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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harold De Jong (ranked 4051 p4p, 5166 weight class) and Callum Doyle (ranked 336 p4p, 372 weight class). Harold De Jong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harold De Jong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Callum Doyle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doyle throws a body shot but no joy.
De Jong dives in and grabs Doyle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doyle pushes down on De Jong's head and hops out.
Doyle clinches up with De Jong and pushes him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Doyle has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Doyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Jong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
De Jong misses with a takedown attempt - Doyle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold De Jong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Jong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doyle's waist but Doyle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Jong off to one side.
De Jong shoots in looking for a takedown but Doyle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Jong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Doyle clinches with his opponent.
Doyle lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Harold De Jong has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Jong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Doyle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. De Jong is in Doyle's guard.
De Jong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doyle looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle wants to control but De Jong passes easily into half guard.
De Jong prevents Doyle from standing back up.
De Jong is looking for a kimura but Doyle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Jong to get the leverage.
Doyle trying to control from the bottom.
De Jong trying to control the action but Doyle is working from the bottom.
Doyle wants to get back to his feet.
Doyle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Jong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doyle wants to improve his position but De Jong is controlling well.
De Jong is trying to control the action in half guard but Doyle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Doyle is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle trying to control here.
Doyle is looking for a sweep. De Jong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Jong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Doyle is trying to stand up here but De Jong is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doyle rushes De Jong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Doyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doyle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Jong.
Doyle moves into the clinch successfully.
De Jong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Doyle manages to break the clinch.
Doyle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Jong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doyle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Jong somewhat.
De Jong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doyle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Jong somewhat.
Doyle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doyle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Jong.
Doyle slaps away a takedown attempt from De Jong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Jong is breathing heavily.
Doyle scores with a head kick.
Doyle instigates a clinch.
Doyle breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle throws a right hand that De Jong ducks under and follows up with a left that De Jong also avoids with ease.
Doyle rushes De Jong and presses him up against the cage.
Doyle scores a nice knee to the body.
Doyle jumps into guard, dragging De Jong to the mat.
Doyle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Jong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Jong stops Doyle from standing up.
De Jong wants to control from the top but Doyle keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Doyle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold De Jong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Jong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
De Jong is rocked!
De Jong gets tackled into the cage by Doyle. Doyle maintains the clinch.
Doyle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Doyle controlling the action here for a moment.
Doyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Jong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Doyle circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle with a nice calf kick.
Doyle darts in and clinches De Jong up against the cage.
Doyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Jong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doyle pinned against the cage. Doyle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle moves into the clinch.
De Jong tries to pull guard but Doyle holds him up against the cage and eventually De Jong drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold De Jong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Jong fails to pull guard.
Doyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doyle moves into range and clinches up with De Jong.
Doyle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doyle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doyle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Jong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle looking to sit in guard and control but De Jong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Doyle is looking to stand up but De Jong isn't so interested in that idea.
Doyle 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.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
De Jong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Doyle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Jong works over Doyle with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doyle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Jong postures up and lands a big shot to Doyle's brow.
Doyle trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Doyle keeping moving, preventing De Jong from controlling successfully.
De Jong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Jong won't allow Doyle to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doyle instigates a clinch.
Doyle gets control of De Jong's arms and successfully pulls guard. Doyle will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
De Jong stopping the sweep attempt from Doyle.
Doyle has his foot on De Jong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Jong works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Jong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Jong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Doyle wants to get back to his feet but De Jong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Jong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Jong wants to control from the top but Doyle keeps moving.
Doyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doyle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Jong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doyle is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Doyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harold De Jong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Doyle stuffs the takedown.
Doyle clinches up with De Jong and pushes him back against the cage.
Doyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Jong tries for a takedown but Doyle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Doyle forces De Jong back against the cage and clinches.
Doyle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Jong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold De Jong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Jong gets tackled into the cage by Doyle. Doyle maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Doyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle breaks the clinch.
De Jong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A solid leg kick lands there for Doyle.
De Jong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Doyle scores with a head kick.
Doyle closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Doyle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Doyle unloads a knee to the mid-section. De Jong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Callum Doyle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Doyle taking a breather.
De Jong takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doyle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Doyle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Jong backwards.
Doyle has De Jong pushed against the cage.
Doyle jumps guard.
De Jong is standing up over Doyle. Doyle looks to escape but De Jong dives into side control.
De Jong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Doyle, who protects the arm well.
Doyle struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle tries to improve position but can't.
Doyle is trying to get back to his feet.
De Jong is looking to take a break and control but Doyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Jong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Jong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Doyle is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
De Jong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
De Jong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doyle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Doyle is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Doyle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Jong is trying to get an arm triangle but Doyle is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Callum Doyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Doyle 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Callum Doyle!
During a confident post fight interview, Callum Doyle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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