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Event:
KOC - 9
Date: Mar 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Guy tries a head kick but it misses.
Guy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Guy stuns Van Persie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Guy throws a leg kick but Van Persie moved away.
Guy shoots for a takedown but Van Persie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Persie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Guy sprawls and moves away.
Guy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Persie. #CL2#
Guy darts in and clinches Van Persie up against the cage.#BC2#
Guy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Persie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Guy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Guy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Van Persie pushes Guy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Guy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Van Persie is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Van Persie is breathing heavily.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Guy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guy fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Persie tries to counter with a takedown but Guy is quick to defend against it.
Bas Van Persie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baked Guy.
Guy thows a leg kick but Van Persie checks it
and Van Persie counters with a head kick.
Guy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Persie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Persie moves out of range of the body kick from Guy.
#T2##CL2#
Guy moves into the clinch.
Guy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Persie looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC#
Van Persie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baked Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Guy shoots in for a double leg but Van Persie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A combination from Guy does no damage.
Guy shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Persie tries to sprawl out of it but Guy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Persie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Guy tries to get set, Van Persie tries to push him back and clinch up but Guy manages to avoid the attempt.
Guy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Persie counters with a series of strikes. Guy will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Guy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Guy moves in looking to clinch but Van Persie pushes him off.
Guy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Persie.#CL2#
Guy darts in and clinches Van Persie up against the cage.#TD#
Van Persie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Guy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Guy tries to break free.
Guy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
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!
Guy wants to get back to full guard but Van Persie has mounted him!
Guy taking shots to the head.
Van Persie punishing his opponent with strikes.
Van Persie content just to control the position here.
Van Persie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Guy trying desperately to get to his feet.
Guy is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Baked Guy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Guy shoots and misses
and Van Persie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baked Guy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guy shoots for a takedown but Van Persie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Persie is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Guy shoots in and gets a takedown into Van Persie's guard.#SUB#
Van Persie working for a triangle but Guy defends it easily.
Guy looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Persie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Guy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Persie's head.
Guy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Van Persie has control of Guy's left arm, preventing Guy from doing any damage.
Guy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Persie is keeping the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Guy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Guy or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Persie, which made it look bad.
Bas Van Persie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baked Guy.
Van Persie keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Guy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Van Persie to the ground. Guy is now in Van Persie's guard.
Guy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Guy is continuing to stall.
Guy wants to pass the guard but Van Persie is keeping the position.#T3#
Guy wants to control from the top but Van Persie keeps moving.
Guy trying to move into half guard but instead Van Persie has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Van Persie trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Guy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guy has Van Persie pulled in close to control his posture.
Van Persie preventing the sweep.
Guy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Van Persie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Guy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Guy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Persie appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Baked Guy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Guy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Persie counters with a big head kick but Guy shrugs it off.
Guy throws a push kick but Van Persie slaps the foot to one side.
Guy misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Guy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Persie dodges an elbow strike from Guy.
#BC2#
Guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy tries to clinch but Van Persie moves out of range.
Van Persie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Guy.
Guy moves in looking to clinch but Van Persie pushes him off.#CL#
Van Persie moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Van Persie trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Guy pulls guard effortlessly.
Van Persie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guy trying to control the position here.
Van Persie postures up.
Guy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Persie stopping the sweep attempt from Guy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Persie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guy keeps the fight on the outside.
Guy wants to counter the offense by Van Persie and move into the clinch position.
Van Persie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Guy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Persie's waist but Van Persie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guy off to one side.
Guy tries to clinch but Van Persie is having none of it. #CL2#
Van Persie gets tackled into the cage by Guy. Guy maintains the clinch. #T3#
Guy slowing the pace effectively.
Van Persie tries to stall but Guy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Van Persie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Guy regains guard immediately.
Guy controls Van Persie momentarily but Van Persie frees himself.
Bas Van Persie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guy seems keen to control Van Persie's posture.#SUB2#
Guy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Guy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T4##ES2#
Guy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Van Persie off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but Van Persie shows good takedown defense.
Van Persie is looking to counter the offense by Guy and move into the clinch.
Bas Van Persie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baked Guy.
Guy shoots in and drives through. Van Persie sprawls well.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Persie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bas Van Persie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baked Guy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
Van Persie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bas Van Persie.
I think Guy 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 701 Round 2
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Hiawatha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chief Hiawatha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Persie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hiawatha lands a nice looking body shot.
Donk. Hiawatha catches Van Persie right on the button with a cross.
Hiawatha stuns Van Persie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Persie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Hiawatha clinches up against the cage.
Hiawatha lands a body punch.
Van Persie can't get the takedown.
Hiawatha takes an elbow to the temple.
A frustrated look appears on Van Persie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hiawatha works on Van Persie's body with a couple of short punches.
Hiawatha pushes Van Persie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Persie tries to score a body lock takedown but Hiawatha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hiawatha misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Van Persie trying to control the position but instead, Hiawatha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Persie into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hiawatha.
Van Persie can't find room to land a body shot as Hiawatha controls the action.
#BC#
Van Persie breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Hiawatha moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Persie taking a breather.
Van Persie landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hiawatha works on Van Persie's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hiawatha.
Hiawatha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van Persie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas Van Persie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiawatha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Van Persie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hiawatha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hiawatha lands with a short shot to the head.
Hiawatha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Persie can't get the takedown.
Hiawatha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Hiawatha taking a breather.
Hiawatha digs a right hand underneath Van Persie's ribcage. Van Persie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Hiawatha.
Hiawatha pushes Van Persie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Persie lands a good knee to the midsection. Hiawatha won't want to take too many of those.
A short uppercut from Hiawatha.
Hiawatha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hiawatha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Persie.
Hiawatha cracks Van Persie with a nice body shot.
Van Persie is breathing heavily.#T3#
Van Persie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hiawatha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Van Persie takes one on the button.
Hiawatha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hiawatha works Van Persie's body with a nice hook.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Hiawatha knocks Van Persie out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chief Hiawatha!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 701 Round 1
Date: Nov 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Van Persie scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Persie blocks a head kick by John.
Van Persie fails to land the takedown.
Van Persie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Persie moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Van Persie rushes John and presses him up against the cage.
John tries to pull guard but Van Persie holds him up against the cage and eventually John drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Van Persie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics John uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#ES#
Van Persie is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Van Persie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Persie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from John finds it's way through Van Persie's defenses. #T1##CL#
Van Persie moves into the clinch.
Van Persie wants a takedown.
John misses with a body punch.
John jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Persie walks away with a smile on his face. John gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Van Persie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
John pushes Van Persie off and gets back to his feet.
Van Persie misses with a takedown
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas Van Persie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
John misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Van Persie counters with a single leg into guard. John didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Van Persie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Van Persie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van Persie is in close to John's body, working some short punches and elbows.
John is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Van Persie keeping control of the position.
John is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Van Persie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but John pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Van Persie wants to get back to his feet.
Van Persie is trying to control but John manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Persie wants to hold on but John pushes him away.
John with good strikes from the mount here!
John controlling from the full mount.
Van Persie is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Van Persie gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Van Persie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but John pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
John is looking for a kimura here.
Van Persie misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Van Persie tries to get to full guard but John has control of the leg.
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 Bas Van Persie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Van Persie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Van Persie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
John being controlled for a moment.
John struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Persie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
John can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
John is not content to let Van Persie control the position.
You can see the frustration on John's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Van Persie stands up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
John moves into range and clinches up with Van Persie.
John letting Van Persie take a breather here.
Van Persie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning John up against the cage.
John wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Persie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
John is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Persie is keeping busy.#BC#
Van Persie breaks from the clinch.
Van Persie walks into a straight right hand from John.#T3##CL#
Van Persie clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Persie.
With the fighters up against the cage, John throws an elbow but misses.
John takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Van Persie has clasped his hands together around John's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Van Persie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at John to see if he's OK.
Van Persie slows the pace down.
Van Persie works to advance to full mount. John defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
Van Persie content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Van Persie looking for a guillotine from mount but John is having none of it.
John sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Van Persie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Persie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Van Persie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
John misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from John. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
John wants a takedown.
John is trying to pull guard but Van Persie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bas Van Persie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harley John.#TD#
Van Persie manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Persie seems keen to control John's posture.
Van Persie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Van Persie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in John's guard. #REVR##T1#
John wants to hit a switch here but Van Persie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for John there!
Van Persie looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Van Persie is working for a guillotine from mount but John frees his head quite easily.
Van Persie in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2##ES2#
John bucks up and throws Van Persie to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#TD#
John gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
John wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Van Persie manages to pass to side control.
Van Persie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Persie trying to pass the guard but John defending well. #SUB#
Van Persie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Well, if Van Persie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Van Persie prevents John from standing back up.
#SU#
Van Persie decides to stand and escape the position. #CL#
Van Persie pushes John up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC#
Van Persie manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by John.
John shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Van Persie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
John takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Van Persie breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Van Persie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with John, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Van Persie gets control of John's arms and successfully pulls guard. Van Persie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Van Persie pulls John in close to prevent any damage.
Van Persie wants to sweep here but John controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
John is standing up over Van Persie. Van Persie looks to escape but John dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Van Persie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Persie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Bas Van Persie!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Bas Van Persie!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Bas Van Persie!
Bas Van Persie wins by unanimous decision!
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