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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Branden Decker (ranked 8425 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mijo Hegedar (ranked 6252 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Branden Decker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mijo Hegedar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hegedar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hegedar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That kick from Decker tenderised Hegedar's leg. Hegedar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hegedar has managed to clinch.
Hegedar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Decker.
Decker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hegedar.
Hegedar breaks from the clinch.
Hegedar fails to land the takedown.
Decker is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hegedar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hegedar lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Branden Decker has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hegedar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hegedar can't get the takedown.
Branden Decker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mijo Hegedar.
Hegedar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Decker can't find room to land a body shot as Hegedar controls the action.
A short uppercut from Hegedar.
Hegedar is struggling to control the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hegedar.
Hegedar is struggling to control the position.
Hegedar jumps guard.
Hegedar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decker wants to stand but Hegedar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Decker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Decker throws a big right hand that misses.
Hegedar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hegedar wants to stand and escape but Decker is having none of it.
Decker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hegedar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Decker is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Decker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hegedar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Decker stuffs the takedown.
Decker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Decker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hegedar defends well and Decker ends up having to push Hegedar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hegedar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hegedar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Decker defends it nicely.
Hegedar lands with a nice combination. Decker backs away looking to recover.
Decker throws a head kick but Hegedar moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hegedar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Decker defends it nicely.
Hegedar leaves Decker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hegedar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Decker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decker misses with a head kick.
Hegedar has closed the distance and engaged Decker in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hegedar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hegedar manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hegedar controls Decker momentarily but Decker frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mijo Hegedar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Branden Decker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hegedar shoots in and drives through. Decker sprawls well.
Hegedar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hegedar swivels and escapes.
Decker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hegedar's waist but Hegedar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Decker off to one side.
Hegedar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Decker moves out of range as Hegedar throws a body kick.
Mijo Hegedar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hegedar clinches up with Decker and pushes him back against the cage.
Decker pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hegedar is trying to drag Decker to the mat but Decker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hegedar breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hegedar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hegedar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hegedar stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Branden Decker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hegedar looks for a takedown but Decker sprawls well.
No luck for Hegedar with that takedown attempt.
Hegedar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decker looks for a takedown but Hegedar sprawls well.
Decker moves in looking to clinch but Hegedar pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hegedar forces Decker back against the cage and clinches.
Hegedar pulls guard effortlessly.
Hegedar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Decker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hegedar is breathing heavily.
Hegedar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Decker is one step ahead there.
Hegedar is trying to control the position but Decker postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Decker won't allow Hegedar to sweep him here.
Decker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hegedar holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hegedar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Decker is fending him off so far but Hegedar persists. Nope, Decker circles away and we're back to standing.
Hegedar throws a series of strikes that have Decker backpedaling.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Decker is defended easily by Hegedar.
Hegedar blocks the body kick.
Branden Decker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hegedar tries a head kick but it misses.
Decker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hegedar as he jumps to the side.
Hegedar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Decker lands with a nice body kick.
Hegedar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mijo Hegedar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hegedar shoots for a takedown but Decker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hegedar tries to avoid it but Decker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hegedar to the ground. Hegedar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Decker moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mijo Hegedar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Branden Decker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Hegedar has a takedown stuffed.
Decker stuffs the takedown.
Decker throws a quick counter head kick but Hegedar was just out of range.
Hegedar darts in and clinches Decker up against the cage.
Hegedar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Decker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Branden Decker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mijo Hegedar.
Decker blocks an elbow strike.
Decker is trying to trip Hegedar. He has hold of a leg but Hegedar is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Decker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hegedar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hegedar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Decker as he jumps to the side.
Hegedar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Decker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hegedar swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hegedar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Decker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Decker is looking to clinch but Hegedar is avoiding it.
Decker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Decker stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Decker.
Hegedar closes the distance and clinches up with Decker, looking for a takedown. Hegedar pushes Decker against the cage but Decker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Decker shoots for a double leg takedown but Hegedar sprawls well. He's pushed Decker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hegedar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hegedar fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hegedar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Decker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decker throws a head kick but Hegedar moves out of range.
Decker wants to clinch
and Hegedar counters with a stiff right hand.
Hegedar darts in looking for a takedown but Decker gets double underhooks and turns Hegedar into the cage.
Hegedar misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decker tries to close the distance and clinch but Hegedar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Decker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hegedar has closed the distance and engaged Decker in a clinch.
Decker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hegedar avoids it.
Hegedar tries to pull guard but Decker won't allow it.
Decker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hegedar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Decker trying to land knees to the body.
Hegedar goes for a takedown attempt but Decker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hegedar has his takedown stuffed
and Decker counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decker trying to stall but Hegedar improves his position.
Hegedar jumps guard but Decker stands there with Hegedar around his waist. Hegedar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hegedar managing to block the knees to the body from Decker.
A left hand lands to the body for Decker.
Decker wants to stall.
Decker pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hegedar breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Branden Decker.
I think Hegedar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mijo Hegedar!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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