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Event:
Gladiators 33 Sharp v Gain
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
No joy there for Van Ginsburg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karalopolous swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Ginsburg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Karalopolous closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Van Ginsburg's guard.
Karalopolous connects with a couple of short punches.
Van Ginsburg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karalopolous on the ground.
Karalopolous working some strikes from top position.
Karalopolous landing with the ground and pound.
Van Ginsburg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Karalopolous controls the pace.
Karalopolous with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karalopolous's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karalopolous working some strikes from top position.
Van Ginsburg wants to stand but Karalopolous is controlling the position.
Van Ginsburg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Karalopolous is working Van Ginsburg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Karalopolous landing with the ground and pound.
Karalopolous seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Karalopolous postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Karalopolous lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karalopolous slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Van Ginsburg wants to stand but Karalopolous is controlling the position.
Karalopolous has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karalopolous scoring with some ground and pound.
Karalopolous not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Karalopolous passes Van Ginsburg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Karalopolous drops an elbow to the side of Van Ginsburg's head.
Karalopolous not doing much here.
Van Ginsburg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Karalopolous scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Karalopolous lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Karalopolous.
Karalopolous is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karalopolous is nestled in close to Van Ginsburg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Karalopolous perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Karalopolous is nestled in close to Van Ginsburg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Karalopolous content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
It looks like Karalopolous might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Karalopolous has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Van Ginsburg is looking to escape.
Van Ginsburg taking some punishment here, with Karalopolous in his half guard.
Karalopolous landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Karalopolous lands strikes from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Karalopolous in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Karalopolous there.
Karalopolous controlling the action here.
Karalopolous lands strikes from half guard.
Karalopolous seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Karalopolous.
Karalopolous passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Van Ginsburg!
Karalopolous controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Karalopolous lands with some strikes.
Karalopolous landing punches.
Karalopolous tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karalopolous lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Karalopolous lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Van Ginsburg hang on?
Karalopolous lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Karalopolous controlling the pace for now.
Karalopolous scoring with strikes but Van Ginsburg is staying in there. #ROC2#
Van Ginsburg is rocked!
Van Ginsburg is bucking up trying to escape but Karalopolous cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Van Ginsburg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Ginsburg takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Karalopolous scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Karalopolous connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimi Karalopolous dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Van Ginsburg misses the jab.
Van Ginsburg seems to have got his legs back now.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Karalopolous closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Ginsburg did well to prevent Karalopolous getting side control.
Karalopolous seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Karalopolous drops an elbow to the side of Van Ginsburg's head.
Karalopolous lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Karalopolous.
Karalopolous is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dimi Karalopolous has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karalopolous landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Karalopolous working Van Ginsburg over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Karalopolous in particular looking to stall.
Karalopolous lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Karalopolous seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Karalopolous landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Karalopolous controlling the pace.
Karalopolous stops Van Ginsburg from getting back to his feet.
Van Ginsburg taking some punishment here, with Karalopolous in his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Karalopolous is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Karalopolous winds up and cracks Van Ginsburg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Karalopolous passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Van Ginsburg!
Karalopolous has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Van Ginsburg's face.
Karalopolous is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Karalopolous sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Karalopolous has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Van Ginsburg's face.
Karalopolous raining down shots from the mount!
Karalopolous has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karalopolous raining down shots from the mount!#CUT2#
It looks like Max Van Ginsburg has been cut.#T3#
Oooooh, big shot lands for Karalopolous! Van Ginsburg is hurt baaadly! Karalopolous is firing away with more strikes - Van Ginsburg is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimi Karalopolous!
Post fight, Dimi Karalopolous stared into the camera and said 'What we do in life echoes in eternity'.
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Event:
Gladiators 28 Perry v Silva
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Drum tries to move into range but Van Ginsburg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Ginsburg looks to throw the jab but Drum is out of range.
Max Van Ginsburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Ginsburg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Max Van Ginsburg has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Drum.
Van Ginsburg throws the left hand but Drum avoids the punch easily.
Drum seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Van Ginsburg slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Drum as he connects with a hook.
Donk. Drum catches Van Ginsburg right on the button with a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Ginsburg!
Van Ginsburg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drum doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drum misses with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Van Ginsburg.
Van Ginsburg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drum. Van Ginsburg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drum misses with a two punch combination.
Van Ginsburg lands with a hook. Drum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Van Ginsburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drum moves away.
Drum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Ginsburg.
Drum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Ginsburg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Ginsburg swings for the body but Drum moves out of range.
Van Ginsburg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Ginsburg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Ginsburg throws a nice looking combination but Drum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Ginsburg throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Ginsburg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drum under the eye.
Some wild striking there from Van Ginsburg.
An attempted straight right counter from Drum misses the target.
Drum moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Ginsburg misses with a few strikes there.
Van Ginsburg has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Van Ginsburg misses with a double jab.
Drum scores with a hook to the body. Van Ginsburg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Drum throws out a loose jab but Van Ginsburg uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Drum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Drum throws a body punch but Van Ginsburg moves out of range.
Drum lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Ginsburg!
Van Ginsburg with a nice cross.
Van Ginsburg scores with a nice right hand.
Drum looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Drum throws a jab when Van Ginsburg was well out of range.
Drum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Ginsburg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Ginsburg avoids the body shot from Drum.
Van Ginsburg takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Ginsburg.
Van Ginsburg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Ginsburg misses with a combination
and Van Ginsburg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Ginsburg looks winded!
Drum misses the jab.
Drum lands a jab to the head.
Drum has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Van Ginsburg throws a right hand that Drum ducks under and follows up with a left that Drum also avoids with ease.
A solid body kick from Van Ginsburg.
Drum looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Ginsburg is just out of range.
Van Ginsburg scores with a nice right hand.
Van Ginsburg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Ginsburg misses with a few strikes there.
Drum misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Ginsburg! But no joy.
Van Ginsburg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drum missing with a left hand there. Van Ginsburg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Ginsburg throws a sloppy head kick and Drum moves out of range easily.
Van Ginsburg throws a right hand that Drum ducks under and follows up with a left that Drum also avoids with ease.
Van Ginsburg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drum.
Drum is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Van Ginsburg.
Drum misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Van Ginsburg staying out of range there.
Drum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Ginsburg.
Van Ginsburg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Ginsburg looks to land a combination but Drum avoids it well.
It looked like Drum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drum scores with a shot to the body.
Drum throws out a loose jab but Van Ginsburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drum lands a jab-cross combination.
Drum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Ginsburg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drum.
A big right from Drum misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drum throws an overhand right that lands on Van Ginsburg's shoulder, as Van Ginsburg tries to avoid the shot.
Van Ginsburg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#
That has opened up Max Van Ginsburg's cut even more.
Decent striking displayed by Drum there.
Drum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Ginsburg misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Drum holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Van Ginsburg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Van Ginsburg's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Van Ginsburg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Max Van Ginsburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Ginsburg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drum lands with a nice body punch.
Drum has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Drum takes a swing at Van Ginsburg's ribcage but misses.
Van Ginsburg is looking for the big counter here.
Drum looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Ginsburg is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Drum - just one landing.
Van Ginsburg throws a low kick but Drum avoids it.
Van Ginsburg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drum. Drum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Ginsburg misses with a wild combination.
Drum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drum lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Drum misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Ginsburg digs a good body shot into Drum's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Van Ginsburg.
As Van Ginsburg tries to get set, Drum tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Ginsburg manages to avoid the attempt.
Van Ginsburg is breathing heavily.
Drum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Drum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drum digs a good body shot into Van Ginsburg's ribs.
Van Ginsburg throws a combination that misses
and Drum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Drum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
The cut above Max Van Ginsburg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A jab from Drum finds it's way through Van Ginsburg's defenses.
Van Ginsburg misses with an uppercut
and Drum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
West Drum is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Ginsburg ducks right into an uppercut from Drum. #ROC#
Van Ginsburg is rocked!
Van Ginsburg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drum manages to avoid it.
Drum scores with a hook to the body. Van Ginsburg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab from Drum.
Van Ginsburg is still on wobbly legs! Can Drum finish him?#CUT#
Max Van Ginsburg's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drum cracks Van Ginsburg with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Van Ginsburg tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Drum pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Van Ginsburg is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). West Drum!
West Drum seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HFC 45
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Money clinches.
Money throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Money.
Van Ginsburg wants to break free but Money has control.
Van Ginsburg is trying to push Money away but Money has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Money lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Money.
Money lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Ginsburg is trying to break free.
Van Ginsburg is trying to force a seperation but Money has the dominant position.
Money lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Ginsburg can't break the clinch.
I was talking to Money's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Money.
Money has Van Ginsburg pressed against the cage, preventing Van Ginsburg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Ginsburg is trying to force a seperation but Money has the dominant position.
Money scores with a hook to the body.
Money has Van Ginsburg pressed against the cage, preventing Van Ginsburg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Money working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
A short right from Money.
Money lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Ginsburg is looking to break free of the clinch but Money has double underhooks.
Van Ginsburg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Ginsburg working hard to break the clinch.
Van Ginsburg is trying to break the clinch but Money has him pressed against the cage.
Money keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Ginsburg's efforts to push away.
Money lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Money.
Van Ginsburg tries to circle away but Money has him pinned against the cage.
Money lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Ginsburg backwards.
Money is trying to drag Van Ginsburg to the mat but Van Ginsburg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Money lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Ginsburg backwards. #T2#
Van Ginsburg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Ginsburg is trying to force a seperation but Money has the dominant position.
Money lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Ginsburg backwards.
Money struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Ginsburg controls his hands.
Money lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Ginsburg backwards.
Money lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Money lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Ginsburg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Ginsburg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Money goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Money lands with a right to the head.
Money softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Money will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Ginsburg up against the cage.
Money tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Ginsburg's elbow. #T3#
Money prevents Van Ginsburg from breaking the clinch.
Van Ginsburg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Money lands a shoulder strike.
Money is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Ginsburg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Money - that landed with a thud.
Van Ginsburg is looking to break free of the clinch but Money has double underhooks.
Money lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Ginsburg prevents a body shot from Money.
Van Ginsburg is trying to break free.
Van Ginsburg takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Money.
A short uppercut from Money. #CUT#
It looks like Max Van Ginsburg has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Money.
Money lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Van Ginsburg's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
A short left from Money.
Money lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Ginsburg backwards.
Money scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Ginsburg.
Money softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Money prevents Van Ginsburg from breaking the clinch.
Van Ginsburg wants to break free but Money has control.
Money tries a body shot but Van Ginsburg blocks it.
Van Ginsburg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Money works on Van Ginsburg's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Ginsburg working hard to break the clinch.
Money lands with a right to the head.
Van Ginsburg working hard to break the clinch.
Money misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Ginsburg is trying to push Money away but Money has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Money dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Van Ginsburg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Money lands a really nice looking cross but Van Ginsburg seems unphased.
#CL#
Money fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Ginsburg, pushing him back against the cage.
Money fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Money lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reed Money has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Money is working Van Ginsburg over against the cage.
Money gets through Van Ginsburg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Money on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Money.
Money makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Money lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Ginsburg is trying to break the clinch but Money is controlling him.
Money lands a left hand.
Money lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Ginsburg or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Ginsburg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Money has him pressed against the cage.
Van Ginsburg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Money lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Ginsburg backwards. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Money.
Van Ginsburg is trying to break free.
Money lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Money has Van Ginsburg pressed against the cage, preventing Van Ginsburg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Money lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Money breaks from the clinch.
Van Ginsburg looks to land a combination but Money avoids it well.
Van Ginsburg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Money.
Van Ginsburg misses with a straight left.
Van Ginsburg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Ginsburg swings for the body but Money moves out of range.
Van Ginsburg looks to land a right hand but Money moved out of range.
Money cracks Van Ginsburg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Ginsburg lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Money takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Money is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Ginsburg can do to turn this around?
Money lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Ginsburg walks into a straight right hand from Money.#CL#
Money closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Money misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Money lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Money scores with a shot to the side of Van Ginsburg's head.
Money works on Van Ginsburg's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Ginsburg is trying to push Money away but Money has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Ginsburg is trying to break the clinch but Money is controlling him.#TD#
Money has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Van Ginsburg clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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Money is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Money has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Van Ginsburg is trying to stand back up. #T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Van Ginsburg wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Van Ginsburg covers up after that shot from Money.
Money trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Van Ginsburg doesn't escape.
Van Ginsburg covers up after that shot from Money.
Money biding his time, looking for the opening.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Money.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Money dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Van Ginsburg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Van Ginsburg misses with a looping right.
Money dips to his left and cracks Van Ginsburg with an uppercut!
Reed Money is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Money has Van Ginsburg up against the cage in a clinch.
Money working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Money lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Ginsburg backwards.
Van Ginsburg blocking some punches.
Van Ginsburg has had enough of the clinch but Money keeps him there for the moment.
Van Ginsburg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Money creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Money scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money misses with a punch to the body.
Van Ginsburg blocking some punches.
Money lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money.
Money works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Money.
Money misses with a punch to the body.
Money keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Ginsburg's efforts to push away.
Money misses with a body punch.
Money lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Money as the two fighters clinch.
Money lands a nice uppercut.
Money leaning against his opponent.
Van Ginsburg takes a shot to the head.
Van Ginsburg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Money lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Money lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Ginsburg backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Money.
Van Ginsburg wants to get back to striking at distance but Money won't allow it.
Money lands a right hand.
We've been informed that Van Ginsburg has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Money lands a shoulder strike.
Money scores with a shot to the side of Van Ginsburg's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Money presses Van Ginsburg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Money lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Money lands with a short shot to the head.
Money keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Ginsburg's efforts to push away.
Van Ginsburg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Money tries a body shot but Van Ginsburg blocks it.
Money lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Money struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Ginsburg controls his hands.
Van Ginsburg wants to get back to striking at distance but Money won't allow it.
A short right from Money.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Money. #T3#
Money scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Money lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Ginsburg backwards.
Money misses with a punch to the body.
Money working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Money lands a shoulder strike.
Money scores with a shoulder strike.
Money lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Van Ginsburg is rocked!
Van Ginsburg is trying to push Money away but Money has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Ginsburg is still on wobbly legs! Can Money finish him?
Money lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Money.
Van Ginsburg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Money lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Money lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Money misses with the head strike.
Money tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Ginsburg's elbow. #T4#
Money tries to work over Van Ginsburg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Ginsburg seems to have recovered his senses.
Money lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Ginsburg backwards.
Money tries to work over Van Ginsburg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Money tries a body shot but Van Ginsburg blocks it.
Money softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Money lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Ginsburg tries to break free but Money pushes him back against the cage.
Van Ginsburg is trying to force a seperation but Money has the dominant position.
Money lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Money.
Money makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Money.
Money lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Money.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Money clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Max Van Ginsburg'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.
#R4##CL#
Money clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Van Ginsburg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Money lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Money lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Ginsburg is trying to break the clinch but Money is controlling him.
Money lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Money.
Van Ginsburg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Money has him pressed against the cage.
Money keeps control of Van Ginsburg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Ginsburg tries to break free but Money pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Money.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Ginsburg backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Money.
Money tries a body shot but Van Ginsburg blocks it.
Money lands a body punch.
Van Ginsburg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Ginsburg is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Money scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Money.
Van Ginsburg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Money misses with a body punch.
Van Ginsburg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Money has him pressed against the cage.
Money gets through Van Ginsburg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Money lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Ginsburg is looking to break free of the clinch but Money has double underhooks.
Money lands with a short shot to the head.
Money lands a shoulder strike.
Van Ginsburg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Money misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Money scores with a shot to the side of Van Ginsburg's head.
Money lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Money is leaning against Van Ginsburg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Money throws a big uppercut that drops Van Ginsburg! More strikes from Money and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Van Ginsburg lies dazed against the cage as Money celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Money!
Reed Money retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Reed Money misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
HFC 42
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Van Ginsburg works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Cody Ruttenum has been cut.
Van Ginsburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruttenum moves away.
Ruttenum tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Ginsburg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Ginsburg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Van Ginsburg backs off Ruttenum throws a huge counter combo but Van Ginsburg manages to avoid it all.
Van Ginsburg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruttenum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Ginsburg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Ginsburg!
Van Ginsburg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruttenum was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Ginsburg.
Van Ginsburg slips a jab and a cross from Ruttenum.
Van Ginsburg throws a series of punches but Ruttenum moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Ruttenum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Ginsburg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruttenum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Ginsburg misses with a two punch combination.
Ruttenum is looking for the big counter here.
Van Ginsburg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Ginsburg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruttenum was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Ginsburg.
Ruttenum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Ginsburg lands a jab to Ruttenum's midsection.
Ruttenum moves forwards but Van Ginsburg connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Van Ginsburg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Ruttenum is rocked!
Ruttenum drops his hands for a split second and Van Ginsburg immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Ruttenum face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Van Ginsburg follows up with a right hand that knocks Ruttenum into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Van Ginsburg!
A very excited looking Max Van Ginsburg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
HFC 38
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Van Ginsburg lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reed backs up against the cage.
#CUT#
It looks like Snarf Reed has been cut.
Van Ginsburg looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Van Ginsburg throws a nice looking combination but Reed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Ginsburg swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Reed moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Max Van Ginsburg has been cut.
Reed tests Van Ginsburg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reed's coach down at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Reed's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Van Ginsburg throws a series of punches but Reed moves out of range.
Van Ginsburg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Reed.
Van Ginsburg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Ginsburg connects with a looping right hand.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Max Van Ginsburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Ginsburg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Ginsburg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Ginsburg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Reed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Ginsburg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Ginsburg throws a nice looking combination but Reed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reed is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Ginsburg with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Reed. Beautiful body shot.
Reed throws a right and a left that Van Ginsburg avoids nicely.
Van Ginsburg moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Reed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Van Ginsburg cracks Reed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Ginsburg misses with a double jab.
Reed dodges the punch combination from Van Ginsburg.
A little jabbing left from Reed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reed feints and then cracks Van Ginsburg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Ginsburg down.
Van Ginsburg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Double XX in the buildup to the fight.
Van Ginsburg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reed cracks Van Ginsburg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reed lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Van Ginsburg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reed in his tracks.
Van Ginsburg closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#
Reed is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Ginsburg cracks Reed's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Reed slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Van Ginsburg can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Van Ginsburg!
A very excited looking Max Van Ginsburg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Jenova ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Ginsburg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jenova scores with a shot to the body.
Van Ginsburg lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Van Ginsburg misses.
Jenova lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Ginsburg's sensitive parts.
Van Ginsburg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jenova counters with an outside leg kick.
Jenova looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Ginsburg takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
It looks like Max Van Ginsburg has been cut.
Jenova lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenova scores with a nice head shot.
Van Ginsburg has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Van Ginsburg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Jenova drives through with a takedown into Van Ginsburg's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jenova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jenova chips away with some ground and pound.
Jenova distracts Van Ginsburg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Van Ginsburg wants to stand but Jenova is controlling the position.
Jenova slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Van Ginsburg has hold of Jenova's hands but Jenova slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jenova controlling the pace.
Jenova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Van Ginsburg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jenova slows the pace down in half guard.
Van Ginsburg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Ginsburg has hold of Jenova's hands but Jenova slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Van Ginsburg pushes Jenova off but Jenova dives into side control.
#T2#
Jenova in side control lands a decent elbow.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jenova works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jenova is chipping away with strikes.
#CUT#
That has opened up Max Van Ginsburg's cut even more.
Jenova scoring with punches and elbows. #CUT#
The cut above Max Van Ginsburg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A lull in the action here as Jenova stalls from top position.
Jenova landing a few strikes.
Jenova in side control lands a decent elbow. #CUT#
Max Van Ginsburg's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Max Van Ginsburg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kenith Jenova!
Max Van Ginsburg was interviewed post fight and said 'I have chosen to retire from mma. Thank you.'.
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Event:
FORTITUDE 6
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Van Ginsburg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Crack! Van Ginsburg connects with the perfect overhand right and Ragnarson falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Van Ginsburg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Van Ginsburg!
An intense looking Max Van Ginsburg took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Retiring into the deep ocean win or lose. Thank you.'.
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Event:
FORTITUDE 4
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Van Ginsburg misses with a body shot.
Van Ginsburg looks to land a combination but Turra avoids it well.
Turra now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Turra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Ginsburg's efforts to push away.
Turra changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Ginsburg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Turra throws an overhand right that lands on Van Ginsburg's shoulder, as Van Ginsburg tries to avoid the shot.
Turra scores with a head kick. Van Ginsburg tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Ginsburg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Ginsburg wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Ginsburg throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Turra counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Turra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Van Ginsburg gets tackled into the cage by Turra. Turra maintains the clinch. #T1#
Van Ginsburg wants to break free but Turra has control.
Turra can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Turra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turra slips a straight right by Van Ginsburg.
A head kick misses from Turra.
A combination from Van Ginsburg does no damage.
Max Van Ginsburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Van Ginsburg does no damage.
Turra scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Ginsburg throws a wild body kick that Turra sees coming a mile off.
Turra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Ginsburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turra moves away.
Van Ginsburg tries to clinch but Turra moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turra.
Max Van Ginsburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Turra.
Turra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Ginsburg.
#T2#
Van Ginsburg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Ginsburg misses with a body kick.
Van Ginsburg throws a leg kick but Turra moved away.
Turra swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Ginsburg.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Turra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turra darts in looking for a takedown but Van Ginsburg gets double underhooks and turns Turra into 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!
A big left from Turra misses.
Van Ginsburg misses with a few strikes there.
Turra throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Ginsburg sprawls well. Van Ginsburg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turra gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Turra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turra feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Turra moves into the clinch.
Turra will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Ginsburg up against the cage.#TD2#
Turra tightens his grip and picks Van Ginsburg up, before dumping him to the ground. Van Ginsburg manages to land in guard.
Van Ginsburg wants to stand up but Turra is controlling him.
Turra is standing up over Van Ginsburg. Van Ginsburg looks to escape but Turra dives into side control.
#T4#
Van Ginsburg is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Turra has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Turra tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Turra has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Turra taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Turra wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Ginsburg, who protects the arm well.
Van Ginsburg seems a little lost for a moment, as Turra dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Turra dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Turra takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Ginsburg misses with a body kick.
Max Van Ginsburg is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Ginsburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Ginsburg throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Ginsburg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turra has him pressed against the cage.
Van Ginsburg prevents the takedown attempt.
Turra is trying to pull guard but Van Ginsburg has him pressed against the cage.
Turra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Ginsburg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Max Van Ginsburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Turra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Ginsburg is trying to force a seperation but Turra has the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Ginsburg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turra has him pressed against the cage.
Van Ginsburg has had enough of the clinch but Turra keeps him there for the moment.
Turra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Turra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Van Ginsburg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turra in his tracks.
Van Ginsburg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Ginsburg fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Van Ginsburg. No joy for Turra on that attempt. #CL2#
Turra moves into the clinch successfully.
Turra is trying to pull guard but Van Ginsburg has him pressed against the cage.
Turra fails to pull guard.
Van Ginsburg has had enough of the clinch but Turra keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Turra breaks the clinch.
Turra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Turra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Ginsburg is looking to counter with a body kick.
Turra closes the distance and clinches up with Van Ginsburg, looking for a takedown. Turra pushes Van Ginsburg against the cage but Van Ginsburg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Turra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Ginsburg's waist but Van Ginsburg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turra off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Van Ginsburg. Those never looked like landing.
Turra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Ginsburg's sensitive parts.
Turra checks a leg kick.
Van Ginsburg tries to clinch there but Turra circles away.
Turra throws a series of punches but Van Ginsburg moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turra ducks under a wild hook from Van Ginsburg.
Van Ginsburg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turra.
Max Van Ginsburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Ginsburg swivels and escapes.
Turra is breathing heavily.
Van Ginsburg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Ginsburg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Turra holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Turra controlling the action here for a moment.
Turra is working for takedown but Van Ginsburg is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Van Ginsburg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Turra.#BC2#
Turra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turra shoots in for a takedown but Van Ginsburg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Ginsburg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Turra moves into the clinch.
Turra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Ginsburg smiles and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Turra.
Nice body punch from Van Ginsburg.
No luck for Turra with that takedown attempt.
Van Ginsburg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Van Ginsburg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Ginsburg throws a body kick that misses.
And Turra tries to counter it with a takedown but Van Ginsburg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Van Ginsburg misses with a few strikes there.
Turra shoots in for a takedown but Van Ginsburg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Ginsburg throws a head kick but Turra moves out of range.
Van Ginsburg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turra.
Turra goes for a double leg but Van Ginsburg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Ginsburg continues to drive forward.
Van Ginsburg throws the kick towards the body but Turra avoids it.
Turra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turra misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turra looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Ginsburg is just out of range.
Van Ginsburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Van Ginsburg dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Ginsburg misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Turra counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Turra manages to break the clinch.
Van Ginsburg misses with a wild combination.
Van Ginsburg swings for the body but Turra moves out of range.
Turra throws a big counter head kick but Van Ginsburg avoids it with no problem.
Van Ginsburg throws a leg kick but Turra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Ginsburg is looking to wear down Turra with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Turra closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turra jumps guard but Van Ginsburg stands there with Turra around his waist. Turra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Turra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Ginsburg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Van Ginsburg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1##BC2#
Turra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Ginsburg misses with an uppercut
and Turra counters with a series of strikes. Van Ginsburg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turra shoots in but Van Ginsburg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Max Van Ginsburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Turra.
Van Ginsburg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice body kick there by Turra.#CL2#
Turra moves into the clinch.
Turra is working for takedown but Van Ginsburg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Turra is trying to pull guard but Van Ginsburg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Turra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Turra misses with a punch to the body.
Turra tries to pull guard but Van Ginsburg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Van Ginsburg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turra tries to pull guard but Van Ginsburg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Van Ginsburg is trying to break the clinch but Turra has him pressed against the cage.
Van Ginsburg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Ginsburg can't break the clinch.
Van Ginsburg working hard to break the clinch.
Turra is trying to pull guard but Van Ginsburg has him pressed against the cage.
Van Ginsburg wants to break free but Turra has control.
Van Ginsburg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turra can't find room to land a body shot as Van Ginsburg controls the action.
#T3#
Turra misses with some punches.
Turra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Ginsburg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Turra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Ginsburg.
Turra wants to counter the offense by Van Ginsburg and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Turra instigates a clinch.
Van Ginsburg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Ginsburg prevents a takedown attempt there.
Turra looking for a takedown.
Van Ginsburg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Turra wants a takedown.
Turra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Van Ginsburg is trying to break the clinch but Turra has him pressed against the cage.
Van Ginsburg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Ginsburg is trying to push Turra away but Turra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Ginsburg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turra tries to pull guard but Van Ginsburg holds him up against the cage and eventually Turra drops back down to his feet.
Van Ginsburg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Turra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Ginsburg blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Ginsburg tries to break the clinch but Turra is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Ginsburg wants to get back to striking at distance but Turra won't allow it.
Turra fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Turra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turra 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Turra!
In defeat, Max Van Ginsburg stepped up to the mic, saying '...'.
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