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Event:
NextGen 8
Date: Sep 18, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Bjerg lands a big uppercut and VanKamp crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but VanKamp looks OK. Bjerg waves VanKamp back to his feet!#ROC2#VanKamp is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Chimi VanKamp has been cut.
VanKamp tries for a takedown but Bjerg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oh VanKamp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bjerg slaps away a takedown attempt from VanKamp, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Bjerg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bjerg has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
VanKamp shoots in and drives through. Bjerg sprawls well.
VanKamp seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chimi VanKamp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
VanKamp glances at the clock... BAM! Bjerg nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends VanKamp crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, VanKamp is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erling Bjerg! |
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Event:
NextGen 2
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Fitzwater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but VanKamp moves away.#CL#
Fitzwater drives through and clinches with VanKamp against the cage.
VanKamp managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzwater.
Fitzwater throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Fitzwater successfully pulls guard.
Fitzwater pulls VanKamp in close to prevent any damage.
Fitzwater definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
VanKamp wants to control from the top but Fitzwater keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzwater managing to control the position.
Fitzwater has a closed guard, preventing VanKamp from standing up. #T1#
VanKamp tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzwater is retaining full guard.
Fitzwater looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzwater, not yet. #ES#
Fitzwater manages to escape and get back to his feet.
VanKamp swings for the body but Fitzwater moves out of range.
#CL2#
VanKamp clinches up with Fitzwater and pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzwater with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fitzwater effectively controlling the action here.
VanKamp fails to pull guard.
VanKamp tries to score a body lock takedown but Fitzwater shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Fitzwater drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fitzwater gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Chimi VanKamp has been cut.
Fitzwater is trying to drag VanKamp to the mat but VanKamp just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
VanKamp is looking to break free of the clinch but Fitzwater has double underhooks. #BC#
Fitzwater breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
VanKamp closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on VanKamp's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitzwater pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Fitzwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##CL#
Fitzwater forces VanKamp back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzwater lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD#
Fitzwater successfully pulls guard.
VanKamp looking to pass the guard.
Fitzwater looking to hit a scissor sweep but VanKamp is one step ahead there.
VanKamp trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzwater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Fitzwater 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#
VanKamp tries to roll over but Fitzwater keeps him under control.
Fitzwater uses his free foot to push down on VanKamp's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for VanKamp.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fitzwater is working for a guillotine from mount but VanKamp frees his head quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deven Fitzwater dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chimi VanKamp's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fitzwater jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzwater throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzwater lands a slapping body shot.
VanKamp leaves Fitzwater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitzwater throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around VanKamp's waist but VanKamp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fitzwater off to one side.
VanKamp tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice sprawl there from Fitzwater as VanKamp shoots in.
Deven Fitzwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Fitzwater forces VanKamp back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzwater lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Fitzwater pulls VanKamp into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
VanKamp preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzwater seems keen to control VanKamp's posture.
VanKamp won't allow Fitzwater to sweep him here. #T1#
Fitzwater is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst VanKamp is controlling him.
VanKamp trying to control but Fitzwater is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fitzwater 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#
VanKamp wants to control but Fitzwater is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Deven Fitzwater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
VanKamp wants to sweep but Fitzwater has passed to side control!
VanKamp gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Fitzwater is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. VanKamp can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
VanKamp is desperately trying to improve his position but Fitzwater has a good base and remains in mount.
Fitzwater throws some wild stikes that VanKamp manages to avoid easily.
VanKamp gets back to half guard.#T3#
VanKamp is looking to get back to full guard here but Fitzwater has managed to pass to side control instead.
Fitzwater happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Fitzwater tries for a kimura but VanKamp is defending well.
Fitzwater content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ground and pound from Fitzwater seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
VanKamp struggling a bit here.
VanKamp tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Fitzwater has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
VanKamp tries to keep at a distance but Fitzwater has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fitzwater lands an elbow inside that VanKamp shrugs off.
VanKamp jumps guard but Fitzwater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deven Fitzwater dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chimi VanKamp's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
VanKamp throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzwater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that VanKamp can do to turn this around?#CL2#
VanKamp rushes Fitzwater and presses him up against the cage.
Fitzwater is looking for a takedown up against the cage. VanKamp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fitzwater tries to pull guard but VanKamp forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fitzwater is pressed up against the cage. VanKamp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fitzwater down to the mat. Fitzwater avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
VanKamp drives through and clinches with Fitzwater against the cage.
VanKamp tries to pull guard but Fitzwater forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fitzwater misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Fitzwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Fitzwater clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Fitzwater.
VanKamp tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fitzwater smiles and moves away.
Deven Fitzwater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chimi VanKamp.#CL#
Fitzwater has managed to clinch.
#T1##TD#
Fitzwater manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fitzwater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fitzwater has his hands on VanKamp's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitzwater is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Fitzwater gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
VanKamp's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and VanKamp duly obliges.
VanKamp cracks Fitzwater with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
VanKamp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Fitzwater lunges at VanKamp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by VanKamp's hand. #CL#
Fitzwater gets a clinch.
VanKamp takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fitzwater lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down VanKamp.
Deven Fitzwater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzwater changes levels and goes for a takedown here. VanKamp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Fitzwater closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Fitzwater breaks from the clinch.
Fitzwater lets loose with a powerful body kick. VanKamp will feel that in the morning.#T3##CL#
Fitzwater forces VanKamp back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzwater is trying to pull guard but VanKamp has him pressed against the cage.
VanKamp is trying to break free.
VanKamp is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Fitzwater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deven Fitzwater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Fitzwater closes the distance and pushes VanKamp back into the cage.#TD#
Fitzwater gets a trip takedown into half guard.
VanKamp misses with some strikes from the bottom.
VanKamp is looking for a sweep. Fitzwater is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fitzwater content to control rather than advance. #T4##SU#
Fitzwater escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Fitzwater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
VanKamp has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fitzwater after a bit of a struggle.
VanKamp looking for a takedown.
VanKamp misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Fitzwater breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fitzwater enables VanKamp to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fitzwater manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fitzwater pushes VanKamp off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deven Fitzwater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fitzwater 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deven Fitzwater! |
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