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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Fairy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fairy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ter Harkel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Fairy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ter Harkel shoots in for a double leg but Fairy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fairy throws a sloppy head kick and Ter Harkel moves out of range easily.
Fairy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#KD#
Fairy lands a left and a right that send Ter Harkel crashing to the mat, dazed. Fairy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Ter Harkel is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairy lands a brutal uppercut that launches Ter Harkel off his feet! Ter Harkel tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Test Fairy!
An out of breath Test Fairy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel spoke after the fight, saying 'Pech gehabt'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Saint-Perrilloux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ter Harkel.
Saint-Perrilloux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saint-Perrilloux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ter Harkel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ter Harkel's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ter Harkel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ter Harkel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ter Harkel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saint-Perrilloux and Ter Harkel are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Saint-Perrilloux throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Ter Harkel into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Saint-Perrilloux knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacques Saint-Perrilloux!
The defeated Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel had this to say: 'Pech gehabt'.
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Event:
Only One
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Ortiz keeps the fight on the outside.
Ter Harkel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Ortiz clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ortiz.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ortiz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ortiz misses with a body punch.
Ortiz is trying to break the clinch but Ter Harkel has him pressed against the ropes.
Ortiz stalling.
Ter Harkel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ortiz has him pressed against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Ortiz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Ter Harkel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ortiz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ter Harkel.
Ortiz blocks an elbow strike from Ter Harkel.
Ortiz throws a punch but it's blocked by Ter Harkel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ter Harkel.
Ortiz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Ter Harkel prevents a body shot from Ortiz.
Ter Harkel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ter Harkel blocks an elbow strike from Ortiz.
Ortiz gets through Ter Harkel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ortiz tries to break the clinch but Ter Harkel is controlling the position.
Ortiz is stalling here.
A short right from Ter Harkel.
Ortiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ortiz taking a breather.#BC#
Ortiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ortiz throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Ortiz misses. #CL#
Ortiz instigates a clinch.
Ter Harkel pushes off an throws an elbow but Ortiz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T2##BC2#
Ter Harkel manages to break the clinch.
Denis Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Ortiz scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Ter Harkel to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#ROC#
Ter Harkel is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ter Harkel is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Ortiz just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Ter Harkel has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Denis Ortiz!
In defeat, Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Pech gehabt'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ter Harkel.
Renton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Renton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ter Harkel shoots in for a takedown but Renton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Renton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ter Harkel is breathing heavily.
Renton keeps the fight on the outside.
Ter Harkel switches off momentarily and Renton cracks him with a monster right hand! Ter Harkel topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Renton dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Renton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Renton!
In defeat, Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Pech gehabt'.
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Event:
DUEL#70 Haack vs Momochi
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Ter Harkel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carlos swinging wildly here.
Carlos tries a low kick but Ter Harkel avoids it.
Carlos throws a head kick but Ter Harkel moves out of range.
Ter Harkel throws a sloppy head kick and Carlos moves out of range easily.
Ter Harkel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carlos throws a series of punches but Ter Harkel avoids them all with ease.
Ter Harkel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carlos defends it nicely.
Wilson Carlos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Carlos. Those never looked like landing.
Carlos misses with a double jab.
Ter Harkel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#KD#
Carlos lands a left and a right that sends Ter Harkel crashing to the canvas! Carlos dives into mount looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carlos controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Carlos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ter Harkel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ter Harkel and Carlos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T1##SU#
Carlos stands up.
Ter Harkel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Carlos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ter Harkel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carlos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ter Harkel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ter Harkel misses with a double jab.
Ter Harkel looks winded!
Ter Harkel shoots in for a takedown but Carlos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carlos circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Ter Harkel drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Carlos follows Ter Harkel to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilson Carlos!
Wilson Carlos spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel was interviewed post fight and said 'Pech gehabt'.
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Event:
DUEL#64 Silver vs Haack 2
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Rorden stuffs the takedown.
Rorden shoots in looking for a takedown but Ter Harkel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rorden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rorden or perhaps it was just good defense by Ter Harkel, which made it look bad.
Ter Harkel lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Rorden instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rorden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ter Harkel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rorden just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ter Harkel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rorden to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rorden avoids a wild elbow strike from Ter Harkel.#BC2#
Rorden manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Rorden stuffs the takedown.
Rorden looks for a takedown but Ter Harkel sprawls well.
Ter Harkel looks for a takedown but Rorden sprawls well.#CL2#
Rorden clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Rorden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rorden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ter Harkel.
Ter Harkel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2##TD2#
Rorden closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ter Harkel's guard.
Rorden has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ter Harkel is proving hard to escape from.
Rorden controlling from the top position.
Rorden wants to stand but Ter Harkel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rorden stays in close to Ter Harkel's body and controls the position. #T3#
Rorden throwing strikes from guard but Ter Harkel blocks nicely.
Rorden postures up and lands a big shot to Ter Harkel's brow.
Rorden wants to pass the guard but Ter Harkel is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ter Harkel misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Rorden counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rorden.
Ter Harkel scores with a shot to the side of Rorden's head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ter Harkel tries a knee to the head but Rorden blocks it.
#T4#
Rorden jumps guard but Ter Harkel stands there with Rorden around his waist. Rorden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Ter Harkel on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Ter Harkel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ter Harkel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rorden is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ter Harkel wants to break free but Rorden has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rorden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ter Harkel smiles and moves away.
Ter Harkel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rorden tries to clinch there but Ter Harkel circles away.
Rorden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ter Harkel.
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 Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ter Harkel fails with a takedown attempt.
Ter Harkel looks to clinch #TD2#
and Rorden counters with a single leg into guard. Ter Harkel didn't expect that.
Rorden would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rorden looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rorden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ter Harkel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rorden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rorden wants to stand and escape but instead Ter Harkel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ter Harkel postures up in Rorden's guard and throws a big left but Rorden blocks it.
Ter Harkel throws a big right hand that misses.
Rorden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ter Harkel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Rorden working for a triangle but Ter Harkel defends it easily.
Rorden controlling the position.
Rorden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ter Harkel throws a strike but Rorden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Rorden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ter Harkel manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ter Harkel wants to take the fight to the mat but Rorden manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ter Harkel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rorden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ter Harkel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Rorden.
Rorden misses with a punch to the body.
Rorden keeps control of Ter Harkel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ter Harkel avoiding damage as Rorden throws knees to the body.
Ter Harkel gets underhooks to prevent Rorden's takedown attempt.
Rorden is trying to pull guard but Ter Harkel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Rorden.#T4#
Ter Harkel throws an elbow that misses.
Ter Harkel tries a knee to the head but Rorden blocks it.
Ter Harkel looking to throw knees to the head but Rorden is blocking nicely.
Ter Harkel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ter Harkel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rorden smiles and moves away.
Ter Harkel fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Ter Harkel gets caught flat footed, as Rorden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rorden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rorden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ray Rorden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ter Harkel tries to clinch there but Rorden circles away.
#CL2#
Ter Harkel tries to keep at a distance but Rorden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rorden tries to pull guard but Ter Harkel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ter Harkel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rorden pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ter Harkel scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rorden shoots for a takedown but Ter Harkel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ter Harkel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Rorden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ter Harkel was covering up waiting for the punch and Rorden finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rorden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Ter Harkel keeping moving, preventing Rorden from controlling successfully.
Rorden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rorden trying to control the position from guard on top but Ter Harkel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ter Harkel being controlled here, momentarily.
Rorden is looking to stand up but Ter Harkel won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Rorden darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rorden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Rorden wants to control but Ter Harkel is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rorden tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ter Harkel.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rorden controlling the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rorden working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ray Rorden has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rorden leaves Ter Harkel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ter Harkel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rorden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rorden throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ter Harkel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rorden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Rorden.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rorden misses with a takedown attempt
and Ter Harkel counters with a big head kick but Rorden shrugs it off.
Rorden fails in his attempt to clinch.
It appears Ter Harkel was looking to counter with a kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ray Rorden.
I think Rorden 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ray Rorden!
Ray Rorden very nearly forgot to thank Amped Performance amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel spoke after the fight, saying 'Pech gehabt'.
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Event:
DUEL#56 Lapu-Lapu vs Romero
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Ter Harkel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Awe lands a slapping body shot.
Awe stuns Ter Harkel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ter Harkel has his takedown stuffed
and Awe counters with a left and a right that stings Ter Harkel.
Awe scores with a nice right hand.
Awe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ter Harkel's coach down at Double XX was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ter Harkel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Awe scores with a shot to the body.
Ter Harkel shoots and misses
and Awe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ter Harkel shoots in for a takedown but Awe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ajala Awe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Awe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ter Harkel drops his hands momentarily and Awe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ter Harkel wants to clinch
and Awe counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Ter Harkel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Awe is fending him off so far but Ter Harkel persists. Nope, Awe circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Awe misses the target.
Awe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ter Harkel's head.
Awe tests Ter Harkel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ter Harkel with a poor takedown
and Awe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Awe lands a jab to the nose.
Ter Harkel doesn't manage to clinch there - Awe circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Awe misses its target.
Awe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ter Harkel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Awe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Awe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Decent striking displayed by Awe there.
Ter Harkel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Awe but Awe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ter Harkel looks winded!
Ter Harkel tries to clinch up.
Awe ducks under a wild hook from Ter Harkel.#T2#
Awe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC#
Ter Harkel is rocked!
Ter Harkel gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Awe gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Ter Harkel is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ajala Awe!
Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel was interviewed post fight and said 'Pech gehabt'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 737 Round 1
Date: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Boots clinches with his opponent.
Boots lands a body shot.
Boots keeps control of Ter Harkel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ter Harkel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boots is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Ter Harkel manages to pull guard.
Boots really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boots won't allow Ter Harkel to sweep him here.
Ter Harkel being controlled here, momentarily.
Ter Harkel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boots is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boots pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ter Harkel is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Ter Harkel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boots defends well.
Boots slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ter Harkel is trying to control the position but Boots postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ter Harkel wants to stand but Boots is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ter Harkel goes for a double leg but Boots avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boots continues to drive forward.
Ter Harkel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boots fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ter Harkel manages to avoid it.
Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A head kick misses from Boots.
Despite the aggression on Ter Harkel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ter Harkel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boots defends well and Ter Harkel ends up having to push Boots into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ter Harkel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boots avoids it really well and circles away.
Tom Boots has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel.#CL#
Boots moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Boots breaks from the clinch.
Boots keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boots changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ter Harkel tries to avoid it but Boots manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ter Harkel to the ground. Ter Harkel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boots closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ter Harkel circles away.
Ter Harkel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boots sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ter Harkel somewhat.
A counter left hand to the body from Boots misses its target.#T3#
Boots shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ter Harkel but Ter Harkel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ter Harkel. #CL#
Boots moves into the clinch successfully.
Ter Harkel wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Boots breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boots.
Ter Harkel closes the distance and clinches up with Boots, looking for a takedown. Ter Harkel pushes Boots against the cage but Boots circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ter Harkel wants to clinch up but Boots keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Boots rushes Ter Harkel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Boots has Ter Harkel pressed against the cage, preventing Ter Harkel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boots tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ter Harkel smiles and moves away.
Ter Harkel tries for a takedown but Boots sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boots thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ter Harkel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ter Harkel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ter Harkel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boots as he jumps to the side.
Boots appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ter Harkel blocks a head kick by Boots.
Ter Harkel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boots fails to land the takedown.
Ter Harkel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boots misses with a double jab.
Ter Harkel tries to clinch there but Boots circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Boots dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Boots fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boots looks for a takedown but Ter Harkel sprawls well.
Boots is looking to clinch.
Ter Harkel dives in and grabs Boots's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boots pushes down on Ter Harkel's head and hops out.
Boots fails with a takedown attempt.
Ter Harkel moves in looking to clinch but Boots pushes him off.#CL#
Boots moves into range and clinches up with Ter Harkel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ter Harkel wants a takedown but no success here.
Ter Harkel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ter Harkel letting Boots take a breather here.
Ter Harkel struggles to land a body shot inside as Boots controls his hands.
#T1#
Boots has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ter Harkel after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Boots. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boots avoiding damage.
Ter Harkel gets underhooks to prevent Boots's takedown attempt.
Ter Harkel has Boots pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boots manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boots lands a shot to the body.
Boots misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boots keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ter Harkel's efforts to push away.
Ter Harkel wants a takedown.
A short left from Ter Harkel.
Ter Harkel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ter Harkel goes for a takedown attempt but Boots pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
Ter Harkel misses with a takedown #CL#
and Boots moves into the clinch.
Boots tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Boots breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boots misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ter Harkel shoots in but no luck this time.
Ter Harkel shoots in for a takedown but Boots shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boots throws a sloppy head kick and Ter Harkel moves out of range easily.
Boots moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTer Harkel.
Boots is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ter Harkel can do to turn this around?
Ter Harkel goes for a double leg but Boots avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boots continues to drive forward.
Boots shoots in looking for a takedown. Ter Harkel tries to sprawl out of it but Boots keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ter Harkel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boots misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Boots shoots in looking for a takedown. Ter Harkel tries to sprawl out of it but Boots keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ter Harkel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boots circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ter Harkel dives in for a single leg takedown but Boots sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ter Harkel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ter Harkel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ter Harkel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boots.#CL#
Boots has Ter Harkel up against the cage in a clinch.
Ter Harkel goes for a takedown attempt but Boots pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
Boots avoids the head kick by Ter Harkel.
Ter Harkel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boots defends it nicely.
Ter Harkel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boots but Boots pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boots seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boots shoots and misses
and Ter Harkel counters with a two punch combo.
Tom Boots is winning the standup battle so far.
Boots looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Ter Harkel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ter Harkel tries to clinch up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ter Harkel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boots avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Boots dominated that second round.
That's time! Boots's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Boots moves into the clinch.
A short right from Boots on the inside.
Boots wants to stall.
Ter Harkel goes for a takedown attempt but Boots pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boots looks to score with a jab to the body but Ter Harkel is just out of range.
Ter Harkel is looking for the big counter here.
Ter Harkel darts in looking for a takedown but Boots gets double underhooks and turns Ter Harkel into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ter Harkel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boots manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boots tries to counter with a takedown but Ter Harkel is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Boots pushes Ter Harkel up against the cage in a clinch.
Ter Harkel tries to pull guard but Boots forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tom Boots has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel.
Boots tries to pull guard but Ter Harkel won't allow it.
Ter Harkel goes for a takedown attempt but Boots pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ter Harkel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A head kick misses from Boots.
Ter Harkel tries to clinch up but Boots circles away and keeps his distance.
Boots displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ter Harkel. #CL#
Boots clinches up with Ter Harkel and pushes him back against the cage.
Boots is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ter Harkel to keep the fight standing.
Ter Harkel lands a nice shot to the body.
Ter Harkel is working for takedown but Boots is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ter Harkel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boots takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ter Harkel blocks a body shot from Boots.
Jan Hendrik Ter Harkel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boots is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ter Harkel is defending well.
Boots goes for a takedown attempt but Ter Harkel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tom Boots is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boots tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ter Harkel defends well and Boots ends up having to push Ter Harkel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ter Harkel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boots appears to be looking for a big counter.
Danga de danga de dang - Ter Harkel scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Tom Boots has been cut.
Boots tries to clinch but Ter Harkel moves out of range.
Ter Harkel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ter Harkel tries to clinch but Boots moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ter Harkel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ter Harkel tries for a takedown but Boots sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Ter Harkel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ter Harkel tries for a takedown but Boots sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boots appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boots shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ter Harkel as he avoids it easily.
Boots swats away the attempt to clinch by Ter Harkel.
Boots defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ter Harkel.#TD#
Ter Harkel gets caught napping as Boots dives in and scores a takedown. Ter Harkel manages to retain guard.
Boots tries to free his leg and advance position but Ter Harkel is retaining full guard.
Ter Harkel keeping moving, preventing Boots from controlling successfully.
Boots stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ter Harkel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Boots trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ter Harkel being controlled here, momentarily.
Ter Harkel working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boots trying to control but Ter Harkel is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Boots showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boots has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Tom Boots!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Tom Boots!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Tom Boots!
Tom Boots wins by unanimous decision!
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