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Event:
MMA Hype -51-
Date: Apr 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Van Kampen fails with the takedown.
Blackmon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Kampen. That did some damage!
Blackmon throws a low kick but Van Kampen moves out of range easily. #CL#
Blackmon moves into range and clinches up with Van Kampen.
Blackmon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Kampen backwards. #TD#
Blackmon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Van Kampen uses from the top position.
Van Kampen is pushing down on Blackmon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blackmon is fighting to maintain full guard but Van Kampen has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Van Kampen is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Van Kampen seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Van Kampen is looking to take a break and control but Blackmon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Van Kampen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Van Kampen prevents Blackmon from improving his position.
Van Kampen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Van Kampen is keen to just control but Blackmon is a slippery customer.
Blackmon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blackmon tries to get out of the position.
Still in half guard, Van Kampen seems content to control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blackmon is looking for a sweep. Van Kampen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Kampen trying to control the pace.
Blackmon is not content to let Van Kampen control the position.
Blackmon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blackmon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Kampen is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Van Kampen is looking for a kimura here.
Blackmon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Kampen on the ground.#T3#
Blackmon wants to improve his position but Van Kampen is controlling well.
Van Kampen is thwarting Blackmon's attempts to control the position.
Van Kampen trying to control the action but Blackmon is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blackmon thows a leg kick but Van Kampen checks it #TD2#
so Van Kampen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Van Kampen content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Van Kampen looking to pass the guard.
Van Kampen trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackmon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Kampen tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackmon is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Kampen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like Van Kampen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smedt Van Kampen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A head kick misses from Blackmon.
Van Kampen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Van Kampen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blackmon as he jumps to the side.
Van Kampen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blackmon just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Kampen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Will Blackmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Kampen checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Kampen.
Van Kampen avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Kampen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blackmon connects with the punch.
Van Kampen closes the distance and clinches up with Blackmon, looking for a takedown. Van Kampen pushes Blackmon against the cage but Blackmon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Will Blackmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smedt Van Kampen.
Van Kampen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blackmon but Blackmon pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Van Kampen shoots and misses
enabling Blackmon to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Kampen.
Blackmon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Kampen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#Van Kampen is rocked!
Will Blackmon is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Kampen misses with a takedown attempt - Blackmon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blackmon looks to land a body kick but Van Kampen moved away.
Blackmon connects with a right hand. Van Kampen shakes it off.
Van Kampen is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackmon finish him?
Blackmon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#KD#
Blackmon lands a big right hand that sends Van Kampen crashing to the mat! Blackmon stays standing though and waves Van Kampen back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Kampen is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Blackmon doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Van Kampen crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Van Kampen's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Blackmon!
Smedt Van Kampen spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you everyone, today is my last fight. Even though today didnt go my way i am very grateful to everyone, and i have enjoyed my career.'. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -39-
Date: Mar 05, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Park closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Van Kampen quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Van Kampen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Park throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Park trying to control the pace.
Park missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Park thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Kampen's head.
Van Kampen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Park throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Van Kampen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Park pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Park sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Kampen defending well though. #SUB2#
Van Kampen actively working from the bottom here.
Park not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Kampen is not content to let Park control the position.#T1#
Park missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Park working over Van Kampen with some ground and pound. Van Kampen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Van Kampen controlling the position well.
Park thows a huge punch but Van Kampen dodges it nicely.
Park throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Van Kampen to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Park accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Park controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Park pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Kampen is keeping the position for now.
Park scoring with some ground and pound.
Van Kampen trying to control the position.
Our spies down at at Elite Combat Gym inform us that Van Kampen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Park being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Van Kampen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Park postures up and lands a big shot to Van Kampen's brow. #SUB2#
Park got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Kampen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Park has managed to get both his arms back between Van Kampen's legs - danger averted.
Park throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Park missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Park in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Park throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Kampen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Van Kampen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Van Kampen working for a triangle but Park defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Van Kampen is looking for a triangle but Park pushes his legs off easily.
Van Kampen looks winded!#T3#
Park scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Park wants to control from the top but Van Kampen keeps moving.
Park wants to pass the guard but Van Kampen is keeping the position.
Van Kampen keeping moving, preventing Park from controlling successfully.
Park looking to sit in guard and control but Van Kampen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Park wants to sweep here but Van Kampen controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Park is looking for a triangle but Van Kampen pushes his legs off easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Park holds on and takes a little breather.
Park not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4##SUB#
Park looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Park not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Kampen trying to control the position from guard on top but Park is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Kampen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Van Kampen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Park is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Kampen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Yong Park dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Park looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Park with a flurry of punches that miss.
Park throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Van Kampen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Park scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Park scoring with some ground and pound.
Van Kampen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Park. #SUB2#
Van Kampen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Park defends it easily.
Park stopping the sweep attempt from Van Kampen.#T1#
Park wants to control from the top but Van Kampen keeps moving.
Park chips away with some ground and pound.
Park throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Kampen wants to sweep here but Park controlling him for the moment.
Jun Yong Park overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Park content to stall in guard here.
Park has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Park trying to control but Van Kampen is working from the bottom.
Park with a flurry of punches that miss.
Park working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Van Kampen's head.
Van Kampen is trying to control the position but Park postures up.
Park trying to control but Van Kampen is working from the bottom.
Park trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Van Kampen looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Kampen, not yet.
Park postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Van Kampen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Park throws a big right hand that misses.
Park lands a couple of elbows.
Park content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Van Kampen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Kampen trying to keep a closed guard but Park is proving a slippery customer.
Park is working Van Kampen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Van Kampen is trying to control the position but Park postures up.
Park wants to control from the top but Van Kampen keeps moving. #T3#
Van Kampen is controlling Park's posture.
Park cracks Van Kampen with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Van Kampen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Van Kampen is breathing heavily.
Park throwing strikes from guard but Van Kampen blocks nicely.
Park is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Park with a flurry of punches that miss.
Park trying to control but Van Kampen is working from the bottom.
Park loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Park is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Kampen can do to turn this around?
Park missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Van Kampen has his foot on Park's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Park works his way back into a safe position though.
Park throwing strikes from guard but Van Kampen blocks nicely. #T4#
Park landing with the ground and pound.
Van Kampen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Park postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Kampen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Kampen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Park looking to sit in guard and control but Van Kampen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Van Kampen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Park is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Kampen tries to free his leg and advance position but Park is retaining full guard.
Park pulls Van Kampen in to control the position.
Van Kampen trying to control but Park is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Yong Park dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Park closes the distance and pushes Van Kampen back into the cage.
A short left from Park. #TD#
Park is trying to trip Van Kampen. He has hold of a leg but Van Kampen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Park persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Van Kampen is looking for a triangle but Park pushes his legs off easily.
Park is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Kampen has wrist control.
Van Kampen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Park missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Park postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Park missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Van Kampen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Park with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Kampen controls Park momentarily but Park frees himself.
Park postures up in Van Kampen's guard and throws a big left but Van Kampen blocks it. #T1#
Park works over Van Kampen with some ground and pound from guard.
Park postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Park lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Van Kampen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Kampen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Park with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Kampen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Park.
Park trying to control but Van Kampen is working from the bottom.
Park postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Van Kampen is looking for a triangle but Park pushes his legs off easily.
Park working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Van Kampen working for a triangle but Park defends it easily.
Park is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Park throwing strikes but missing.
Van Kampen being controlled here, momentarily.
Park with a nice head shot there.
Van Kampen looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Kampen, not yet.
Park loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Kampen keeping moving, preventing Park from controlling successfully.
Park throwing strikes from guard but Van Kampen blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Park's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Park wants to control from the top but Van Kampen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Van Kampen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Van Kampen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Park can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Park works over Van Kampen with some ground and pound from guard.
Park trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Kampen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Park got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Kampen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Park has managed to get both his arms back between Van Kampen's legs - danger averted.
Park postures up and lands a big shot to Van Kampen's brow.
Park lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Van Kampen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Park postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Van Kampen looking for a guillotine here but Park defends easily.
Park landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#Van Kampen is rocked!
Van Kampen looking to control.
Jun Yong Park is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Park sitting in guard here, content to control.
Park trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Park stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Kampen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Park scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Yong Park showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Park 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Yong Park! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -29-
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
#R1#
Calderon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Smedt Van Kampen has been cut.
Van Kampen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Kampen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Van Kampen gets the takedown into side control.
Calderon is looking to regain half guard here but Van Kampen keeps moving and retains side control.
Calderon struggling a bit here.
Calderon tries to bench press Van Kampen off him but Van Kampen keeps the position. #SUB#
Van Kampen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Calderon, who protects the arm well.
Calderon is looking for a sweep.
Van Kampen working away.#SUB#
Van Kampen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Calderon has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Van Kampen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Calderon tries to buck Van Kampen off but Van Kampen is having none of it.
Calderon struggling a bit here.
Calderon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Kampen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Calderon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Calderon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Calderon regains half guard there - taking advantage of Van Kampen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Calderon is trying to control but can't.
Calderon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Calderon is still trying to improve position.
Calderon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Calderon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Kampen tries to free his leg and advance position but Calderon is retaining full guard.
Calderon trying to keep a closed guard but Van Kampen is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Calderon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Kampen's guard. #REVB##T3#
Van Kampen keeping moving, preventing Calderon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Van Kampen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Calderon defends well.
Calderon trying to control but Van Kampen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Kampen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Van Kampen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calderon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calderon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Kampen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Van Kampen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Calderon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Calderon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Calderon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calderon trying to control but Van Kampen is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Smedt Van Kampen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Smedt Van Kampen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice body kick there by Calderon.
Calderon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#KD2#
Calderon lands a big head kick that sends Van Kampen tumbling to the mat! Calderon takes a step backwards and waves Van Kampen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Van Kampen is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Calderon! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kyle Calderon! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -21-
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Watson.
Watson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Kampen throws a head kick that misses
and Watson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Watson throws a head kick that half lands.
Smedt Van Kampen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Kampen throws a head kick that misses
and Watson counters with a low kick, right behind Van Kampen 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Kampen throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Watson tries to counter by clinching up but Van Kampen breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Watson moves into range and clinches up with Van Kampen.
Knees to the body from Watson.
Van Kampen looks winded!#T1#
Watson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Watson lands a knee to the body.
Watson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Watson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Smedt Van Kampen has been cut.
Watson jerks Van Kampen's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Van Kampen drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Watson goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Watson because Van Kampen was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Dexter Watson! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -14-
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Jradi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Kampen is looking for a counter combo.
Jradi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Smedt Van Kampen has been cut.
Jradi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Kampen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Van Kampen gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Jradi points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Van Kampen wakes up just in time to hear Jradi thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nour Jradi!
Nour Jradi made sure to mention his sponsor, Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -10-
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Petrov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Van Kampen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Van Kampen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Van Kampen trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Van Kampen drops back looking for a leg! Petrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrov manages to kick Van Kampen off! Van Kampen jumps back into Petrov's guard.
Van Kampen sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Van Kampen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Petrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Kampen controls the pace.
Van Kampen advances to half guard. #SUB#
Van Kampen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petrov is just riding it out for now. Van Kampen eventually gives up the hold.
Van Kampen trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Van Kampen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2##SUB#
Van Kampen seems to be working for a kimura but Petrov defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Van Kampen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petrov is just riding it out for now. Van Kampen eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Kampen wants to take a breather but Petrov is having none of it. #T3#
Van Kampen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Van Kampen is looking for a kimura but Petrov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van Kampen to get the leverage.
Van Kampen stalling.
Petrov trying to control here.
Van Kampen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
We've been informed that Petrov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Van Kampen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Petrov defend it? Van Kampen steps over the head and cranks it - Petrov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Van Kampen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Smedt Van Kampen! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -4-
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Nurzhan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nurzhan throws a head kick but Van Kampen moves out of range.
Nurzhan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nurzhan throws a sloppy head kick and Van Kampen moves out of range easily.
Nurzhan moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Kampen.
Van Kampen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Kampen lands with a straight right. Nurzhan didn't see that one coming.
Nurzhan tries to clinch up but Van Kampen circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurzhan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nurzhan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Kampen throws a series of punches but Nurzhan moves out of range.
Nurzhan tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Van Kampen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nurzhan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Van Kampen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Nurzhan misses with a low kick.
Nurzhan throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Van Kampen counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Van Kampen tries to advance to mount but Nurzhan denies him.
Nurzhan is trying to escape the position but Van Kampen is controlling the position.
Van Kampen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nurzhan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Van Kampen stops Nurzhan from getting back to his feet.
Van Kampen wants to free his trapped foot but Nurzhan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Kampen is thwarting Nurzhan's attempts to control the position.
Nurzhan won't allow Van Kampen to pass to mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurzhan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurzhan wants to control but Van Kampen is keeping busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Kampen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Van Kampen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nurzhan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nurzhan shrugs it off.
Van Kampen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Van Kampen prevents Nurzhan from getting the reversal.
Van Kampen controlling the position easily from mount.
Nurzhan wants to hold on but Van Kampen pushes him away.
Van Kampen controlling from mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like Van Kampen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nurzhan tries to lock up and control but Van Kampen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Van Kampen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nurzhan wants to control but Van Kampen is having none of it.#SUB2#
Van Kampen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Van Kampen wants to finish this one by submission but Nurzhan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Van Kampen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smedt Van Kampen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nurzhan throws the left hand but Van Kampen avoids the punch easily.
Nurzhan throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Van Kampen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Van Kampen passes Nurzhan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Van Kampen wants to pass to mount but Nurzhan is defending the position.
Nurzhan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van Kampen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Van Kampen drops back looking for a leg! Nurzhan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nurzhan manages to kick Van Kampen off! Van Kampen jumps back into Nurzhan's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurzhan keeping full guard, as Van Kampen tries to pass.
Van Kampen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Nurzhan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nurzhan is really struggling to control Van Kampen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Van Kampen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nurzhan working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Nurzhan misses #TD2#
and Van Kampen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nurzhan! #SUB2#
Van Kampen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nurzhan, who protects the arm well.
Nurzhan is letting Van Kampen control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Nurzhan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Van Kampen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nurzhan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Nurzhan trying to control but Van Kampen postures up.
Nurzhan won't allow Van Kampen to pass to mount.
Smedt Van Kampen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurzhan wants to control but Van Kampen is keeping busy.
Van Kampen is pressing down on Nurzhan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nurzhan is holding on for now.
Nurzhan wants to control but Van Kampen is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Nurzhan is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Kampen.
Nurzhan tries to roll over but Van Kampen keeps him under control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Van Kampen seems to be looking for submissions.
Nurzhan tries to roll over but Van Kampen keeps him under control.
Nurzhan trying to control here.
Van Kampen prevents Nurzhan from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Van Kampen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nurzhan is just riding it out for now. Van Kampen eventually gives up the hold.
Nurzhan is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smedt Van Kampen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nurzhan wants to clinch but Van Kampen slips to the side#TD2#
and Van Kampen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Van Kampen is working for a submission of some sort.
Van Kampen trying to control the pace.
Van Kampen trying to pass the guard but Nurzhan defending well. #SUB2#
Van Kampen is looking for a kimura but Nurzhan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van Kampen to get the leverage.
Van Kampen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Kampen wants to pass to mount but Nurzhan is defending the position.
Nurzhan is trying to maintain the position but Van Kampen is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Nurzhan is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Kampen.
Nurzhan is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurzhan is trying to control but can't.
Van Kampen prevents Nurzhan from improving his position.#SUB2#
Van Kampen is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Van Kampen is thwarting Nurzhan's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Kampen moves into full mount! Nurzhan won't be happy about that!
Van Kampen controlling his opponent.
Nurzhan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurzhan tries to lock up and control but Van Kampen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Van Kampen has control of Nurzhan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nurzhan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB2#
Van Kampen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nurzhan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3#
Nurzhan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Kampen controlling his opponent.
Van Kampen moves to the back position.
Ibrahim Nurzhan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurzhan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Nurzhan showing good submission defense here.
Nurzhan is really stuck here.
#T4##SUB2#
Nurzhan fending off the submission attempt from Van Kampen. #SUB2#
Nurzhan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Van Kampen.
Van Kampen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurzhan trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Van Kampen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nurzhan trying to control the position but Van Kampen manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smedt Van Kampen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Kampen 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smedt Van Kampen!
Ibrahim Nurzhan was interviewed post fight and said 'Ұлы ел Қазақстаннан кешірім сұраймын. Дегенмен мен жеңілген жоқпын, ұлы халқымыздың даңқы үшін бұдан да күштірек ораламын.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Smedt Van Kampen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cedric Duran!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Duran shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Duran showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Kampen (0) vs (2) Duran
Van Kampen is looking for a sweep. Duran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Kampen is refusing to be controlled, as Duran sits in half guard.
Van Kampen is looking to improve his position.
Van Kampen is pressing down on Duran's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van Kampen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Kampen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duran postures up.
#T1#
Duran content to stall in guard here.
Van Kampen keeping moving, preventing Duran from controlling successfully.
Van Kampen pulls Duran in close to prevent any damage.
Duran wants to control from the top but Van Kampen keeps moving.
Van Kampen seems keen to control Duran's posture.
Van Kampen controls Duran momentarily but Duran frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Duran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Kampen is keeping the position for now.
Van Kampen working a defensive guard here.
Duran is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Kampen keeping moving, preventing Duran from controlling successfully. #T3#
Duran is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Duran trying to control but Van Kampen is working from the bottom.
Van Kampen keeping full guard, as Duran tries to pass. #SUB#
Van Kampen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Duran slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Duran wants to control from the top but Van Kampen keeps moving.
Van Kampen looking to control but Duran passes into half guard.
Van Kampen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Duran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Kampen keeps working. #T5##SUB2#
Duran is looking for a kimura but Van Kampen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duran to get the leverage.
We've been informed that Duran has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Van Kampen is looking to control Duran's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Kampen avoid being mounted?
Duran passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Van Kampen (0) vs (5) Duran
Van Kampen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Kampen is working to get back to half guard.
Van Kampen has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Van Kampen (0) vs (8) Duran#T6##SUB2#
Duran is persistently looking for the submission but Van Kampen is defending it well.
Van Kampen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Van Kampen fending off the submission attempt from Duran. #SUB2#
Duran is persistently looking for the submission but Van Kampen is defending it well.
Van Kampen trying to control the hands but Duran won't let him. #T7##SUB2#
Van Kampen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Duran's arms.
Van Kampen prevents Duran from getting a body triangle.
Van Kampen just trying to survive but Duran is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T8##SUB2#
Van Kampen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Duran.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Kampen trying to control the action but Duran just sinks the hooks in.
Van Kampen breaks Duran's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Kampen (2) vs (8) Duran
Van Kampen tries to free his leg and advance position but Duran is retaining full guard.
Duran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van Kampen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Van Kampen tries to free his leg and advance position but Duran is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Duran has his foot on Van Kampen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Kampen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Duran looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Van Kampen has picked Duran up and slammed him! Duran can't keep hold of the triangle and Van Kampen manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Van Kampen (5) vs (8) Duran
Van Kampen trying to control the action but Duran is working from the bottom.
Van Kampen is staying tight to Duran's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Duran tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Kampen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
Van Kampen wants to control but Duran is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Van Kampen tries for a kimura but Duran is defending well.
Duran is trying to get back to half guard.
Van Kampen trying to control the position but Duran is working away.
Duran is looking to reverse the position.
Duran can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Van Kampen trying to control the action but Duran is working from the bottom.
Duran can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Van Kampen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Duran has escaped the position, nice work there.
Van Kampen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duran keeps working. #T12#
Duran is looking to reverse the position.
Duran manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Van Kampen is looking for a kimura but Duran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van Kampen to get the leverage.
Van Kampen controlling the action here.
Van Kampen is breathing heavily.
Van Kampen is trying to control. Duran wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Duran makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duran.#T13##SUB2#
Duran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Van Kampen looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Duran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Kampen is aware though and is defending well.
Van Kampen stays in close to Duran's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Duran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Van Kampen is looking to pass into half guard but Duran pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Duran is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Kampen (5) vs (10) Duran#T14#
Van Kampen keeping moving, preventing Duran from controlling successfully.
Duran preventing the sweep.
Duran trying to control but Van Kampen is working from the bottom.
Duran being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Duran wins on points by 10 to 5.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Cedric Duran waved his t-shirt featuring Bloodbath MMA Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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