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Event:
Batoru FC 8
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Stiltskin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Van Antwerpen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Van Antwerpen is trying to control the position but Stiltskin postures up.
Stiltskin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van Antwerpen's guard.
Stiltskin is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Van Antwerpen is trying to control Stiltskin's posture. Stiltskin takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Van Antwerpen! Stiltskin is rotating here... this could be the end... Van Antwerpen is out! Stiltskin has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rumpel Stiltskin!
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Event:
Batoru FC 5
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Van Antwerpen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zeledon Castro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Antwerpen fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Antwerpen misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Zeledon Castro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Antwerpen won't be happy with that. #ES#
Van Antwerpen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Van Antwerpen doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Zeledon Castro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Van Antwerpen is wriggling around but Zeledon Castro manages to pass to half guard.
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!#REVR#
Van Antwerpen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zeledon Castro.
Van Antwerpen wants to control but Zeledon Castro is keeping busy.
Van Antwerpen pushes Zeledon Castro off looking to stand but Zeledon Castro dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Zeledon Castro thows a huge punch but Van Antwerpen dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Zeledon Castro is looking for a kimura here.
Van Antwerpen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zeledon Castro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Antwerpen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Zeledon Castro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zeledon Castro trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Zeledon Castro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Zeledon Castro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Antwerpen trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeledon Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zeledon Castro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Zeledon Castro is looking for a triangle but Van Antwerpen pushes his legs off easily.
Van Antwerpen wants to control from the top but Zeledon Castro keeps moving.
Van Antwerpen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Van Antwerpen trying to control but Zeledon Castro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zeledon Castro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB2#
Zeledon Castro is looking for a triangle here but Van Antwerpen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Zeledon Castro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Van Antwerpen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Van Antwerpen avoids the attempt from Zeledon Castro to control.
Van Antwerpen prevents Zeledon Castro from getting the reversal.
Van Antwerpen lands a couple of good shots and Zeledon Castro has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Van Antwerpen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Zeledon Castro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Zeledon Castro turns into Van Antwerpen and is now in his guard.
#T4#
Zeledon Castro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zeledon Castro trying to control but Van Antwerpen is working from the bottom.
Zeledon Castro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van Antwerpen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zeledon Castro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Antwerpen looking to control.
Zeledon Castro slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Zeledon Castro seems to be looking for submissions.
Van Antwerpen is trying to get back to full guard.
Zeledon Castro throwing shots but Van Antwerpen is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesus Maria Zeledon Castro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Van Antwerpen misses with a takedown attempt - Zeledon Castro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zeledon Castro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Antwerpen defends it well.
Zeledon Castro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Antwerpen avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Antwerpen.
Zeledon Castro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Antwerpen defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Antwerpen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zeledon Castro defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rein Van Antwerpen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Van Antwerpen with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Zeledon Castro counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Van Antwerpen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zeledon Castro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zeledon Castro preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Zeledon Castro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zeledon Castro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zeledon Castro looking to pass the guard.
Zeledon Castro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zeledon Castro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van Antwerpen regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2##SUB2#
Zeledon Castro has gone for a leg lock! Van Antwerpen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zeledon Castro's guard.#REVR#
Van Antwerpen trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeledon Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Zeledon Castro looking for subs off his back but Van Antwerpen has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Zeledon Castro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Zeledon Castro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeledon Castro works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB2#
Zeledon Castro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Van Antwerpen has picked Zeledon Castro up and slammed him! Zeledon Castro can't keep hold of the triangle and Van Antwerpen manages to pass to side control!
Zeledon Castro is looking to regain half guard here but Van Antwerpen keeps moving and retains side control.
Zeledon Castro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Van Antwerpen trying to pass the guard but Zeledon Castro defending well.
Zeledon Castro gets back to full guard.
Van Antwerpen throws a big right hand that misses.
Jesus Maria Zeledon Castro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zeledon Castro keeping full guard, as Van Antwerpen tries to pass. #SUB2#
Zeledon Castro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Van Antwerpen slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Zeledon Castro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Van Antwerpen is trying to work for a kimura but Zeledon Castro is defending well.
#SUB2#
Zeledon Castro looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Zeledon Castro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Zeledon Castro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jesus Maria Zeledon Castro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Van Antwerpen misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Zeledon Castro counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Van Antwerpen has one foot on Zeledon Castro's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rein Van Antwerpen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Van Antwerpen closes the distance and clinches.
Zeledon Castro wants a takedown but no success here.
Van Antwerpen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zeledon Castro.
Zeledon Castro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Antwerpen's efforts to push away.#TD#
Van Antwerpen pulls Zeledon Castro into guard.
Van Antwerpen looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Antwerpen is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Van Antwerpen is sitting in close to Zeledon Castro's body. Zeledon Castro has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Van Antwerpen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Van Antwerpen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Zeledon Castro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesus Maria Zeledon Castro!
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Event:
Batoru FC 2
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Duc Lao throws a hook but Van Antwerpen avoids it easily.
Duc Lao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duc Lao wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Van Antwerpen closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Van Antwerpen. #TD2#
Van Antwerpen decides to pull guard.
Duc Lao cracks Van Antwerpen with a solid left hand.
Van Antwerpen has a closed guard, preventing Duc Lao from standing up.
Van Antwerpen looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Antwerpen, not yet.
Duc Lao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Van Antwerpen working for a triangle but Duc Lao defends it easily.
Duc Lao tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Antwerpen is retaining full guard. #T1#
Duc Lao wants to stand but Van Antwerpen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Duc Lao trying to control but Van Antwerpen is working from the bottom.
Van Antwerpen is trying to control the position but Duc Lao postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Van Antwerpen holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Duc Lao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duc Lao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#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.#CL2#
Van Antwerpen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Antwerpen avoids a wild elbow strike from Duc Lao.#TD2#
Van Antwerpen gets control of Duc Lao's arms and successfully pulls guard. Van Antwerpen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Van Antwerpen is pulling down on Duc Lao's head to control his posture.
Duc Lao prevents Van Antwerpen from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duc Lao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Van Antwerpen wants to sweep here but Duc Lao controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Van Antwerpen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB2#
Van Antwerpen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duc Lao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Duc Lao pushing down on Van Antwerpen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Duc Lao trying to control the action but Van Antwerpen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Antwerpen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Van Antwerpen tries to get to full guard but Duc Lao has control of the leg.
Van Antwerpen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duc Lao is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Antwerpen shoots in looking for a takedown but Duc Lao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Van Antwerpen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lac Duc Lao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rein Van Antwerpen.
Duc Lao feints and then cracks Van Antwerpen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Antwerpen down. #TD2#
Van Antwerpen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Duc Lao missing with punches from the bottom.
Duc Lao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Antwerpen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Antwerpen's back!
Duc Lao controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duc Lao not allowing Van Antwerpen to control his hands.
Duc Lao struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lac Duc Lao will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Duc Lao tries for a takedown but Van Antwerpen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Van Antwerpen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duc Lao, pushing him back against the cage.
Duc Lao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Antwerpen to keep the fight standing.
Van Antwerpen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duc Lao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duc Lao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lac Duc Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Antwerpen is looking to break free of the clinch but Duc Lao has double underhooks.
Van Antwerpen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Antwerpen tries to circle away but Duc Lao has him pinned against the cage.
Van Antwerpen stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duc Lao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Antwerpen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Duc Lao's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Van Antwerpen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duc Lao being controlled against the cage.
Duc Lao blocks an elbow strike from Van Antwerpen.
Duc Lao missing with knees to the body.
Duc Lao is looking to control Van Antwerpen's arms but Van Antwerpen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duc Lao has his back to the cage.
Van Antwerpen blocking some punches.
Duc Lao is looking to control Van Antwerpen's arms but Van Antwerpen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duc Lao has his back to the cage.
Van Antwerpen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Antwerpen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duc Lao's efforts to push away.
Duc Lao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duc Lao is trying to pull guard but Van Antwerpen has him pressed against the cage.
Van Antwerpen misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Van Antwerpen pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Van Antwerpen kicks Duc Lao off and gets to his feet.
Duc Lao connects with an inside leg kick.
Duc Lao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Antwerpen.
#TD2#
Van Antwerpen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Van Antwerpen prevents Duc Lao from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Van Antwerpen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rein Van Antwerpen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Antwerpen prevents Duc Lao from standing back up.
#T3#
Van Antwerpen lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Duc Lao actively working from the bottom here.
Duc Lao is staying active underneath Van Antwerpen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Antwerpen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Duc Lao is staying active underneath Van Antwerpen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Duc Lao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Antwerpen on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Antwerpen works his way into full mount!
Van Antwerpen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Duc Lao tries to improve his position but instead Van Antwerpen has taken his back!
Van Antwerpen is looking to control Duc Lao but Duc Lao is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duc Lao grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Duc Lao is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rein Van Antwerpen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Duc Lao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Antwerpen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Van Antwerpen. #ES#
Duc Lao throws Van Antwerpen to one side and escapes!
Duc Lao lands a jab to Van Antwerpen's midsection.
Duc Lao misses with a wild body shot.
Duc Lao throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Duc Lao backs off Van Antwerpen throws a huge counter combo but Duc Lao manages to avoid it all.
Duc Lao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Van Antwerpen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duc Lao gets underhooks to prevent Van Antwerpen's takedown attempt.
Van Antwerpen missing with knees to the body.
Van Antwerpen is pressed up against the cage. Duc Lao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Van Antwerpen down to the mat. Van Antwerpen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Duc Lao tries to clinch up.
Duc Lao fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lac Duc Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duc Lao tries to clinch up but Van Antwerpen circles away and keeps his distance.
Lac Duc Lao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duc Lao shoots in for a takedown but Van Antwerpen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Van Antwerpen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duc Lao, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Duc Lao gets underhooks to prevent Van Antwerpen's takedown attempt.
Duc Lao working hard to break the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Van Antwerpen successfully pulls guard.
Van Antwerpen is looking to stand up but Duc Lao isn't so interested in that idea.
Van Antwerpen keeping full guard, as Duc Lao tries to pass.
Duc Lao chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duc Lao controls from within his opponent's guard.
Duc Lao stops Van Antwerpen from standing up. #T3#
Duc Lao tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Antwerpen is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Duc Lao stays in close to Van Antwerpen's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Duc Lao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duc Lao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Antwerpen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duc Lao dives in and grabs Van Antwerpen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Antwerpen pushes down on Duc Lao's head and hops out.
Duc Lao walks into a jab.
Van Antwerpen dives in for a single leg takedown but Duc Lao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Antwerpen. #TD#
Duc Lao gets a double leg takedown into Van Antwerpen's guard.#ES2#
Van Antwerpen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Duc Lao presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4##BC#
Duc Lao breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Antwerpen throws a head kick that misses.
Duc Lao attempts a counter takedown but Van Antwerpen avoids it well and moves away.
Duc Lao shoots in for a takedown but Van Antwerpen shows good takedown defense.
Duc Lao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Antwerpen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Duc Lao defends it nicely.
Duc Lao fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Van Antwerpen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Duc Lao's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rein Van Antwerpen.
I think Van Antwerpen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rein Van Antwerpen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Van Antwerpen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dresdner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Antwerpen somewhat.
Dresdner should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Van Antwerpen is looking to clinch but Dresdner is avoiding it.
#CL#
Van Antwerpen rushes Dresdner and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Van Antwerpen manages to pull guard.
Dresdner trying to move into half guard but instead Van Antwerpen has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Van Antwerpen postures up in Dresdner's guard and throws a big left but Dresdner blocks it.
Van Antwerpen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Van Antwerpen tries to stand but Dresdner is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dresdner is looking for a triangle here but Van Antwerpen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Antwerpen working away.#T1#
Dresdner is looking to regain half guard here but Van Antwerpen keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dresdner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Antwerpen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dresdner is still trying to improve position.
Dresdner on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Van Antwerpen is trying to get an arm triangle but Dresdner is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dresdner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dresdner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Van Antwerpen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dresdner will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dresdner wants to control but Van Antwerpen postures up.#T2#
Dresdner is not content to let Van Antwerpen control the position. #SU#
Van Antwerpen decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Dresdner moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dresdner.
Van Antwerpen tries to pull guard but Dresdner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Van Antwerpen is trying to drag Dresdner to the mat but Dresdner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rein Van Antwerpen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Dresdner breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Dresdner swings for the body but Van Antwerpen moves out of range.
Dresdner blocks a head kick by Van Antwerpen.
#CL2#
Dresdner has managed to clinch.
Dresdner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Antwerpen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Dresdner has closed the distance and engaged Van Antwerpen in a clinch.
#TD#
Van Antwerpen jumps guard and drags Dresdner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dresdner being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresdner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Dresdner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dresdner wants to stand and escape but instead Van Antwerpen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Dresdner isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Van Antwerpen stacks Dresdner on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Van Antwerpen!
Van Antwerpen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Antwerpen cracks Dresdner with a big right hand but Dresdner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rein Van Antwerpen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dresdner shoots for a takedown but Van Antwerpen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Antwerpen goes for a double leg but Dresdner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dresdner continues to drive forward.#TD#
Van Antwerpen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Van Antwerpen showed some decent athleticism there. #SU#
Van Antwerpen stands up from half guard.
Van Antwerpen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dresdner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Antwerpen as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Van Antwerpen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dresdner to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Van Antwerpen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dresdner is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Van Antwerpen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dresdner can do to turn this around?#T1#
Dresdner jumps guard but Van Antwerpen stands there with Dresdner around his waist. Dresdner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rein Van Antwerpen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Dresdner.#TD#
Van Antwerpen wants the takedown. Dresdner is fighting it off but Van Antwerpen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dresdner's guard against the cage.
Dresdner is wriggling around but Van Antwerpen manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Van Antwerpen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Van Antwerpen trying to control the action but Dresdner is working from the bottom. #T2#
Van Antwerpen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rein Van Antwerpen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dresdner is staying active underneath Van Antwerpen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dresdner has eaten all the pies!
Van Antwerpen works his way into side control.
Van Antwerpen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dresdner's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dresdner manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Van Antwerpen is looking for a kimura but Dresdner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van Antwerpen to get the leverage.
Dresdner lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Dresdner pushes Van Antwerpen off looking to stand but Van Antwerpen dives back in and keeps control.
Van Antwerpen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dresdner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Van Antwerpen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dresdner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Dresdner is trying to get back to full guard.
Dresdner scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Van Antwerpen manages to mount him!
Dresdner is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Antwerpen moves to the back.
Van Antwerpen lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T4#
Van Antwerpen controlling from the back.
Van Antwerpen is landing with strikes from the back.
Dresdner trying to control the hands but Van Antwerpen breaks the grip.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dresdner staying busy and making it hard for Van Antwerpen to control. #SUB#
Van Antwerpen looking for the choke from the back.
Despite being in a bad position, Dresdner is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
I would not like to be Dresdner right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rein Van Antwerpen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Van Antwerpen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dresdner sprawls well initially but Van Antwerpen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Van Antwerpen works his way into full mount!
Van Antwerpen trying to control but Dresdner is having none of it.
The referee warns Dresdner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Antwerpen lands a heavy elbow.
Van Antwerpen lands a big elbow. #T1#
Dresdner is desperately trying to improve his position but Van Antwerpen has a good base and remains in mount.
Van Antwerpen controlling his opponent.
Dresdner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Van Antwerpen has hold of Dresdner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dresdner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Van Antwerpen content just to control the position here. #T2#
Van Antwerpen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dresdner?
Dresdner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3##SUB#
Van Antwerpen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dresdner can't escape the position.
Van Antwerpen trying to control but Dresdner is having none of it.
Van Antwerpen content just to control the position here.
Van Antwerpen won't let Dresdner get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Van Antwerpen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Dresdner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Antwerpen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Van Antwerpen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Van Antwerpen controlling from mount.
Van Antwerpen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dresdner is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Antwerpen looking to finish Dresdner with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dresdner!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rein Van Antwerpen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Antwerpen, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rein Van Antwerpen!
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Event:
The Island Season 8, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1#
McStafferson throws a right hand that Van Antwerpen ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Antwerpen also avoids with ease.#TD2#
McStafferson gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
McStafferson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Antwerpen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Van Antwerpen is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
McStafferson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Van Antwerpen wants to control but McStafferson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Antwerpen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McStafferson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Van Antwerpen is trying to control McStafferson's posture but McStafferson avoids it. #SUB2#
McStafferson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
McStafferson is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Antwerpen is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
McStafferson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Antwerpen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
McStafferson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Antwerpen, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
McStafferson swings around for an armbar but Van Antwerpen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McStafferson's guard.
McStafferson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Antwerpen's guard. #REVB#
McStafferson stopping the sweep attempt from Van Antwerpen.#T2##SUB2#
McStafferson drops back looking for a leg! Van Antwerpen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Antwerpen manages to kick McStafferson off! McStafferson jumps back into Van Antwerpen's guard.
Van Antwerpen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McStafferson.
McStafferson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
McStafferson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Van Antwerpen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Van Antwerpen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
McStafferson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Antwerpen wants to pass the guard but McStafferson is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Van Antwerpen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McStafferson dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Van Antwerpen keeping moving, preventing McStafferson from controlling successfully.
McStafferson is standing up over Van Antwerpen. Van Antwerpen looks to escape but McStafferson dives into side control.
Van Antwerpen is not content to let McStafferson control the position.
Van Antwerpen tries to buck McStafferson off but McStafferson is having none of it.#SUB2#
McStafferson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
McStafferson tries for a kimura but Van Antwerpen is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
McStafferson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Antwerpen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McStafferson tries to advance to mount but Van Antwerpen denies him. #SUB2#
McStafferson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Antwerpen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Van Antwerpen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McStafferson off and has taken his back!
Van Antwerpen struggling to keep hold of the position.
McStafferson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaz McStafferson dominated that round.
That's time! Van Antwerpen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Van Antwerpen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McStafferson to the mat! McStafferson manages to get full guard.
McStafferson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Antwerpen is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Antwerpen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
McStafferson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Van Antwerpen rolls with it to try and escape but McStafferson cranks on the arm and Van Antwerpen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaz McStafferson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Duc Lao throws a sloppy head kick and Van Antwerpen moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Van Antwerpen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duc Lao, pushing him back against the cage.
Duc Lao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Antwerpen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duc Lao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Duc Lao has had enough of the clinch but Van Antwerpen keeps him there for the moment.
Van Antwerpen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Duc Lao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Antwerpen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lac Duc Lao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rein Van Antwerpen.
Van Antwerpen jumps guard but Duc Lao stands there with Van Antwerpen around his waist. Van Antwerpen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Antwerpen is trying to pull guard but Duc Lao has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duc Lao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Antwerpen is defending well for now.
Van Antwerpen blocks the elbow strike.
Van Antwerpen misses with a punch to the body.
Van Antwerpen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1##BC#
Duc Lao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Antwerpen shoots in for a double leg but Duc Lao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Duc Lao shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Duc Lao was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Duc Lao with the ground and pound but Van Antwerpen regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Van Antwerpen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Van Antwerpen taking some punishment here, with Duc Lao in his half guard.
Van Antwerpen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Van Antwerpen is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Van Antwerpen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Van Antwerpen trying to hold on to Duc Lao's head to control him but Duc Lao postures up.
Duc Lao slips a nice elbow through Van Antwerpen's hands, connecting with Van Antwerpen's forehead.
Duc Lao with the ground and pound but Van Antwerpen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Duc Lao wants to stand but Van Antwerpen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Duc Lao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van Antwerpen being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Duc Lao postures up.
Duc Lao trying to control but Van Antwerpen is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Van Antwerpen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Duc Lao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Antwerpen's waist but Van Antwerpen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duc Lao off to one side.
Van Antwerpen tries to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick by Van Antwerpen misses
and Duc Lao counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duc Lao wants to clinch.
Van Antwerpen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Duc Lao misses with a takedown attempt - Van Antwerpen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Duc Lao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duc Lao shoots and misses #TD2#
and Van Antwerpen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Duc Lao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Antwerpen on the ground.
Duc Lao tries to get to full guard but Van Antwerpen has control of the leg.
Duc Lao is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lac Duc Lao dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Van Antwerpen misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Duc Lao shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Van Antwerpen gets full guard.#SUB2#
Van Antwerpen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duc Lao defends it easily.
Van Antwerpen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Antwerpen stopping the sweep attempt from Duc Lao.#T1#
Van Antwerpen pushes down on Duc Lao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Van Antwerpen stops Duc Lao from getting back to his feet.
Duc Lao is not content to let Van Antwerpen control the position.
Van Antwerpen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Van Antwerpen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Van Antwerpen lands a nice short elbow.
Duc Lao wants to get back to his feet.
Van Antwerpen trying to control from Duc Lao's half guard. Duc Lao has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Van Antwerpen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Duc Lao looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Van Antwerpen has picked Duc Lao up and slammed him! Duc Lao can't keep hold of the triangle and Van Antwerpen manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Van Antwerpen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Duc Lao slips a jab and a cross from Van Antwerpen.
#TD#
Duc Lao closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Antwerpen did well to prevent Duc Lao getting side control.#T3#
Van Antwerpen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van Antwerpen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Antwerpen has control of Duc Lao's left arm, preventing Duc Lao from doing any damage.
Van Antwerpen trying to keep a closed guard but Duc Lao is proving a slippery customer.
#ES2#
Van Antwerpen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Van Antwerpen tries a body shot but Duc Lao blocks it.
Duc Lao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Antwerpen just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Duc Lao 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 Antwerpen walks away with a smile on his face. Duc Lao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Duc Lao tries to clinch
and Duc Lao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Antwerpen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duc Lao is fending him off so far but Van Antwerpen persists. Nope, Duc Lao circles away and we're back to standing.
Duc Lao tries to counter with a takedown but Van Antwerpen is quick to defend against it.
Van Antwerpen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Antwerpen blocks a head kick by Duc Lao.
Duc Lao sets himself, and Van Antwerpen steps forward looking for the clinch! Duc Lao avoids it this time.
Duc Lao goes for a double leg but Van Antwerpen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Antwerpen continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lac Duc Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Antwerpen swinging wildly here.
Van Antwerpen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duc Lao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duc Lao throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Duc Lao drives through and clinches with Van Antwerpen against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rein Van Antwerpen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Duc Lao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Antwerpen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duc Lao circles away.
Duc Lao loads up on a big right hand but Van Antwerpen slips the punch.
Duc Lao tries to clinch there but Van Antwerpen circles away.
#CL2#
Van Antwerpen has managed to clinch.
Duc Lao keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Antwerpen's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Van Antwerpen pulls Duc Lao into guard.
Duc Lao looking to pass the guard.
Van Antwerpen pulls Duc Lao in close to his closed guard and prevents Duc Lao from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duc Lao is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Duc Lao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Van Antwerpen working a defensive guard here.
Van Antwerpen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Duc Lao manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Duc Lao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Antwerpen is just riding it out for now. Duc Lao eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Duc Lao stands up from half guard. #TD#
Duc Lao shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Van Antwerpen napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Van Antwerpen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Van Antwerpen moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Antwerpen keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Antwerpen fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Duc Lao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Van Antwerpen shoots in for a takedown but Duc Lao shows good takedown defense.
Lac Duc Lao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rein Van Antwerpen.
Van Antwerpen throws a sloppy head kick and Duc Lao moves out of range easily.
Lac Duc Lao is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Van Antwerpen tries to sprawl but Duc Lao drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Duc Lao is pressing down on Van Antwerpen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Antwerpen is holding on for now.
Van Antwerpen is trying to maintain the position but Duc Lao is very close to passing his half guard.
Duc Lao drops an elbow to the side of Van Antwerpen's head. #T4#
Duc Lao prevents Van Antwerpen from improving his position.
Duc Lao wants to advance to full mount but Van Antwerpen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Van Antwerpen 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#
Duc Lao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Van Antwerpen seems to be working for a kimura but Duc Lao defends the submission attempt.
Van Antwerpen trying to control from half guard but Duc Lao is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rein Van Antwerpen.
I think Van Antwerpen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Bataev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Antwerpen counters with a one-two to the body.
Bataev avoids the head kick by Van Antwerpen.
Bataev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Bataev with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Van Antwerpen has closed the distance and engaged Bataev in a clinch.
#BC2#
Bataev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Antwerpen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bataev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Antwerpen as he avoids it easily.
Rein Van Antwerpen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yandar Bataev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Bataev with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Bataev takes the fight into the clinch.
Bataev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Antwerpen after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Bataev has Van Antwerpen pressed against the cage, preventing Van Antwerpen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bataev.
Van Antwerpen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bataev after a bit of a struggle.
The referee calls for Bataev to work.
Van Antwerpen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bataev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bataev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Bataev has picked Van Antwerpen up - he's going for a ride! Bataev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bataev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Antwerpen defending well though.
Van Antwerpen keeping hold of Bataev's head, controlling as best he can.
Van Antwerpen taking some punishment here, with Bataev in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Van Antwerpen is holding on to half guard well.
Van Antwerpen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bataev trying to pass the guard but Van Antwerpen defending well. #SUB#
Van Antwerpen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bataev pulls his head out easily. #ES#
Van Antwerpen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bataev is on him like a limpet, forcing Van Antwerpen back against the cage.#T3#
Bataev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Antwerpen smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Van Antwerpen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bataev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Van Antwerpen is in Bataev's guard.
Van Antwerpen trying to control but Bataev is working from the bottom.
Bataev wants to control but Van Antwerpen passes easily into half guard.
Van Antwerpen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bataev is concentrating on defense, preventing Van Antwerpen from advancing position.
Bataev is not content to let Van Antwerpen control the position.#T4#
Van Antwerpen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bataev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bataev is trying to stand back up but Van Antwerpen is controlling him
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Antwerpen trying to control the pace.
Bataev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Antwerpen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bataev trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bataev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rein Van Antwerpen 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#
Bataev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Antwerpen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Antwerpen shoots for a double leg takedown but Bataev sprawls well. He's pushed Van Antwerpen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Van Antwerpen gets caught napping as Bataev dives in and scores a takedown. Van Antwerpen manages to retain guard.
Van Antwerpen wants to get back to his feet but Bataev passes into half guard.
Rein Van Antwerpen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REVR#
Bataev is looking to pass Van Antwerpen's guard but actually Van Antwerpen recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Van Antwerpen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bataev has picked Van Antwerpen up and slammed him! Van Antwerpen can't keep hold of the triangle and Bataev manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Antwerpen wants to control but Bataev postures up.#T1#
Van Antwerpen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bataev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ES#
Van Antwerpen has one foot on Bataev's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
No luck for Bataev with that takedown attempt.
Van Antwerpen connects with a leg kick. Bataev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Antwerpen misses with a takedown attempt - Bataev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rein Van Antwerpen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Antwerpen misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Bataev tries for a takedown but Van Antwerpen circles away easily#TD#
and Van Antwerpen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Van Antwerpen cracks Bataev with a solid left hand.
Van Antwerpen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Antwerpen preventing the sweep.
Van Antwerpen trying to control but Bataev is working from the bottom.
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!#SU#
Van Antwerpen stands up and waves to Bataev to follow him.
Bataev is looking to clinch but Van Antwerpen is avoiding it.
Bataev wants to clinch up but Van Antwerpen keeps it at a distance.
Bataev looks to land a combination but Van Antwerpen avoids it well. #T3##TD#
Van Antwerpen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bataev napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Bataev throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bataev throws a combination that misses
and Van Antwerpen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bataev slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Antwerpen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bataev feints the counter takedown.
Bataev with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Van Antwerpen counters with a takedown into side control.
Bataev tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Bataev is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Antwerpen lands a nice shot to the head.
Bataev can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Van Antwerpen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bataev has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4#
Van Antwerpen with the ground and pound from mount.
Van Antwerpen content just to control the position here.
Bataev taking shots to the head.
Bataev is looking to get to half guard.
Van Antwerpen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Antwerpen looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rein Van Antwerpen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bataev clinches up against the cage.
Van Antwerpen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bataev jumps guard but Van Antwerpen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Van Antwerpen jumps guard but Bataev stands there with Van Antwerpen around his waist. Van Antwerpen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bataev prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rein Van Antwerpen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Antwerpen slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bataev manages to break the clinch.
Van Antwerpen fails with the takedown.#T1#
Van Antwerpen tries to close the distance and clinch but Bataev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Bataev drives through and clinches with Van Antwerpen against the cage.
#BC2#
Bataev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bataev with a poor takedown #CL#
and Van Antwerpen counters by clinching up. #TD#
Van Antwerpen pulls guard successfully.
Van Antwerpen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Van Antwerpen looking to pass the guard.
Van Antwerpen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bataev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Bataev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Antwerpen is controlling him. #SU#
Van Antwerpen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Van Antwerpen tries to clinch up.
Van Antwerpen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bataev can do to turn this around?
Bataev darts in looking for a takedown but Van Antwerpen gets double underhooks and turns Bataev into the cage.
Van Antwerpen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bataev pinned against the cage. Bataev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Antwerpen dives in for a single leg takedown but Bataev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rein Van Antwerpen is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Antwerpen dives in and grabs Bataev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bataev pushes down on Van Antwerpen's head and hops out.
Bataev throws a nice looking combination but Van Antwerpen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3##TD2#
Bataev gets the takedown into side control.
Van Antwerpen struggling a bit here.
Van Antwerpen is looking to reverse the position.
Van Antwerpen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Van Antwerpen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Antwerpen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Van Antwerpen is pressing down on Bataev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Bataev preventing the sweep.
Van Antwerpen is adopting a defensive guard.
Van Antwerpen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bataev controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yandar Bataev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rein Van Antwerpen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Antwerpen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yandar Bataev.
I think Van Antwerpen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rein Van Antwerpen!
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Date: Feb 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Nasib Harb gets a takedown into half guard.
Van Antwerpen is pressing down on Nasib Harb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van Antwerpen keeping moving, preventing Nasib Harb from controlling successfully.
Nasib Harb throws an elbow that misses. Van Antwerpen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nasib Harb's guard. Nice move by Van Antwerpen!#REVR#
Van Antwerpen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasib Harb is trying to hold Van Antwerpen in close to prevent damage but Van Antwerpen has managed to pass into half guard.
Nasib Harb wants to improve his position but Van Antwerpen is controlling well.
#T1#
Van Antwerpen working the head and body with strikes.
Nasib Harb really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Antwerpen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Antwerpen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nasib Harb wants to improve his position but Van Antwerpen is controlling well.
Van Antwerpen controlling the action here.
Van Antwerpen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nasib Harb can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Van Antwerpen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Van Antwerpen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Nasib Harb misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SU#
Van Antwerpen postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nasib Harb to stand up.
Nasib Harb checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Antwerpen tries a head kick but it misses.
Nasib Harb tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Antwerpen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Nasib Harb moves into the clinch successfully.
Nasib Harb is pressed up against the cage. Van Antwerpen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nasib Harb down to the mat. Nasib Harb avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Nasib Harb wants to clinch up but Van Antwerpen keeps it at a distance.
Van Antwerpen shoots for a double leg takedown but Nasib Harb sprawls well. He's pushed Van Antwerpen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nasib Harb should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Van Antwerpen swats away the attempt to clinch by Nasib Harb.
Van Antwerpen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rein Van Antwerpen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Van Antwerpen scores with a takedown into Nasib Harb's guard.
Van Antwerpen is standing up over Nasib Harb. Nasib Harb looks to escape but Van Antwerpen dives into side control.
#REVB#
Nasib Harb is looking to get back to his feet here but Van Antwerpen is keeping cool and he's managed to take Nasib Harb's back.#SUB#
Van Antwerpen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nasib Harb defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Van Antwerpen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Nasib Harb tries to escape the position.
Will Van Antwerpen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Van Antwerpen is looking for the choke from the back position but Nasib Harb is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Van Antwerpen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nasib Harb defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Van Antwerpen keeps control of the position as Nasib Harb tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rein Van Antwerpen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nasib Harb wants to clinch.
Nasib Harb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Antwerpen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nasib Harb is looking to clinch but Van Antwerpen is avoiding it.
Nasib Harb bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Van Antwerpen throws a sloppy head kick and Nasib Harb moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Antwerpen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nasib Harb but Nasib Harb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Antwerpen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Antwerpen wants it to stay on the feet.
Nasib Harb fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##TD2#
Nasib Harb scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Van Antwerpen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nasib Harb pulls his head out easily.
Van Antwerpen is pressing down on Nasib Harb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van Antwerpen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Antwerpen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nasib Harb manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Van Antwerpen stands and steps away. Nasib Harb gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Van Antwerpen misses with a takedown attempt - Nasib Harb sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Nasib Harb closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nasib Harb lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Van Antwerpen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Nasib Harb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Antwerpen throws a low kick but Nasib Harb avoids it.
Van Antwerpen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nasib Harb is just out of range.
No luck for Nasib Harb with that takedown attempt.
Rein Van Antwerpen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isam Nasib Harb.#T3#
Nasib Harb shoots in but Van Antwerpen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Van Antwerpen wants to clinch.
Nasib Harb shoots in and drives through. Van Antwerpen sprawls well.
Van Antwerpen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Antwerpen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nasib Harb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nasib Harb raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Van Antwerpen clinches up with Nasib Harb and pushes him back against the cage.
Nasib Harb wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Van Antwerpen jumps guard and drags Nasib Harb to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
Nasib Harb is fighting to break Van Antwerpen's control of his arms but Van Antwerpen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Antwerpen wants to stand up but Nasib Harb is controlling him. #SUB#
Van Antwerpen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nasib Harb can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Antwerpen keeping moving, preventing Nasib Harb from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Antwerpen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rein Van Antwerpen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Nasib Harb has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Van Antwerpen pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Van Antwerpen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nasib Harb defends it easily.
Nasib Harb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Van Antwerpen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Van Antwerpen is controlling Nasib Harb's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Antwerpen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nasib Harb controls the pace.
Van Antwerpen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nasib Harb can do to turn this around?
Nasib Harb looking to sit in guard and control but Van Antwerpen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##SU#
Van Antwerpen stands up from Nasib Harb's guard - Van Antwerpen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Van Antwerpen keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Van Antwerpen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nasib Harb to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Van Antwerpen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nasib Harb puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Van Antwerpen is looking for a sweep. Nasib Harb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#ES#
Van Antwerpen manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2##CL#
Van Antwerpen clinches up against the cage.
Van Antwerpen has had enough of the clinch but Nasib Harb keeps him there for the moment.
Nasib Harb tries for a takedown but Van Antwerpen manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Nasib Harb manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Van Antwerpen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nasib Harb wants to sweep here but Van Antwerpen controlling him for the moment.
Nasib Harb is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Van Antwerpen's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Nasib Harb isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Van Antwerpen stacks Nasib Harb on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Van Antwerpen!#T3##SU#
Van Antwerpen stands up and beckons Nasib Harb to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Antwerpen is defended easily by Nasib Harb.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nasib Harb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Van Antwerpen.
Van Antwerpen is looking to take a break and control but Nasib Harb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Nasib Harb wants to get back to his feet.
Van Antwerpen staying calm.
Isam Nasib Harb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rein Van Antwerpen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Antwerpen takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Nasib Harb to pass into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rein Van Antwerpen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Antwerpen 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rein Van Antwerpen!
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Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Schou tries a head kick but it misses.
Schou tries for a takedown but Van Antwerpen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Van Antwerpen swinging wildly here.
Schou with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Antwerpen counters with a left and a right that stings Schou. #CL#
Van Antwerpen moves into the clinch.
Van Antwerpen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Antwerpen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Schou's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Antwerpen is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Van Antwerpen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Schou is trying to keep an underhook but Van Antwerpen manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Schou pushes Van Antwerpen off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Antwerpen tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Antwerpen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1##CL#
Van Antwerpen clinches up with Schou and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Van Antwerpen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Schou clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Van Antwerpen controlling the positon.
Van Antwerpen lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Schou is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Van Antwerpen has the hooks in. Schou is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Schou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Schou is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Van Antwerpen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Van Antwerpen punishes Schou with strikes from the back mount.
Schou rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Van Antwerpen controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schou is trying to control but can't.
Van Antwerpen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Van Antwerpen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Schou to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Schou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Van Antwerpen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Antwerpen won't allow Schou to sweep him here.
Van Antwerpen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schou's head.
Van Antwerpen is in close to Schou's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Van Antwerpen slips nicely into half guard.
Van Antwerpen content to control rather than advance.
Van Antwerpen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Schou for as long as he can get away with.
Schou on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Van Antwerpen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Van Antwerpen wants to work for an arm triangle but Schou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rein Van Antwerpen 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 Antwerpen keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Van Antwerpen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schou to the mat! Schou manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Antwerpen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Van Antwerpen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Van Antwerpen controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Van Antwerpen swings around for an armbar but Schou sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Van Antwerpen's guard.#T1#
Schou won't allow Van Antwerpen to get back to his feet.
Van Antwerpen controlling Schou's posture.
Schou wants to control from the top but Van Antwerpen keeps moving.
Van Antwerpen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Schou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schou won't allow Van Antwerpen to sweep him here.
Schou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Van Antwerpen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schou defends it easily.
Schou trying to control but Van Antwerpen is working from the bottom.
Schou wants to stand but Van Antwerpen is controlling his posture from full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Schou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Antwerpen is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Van Antwerpen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Schou's half guard.
Schou is trying to escape back to his feet but Van Antwerpen uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schou being controlled for a moment.
Rein Van Antwerpen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Antwerpen trying to control the action but Schou is working from the bottom. #T4#
Van Antwerpen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Schou manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schou trying to control the action but Van Antwerpen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van Antwerpen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rein Van Antwerpen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Schou shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Antwerpen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schou closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Van Antwerpen counters with a single leg into guard. Schou didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Schou looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Van Antwerpen passes into side control.
#SUB#
Van Antwerpen is trying to get an arm triangle but Schou is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Antwerpen staying calm.
Van Antwerpen working the ground and pound. #T1##SU#
Van Antwerpen decides to stand back up. Van Antwerpen steps back and let's Schou get back to his feet.
Schou tries to clinch but Van Antwerpen is having none of it. #TD#
Van Antwerpen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Van Antwerpen is looking to pass Schou's guard but actually Schou recovers to full guard.
Van Antwerpen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Schou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Antwerpen is one step ahead there.
Van Antwerpen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Van Antwerpen wants to pass the guard but Schou is keeping the position.
Van Antwerpen wants to control from the top but Schou keeps moving. #T3#
Van Antwerpen forces his way into half guard.
Van Antwerpen wants to pass to mount but Schou is defending the position.
Van Antwerpen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Van Antwerpen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Antwerpen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schou wants to get back to full guard but Van Antwerpen has mounted him!
Van Antwerpen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Van Antwerpen breaks from Schou's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Schou looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Antwerpen has good solid back control here.
Sebastian L Schou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rein Van Antwerpen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rein Van Antwerpen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Antwerpen 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rein Van Antwerpen!
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