
Van Der Hoorn breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Der Hoorn. MacDougall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Der Hoorn has closed the distance and engaged MacDougall in a clinch.
Van Der Hoorn crunches a lovely knee into MacDougall's ribcage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Van Der Hoorn just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacDougall's brow.
MacDougall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Van Der Hoorn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MacDougall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Der Hoorn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but MacDougall is defending well.
MacDougall is trying to pull guard but Van Der Hoorn has him pressed against the cage.
MacDougall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Der Hoorn drags the fight down to the ground.
Van Der Hoorn controlling MacDougall's posture.
MacDougall won't allow Van Der Hoorn to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoorn managing to control the position.
MacDougall passes into half guard.
Van Der Hoorn has a hand on MacDougall's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. MacDougall takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
MacDougall trying to control but Van Der Hoorn is having none of it.
Van Der Hoorn wants to hold on but MacDougall pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoorn holds on for dear life, controlling MacDougall's posture momentarily.
MacDougall trying to control but Van Der Hoorn is having none of it.
MacDougall working for a submission but Van Der Hoorn is keeping him at bay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Hoorn wants to hold on but MacDougall pushes him away.
MacDougall unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Van Der Hoorn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Van Der Hoorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Der Hoorn keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Van Der Hoorn as MacDougall shoots in.
MacDougall fails in his attempt to clinch.
As MacDougall backs off Van Der Hoorn throws a huge counter combo but MacDougall manages to avoid it all.
MacDougall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Der Hoorn swivels and escapes.
Van Der Hoorn is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacDougall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Der Hoorn is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacDougall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Der Hoorn connects with a jab.
MacDougall digs a good body shot into Van Der Hoorn's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDougall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alain Maxime MacDougall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Hoorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Der Hoorn rushes MacDougall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacDougall is trying to break the clinch but Van Der Hoorn is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDougall is trying to drag Van Der Hoorn to the mat but Van Der Hoorn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
MacDougall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Der Hoorn after a bit of a struggle.
MacDougall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Der Hoorn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Der Hoorn stalling against the cage.
Van Der Hoorn goes for a takedown attempt but MacDougall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Van Der Hoorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Der Hoorn slaps away a takedown attempt from MacDougall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van Der Hoorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Der Hoorn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacDougall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoorn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacDougall seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Van Der Hoorn is breathing heavily.
MacDougall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Der Hoorn as he avoids it easily.
Van Der Hoorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacDougall moves out of range as Van Der Hoorn strikes.
Van Der Hoorn throws out a loose jab but MacDougall uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacDougall looks for a takedown but Van Der Hoorn sprawls well.
MacDougall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Der Hoorn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDougall dives in and grabs Van Der Hoorn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Der Hoorn pushes down on MacDougall's head and hops out.
MacDougall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacDougall plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by MacDougall.
Van Der Hoorn has a takedown stuffed.
Van Der Hoorn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacDougall circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Der Hoorn has closed the distance and engaged MacDougall in a clinch.
MacDougall ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. MacDougall no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Van Der Hoorn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Van Der Hoorn advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoorn wants to pass the guard but MacDougall is defending well.
MacDougall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alain Maxime MacDougall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacDougall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacDougall trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
MacDougall throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Van Der Hoorn 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
MacDougall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Der Hoorn is looking for the big counter here.
MacDougall is looking to clinch but Van Der Hoorn is avoiding it.
Van Der Hoorn shoots for a takedown but MacDougall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MacDougall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Der Hoorn defends it nicely.
Van Der Hoorn throws a combination that misses
and MacDougall counters with a one-two to the body.
Van Der Hoorn swats away the attempt to clinch by MacDougall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDougall clinches.
MacDougall has Van Der Hoorn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Der Hoorn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDougall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Der Hoorn smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alain Maxime MacDougall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by MacDougall.
Van Der Hoorn lands with a kick to the temple. MacDougall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
MacDougall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Der Hoorn as he avoids it easily.
MacDougall gets tackled into the cage by Van Der Hoorn. Van Der Hoorn maintains the clinch.
Van Der Hoorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Der Hoorn shoots in but no luck this time.
Van Der Hoorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Der Hoorn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacDougall pinned against the cage. MacDougall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoorn throws a head kick that misses.
MacDougall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Der Hoorn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacDougall somewhat.
Van Der Hoorn tries to counter with a clinch but MacDougall shakes him off and moves away.
MacDougall closes the distance and clinches up with Van Der Hoorn, looking for a takedown. MacDougall pushes Van Der Hoorn against the cage but Van Der Hoorn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Der Hoorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacDougall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Der Hoorn stuffs the takedown attempt from MacDougall. MacDougall gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Der Hoorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacDougall.
Van Der Hoorn lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MacDougall!
Van Der Hoorn swats away the attempt to clinch by MacDougall.
Van Der Hoorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Der Hoorn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacDougall fails to pull guard.
Van Der Hoorn scores with a hook to the body.
MacDougall is trying to pull guard but Van Der Hoorn has him pressed against the cage.
MacDougall is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDougall is looking to control Van Der Hoorn's arms but Van Der Hoorn gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacDougall has his back to the cage.
MacDougall gets control of Van Der Hoorn's arms and successfully pulls guard. MacDougall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
MacDougall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Der Hoorn is aware though and is defending well.
Van Der Hoorn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Van Der Hoorn postures up.
MacDougall keeping full guard, as Van Der Hoorn tries to pass.
Van Der Hoorn gets to his feet - MacDougall follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Der Hoorn closes the distance and clinches up with MacDougall, looking for a takedown. Van Der Hoorn pushes MacDougall against the cage but MacDougall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alain Maxime MacDougall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robin Van Der Hoorn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacDougall misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robin Van Der Hoorn.
I've got Van Der Hoorn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Van Der Hoorn!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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