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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2019 |
#R1# Van Der Beek misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2# and Hunlin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Hunlin tries to circle away but Van Der Beek has him pinned against the cage. Van Der Beek tries to break free but Hunlin pushes him back against the cage. Van Der Beek tries to pull guard but Hunlin won't allow it.
#TD2# Hunlin successfully pulls guard.
Hunlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Hunlin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Hunlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunlin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Hunlin keeping moving, preventing Van Der Beek from controlling successfully. #T1# Hunlin wants to sweep but no luck. Van Der Beek knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunlin on the ground. Van Der Beek trying to control but Hunlin is working from the bottom. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2# Hunlin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Der Beek is aware though and is defending well.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Hunlin blocks a head kick by Van Der Beek.
Sloppy strikes from Van Der Beek. Those never looked like landing. Hunlin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Der Beek counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD2# Hunlin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Van Der Beek napping and manages to drive through into side control! Van Der Beek is looking to get back to his feet here but Hunlin is keeping cool and he's managed to take Van Der Beek's back. Hunlin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T2##SUB2# Hunlin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Van Der Beek has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2# Van Der Beek preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hunlin. Van Der Beek covering up well and avoiding damage. Hunlin has the hooks in. Van Der Beek is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Van Der Beek is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SUB2# Hunlin looking for the choke but no joy. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hunlin punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB2# Hunlin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Hunlin is hanging on to Van Der Beek's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hunlin controls the action. Van Der Beek has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hunlin. Hunlin is not going to allow Van Der Beek to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2# Van Der Beek defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hunlin's arms. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Van Der Beek wants to control his opponent's hands but Hunlin gets his hands free. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Hunlin 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 Der Beek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunlin swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hunlin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL# Van Der Beek rushes Hunlin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Van Der Beek tries to pull guard but Hunlin won't allow it.
Van Der Beek jumps guard but Hunlin stands there with Van Der Beek around his waist. Van Der Beek gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Der Beek is trying to break the clinch but Hunlin is controlling him. Van Der Beek is trying to drag Hunlin to the mat but Hunlin 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 Henk Van Der Beek. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Hunlin pulls guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunlin is on top in guard.
#REVB# Van Der Beek is trying to hold Hunlin in close to prevent damage but Hunlin has managed to pass into half guard.
Van Der Beek is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SU2# Hunlin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Van Der Beek to get to his feet. Hunlin throws a solid leg kick but Van Der Beek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunlin. Hunlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hunlin wants to counter the offense by Van Der Beek and move into the clinch position. Van Der Beek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Der Beek tries to clinch but Hunlin is having none of it. #CL2# Hunlin moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Der Beek is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunlin has double underhooks. Van Der Beek is trying to push Hunlin away but Hunlin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hunlin effectively controlling the action here.#T2# Hunlin pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Der Beek leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Hunlin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Der Beek just stands there and leans against the cage. Van Der Beek tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2# Hunlin manages to pull guard.
Van Der Beek trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hunlin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2# Hunlin stands and steps away. Van Der Beek gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Hunlin shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Der Beek sprawls well. He's pushed Hunlin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hunlin closes the distance and clinches up with Van Der Beek, looking for a takedown. Hunlin pushes Van Der Beek against the cage but Van Der Beek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hunlin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Hunlin instigates a clinch. #T3# Van Der Beek stalling in the clinch but Hunlin improves position. Hunlin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Van Der Beek is looking for a takedown. Hunlin keeps control of Van Der Beek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2# Hunlin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Van Der Beek is looking to get back to is feet but Hunlin passes into side control.
#SU2# Hunlin decides to stand back up. Hunlin shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Der Beek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunlin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Der Beek. Van Der Beek throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T4# Van Der Beek misses with a takedown attempt and Hunlin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Hunlin forces Van Der Beek back against the cage and clinches. Van Der Beek tries to pull guard but Hunlin forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Van Der Beek is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunlin gets an underhook and turns Van Der Beek into the cage.#TD2# Hunlin jumps into guard, dragging Van Der Beek to the mat.
#SUB2# Hunlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Der Beek has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hunlin is proving hard to escape from. Hunlin pulls Van Der Beek in close to his closed guard and prevents Van Der Beek from doing any damage or advancing position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Hunlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Hunlin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Der Beek. Hunlin shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Der Beek tries to sprawl out of it but Hunlin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Der Beek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Hunlin shoots in and drives through. Van Der Beek sprawls well.#CL2# Hunlin clinches. Hunlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Van Der Beek is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Hunlin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Henk Van Der Beek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Hunlin. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Van Der Beek is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Van Der Beek is trying to break the clinch but Hunlin has him pressed against the cage. #TD2# Hunlin pulls guard. Hunlin keeping moving, preventing Van Der Beek from controlling successfully. #T1# Hunlin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES2# Hunlin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Der Beek. Hunlin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2# Hunlin darts in and clinches Van Der Beek up against the cage. Hunlin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Der Beek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Hunlin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Van Der Beek misses with a body punch.
#T2# Van Der Beek jumps guard but Hunlin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Still in the clinch, Hunlin scores with a nice short uppercut. Van Der Beek struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunlin controls his hands.
#TD2# Hunlin jumps guard and drags Van Der Beek to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Hunlin pulls Van Der Beek in close to prevent any damage. Van Der Beek would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES2# Hunlin has his feet on Van Der Beek's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. The fight stays on the outside here - Van Der Beek looks like he's thinking about clinching though. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Van Der Beek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3# Hunlin keeps the fight on the outside. Hunlin dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Der Beek sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Van Der Beek stuffs the takedown.#TD2# Hunlin drives through with a takedown into guard. Hunlin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hunlin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Van Der Beek tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hunlin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Hunlin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4# Van Der Beek working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Van Der Beek has an active guard here but Hunlin has managed to pass into half guard.
Hunlin missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Van Der Beek trying to control but Hunlin postures up.
Henk Van Der Beek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Greg Hunlin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Van Der Beek has a hand on Hunlin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hunlin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that's the end of the fight! Greg Hunlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Hunlin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Hunlin!
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