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Event:
KoF: It's gonna be may
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Zeraq wants to clinch but Van Dhalism slips to the side
and Van Dhalism connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zeraq lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Dhalism circles away quickly and effectively.
Zeraq is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Dhalism misses the target.
A punch combination from Van Dhalism misses.
Zeraq tries to clinch up but Van Dhalism circles away and keeps his distance.
Max Zeraq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Van Dhalism gets tackled into the cage by Zeraq . Zeraq maintains the clinch.
Van Dhalism fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Zeraq escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zeraq throws the kick towards the body but Van Dhalism avoids it.
Van Dhalism throws a sloppy head kick and Zeraq moves out of range easily.
Zeraq with the counter takedown but Van Dhalism avoids it easily.
Van Dhalism lands with a kick to the temple. Zeraq shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zeraq takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zeraq has a takedown stuffed.
Van Dhalism definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Van Dhalism lands a big head kick that sends Zeraq tumbling to the mat! Van Dhalism takes a step backwards and waves Zeraq back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T1#
Van Dhalism connects with a body shot that sends Zeraq 's belly button to the back.
Van Dhalism throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Zeraq crashing down! Zeraq tries to stagger back to his feet but Van Dhalism just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Zeraq asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merowech Van Dhalism!
Merowech Van Dhalism really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Tengelü Hekite logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
KoF:IW GC XVIII
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Dhalism.
Oquendo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Dhalism was well out of range. Poor timing from Oquendo.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Dhalism misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oquendo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Dhalism - the referee stops the clock and Oquendo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Dhalism. Oquendo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Dhalism loads up on a big right hand but Oquendo slips the punch.
As Van Dhalism backs off Oquendo throws a huge counter combo but Van Dhalism manages to avoid it all.
Oquendo throws a good cross that connects.
Van Dhalism dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Dhalism takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oquendo throws out a powerful jab.
Van Dhalism looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oquendo works over Van Dhalism's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oquendo lands a right hook to the body.
Van Dhalism missing with a left hand there. Oquendo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Dhalism throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Oquendo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Dhalism doesn't seem phased though.
Oquendo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oquendo digs a good body shot into Van Dhalism's ribs.
Van Dhalism cracks Oquendo with a good jab.
Van Dhalism takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cuervo Oquendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oquendo scores with a hook to the body. Van Dhalism takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oquendo lands a lovely overhand right.
Oquendo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Oquendo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Dhalism sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Dhalism takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC2#Van Dhalism is rocked!#T1#
Oquendo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oquendo scores with the left hand. Van Dhalism knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Dhalism throws out a leg kick but Oquendo moves out of range and Van Dhalism only half commits.
Van Dhalism ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oquendo misses with an uppercut.
Oquendo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Dhalism had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Oquendo blocks a jab.
Oquendo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Oquendo as he connects with a hook.
Oh Van Dhalism is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Oquendo clinches up with Van Dhalism and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Dhalism seems to have got his legs back now.
A body shot lands from Oquendo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oquendo.
Oquendo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Dhalism working hard to break the clinch.
Oquendo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oquendo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Oquendo - that landed with a thud.
Oquendo gets through Van Dhalism's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Oquendo has Van Dhalism pressed against the cage, preventing Van Dhalism from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oquendo lands with a short shot to the head.
Oquendo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Dhalism is breathing heavily.
Oquendo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Dhalisms head.
Oquendo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oquendo lands a shoulder strike.
Oquendo lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Dhalism backwards.
Oquendo lands an uppercut.
Oquendo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oquendo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oquendo lands a big right hand that drops Van Dhalism! The killer instinct kicks in and Oquendo finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Oquendo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cuervo Oquendo! |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws XV NYE
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Paine clobbers Van Dhalism with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Dhalism.
Paine misses with a double jab.
A left and a right from Paine both land. Nice combination.
Paine throws a nice looking combination but Van Dhalism bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Dhalism throws a leg kick which misses Paine's front leg but catches the back leg as Paine tries to avoid it.
A combination from Van Dhalism does no damage.
Paine is looking for the big counter here.
Paine throws a right and a left that Van Dhalism avoids nicely.
Van Dhalism seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Paine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Paine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Dhalism.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Dhalism on the side of the head.
Van Dhalism takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Paine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Van Dhalism definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Dhalism avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paine looks to throw the jab but Van Dhalism is out of range.
Van Dhalism slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Paine.
Van Dhalism thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paine avoids the body shot from Van Dhalism.
Van Dhalism drops his hands momentarily and Paine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Van Dhalism slips a jab and a cross from Paine.
Paine might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Van Dhalism throws a head kick that half lands.
Van Dhalism needs to keep his hands up - Paine had a free shot at his head there.
Van Dhalism scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch combination from Paine misses.
Good leg kick by Van Dhalism.
Paine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Dhalism misses with a double jab.
Van Dhalism lands a jab to Paine's midsection.
Paine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Dhalism.
It seemed like Paine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Dhalism throws a looping overhand right but Paine ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Paine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Dhalism fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paine manages to avoid it.
Paine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Paine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Van Dhalism breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Dhalism scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Paine!
#T2#
Van Dhalism walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Dhalism moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paine lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Paine misses its intended target.
Paine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Dhalism momentarily.
Paine sizes up Van Dhalism with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Dhalism throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Dhalism bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Dhalism connects with a leg kick.
Van Dhalism takes one to the chin there.
Paine avoids a kick to the body.
Paine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Dhalism counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Van Dhalism lands a big head kick that sends Paine tumbling to the mat! Van Dhalism takes a step backwards and waves Paine back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Paine is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Archie Paine has been cut.
Paine misses with an uppercut. Van Dhalism saw that one coming.
Paine is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Dhalism finish him?
Van Dhalism connects with an inside leg kick.
Paine scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Paine seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Dhalism scores with a leg kick.
Van Dhalism throws a monster overhand right that drops Paine! Van Dhalism follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merowech Van Dhalism!
An out of breath Merowech Van Dhalism thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws XII
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Palpatine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Dhalism connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Dhalism throws a hook to the side of Palpatine's head but Palpatine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Palpatine gets a clinch.
Van Dhalism tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Palpatine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palpatine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Dhalism goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Van Dhalism throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Dhalism fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Palpatine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palpatine shoots in but no luck this time.
Van Dhalism tries to land a leg kick but Palpatine saw it coming and moves away.
No luck for Palpatine with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thrawn Palpatine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palpatine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Dhalism.#T1#
Palpatine closes the distance and clinches up with Van Dhalism, looking for a takedown. Palpatine pushes Van Dhalism against the cage but Van Dhalism circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Dhalism lands a big head kick that sends Palpatine to the canvas! Van Dhalism follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merowech Van Dhalism!
A victorious Merowech Van Dhalism thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws IX
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dhalism misses with a straight left.
Alaoui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Dhalism manages to avoid it.
Alaoui blocks a head kick by Van Dhalism.
A good leg kick by Alaoui.
Alaoui's coach down at Essence Dive was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alaoui's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Some wild striking there from Alaoui.
Van Dhalism throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alaoui sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alaoui with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alaoui avoids the head kick by Van Dhalism.
Van Dhalism looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alaoui throws a lazy right hand but Van Dhalism sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Dhalism misses with a straight left.
Youssef Alaoui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Dhalism drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Dhalism takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alaoui swings for the body but Van Dhalism moves out of range.
Van Dhalism fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alaoui.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Dhalism doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That kick from Alaoui tenderised Van Dhalism's leg. Van Dhalism is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Dhalism throws a poor cross that misses
and Alaoui counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Alaoui lands with a good body shot.
Alaoui throws a right and a left that Van Dhalism avoids nicely.
Jab by Alaoui.#ROC2#Van Dhalism is rocked!
Alaoui fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Dhalism.#KD2#
Alaoui lands a big uppercut and Van Dhalism crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Van Dhalism looks OK. Alaoui waves Van Dhalism back to his feet!
Oh Van Dhalism is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
and Alaoui counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Van Dhalism! He's just covering up as Alaoui starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Youssef Alaoui! |
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Event:
KoF: Golden Claws V
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Morgan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Morgan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Dhalism swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Dhalism.
Morgan throws a head kick but Van Dhalism moves out of range.
Van Dhalism seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Dhalism pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Dhalism looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Dhalism.
Morgan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Van Dhalism dips to his left and cracks Morgan with an uppercut!
Van Dhalism ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Morgan darts in looking for a takedown but Van Dhalism gets double underhooks and turns Morgan into the cage.
Van Dhalism looks for the body kick but Morgan saw that one coming.
Morgan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Van Dhalism blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dhalism bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Van Dhalism throws a wild body kick that Morgan sees coming a mile off.
Morgan shoots in but Van Dhalism avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Van Dhalism throws a hook but Morgan avoids it easily.#T1#
Van Dhalism throws a wild body kick that Morgan sees coming a mile off.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Dhalism as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Van Dhalism was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Merowech Van Dhalism has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Morgan.
Van Dhalism keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morgan looks winded!
Van Dhalism lunges at Morgan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morgan's hand.
Van Dhalism tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Van Dhalism.
Van Dhalism scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Van Dhalism throws a low kick but Morgan avoids it.
Morgan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Dhalism dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Dhalism throws a push kick but Morgan slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Van Dhalism scores with the left hand. Morgan knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Dhalism tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Dhalism throws a wild body kick that Morgan sees coming a mile off.
Morgan throws a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Van Dhalism throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Merowech Van Dhalism seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Dhalism sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Dhalism lands a head kick. Morgan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Morgan lands a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Dhalism.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Dhalism moves away.
Morgan shoots for a takedown but Van Dhalism saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Dhalism plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Dhalism scores with a shot to the body.
Van Dhalism swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Dhalism throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease.#T3#
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Dhalism scores with a hook.
Van Dhalism throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Van Dhalism keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Dhalism lands a head kick!
#ROC#Morgan is rocked!
Van Dhalism drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Morgan's head, knocking him out cold! Van Dhalism is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Merowech Van Dhalism!
A very excited looking Merowech Van Dhalism made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dhalism swings widly with a right hand
and Van Dhalism takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Petric pushes Van Dhalism up against the cage in a clinch.
Petric lands a body punch in the clinch.
Petric lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petric creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petric lands a nice shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Petric lands an uppercut.
Van Dhalism has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Petric can't break the clinch.
Van Dhalism's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petric has had enough of the clinch but Van Dhalism keeps him there for the moment.
Petric lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Dhalism backwards.
Van Dhalism wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Petric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Petric lands with a good body shot.
Petric lands with a nice combination. Van Dhalism backs away looking to recover.
Petric on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Dhalism misses with a series of wild punches.
Petric fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petric scores with a shot to the body.
Van Dhalism is breathing heavily.
A jab from Petric does it's job there.
Good standup being displayed there by Petric as he connects with a hook.
Van Dhalism throws a body punch but Petric moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Petric instigates a clinch.
Petric lands with a left to the head.
Petric lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Dhalism backwards.
Petric wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Dhalism has him pressed against the cage.
Van Dhalism prevents Petric from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Petric. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Petric.
Petric lands a shot to the body.
Petric lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Dhalism backwards.
Petric throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Dhalisms head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petric.#BC2#
Petric manages to break the clinch.
Petric scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Petric moves into the clinch.
Petric scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petric is trying to push Van Dhalism away but Van Dhalism has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Petric.
Petric is working Van Dhalism over against the cage.
A short left from Petric.
Petric displaying some good clinch control by pressing Van Dhalism up against the cage.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Petric.
Petric gets through Van Dhalism's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petric creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petric scores with a shoulder strike.
Petric gets through Van Dhalism's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Petric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Petric finds it's way through Van Dhalism's defenses.
Van Dhalism looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Dhalism takes one on the button.#CL2#
Petric has closed the distance and engaged Van Dhalism in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Dhalism's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Van Dhalism is rocked!
Petric lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Van Dhalism is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Van Dhalism's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Petric.
Nice body punch from Petric - that landed with a thud.
Petric leaning against his opponent.
Van Dhalism seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice left hand lands by Petric.
#KD2#
Petric lands a big right hand that sends Van Dhalism to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Van Dhalism!
Petric is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Van Dhalism is hurt! He's hurt bad - Petric fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Van Dhalism from any more punishment! Congratulations to Petric! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mladen Petric! |
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