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Event:
PL MMA 40 Big Day!!!
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Van Gaal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossi blocks a leg kick.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a low kick, looking for Rossi's leg but Rossi calmly moves out of range.
Van Gaal throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
Rossi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Van Gaal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Gaal throws an off balance right hand
and Rossi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rossi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Gaal misses with a body kick.
Van Gaal tries to bum rush Rossi with a series of wild strikes but Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rossi moves out of range as Van Gaal strikes.
Van Gaal digs a good hook to Rossi's body.
Van Gaal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossi at a distance.
Van Gaal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Van Gaal throws a body kick that misses
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Gaal is looking to chop away at Rossi's legs.
Rossi is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Van Gaal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rossi throwing a counter right hand but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rossi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Gaal misses with a left hand
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Van Gaal takes a swing at Rossi's ribcage but misses.
Rossi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Van Gaal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Rossi.
Rossi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Gaal scores with a head kick. Rossi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Van Gaal misses the shot to the body.
Van Gaal throws a sloppy head kick
and Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
Rossi throws a head kick but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Rossi misses with the combination.
#CL#
Rossi clinches up against the cage.
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!
Rossi blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Gaal lands a body shot.
Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Rossi pushes Van Gaal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Gaal tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Van Gaal.
Rossi tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
Rossi prevents a body shot from Van Gaal.
Rossi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rossi tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Van Gaal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Rossi misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rossi.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Van Gaal.
Rossi pushes Van Gaal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Rossi. #T3#
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
Van Gaal cracks Rossi with a nice body shot.
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Gaal or not.
Still in the clinch, Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Rossi is working Van Gaal over against the cage.
Van Gaal tries a body shot but Rossi blocks it.
Rossi lands an uppercut.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Gaal or not.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Gaal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Rossi. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Van Gaal.
Good body shot from Van Gaal.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Gaal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Gaal can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Rossi lands a body punch.
Van Gaal looks winded!
Rossi lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Rossi on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rossi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rossi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short uppercut from Van Gaal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Rossi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Rossi throws a head kick but Van Gaal moves out of range.
It seemed like Van Gaal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Gaal can do to turn this around?
Van Gaal throws a low kick but Rossi moves out of range easily.
Rossi throws a big counter combination but Van Gaal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Gaal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rossi throws a head kick but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Van Gaal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a leg kick that knocks Rossi off balance momentarily.
Van Gaal connects with an inside leg kick.
Rossi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Gaal. Van Gaal obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick that misses.
Rossi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Van Gaal punishes Rossi's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Gaal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Gaal is looking to chop away at Rossi's legs.
Van Gaal dodges the punch combination from Rossi.
#T1#
Rossi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the body kick from Rossi.
Van Gaal appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rossi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rossi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
Rossi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rossi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Gaal scores with a body shot.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick
and Rossi counters with a thumping low kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Van Gaal in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Van Gaal throws a poor cross that misses
and Rossi counters with a left and a right that stings Van Gaal.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Gaal.
Rossi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Rossi rushes Van Gaal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rossi scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands with a short shot to the head.
Mario Rossi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
Van Gaal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Rossi.
Van Gaal can't find room to land a body shot as Rossi controls the action.
Van Gaal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Rossi lands with a short shot to the head.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
Van Gaal tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Van Gaal.
Rossi misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Gaal presses Rossi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Van Gaal - that landed with a thud.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal lands with a right to the head.
Van Gaal stalling in the clinch.
Rossi lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rossi as Van Gaal tries to tie him up.
Van Gaal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Van Gaal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gaal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Gaal tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing Van Gaal back against the cage.
Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Gaal is breathing heavily.
Van Gaal misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rossi fails to land.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Van Gaal.
Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Van Gaal scores with a hook to the body.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gaal.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards. #ROC#
Van Gaal is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Van Gaal is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossi finish him?
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Gaal lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Rossi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Gaal thows a leg kick but Rossi checks it
letting Rossi counter with a right hand. #CL#
Rossi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Gaal, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Gaal blocks an uppercut.
Van Gaal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Rossi lands with a light punch inside.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Gaal.
A left hand lands to the body for Rossi.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Van Gaal's head.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rossi lands a body punch.
Rossi lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Rossi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
A short body shot lands from Rossi as the two fighters clinch.
Van Gaal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rossi works on Van Gaal's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rossi.
Rossi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Rossi - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Rossi.
Rossi is working Van Gaal over against the cage.
Good body shot from Rossi.
A hook to the body from Rossi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossi.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Van Gaal's head.
Rossi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Rossi unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Van Gaal! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rossi is unloading with more strikes now! Van Gaal drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Rossi!
Mario Rossi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Cholo Van Gaal spoke after the fight, saying 'I ain't no terminator but... ILL BE BACK!'.
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Event:
PL MMA 33* Gusmao vs Van Gaal
Date: Apr 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Gusmao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Gaal scores with the left hand. Gusmao knows he should have avoided that one.
Gusmao on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Gusmao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Gaal, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Gaal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal can't find room to land a body shot as Gusmao controls the action.
Gusmao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Gaal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gusmao is leaning against Van Gaal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gusmao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Gusmao lands a body shot.
Gusmao blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao.
Nice body punch from Van Gaal. #T1#
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Gaal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gusmaos head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gusmao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands with a left to the head.
Van Gaal blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Van Gaal as the two fighters clinch.
Gusmao has Van Gaal pushed against the cage.
Gusmao stalling against the cage.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Gusmao controls his hands.
Gusmao content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Van Gaal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Gaal gets an underhook and turns Gusmao into the cage.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
#T2#
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Van Gaal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Gusmao blocks an uppercut.
Gusmao blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gusmao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Gaal blocking some punches.
Van Gaal lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Gusmao is trying to stall.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gusmao stalling.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gusmao misses with the head strike.
Gusmao dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Gaal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Gaal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Van Gaal.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
A short body shot lands from Van Gaal as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Gusmao.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusmao swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gusmao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
Van Gaal blocking some punches.
Van Gaal pushes Gusmao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Gaal lands a body shot.
Van Gaal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gusmao tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gusmao is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Gaal is keeping busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusmao.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Gaal.
A short right from Van Gaal.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Gaal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henrique Gusmao will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Van Gaal moves out of range of the body kick.
Gusmao blocks a head kick by Van Gaal.
A good leg kick by Gusmao.
Van Gaal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Gaal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gusmao.
Gusmao connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Gaal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Gaal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Van Gaal misses with a looping left.#CL#
Gusmao clinches with his opponent.
Van Gaal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gusmao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Gaal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gusmao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Gusmao - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
Gusmao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Gusmao lands with a short shot to the head.
Gusmao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal lands a right hand.
Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Gusmao.
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Gusmao controls his hands.
Gusmao blocking some punches.
Van Gaal tries a body shot but Gusmao blocks it.
Van Gaal blocking some punches.
Gusmao looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henrique Gusmao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Gaal tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Gaal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Gaal.
#T2#
Gusmao tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
Gusmao lands a body shot.
Gusmao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Gaal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gusmao works on Van Gaal's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Van Gaal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gusmao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Gusmao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Gaal trying to stall but Gusmao improves his position.
Gusmao leaning against his opponent.
Van Gaal looking to slow down the pace here.
Gusmao blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao blocks a body shot from Van Gaal. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Gusmao.
The referee calls for Gusmao to work.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hand to the body from Van Gaal.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Van Gaal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gusmao up against the cage.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Gaal tries to throw a body punch but Gusmao avoids it by throwing Van Gaal back against the cage.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gusmao fails to land.
Van Gaal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gusmao is keeping busy.
Van Gaal tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gusmao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Van Gaal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gusmao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gusmao has Van Gaal pushed against the cage.
Gusmao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
A short right from Gusmao on the inside.
Gusmao lands a left hand.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gusmao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gusmao lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gusmao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusmao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gusmao tries to clinch there but Van Gaal circles away.
Van Gaal throws a solid leg kick but Gusmao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Gaal.
Gusmao throws a wild body kick that Van Gaal sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Gusmao rushes Van Gaal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Gusmao taking a breather.
Van Gaal lands with a light punch inside.
Van Gaal works on Gusmao's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao.
Gusmao gets through Van Gaal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Gaal blocking some punches.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Gusmao.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gusmao.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal can't find room to land a body shot as Gusmao controls the action.
#T1#
Gusmao lands with a left to the head.
Van Gaal tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Gusmao lands a body punch.
Gusmao digs a right hand into Van Gaal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Gaal's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Gusmao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gusmao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusmao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands an uppercut.
Van Gaal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Gaal cracks Gusmao with a nice body shot.
Van Gaal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gusmao's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gusmao takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gusmao.
Gusmao misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal. #T2#
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Gusmao back against the cage.
Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Gusmao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Gaal looking to stall.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Gusmao pushes Van Gaal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Gusmao.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cholo Van Gaal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gusmao.
Gusmao avoiding damage.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Van Gaal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusmao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao.
Our sources have told us that Gusmao has been working on his elbows in the gym.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal tries a body shot but Gusmao blocks it.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gusmao misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao wants to stall.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao.
Henrique Gusmao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gusmao blocking some punches.
Van Gaal tries to throw a body punch but Gusmao avoids it by throwing Van Gaal back against the cage.
Gusmao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal tries to work over Gusmao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Gaal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gusmao blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Gusmao. #T4#
Gusmao blocking some punches.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Gusmao.
A short right from Van Gaal on the inside.
Van Gaal misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gusmao blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Gusmao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Henrique Gusmao.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gusmao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Gusmao!
A very excited looking Henrique Gusmao rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Cholo Van Gaal had this to say: 'I ain't no terminator but... ILL BE BACK!'.
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Event:
PL MMA 26 Rossi vs Dagestanski
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Gaal, which made it look bad.
Gracie looks winded!
Van Gaal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Gaal as he jumps to the side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Van Gaal connects with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Gaal scores with a kick to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Gaal scores with a shot to the body.
Van Gaal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Van Gaal duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Rollo Gracie has been cut.
Van Gaal sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Gaal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Gaal throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Van Gaal fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gracie to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gracie looks to clinch but Van Gaal throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gracie taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cholo Van Gaal!
An out of breath Cholo Van Gaal 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:
PL MMA 20 Pinochet vs Mencken
Date: Mar 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Van Gaal connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Van Gaal lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Gaal just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Gaal sprawls and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sitsongrit or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Gaal, which made it look bad.
Van Gaal digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Van Gaal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Gaal feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Van Gaal misses with a head kick.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Sitsongrit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Van Gaal!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit working away.#SUB#
Sitsongrit is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Gaal is defending well. #SU#
Sitsongrit decides to stand up, so the ref orders Van Gaal to his feet. #T1#
Sitsongrit tries for a takedown but Van Gaal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Van Gaal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!#TD#
Sitsongrit throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Van Gaal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sitsongrit is in Van Gaal's guard.#SU#
Sitsongrit decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Gaal did well to prevent Sitsongrit getting side control.#SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura but Van Gaal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sitsongrit to get the leverage. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Gaal defends it well. #SU#
Sitsongrit stands up out of the half guard.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Gaal as he avoids it easily.
Van Gaal is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Cesar Sitsongrit. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
Van Gaal gets caught flat footed, as Sitsongrit shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gaal controlling Sitsongrit's posture. #SU#
Sitsongrit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches up with Van Gaal, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes Van Gaal against the cage but Van Gaal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a three punch combo that has Van Gaal backing up. Van Gaal nods at Sitsongrit to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Van Gaal gets caught napping as Sitsongrit dives in and scores a takedown. Van Gaal manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Sitsongrit is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sitsongrit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Van Gaal is keeping the position.#T3#
Sitsongrit throwing strikes from guard but Van Gaal blocks nicely.
Van Gaal keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sitsongrit 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.
Van Gaal keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Gaal is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sitsongrit stops Van Gaal from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sitsongrit shoots for a takedown but Van Gaal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Van Gaal there.
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Van Gaal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
A solid body kick from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal scores with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Gaal. Van Gaal obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Gaal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Gaal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal slips under a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Van Gaal as Sitsongrit shoots in.
Van Gaal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Gaal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cholo Van Gaal will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sitsongrit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Gaal avoids it really well and circles away.
Van Gaal looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Van Gaal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sitsongrit rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Gaal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick by Van Gaal misses #TD#
and Sitsongrit counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sitsongrit.
Julio Cesar Sitsongrit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Gaal keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Gaal is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal pulls Sitsongrit in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SU#
Sitsongrit decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Van Gaal staying out of range there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Gaal!
#TD#
Sitsongrit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Van Gaal has one foot on Sitsongrit's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Van Gaal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Gaal defends well and Sitsongrit ends up having to push Van Gaal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Cesar Sitsongrit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Gaal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
Van Gaal connects with a leg kick. Sitsongrit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Gaal tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Gaal throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Gaal as he jumps to the side.
Van Gaal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Gaal sprawls well. Van Gaal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sitsongrit gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Gaal avoids it really well and circles away.
Van Gaal throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to counter with a takedown but Van Gaal is quick to defend against it.
Van Gaal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Gaal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Gaal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Gaal wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Gaal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Gaal. Van Gaal obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Gaal feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
Van Gaal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Gaal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Van Gaal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a big counter.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
No luck for Sitsongrit with that takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Gaal as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Van Gaal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Gaal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Gaal.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Gaal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Gaal wants it to stay on the feet.
Sitsongrit fails with a takedown attempt.
Cholo Van Gaal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Van Gaal. #TD#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sitsongrit lands in his opponent's guard.
Van Gaal controlling Sitsongrit's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cholo Van Gaal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Van Gaal lands a nice hook to Sitsongrit's body. Sitsongrit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Gaal throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Van Gaal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Gaal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sitsongrit somewhat.
Van Gaal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit fails with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Sitsongrit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Cesar Sitsongrit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Gaal.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Gaal delivers a nice body kick.
Van Gaal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Van Gaal.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sitsongrit's calf.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Gaal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sitsongrit or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Gaal, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Gaal missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Sitsongrit 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Van Gaal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Gaal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Gaal's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Gaal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Julio Cesar Sitsongrit has been cut.
Van Gaal looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Gaal can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Gaal throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Van Gaal ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Van Gaal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Gaal throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. #T3#
Van Gaal wants to clinch.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
Van Gaal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sitsongrit.
Van Gaal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit feinted with a counter takedown.
Julio Cesar Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Gaal. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Gaal lands a body shot.
Van Gaal jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Good leg kick by Van Gaal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sitsongrit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Gaal circles away.
Cholo Van Gaal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Van Gaal.
Sitsongrit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Gaal swivels and escapes.
Sitsongrit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Gaal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Van Gaal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Gaal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gaal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Van Gaal clinches.
Van Gaal lands with a light punch inside.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit jumps guard but Van Gaal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Gaal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Gaal is defending well.
Van Gaal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit works on Van Gaal's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cholo Van Gaal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Gaal 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cholo Van Gaal!
During a confident post fight interview, Cholo Van Gaal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PL MMA 14 Merlin vs Van Gaal
Date: Feb 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Merlin moves away from the strike by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal swings widly with a right hand
and Merlin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Merlin lands a really nice looking cross but Van Gaal seems unphased.
Merlin shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Gaal sprawls well. He's pushed Merlin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Gaal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Merlin.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Gaal misses with a low kick.
Merlin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Gaal circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Merlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merlin checks a low kick from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal connects with a solid leg kick.
Merlin throws a jab when Van Gaal was well out of range.
Merlin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Gaal misses with a hook. Merlin ducked under it nicely.
Merlin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Van Gaal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Van Gaal tries to sprawl but Merlin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Gaal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Van Gaal tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg. #SUB#
Merlin is looking for submissions but instead, Van Gaal has regained full guard.
Van Gaal controlling Merlin's posture. #T1#
Merlin is pushing down on Van Gaal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Van Gaal is fighting to maintain full guard but Merlin has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Van Gaal is defending against the submission attempts here by Merlin.
#SUB#
Merlin is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Merlin seems to be working for a kimura but Van Gaal defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Gaal is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Merlin passes to side control. #SUB#
Merlin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Van Gaal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Merlin's guard! Nice work there by Van Gaal!
Merlin wants to sweep here but Van Gaal controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.
Merlin looking to control but Van Gaal passes into half guard.
#T3#
Merlin is trying to maintain the position but Van Gaal is very close to passing his half guard.
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Gaal tries to stand but can't do so whilst Merlin controls his leg. #SUB#
Merlin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merlin tries to get to full guard but Van Gaal has control of the leg. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Van Gaal gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Merlin scores with a takedown into Van Gaal's guard.
Van Gaal keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Van Gaal is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Gaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cholo Van Gaal will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Merlin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Gaal thows a leg kick but Merlin checks it #TD#
and Merlin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Van Gaal is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Merlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Merlin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Gaal has him pressed against the cage.
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Merlin.
Van Gaal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Merlin controls his hands.
Van Gaal tries to work over Merlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Merlin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Merlin fails to land.
Merlin tries for a takedown but Van Gaal manages to get underhooks.
Van Gaal can't find room to land a body shot as Merlin controls the action.
The referee calls for Van Gaal to work.
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!
Merlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal can't find room to land a body shot as Merlin controls the action.
Van Gaal stops a takedown attempt from Merlin.
#T1#
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Merlin is trying to push Van Gaal away but Van Gaal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal is stalling here.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Merlin blocks a body shot from Van Gaal. #BC#
Merlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Gaal feints and then cracks Merlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Merlin down.
Merlin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Merlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Merlin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Van Gaal is trying to defend but Merlin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Van Gaal is trying to control but Merlin manages to pass to mount!
#SUB#
Merlin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Van Gaal has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Merlin working for a guillotine from mount but Van Gaal is in no mood to give up. #T2##SUB#
Merlin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Van Gaal turns into him and now he's in Merlin's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Merlin looking for a guillotine here but Van Gaal defends easily.
#SUB#
Merlin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Gaal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Merlin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Van Gaal passes into side control.
#T3##SU2#
Van Gaal decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Merlin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Merlin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Gaal stuns Merlin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Gaal lands a right hook to the body.
Van Gaal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Merlin swings for the body but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Merlin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Merlin fails with the takedown
and Van Gaal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Merlin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Gaal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cholo Van Gaal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Gaal stuns Merlin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Gaal lands with an uppercut that bounces Merlin off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gaal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Merlin is rocked!
Van Gaal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Gaal stuffs the takedown attempt from Merlin. Merlin gets slowly back to his feet.
Oh Merlin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Gaal drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Merlin right on the button. Merlin goes down! Van Gaal follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Van Gaal gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cholo Van Gaal!
A victorious Cholo Van Gaal 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:
PFC 100 The Culmination
Date: Apr 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Van Gaal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Gaal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Gaal checks a low kick from Rock.
Rock lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Gaal's head.
Rock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock lands a body shot.
Rock doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Gaal circles away.
Rock looks to land a right hand but Van Gaal moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Rock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Gaal throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Rock clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Van Gaal.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rock jumps guard but Van Gaal stands there with Rock around his waist. Rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Rock jumps guard and drags Van Gaal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gaal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Gaal defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Van Gaal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rock is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Rock working for a triangle but Van Gaal defends it easily.
Rock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Rock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Gaal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Van Gaal gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Van Gaal throws an off balance right hand
and Rock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Gaal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Gaal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Gaal throws a front kick aimed at Rock's knee but Rock avoids it well.
Van Gaal throws a solid leg kick but Rock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Gaal.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Gaal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Gaal checks a leg kick.
Rock looks to land a left hand but Van Gaal moved out of range nicely.
Van Gaal takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Van Gaal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Gaal sets himself, and Rock steps forward looking for the clinch! Van Gaal avoids it this time.
Rock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Gaal. Van Gaal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rock's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rock duly obliges.
Rock with a jab.#T3#
Rock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Gaal's sensitive parts.
Rock misses with a straight left.
Van Gaal 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 Gaal misses the shot to the body.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Van Gaal shakes him off and moves away.
Van Gaal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rock doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Van Gaal clinches. #TD2#
Rock jumps into guard, dragging Van Gaal to the mat.
#SUB2#
Rock looking for a guillotine here but Van Gaal defends easily.
#SUB2#
Rock working for a triangle but Van Gaal defends it easily.
Van Gaal trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom. #T4#
Rock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Van Gaal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rock is keeping the position for now.
Rock being controlled here, momentarily.
Van Gaal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rock is proving hard to escape from.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Van Gaal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Gaal.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Van Gaal throws a lazy uppercut
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Van Gaal has managed to clinch.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal blocking some punches.
Van Gaal scores with a shot to the side of Rock's head.
A short uppercut from Rock.
Van Gaal scores with a shoulder strike.
Rock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Van Gaal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Rock as the two fighters clinch.
Rock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Rock.
Rock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rock.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal blocking some punches.
Rock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Rock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Rock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Gaal is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Gaal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Van Gaal is sitting in close to Rock's body. Rock has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Van Gaal is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Van Gaal is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rock.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Will Rock!
Will Rock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Cholo Van Gaal spoke after the fight, saying 'I ain't no terminator but... ILL BE BACK!'.
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Event:
PFC 95 Wright vs Bosch
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Marttinen checks a low kick from Van Gaal.
Marttinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Gaal pinned against the cage. Van Gaal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van Gaal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Gaal walks into a straight right hand from Marttinen.
Van Gaal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marttinen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marttinen checks a leg kick.
Marttinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marttinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Gaal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Gaal motions for Marttinen to come forward. Van Gaal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Gaal misses with a low kick as Marttinen jumps back.
An inside leg kick from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal throws a head kick that misses.
Marttinen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Gaal avoids it really well and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Van Gaal. #T1#
Van Gaal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marttinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Gaal throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marttinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Gaal in his tracks. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marttinen.
Marttinen lands a shoulder strike.
Marttinen blocks an uppercut.
Marttinen throws a head punch that misses.
Marttinen working hard to break the clinch.
Marttinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Gaal won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a shot to the body.
Marttinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Marttinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marttinen digs a right hand underneath Van Gaal's ribcage. Van Gaal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Gaal lands a hook that snaps the head of Marttinen backwards. #T2#
Marttinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marttinen tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marttinen.
Marttinen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marttinen lands a shoulder strike.
Van Gaal blocks an uppercut.
Marttinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marttinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Marttinen breaks from the clinch.
Van Gaal throws a hook but Marttinen avoids it easily.
Marttinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Van Gaal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marttinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Gaal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marttinen misses with a leg kick.
Van Gaal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marttinen throws a series of punches but Van Gaal moves out of range. #T3#
Marttinen ducks right into an uppercut from Van Gaal.
Marttinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Van Gaal.
Marttinen throws out a loose jab but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cholo Van Gaal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marttinen tries a low kick but Van Gaal avoids it.
Van Gaal flicks out a counter leg kick but Marttinen steps away.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick but Marttinen checks it.
Van Gaal lunges at Marttinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marttinen's hand.
A jab from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Gaal connects with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Marttinen as he connects with a hook.
Van Gaal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marttinen.
A combination from Marttinen does no damage.
Van Gaal throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Marttinen blocks the low kick.
Van Gaal tries to land a leg kick but Marttinen saw it coming and moves away.
Marttinen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Van Gaal is looking to chop away at Marttinen's legs.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut.
Marttinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gaal lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Marttinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marttinen needs to keep his hands up - Van Gaal had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Marttinen gets the takedown into side control.
Van Gaal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marttinen passes into side control, despite Van Gaal's attempt to control the position.
Van Gaal is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marttinen connects with a decent elbow.
Van Gaal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Marttinen prevents Van Gaal from improving his position.
Marttinen tries to pass to full mount but Van Gaal defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Gaal is trying to stand up here but Marttinen is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cholo Van Gaal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Marttinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal is looking to slow Marttinen down with leg kicks.
Marttinen loads up on a big right hand but Van Gaal slips the punch.
Van Gaal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Gaal lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marttinen.
Marttinen throws the left hand but Van Gaal avoids the punch easily.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick which misses Marttinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Marttinen tries to avoid it.
Marttinen throws a body punch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Van Gaal misses with a low kick as Marttinen jumps back.
Marttinen blocks a jab.
Marttinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gaal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marttinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Gaal.
Marttinen throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal moves away from the strike by Marttinen.
Marttinen throws a series of punches but Van Gaal avoids them all with ease.
Marttinen throws the kick towards the body but Van Gaal avoids it.
Marttinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Gaal.
Marttinen throws a hook to the side of Van Gaal's head but Van Gaal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Gaal flicks out a counter leg kick but Marttinen steps away.
Nice takedown defense from Van Gaal. No joy for Marttinen on that attempt. #T1#
Marttinen throws a low kick, looking for Van Gaal's leg but Van Gaal calmly moves out of range.
Van Gaal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Gaal throws a head kick that misses.
Van Gaal slips under a jab.
Van Gaal scores with a push kick.
Marttinen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marttinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marttinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marttinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Gaal cracks the inside of Marttinen's front leg.
An inside leg kick from Van Gaal misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Gaal. Marttinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Gaal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Gaal motions for Marttinen to come forward. Van Gaal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marttinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marttinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marttinen misses with a kick to the body.
Van Gaal scores with a hook to the body. Marttinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marttinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Gaal checks it well.
Van Gaal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Gaal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Gaal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands with a shot to the body.
Marttinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Gaal throws a looping overhand right but Marttinen ducks down to avoid it.
Van Gaal scores with a kick to the body.
Van Gaal throws an overhand right that lands on Marttinen's shoulder, as Marttinen tries to avoid the shot.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the body kick.
Marttinen avoids the head kick by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Gaal throws a shot to the body.
Van Gaal throws a wild body kick that Marttinen sees coming a mile off.
Van Gaal avoids a kick to the body.
Marttinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
Marttinen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Gaal just manages to avoid it.
Marttinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marttinen misses with a low kick.#T3#
Van Gaal connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Gaal throws a head kick but Marttinen moves out of range.
Van Gaal misses with a hook.
Van Gaal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marttinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal scores with a one two! Marttinen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Esko Marttinen has been cut.
Van Gaal throws a sloppy head kick and Marttinen moves out of range easily.
Van Gaal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Gaal swings for the body but Marttinen moves out of range.
Marttinen slips a straight right by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marttinen.
Van Gaal misses with a shot to the body
and Marttinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marttinen punishes Van Gaal's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Marttinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Gaal just misses with a punch to the body.
Marttinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Van Gaal misses with a low kick.
Van Gaal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Gaal is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Gaal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marttinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Gaal. Van Gaal obviously looking to wear him down.
Marttinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marttinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Gaal throws an overhand right that lands on Marttinen's shoulder, as Marttinen tries to avoid the shot.
Marttinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Gaal misses with a jab to the body
and Marttinen counters with a nice body shot.
Van Gaal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marttinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Gaal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marttinen moves away.
Van Gaal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marttinen's sensitive parts.
Van Gaal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marttinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marttinen misses with a body kick.
Marttinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Gaal as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esko Marttinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marttinen scores with a hook to the body. Van Gaal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cholo Van Gaal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Esko Marttinen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Gaal misses with a low kick.
Marttinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Gaal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marttinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Marttinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marttinen slips under a jab from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marttinen throws a series of punches but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Marttinen takes a swing at Van Gaal's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marttinen, as that shot connected.
Marttinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Gaal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Gaal lands a slapping body shot.
Marttinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Gaal circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice cross by Van Gaal.
Marttinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marttinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Gaal misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Van Gaal.
Marttinen throws a sloppy head kick and Van Gaal moves out of range easily.
Marttinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Gaal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marttinen checks it well. #T1#
Marttinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Gaal looks to land a combination. Marttinen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Van Gaal ducks under a wild hook from Marttinen.
Van Gaal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marttinen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marttinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Marttinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Gaal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the side of Marttinen's head but Marttinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marttinen.
Marttinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Gaal sprawls and moves away.
Marttinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Gaal sprawls well. He's pushed Marttinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Gaal misses the target.
Van Gaal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marttinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gaal jabs at Marttinen's body.
Marttinen misses with a low kick.
Van Gaal punishes Marttinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Esko Marttinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marttinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marttinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marttinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marttinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marttinen throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marttinen.
Van Gaal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Gaal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marttinen on the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Gaal.
Marttinen throws a leg kick which misses Van Gaal's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Gaal tries to avoid it.
Van Gaal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marttinen moves away from the strike by Van Gaal.
Marttinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Gaal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Gaal moves out of range as Marttinen strikes.
Van Gaal slips under a jab from Marttinen.#T3#
Marttinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Gaal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Gaal blocks the body kick.
Van Gaal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal works the jab nicely.
Van Gaal connects with a body shot.
Van Gaal scores with a hook to the body. Marttinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Gaal defending well as Marttinen loads up on a big left hand.
Van Gaal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Gaal scores with a body shot.
Marttinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gaal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marttinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cholo Van Gaal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Gaal cracks Marttinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Gaal is looking to slow Marttinen down with leg kicks. #T4#
Marttinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marttinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Gaal.
Marttinen with a nice cross.
Van Gaal lands with a nice body kick.
Marttinen misses with a straight right.
Van Gaal misses with a left hand
and Marttinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Gaal throws a series of punches but Marttinen avoids them all with ease.
Marttinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Gaal scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Gaal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Gaal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Gaal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marttinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marttinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Gaal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marttinen blocks a jab.
Van Gaal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marttinen misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Van Gaal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cholo Van Gaal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Gaal 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cholo Van Gaal!
Cholo Van Gaal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PFC 84 Ortega vs Rock
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Yamaguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamaguchi lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamaguchi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Yamaguchi misses.
Yamaguchi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Gaal momentarily.
Yamaguchi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Gaal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Gaal punishes Yamaguchi's body with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Yamaguchi misses
and Van Gaal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Gaal misses with a kick to the body
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamaguchi scores with a shot to the body.
Van Gaal throws a push kick but Yamaguchi slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and Yamaguchi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yamaguchi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Gaal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Gaal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Yamaguchi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Gaal can pounce on him.
Yamaguchi misses with a leg kick.
Yamaguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Van Gaal's shoulder, as Van Gaal tries to avoid the shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Gaal crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yamaguchi - the referee stops the clock and Van Gaal gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yamaguchi. Van Gaal manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yamaguchi digs a good body shot into Van Gaal's ribs.
Nice body kick from Yamaguchi.
Van Gaal misses with a right hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Gaal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been told by Van Gaal's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yamaguchi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yamaguchi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Gaal takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Yamaguchi tenderised Van Gaal's leg. Van Gaal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
A jab from Yamaguchi misses. #T2#
Van Gaal thuds a left hand into Yamaguchi's body.
That kick from Yamaguchi tenderised Van Gaal's leg. Van Gaal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yamaguchi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Van Gaal staying out of range there.
Yamaguchi connects with a leg kick. Van Gaal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Gaal just misses with a punch to the body.
Kai Yamaguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamaguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yamaguchi finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Gaal's head.
Yamaguchi throws a wild body kick that Van Gaal sees coming a mile off.
Van Gaal lands the left hand.
Yamaguchi tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Gaal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Gaal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Gaal throws a sloppy head kick
and Yamaguchi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaguchi. Van Gaal does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Van Gaal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yamaguchi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Gaals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Van Gaal stuns Yamaguchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Gaal half committed to a counter leg kick.
Van Gaal throws a big shot that misses.
Yamaguchi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Yamaguchi misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Gaal misses its target.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab.
Van Gaal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamaguchi lands with an overhand left.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice right hand.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the body
and Van Gaal counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Van Gaal. Beautiful body shot.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Gaal. Yamaguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yamaguchi - that will leave a mark!
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gaal connects with a right hand. Yamaguchi shakes it off.
Van Gaal takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yamaguchi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Gaal had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Van Gaal misses the jab.
Van Gaal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Gaal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamaguchi.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamaguchi. That snapped Van Gaal's head back.
Yamaguchi misses with a kick to the body
and Van Gaal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Gaal swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Yamaguchi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yamaguchi, as that shot connected.
Yamaguchi throws a push kick but Van Gaal slaps the foot to one side.
Yamaguchi moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Yamaguchi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Van Gaal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamaguchi moves away.
A good leg kick by Yamaguchi.
Kai Yamaguchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice body kick.
Van Gaal throws a good cross that connects.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Van Gaal might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Van Gaal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamaguchi moves away.
Yamaguchi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Gaal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yamaguchi misses with a combination
and Van Gaal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamaguchi swings for the body but Van Gaal moves out of range.
#T1#
Yamaguchi cracks Van Gaal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yamaguchi looks to land a right hand but Van Gaal moved out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Gaal looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
A jab from Yamaguchi does it's job there.
Van Gaal throws a poor cross that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Yamaguchi scores with a shot to the body.
Van Gaal swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamaguchi.
Van Gaal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yamaguchi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Gaal is looking to counter punch.
Van Gaal throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A low kick from Yamaguchi is predictable there
and Van Gaal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yamaguchi thinking.
Van Gaal lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamaguchi scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yamaguchi, right into the meat.
Van Gaal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yamaguchi lands with a straight right. Van Gaal didn't see that one coming.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi lands a right hook to the body.
Van Gaal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Gaal misses with a low kick.
Yamaguchi misses with the body kick
and Van Gaal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamaguchi feints and then cracks Van Gaal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Gaal down.
Good exchange - Yamaguchi coming out on top.
A good leg kick by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamaguchi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Yamaguchi.
Van Gaal scores with a head kick. Yamaguchi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A big left from Yamaguchi misses.
Yamaguchi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Gaal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Van Gaal.
Yamaguchi cracks Van Gaal with a good jab.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the body kick from Yamaguchi.
A quick step to the side and Van Gaal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Gaal crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yamaguchi - the referee stops the clock and Van Gaal gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yamaguchi. Van Gaal manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yamaguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a looping overhand right but Yamaguchi ducks down to avoid it.
Van Gaal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Yamaguchi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
Yamaguchi connects with a body shot.
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!
Van Gaal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamaguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamaguchi connects with a right hand. Van Gaal shakes it off.
Van Gaal throws a head kick that Yamaguchi semi-blocks.
Van Gaal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yamaguchi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yamaguchi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Gaal throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Gaal. Yamaguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yamaguchi.
Van Gaal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Gaal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yamaguchi moves out of range of the body kick.
Yamaguchi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Van Gaal blocks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yamaguchi, as that shot connected.
Van Gaal looks to throw the jab but Yamaguchi is out of range.
Yamaguchi cracks Van Gaal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Gaal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yamaguchi throws a front kick aimed at Van Gaal's knee but Van Gaal avoids it well.
Yamaguchi misses with a body kick.
Yamaguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yamaguchi. That's going to slow Van Gaal down.
Van Gaal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yamaguchi throws a shot from downtown. Van Gaal moves away and avoids it.
As Yamaguchi backs away, Van Gaal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Van Gaal throws a low kick, looking for Yamaguchi's leg but Yamaguchi calmly moves out of range.
Van Gaal lands a right hook to the body.
Yamaguchi lands with an overhand left.
Yamaguchi lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Yamaguchi misses with a hook.
Van Gaal throws a sloppy body shot
and Yamaguchi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Gaal lands an overhand right.
A big left from Van Gaal misses.
Yamaguchi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Gaal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Gaal slips under a jab.
Yamaguchi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice head shot.
Yamaguchi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Gaal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yamaguchi. That one must have hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yamaguchi. #T2#
Yamaguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamaguchi checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Yamaguchi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cholo Van Gaal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamaguchi tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Gaal throws a sloppy head kick and Yamaguchi moves out of range easily.
Van Gaal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Gaal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Gaal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamaguchi.
Van Gaal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Gaal moves out of range as Yamaguchi strikes.
Van Gaal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Gaal swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Yamaguchi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Gaal walks into a stiff left hand from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Gaal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi obviously looking to wear him down.
Yamaguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body kick there by Yamaguchi.
Van Gaal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yamaguchi lands a right hook to the body.
Yamaguchi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Gaal throws a body punch but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a good cross that connects.
Yamaguchi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yamaguchi misses with a low kick as Van Gaal jumps back.#T4#
Yamaguchi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Gaal on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamaguchi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick which misses Van Gaal's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Gaal tries to avoid it.
Van Gaal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A jab from Van Gaal finds it's way through Yamaguchi's defenses.
Yamaguchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamaguchi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Gaal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yamaguchi scrambles back to his feet.
Van Gaal is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Gaal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Gaal momentarily.
Yamaguchi throws a quick inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Van Gaal blocks the low kick.
Kai Yamaguchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yamaguchi tries to score with a low kick but Van Gaal moves his leg out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Yamaguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yamaguchi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Yamaguchi!
A relieved looking Kai Yamaguchi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Cholo Van Gaal stepped up to the mic, saying 'I ain't no terminator but... ILL BE BACK!'.
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Event:
PFC 77 Com vs Wright
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Karjalainen slips a straight right by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Van Gaal.
A jab lands there for Van Gaal.
We've been told by Van Gaal's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Gaal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karjalainen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Karjalainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Gaal misses the target. #CL#
Van Gaal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Karjalainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karjalainen digs a right hand into Van Gaal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Gaal's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karjalainen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Gaal stalling.
Karjalainen blocks an uppercut.
Karjalainen tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Karjalainen.
A hook to the body from Karjalainen.
#T1#
Karjalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karjalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Gaal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karjalainen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Gaal's brow. #BC2#
Karjalainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cholo Van Gaal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Karjalainen misses.
Van Gaal misses with a left hand
and Karjalainen counters with a one-two to the body.
Van Gaal lands with a slapping head kick.
Karjalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Gaal.
Karjalainen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Van Gaal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karjalainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karjalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Gaal. Van Gaal obviously looking to wear him down.
Karjalainen slips under a jab.
Karjalainen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karjalainen has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
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!
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal cracks Karjalainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Karjalainen slips a jab from Van Gaal.
Karjalainen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Van Gaal is looking to slow Karjalainen down with leg kicks.
Van Gaal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karjalainen checks it well.
Van Gaal swings for the body but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Van Gaal tries a low kick but Karjalainen avoids it.
Karjalainen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a sloppy head kick and Karjalainen moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Gaal.
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karjalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the body
and Karjalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karjalainen.
Karjalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Gaal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Van Gaal misses.
Despite the aggression on Karjalainen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Karjalainen scores with a nice body kick.
Karjalainen slips a jab from Van Gaal.
Karjalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Gaal with a body shot.
Van Gaal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Van Gaal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karjalainen can pounce on him.
Van Gaal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick
and Van Gaal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Karjalainen gets tackled into the cage by Van Gaal. Van Gaal maintains the clinch.
Karjalainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
A left hand lands to the body for Karjalainen.
Nice body punch from Van Gaal.
Karjalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
Van Gaal trying to stall but Karjalainen improves his position.
Karjalainen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van Gaal seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Karjalainen can turn it around.
A nice left hand lands by Van Gaal.
#BC2#
Karjalainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Gaal misses with a body kick.
Van Gaal scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut.
As Van Gaal backs off Karjalainen throws a huge counter combo but Van Gaal manages to avoid it all.
Van Gaal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Gaal misses the body punch #TD2#
and Karjalainen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Gaal won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cholo Van Gaal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Van Gaal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karjalainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Karjalainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a body punch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands with a hook. Karjalainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karjalainen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karjalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Gaal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?
Good standup being displayed there by Van Gaal as he connects with a hook.
Van Gaal tries to clinch but Karjalainen is having none of it. #T1#
Van Gaal closes the distance but Karjalainen moves to the side
and Karjalainen counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Gaal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karjalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Gaal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Gaal misses with a right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a body kick that stops Van Gaal in his tracks momentarily.
Van Gaal throws a head kick but Karjalainen moves out of range.
A jab from Karjalainen misses.
Van Gaal throws a low kick but Karjalainen avoids it.
The fighters circling - Karjalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Gaal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Gaal lunges at Karjalainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karjalainen's hand. #T2#
Van Gaal throws an off balance right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Gaal works the jab nicely.#CL#
Van Gaal moves into range and clinches up with Karjalainen.
Karjalainen misses with a punch to the body.
Karjalainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Van Gaal.
Karjalainen misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Van Gaal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Gaal tries to work over Karjalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Karjalainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karjalainen stalling the fight.
Karjalainen working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Karjalainen breaks the clinch.
Van Gaal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Van Gaal throws a head kick but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen looks to land a right hand but Van Gaal moved out of range.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Karjalainen counter with a right hand.
Karjalainen takes one on the button.
Van Gaal misses with a left hand
and Karjalainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Karjalainen slips under a jab from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a hook
letting Karjalainen counter with a right hand.
Van Gaal throws a head kick but Karjalainen moves out of range.
#CL#
Van Gaal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Gaal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karjalainen lands with a left to the head.
Van Gaal digs a right hand underneath Karjalainen's ribcage. Karjalainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
Karjalainen scores with a shot to the side of Van Gaal's head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Karjalainen breaks the clinch.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Karjalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Gaal. Van Gaal obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
Van Gaal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Gaal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Van Gaal scores with a hook to the body.
Karjalainen lands a right hand.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karjalainen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Karjalainen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Van Gaal up against the cage.
Karjalainen tries a knee to the head but Van Gaal blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cholo Van Gaal will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Van Gaal cracks Karjalainen with an open hand slap.
Van Gaal throws a body punch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Van Gaal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Gaal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karjalainen in his tracks.
Karjalainen lands an overhand right.
Van Gaal connects with a crisp jab.
Van Gaal lands a jab to the nose.
Karjalainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Gaal.
Karjalainen throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal throws a head kick that half lands.
Karjalainen blocks a jab.#T1#
Karjalainen is looking to chop away at Van Gaal's legs.
Van Gaal cracks Karjalainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Gaal, as that shot connected.
Karjalainen goes for a double leg but Van Gaal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Gaal continues to drive forward.
The crowd cheers as Van Gaal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karjalainen doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Karjalainen is rocked!#CL#
Van Gaal rushes Karjalainen and presses him up against the cage.
Karjalainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Gaal finish him?
Karjalainen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Gaal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karjalainen is keeping busy.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from Van Gaal.
Karjalainen misses with a punch to the body.
Karjalainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Gaal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karjalainen lands with a left to the head.
Karjalainen blocks an uppercut.
Karjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Karjalainen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karjalainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karjalainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Teemu Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karjalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karjalainen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Karjalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Gaal's elbow.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Karjalainen fails to land.
Van Gaal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karjalainen backwards.
Karjalainen trying to land knees to the body.
Karjalainen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the head.
Karjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Karjalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Gaal. #BC2#
Karjalainen breaks the clinch.
Van Gaal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karjalainen tried to score with a low kick but Van Gaal checks it.
Van Gaal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Van Gaal looks to land a right hand but Karjalainen moved out of range.
Karjalainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karjalainen misses with a two punch combination.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karjalainen loads up on a big right hand but Van Gaal slips the punch.
Van Gaal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karjalainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Gaal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Gaal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cholo Van Gaal is winning the standup battle so far.
Karjalainen ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
Cholo Van Gaal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karjalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheers as Van Gaal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karjalainen doesn't seem phased though.
Van Gaal cracks Karjalainen with a good jab.#T4##CL#
Van Gaal clinches up with Karjalainen and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Gaal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Karjalainen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karjalainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Gaal won't allow it.
Karjalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Gaal.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen is trying to force a seperation but Van Gaal has the dominant position.
Karjalainen working aggressively here.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from Karjalainen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cholo Van Gaal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Gaal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cholo Van Gaal!
Cholo Van Gaal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PFC 70 Fitzpatrick vs Van Gaal
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Fitzpatrick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Gaal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzpatrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzpatrick scores with a three punch combo!
Van Gaal throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Van Gaal feints and then cracks Fitzpatrick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzpatrick down.
Fitzpatrick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Gaal moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been told by Fitzpatrick's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Gaal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fitzpatrick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gaal looks to throw the jab but Fitzpatrick is out of range.
Fitzpatrick avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzpatrick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Gaal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fitzpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a right hand #CL#
and Fitzpatrick counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fitzpatrick.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Van Gaal lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Fitzpatrick is pushing Van Gaal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A shot in the inside from Van Gaal.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Gaal's defenses.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick has Van Gaal pushed against the cage.
The referee calls for Fitzpatrick to work.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
A short left from Fitzpatrick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Gaal as Fitzpatrick tries to tie him up.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Fitzpatrick has Van Gaal pressed against the cage.
Van Gaal avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Van Gaal avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Gaal avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal lands a body punch. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Fitzpatrick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fitzpatrick just leaning against Van Gaal, taking a breather.
Van Gaal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Gaal's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Gaal.
Fitzpatrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Gaal tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Van Gaal back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Gaals head.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Van Gaal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Gaal lands an uppercut.
Van Gaal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzpatrick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Gaal is keeping busy.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick. #T4#
Van Gaal letting Fitzpatrick take a breather here.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Gaal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Gaal blocking some punches.
Fitzpatrick just leaning against Van Gaal, taking a breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzpatrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Gaal presses Fitzpatrick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Van Gaal scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Van Gaal misses with a head kick.
As Van Gaal tries to get set, Fitzpatrick tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Gaal manages to avoid the attempt.
Van Gaal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Gaal lunges at Fitzpatrick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitzpatrick's hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Gaal, right into the meat.
Van Gaal moves in looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick pushes him off.
Fitzpatrick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Gaal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Gaal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzpatrick takes a swing at Van Gaal's ribcage but misses.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Van Gaal moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Gaal was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick slips a straight right by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal is looking to chop away at Fitzpatrick's legs.
Fitzpatrick scores with a decent looking hook.
Francis Fitzpatrick is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Gaal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gaal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Van Gaal is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Van Gaal connects with a leg kick. Fitzpatrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fitzpatrick lands a lovely overhand right.
No joy there for Van Gaal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzpatrick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzpatrick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Gaal thumps Fitzpatrick with a low kick.
Fitzpatrick swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Gaal.
It looked like Fitzpatrick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Gaal.#CL#
Fitzpatrick clinches.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick lands a shot to the body.
Francis Fitzpatrick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Gaal lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
Fitzpatrick taking a breather.
Van Gaal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Gaal lands a right hand.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow that stopped Van Gaal in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Cholo Van Gaal has been cut.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzpatrick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Van Gaal blocks an elbow strike.
Van Gaal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Gaal or not.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Gaals head.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Van Gaal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Gaal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Gaal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Gaal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Van Gaal on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Fitzpatrick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick. #T4#
Van Gaal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Gaal pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Van Gaal.
Fitzpatrick pushes Van Gaal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands an uppercut.
Van Gaal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Gaal tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Van Gaal back against the cage.
Van Gaal trying to stall but Fitzpatrick improves his position.
Van Gaal takes a shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
Van Gaal leaning against his opponent.
Van Gaal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Gaal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzpatrick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Gaal's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cholo Van Gaal's cut.
That's time! Fitzpatrick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Fitzpatrick clinches.
Van Gaal blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
A nice left hand lands by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzpatricks head.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Gaal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Van Gaal blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Van Gaal shrugs off.
Van Gaal leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Gaal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Van Gaal scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick. #T1#
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Gaal dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Van Gaal just leaning against Fitzpatrick, taking a breather.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fitzpatrick lands with a right to the head.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick has Van Gaal pressed against the cage.
Fitzpatrick leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Gaal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Cholo Van Gaal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Van Gaal.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Gaal takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gaal blocks the elbow strike.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Gaal's defenses.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Van Gaal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Nice elbow from Fitzpatrick. #T3#
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Gaal.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot.
Francis Fitzpatrick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzpatrick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Gaal's brow.
Fitzpatrick pushes Van Gaal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Gaal gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Gaals head.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
A body shot lands from Fitzpatrick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Van Gaal lands with a right to the head.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzpatrick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Gaal's brow.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cholo Van Gaal.
Well Fitzpatrick 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Fitzpatrick!
After the fight, Francis Fitzpatrick was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Cholo Van Gaal stepped up to the mic, saying 'I ain't no terminator but... ILL BE BACK!'.
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Event:
PFC 66 Van Gaal vs Lee
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Van Gaal throws a right hand that misses
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Gaal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Van Gaal saw that one coming.
Van Gaal scores with a head kick.
#CUT#
It looks like Christopher Lee has been cut.
Lee jabs Van Gaal right on the nose. Van Gaal blinks but takes it well.
Jab by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal moves to clinch but Lee breaks away
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Van Gaal closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Van Gaal is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Gaal lands with a hook. Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Gaal.
Lee misses with a low kick as Van Gaal jumps back.
Van Gaal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee. #CL#
Van Gaal takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
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!
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Gaal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Van Gaal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Gaal.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Gaal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Gaal.#BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Van Gaal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Gaal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lee manages to circle out of the way.
Van Gaal throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Van Gaal.
A shot to the body from Lee misses
enabling Van Gaal to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Gaal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Gaal. That snapped Lee's head back.
Van Gaal moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Van Gaal counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee looks to land a combination but Van Gaal avoids it well.
Van Gaal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lee manages to circle out of the way.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC#
Lee is rocked!
Van Gaal ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Lee's jaw. Lee's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Van Gaal does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cholo Van Gaal!
During a confident post fight interview, Cholo Van Gaal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Royal Fighting Championship 2
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Van Gaal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sepulveda to score with a decent uppercut.
Sepulveda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Gaal throws a big shot that misses.
And Sepulveda responds with a good body kick, but Van Gaal manages to step out the way in time.
Sepulveda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Sepulveda moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Gaal.
Sepulveda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Gaal's head backwards.
Van Gaal connects with a nice looking jab.
Sepulveda throws out a loose jab but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alejandro Sepulveda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick but Sepulveda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sepulveda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sepulveda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Sepulveda. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sepulveda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Gaal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sepulveda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sepulveda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Gaal circles away.#T1#
Sepulveda tries to clinch up.
As Sepulveda looks to move away, Van Gaal throws a big counter combo but Sepulveda just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Sepulveda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Sepulveda is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Gaal is defending well.
Van Gaal is not content to let Sepulveda control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Gaal is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sepulveda asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sepulveda is looking to take a break and control but Van Gaal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sepulveda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Gaal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Van Gaal prevents Sepulveda from moving into mount.
Van Gaal is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Sepulveda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Gaal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Van Gaal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Van Gaal is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sepulveda is controlling him well.#T3#
Sepulveda staying calm.
Sepulveda is looking to take a break and control but Van Gaal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sepulveda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Van Gaal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sepulveda tries to move into full mount but can't pass Van Gaal's legs.
Van Gaal is not content to let Sepulveda control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Gaal is looking to regain half guard here but Sepulveda keeps moving and retains side control.
Van Gaal prevents Sepulveda from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Sepulveda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Gaal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sepulveda trying to control the action but Van Gaal is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alejandro Sepulveda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sepulveda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sepulveda looks to land a right hand but Van Gaal moved out of range.
Van Gaal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Gaal connects with a body shot that sends Sepulveda's belly button to the back.
Van Gaal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sepulveda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Gaal throws a sloppy head kick and Sepulveda moves out of range easily.
Van Gaal scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Gaal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sepulveda.
Van Gaal walks into a jab.
Van Gaal sizes up Sepulveda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Jab from Van Gaal.
Sepulveda looks to clinch
and Van Gaal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Van Gaal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Gaal tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sepulveda counters with a stiff right hand.
Sepulveda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a hook. Sepulveda ducked under it nicely.
Sepulveda swings for the body but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Sepulveda getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sepulveda slips under a jab from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal swats away the attempt to clinch by Sepulveda.
A bone on bone clash there as Sepulveda blocks the leg kick.
#T2#
Van Gaal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sepulveda tries a quick counter leg kick but Van Gaal is wise to it.
Sepulveda scores with a jab to the body.
Sepulveda misses with a looping right.
Van Gaal throws a body punch but Sepulveda moves out of range.
Van Gaal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sepulveda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cholo Van Gaal is winning the standup battle so far.
Sepulveda misses with a wild body shot.
Cholo Van Gaal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sepulveda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sepulveda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Gaal misses with a right hand
and Sepulveda finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sepulveda throws a hook to the side of Van Gaal's head but Van Gaal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Gaal misses the target.
Van Gaal throws a looping overhand right but Sepulveda ducks down to avoid it.
Sepulveda avoids the head kick by Van Gaal.
#T3#
Van Gaal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Gaal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Gaal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sepulveda misses with an uppercut.
Sepulveda lands a head shot.
Van Gaal punishes Sepulveda's body with a nice straight punch.
Sepulveda connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Gaal. Van Gaal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Gaal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sepulveda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sepulveda tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sepulveda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sepulveda delivers a nice body kick.
Sepulveda has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
Van Gaal lands a leg kick that knocks Sepulveda off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sepulveda connects with the punch.
Sepulveda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sepulveda lands a right hook to the body.
Sepulveda scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Gaal should have avoided that one.
Van Gaal misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Sepulveda moves into the clinch.
Van Gaal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Gaal.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sepulveda.
A short right from Sepulveda on the inside.
Sepulveda has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Sepulveda.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sepulveda. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Van Gaal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sepulveda working aggressively here.
Sepulveda lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alejandro Sepulveda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Sepulveda jabs Van Gaal right on the nose. Van Gaal blinks but takes it well.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut
and Sepulveda counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sepulveda cracks a nice hook into Van Gaal's ribs.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sepulveda.
Van Gaal tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Sepulveda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sepulveda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Van Gaal has given up his back here. Will Sepulveda look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#T1#
Sepulveda doesn't have the hooks in and Van Gaal manages to turn into his guard.
Sepulveda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Van Gaal tries to stand but Sepulveda is controlling from the bottom.
Sepulveda looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Van Gaal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sepulveda is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sepulveda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Gaal pulls his head out easily.
Sepulveda manages to get to full guard.
Sepulveda has a closed guard, preventing Van Gaal from standing up. #T2##SUB2#
Sepulveda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Van Gaal passes into side control.
Van Gaal gets to mount! Sepulveda was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Van Gaal manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sepulveda to take his back!
Sepulveda is trying to break free.
Van Gaal has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sepulveda's body.
#T3#
Sepulveda tries to escape the position.
What can Sepulveda do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sepulveda is really stuck here.
Good control from Van Gaal.
Sepulveda is in bad spot here.
Sepulveda trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sepulveda is in bad spot here.
Sepulveda trying to control the hands but Van Gaal breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Sepulveda right now.
Sepulveda trying to control the position but Van Gaal manages to sink in the hooks.
Sepulveda is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Van Gaal is staying active.
Van Gaal has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sepulveda's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Gaal not allowing Sepulveda to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cholo Van Gaal clearly takes that round.
That's time! Van Gaal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Sepulveda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Gaal is looking to counter the offense by Sepulveda and move into the clinch.
Sepulveda throws a head kick that Van Gaal semi-blocks.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sepulveda tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Gaal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sepulveda up against the cage.
Sepulveda blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sepulveda.
A short uppercut from Van Gaal.
Sepulveda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal wants to stall.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sepulveda scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Van Gaal blocking some punches.
Sepulveda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Van Gaal's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sepulveda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Gaal digs a right hand underneath Sepulveda's ribcage. Sepulveda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alejandro Sepulveda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sepulveda has Van Gaal pressed against the cage.
Sepulveda swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sepulveda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Gaal.
Sepulveda has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Gaal tries to work over Sepulveda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Gaal lands an uppercut.
Sepulveda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Van Gaal.
A short uppercut from Sepulveda. #T2#
Van Gaal tries a body shot but Sepulveda blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Sepulveda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sepulveda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal can't find room to land a body shot as Sepulveda controls the action.
Sepulveda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Gaal's elbow.
Sepulveda has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Gaal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Van Gaal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sepulveda.
Van Gaal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sepulveda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sepulveda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Sepulveda tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Sepulveda back against the cage.
Van Gaal lands a right hand.
Van Gaal slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Nice body punch from Van Gaal - that landed with a thud.
Van Gaal blocks an uppercut.
Van Gaal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Van Gaal on the inside.
Sepulveda misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal stalls.
Sepulveda blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Gaal as Sepulveda tries to tie him up.
Van Gaal scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sepulveda. #T4#
Van Gaal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sepulveda or not.
Van Gaal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sepulveda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sepulveda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Van Gaal.
Sepulveda blocking some punches.
Sepulveda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sepulveda misses with a punch on the inside.
Sepulveda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sepulveda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal lands a hook that snaps the head of Sepulveda backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Gaal.
Sepulveda is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Gaal.
Sepulveda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sepulveda working aggressively here.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal pushes Sepulveda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cholo Van Gaal had his way with Alejandro Sepulveda in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Van Gaal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sepulveda scores with a hook to the body. Van Gaal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Sepulveda scores with a four punch combination!
Sepulveda goes for a double leg but Van Gaal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Gaal continues to drive forward.
Sepulveda misses with a hook
letting Van Gaal counter with a right hand.
Sepulveda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda connects with a leg kick. Van Gaal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Gaal throws a jab when Sepulveda was well out of range.
Van Gaal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sepulvedas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Gaal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sepulveda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Van Gaal throws a leg kick that misses.
Sepulveda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Gaal. That snapped Sepulveda's head back.
Van Gaal tries to clinch up but Sepulveda circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Gaal misses with a hook.
Van Gaal throws a shot from downtown. Sepulveda moves away and avoids it.
Sepulveda looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Sepulveda. That snapped Van Gaal's head back.
Sepulveda misses the jab.
It looked like Van Gaal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sepulveda.
Van Gaal catches Sepulveda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Gaal with a nice cross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sepulveda.#T2#
Jab by Van Gaal.#ROC#
Sepulveda is rocked!
Sepulveda throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Van Gaal misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sepulveda.
Van Gaal misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Sepulveda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Van Gaal manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sepulveda lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Gaal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sepulveda checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Van Gaal lands with an uppercut that bounces Sepulveda off the cage and back into range.
Van Gaal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sepulveda is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Gaal finish him?
Sepulveda takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Van Gaal misses its intended target.
Van Gaal with a hook.
Van Gaal ducks right into an uppercut from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda connects with a body shot.
Van Gaal is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sepulveda blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Gaal throws a hook but Sepulveda blocks it.
Sepulveda misses with a looping left.
Van Gaal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Van Gaal throws an off balance right hand
and Sepulveda counters with a right hand to the body.
Sepulveda scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sepulveda moves away from the strike by Van Gaal. #T4#
Sepulveda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Gaal scores with a hook.
Sepulveda looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gaal is just out of range.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the body kick.
Sepulveda connects with a single shot there.
Sepulveda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Gaal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sepulveda misses with the combination.
It looked like Van Gaal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sepulveda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Gaal connects with a leg kick. Sepulveda looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sepulveda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Gaal throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Sepulveda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Gaal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Gaal lunges at Sepulveda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sepulveda's hand.
Van Gaal pounces like a tiger and cracks Sepulveda with a vicious hook! Sepulveda is down but not out! Van Gaal follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cholo Van Gaal!
Cholo Van Gaal is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Cholo Van Gaal 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:
MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 4
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Kuchar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuchar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Gaal lands a jab to the head.
Kuchar slips a straight right by Van Gaal.
Kuchar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuchar moves out of range as Van Gaal strikes.
Van Gaal misses with a straight right.
Van Gaal tried to score with a low kick but Kuchar checks it.
Van Gaal looks to throw the jab but Kuchar is out of range.
Van Gaal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Gaal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuchar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Gaal.
Kuchar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuchar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Gaal circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuchar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Gaal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gaal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Kuchar has been cut.
Van Gaal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuchar slips under a jab from Van Gaal.
Kuchar tries to clinch up.
Van Gaal avoids the body shot from Kuchar.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice jab there from Van Gaal.
Kuchar throws a series of punches but Van Gaal avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.#T1#
Van Gaal walks into a left hand.
Van Gaal misses with a straight right.
Van Gaal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuchar. Kuchar obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Gaal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuchar.
Kuchar throws a big shot that misses.
Kuchar cracks the inside of Van Gaal's front leg.
Kuchar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuchar misses with a body kick.
Kuchar missing with a left hand there. Van Gaal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuchar.
Van Gaal cracks Kuchar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuchar.
Kuchar misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal cracks Kuchar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuchar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Gaal.
Kuchar tries to clinch but Van Gaal is having none of it.
Kuchar moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Gaal throws a shot from downtown. Kuchar moves away and avoids it.
Van Gaal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Kuchar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Kuchar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Gaal.
Van Gaal is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Van Gaal lunges at Kuchar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuchar's hand.
Van Gaal misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuchar.
Van Gaal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Gaal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuchar staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Gaal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuchar throws a hook to the side of Van Gaal's head but Van Gaal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Gaal avoids the body shot from Kuchar.
Kuchar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuchar jabs Van Gaal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuchar.
Sloppy strikes from Kuchar. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Van Gaal misses.
Kuchar looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gaal is just out of range.
Van Gaal lands a jab.#T3#
Kuchar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Van Gaal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuchar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuchar doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Gaal circles away.
Van Gaal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuchar moves away.
Van Gaal swings for the body but Kuchar moves out of range.
Kuchar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Gaal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kuchar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Van Gaal cracks Kuchar with a good jab.
Good exchange - Kuchar coming out on top.
Kuchar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Van Gaal pushes Kuchar up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuchar lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuchar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuchar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuchar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuchar misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuchar.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal blocks an elbow strike from Kuchar.
Kuchar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kuchar misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuchar.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuchar.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuchar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuchar misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Kuchar.
Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Kuchar.
Kuchar lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuchar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuchar throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Kuchar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuchar blocks an uppercut.
Kuchar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Kuchar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Kuchar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Van Gaal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuchar manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Van Gaal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuchar throws a leg kick but Van Gaal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Gaal misses with a wild body shot.
Kuchar misses with a two punch combination.
Van Gaal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuchar.
Kuchar tries to clinch up but Van Gaal circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Van Gaal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Gaal throws a looping overhand right but Kuchar ducks down to avoid it.
Kuchar thuds a left hand into Van Gaal's body.
Kuchar looks to land a combination but Van Gaal avoids it well.
Van Gaal misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuchar slips under a jab from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuchar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Gaal misses with a hook.
Van Gaal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gaal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuchar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuchar blocks a head kick by Van Gaal.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Kuchar.
Kuchar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuchar was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Gaal.
Kuchar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Gaal.#CL#
Kuchar clinches up against the cage.
Van Gaal lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuchar.
Van Gaal misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuchar struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
A short right from Kuchar on the inside.
Kuchar lands with a right to the head.
Kuchar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Kuchar throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Kuchar prevents a body shot from Van Gaal.
Kuchar throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuchar. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuchar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuchar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuchar throws an elbow but misses.
Kuchar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Gaals head.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Kuchar.
Van Gaal lands an uppercut.
Van Gaal taking a breather.
Kuchar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuchar throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal blocking some punches.
Kuchar pushes Van Gaal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Kuchar.
Van Gaal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuchar pushes Van Gaal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Kuchar is rocked!
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Oh Kuchar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuchar has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gaal.
#T3#
Kuchar is trying to stall.
Kuchar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Gaal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuchar backwards.
Matt Kuchar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Gaal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Gaal as Kuchar tries to tie him up.
Van Gaal lands a big right hand that drops Kuchar! The killer instinct kicks in and Van Gaal finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Van Gaal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cholo Van Gaal!
A relieved looking Cholo Van Gaal thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
MMMA 85 McKane Vs Van Gaal
Date: Jul 15, 2018 |
#R1#
McKane looks to throw the jab but Van Gaal is out of range.
Van Gaal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Gaal misses with a double jab
and McKane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Van Gaal blocks a jab.
McKane throws a jab when Van Gaal was well out of range.
A slow jab from Van Gaal misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from McKane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Gaal scores with a nice strike.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Gaal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKane looks to land a left hand but Van Gaal moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane 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.
Donk. Van Gaal catches McKane right on the button with a cross.
Van Gaal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Gaal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Van Gaal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Gaal throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McKane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal thuds his right hand into McKane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKane.
McKane ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a right hand that misses
and McKane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal misses with a wild body shot.
Van Gaal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McKane's calf.
Van Gaal swings widly with a right hand
and McKane counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Gaal wants to clinch.
McKane half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
McKane fails with the takedown.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut.
Van Gaal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKane takes a swing at Van Gaal's ribcage but misses.
Van Gaal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by McKane as he connects with a hook.
Van Gaal misses with a hook
and McKane counters with a nice body shot.
Van Gaal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McKane loads up on a big right hand but Van Gaal slips the punch.
McKane jabs Van Gaal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Gaal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Van Gaal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McKane counters with a stiff right hand.
McKane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Gaal misses with a hook
#KD#
and McKane counters with a nice right hand that sends Van Gaal toppling to the canvas! Van Gaal scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McKane finish him?!#ROC#
Van Gaal is rocked!
Van Gaal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McKane counters with a huge right that knocks Van Gaal out cold! McKane is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ozzy McKane!
Ozzy McKane retains his lightweight title!
Ozzy McKane bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Cholo Van Gaal stepped up to the mic, saying 'I ain't no terminator but... ILL BE BACK!'.
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Event:
MMMA Fright Night 7
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Fortune throws a head kick that Van Gaal semi-blocks.
Fortune tries to land a leg kick but Van Gaal saw it coming and moves away.
Fortune throws a sloppy head kick and Van Gaal moves out of range easily.
Van Gaal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortune misses the target.
Fortune sets himself, and Van Gaal steps forward looking for the clinch! Fortune avoids it this time.
Van Gaal throws a lazy right hand but Fortune sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fortune throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Gaal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fortune misses with a hook to the body
letting Van Gaal counter with a right hand.
Fortune drops his hands momentarily and Van Gaal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Gaal connects with a nice looking jab.
Fortune lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fortune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortune is looking to clinch.
Fortune doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Gaal circles away.
Fortune takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Van Gaal instigates a clinch.
Fortune working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Fortune.
Fortune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Fortune.
Fortune misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortune.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fortune.
Fortune works on Van Gaal's body with a couple of short punches.
Fortune tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortune controls his hands.
Fortune lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Gaal works on Fortune's body with a couple of short punches.
Fortune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Gaal blocks an uppercut.
Van Gaal scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Gaal lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Fortune fails to land.
Van Gaal blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Van Gaal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Gaal has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fortune seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Van Gaal can turn it around.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal pushes Fortune back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Van Gaal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Gaal lands a hook that snaps the head of Fortune backwards.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Fortune.
Van Gaal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Gaal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortune misses with some punches.
Van Gaal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Gaal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortune blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Fortune being controlled against the cage.
Van Gaal prevents Fortune from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Fortune tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Gaal misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortune.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Fortune pushes Van Gaal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortune controls his hands.
Fortune struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Fortune swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Fortune.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortune stalling the fight.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortune.
#T4#
Fortune pushes Van Gaal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortune is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gaal lands a hook that snaps the head of Fortune backwards.
Van Gaal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Fortune swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortune has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gaal.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortune.
Fortune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortune has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gaal.
Fortune goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortune blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Gaal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Gaal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC#
Fortune's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Gaal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Gaal throws a right hand that misses
and Fortune counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cholo Van Gaal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Van Gaal connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Gaal misses with a looping left.
Fortune drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Gaal sprawls and moves away.
Fortune wants to clinch up but Van Gaal keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Van Gaal misses its intended target.
Fortune lands with a straight right. Van Gaal didn't see that one coming.
Fortune slips a straight right by Van Gaal.
Fortune ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands with a cross.
Dominic Fortune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Gaal lands a nice looking body shot.
#KD#
Fortune lands a left and a right that send Van Gaal crashing to the mat, dazed. Fortune thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Van Gaal is rocked!
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!
Van Gaal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortune sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Gaal is still on wobbly legs! Can Fortune finish him?
Fortune walks into a left hand.
Van Gaal misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Fortune closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fortune scores with a hook to the body.
Van Gaal seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortune misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Fortune struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Fortune slows down the pace here.
Van Gaal tries to work over Fortune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortune working aggressively here.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Fortune prevents a body shot from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Fortune working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fortune is keeping busy.
Fortune lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Gaal lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fortune fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Fortune lands with a light punch inside.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Fortune stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortune.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortune.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Gaal gets through Fortune's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gaal pushes Fortune back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Gaal pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fortune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Gaal takes a shot to the head.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortune stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Fortune throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Fortune working aggressively here.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fortune misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortune's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal lands a right hand.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortune misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortune softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fortune fails to land.
Van Gaal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Fortune has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gaal.
#T4#
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortune uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Fortune throws a head punch that misses.
Fortune lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Gaal or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortune misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortune misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortune scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fortune prevents a body shot from Van Gaal.
Nice body punch from Fortune - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Fortune.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortune.
Fortune tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortune struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortune tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortune.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dominic Fortune will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A cross from Van Gaal lands.
Fortune feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Gaal's calf.
Van Gaal scores with a jab. Fortune acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fortune takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fortune ducks right into an uppercut from Van Gaal.
Fortune looks to land a combination but Van Gaal avoids it well.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortune lands a head kick!
Fortune falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Gaal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fortune throws an overhand right that lands on Van Gaal's shoulder, as Van Gaal tries to avoid the shot.
Van Gaal connects with a leg kick. Fortune looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal walks into a left hand.
Fortune bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Gaal throws a jab when Fortune was well out of range.
Fortune moves out of range as Van Gaal strikes.#T1#
Fortune throws a jab when Van Gaal was well out of range.
Van Gaal throws a hook but Fortune avoids it easily.
Fortune takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheers as Van Gaal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fortune doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.
Fortune shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fortune looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fortune blocks a low kick nicely.
Fortune uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Fortune moves out of range of the strikes.
Fortune changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fortune misses with a kick to the body.
Van Gaal misses with a hook.
Fortune throws out a powerful jab.
Van Gaal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Fortune displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Gaal throws out the jab.
Fortune blocks a jab.
Fortune throws a sloppy head kick and Van Gaal moves out of range easily.
Van Gaal misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Van Gaal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fortune, pushing him back against the cage.
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!#BC#
Fortune pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Van Gaal gets tackled into the cage by Fortune. Fortune maintains the clinch.
Fortune misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Gaal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Fortune prevents a body shot from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortune scores with a hook to the body.
Fortune letting Van Gaal take a breather here.#T3#
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal scores with a shoulder strike.
Fortune leaning against his opponent.
Fortune makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Gaal lands a nice shot to the body.
Fortune presses Van Gaal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fortune misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Gaal blocking some punches.
Fortune presses Van Gaal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Fortune to work.
Van Gaal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fortune backwards.
Fortune working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Gaal lands a right hand.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortune uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortune. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortune.
Fortune working aggressively here.
Fortune's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortune digs a right hand underneath Van Gaal's ribcage. Van Gaal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fortune lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Fortune blocks an uppercut.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortune.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fortune will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Gaal up against the cage.
Fortune softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fortune misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cholo Van Gaal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Gaal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cholo Van Gaal!
Cholo Van Gaal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
MMMA Fright Night 5
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Marttinen 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.
Marttinen throws a shot from downtown. Van Gaal moves away and avoids it.
Van Gaal leaves Marttinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marttinen.
Marttinen throws a chopping leg kick but Van Gaal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick from Marttinen misses.
Marttinen moves away from the strike by Van Gaal.
Nice defenses there by Marttinen.
Marttinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Gaal on the side of the head.
Marttinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Gaal's calf.
Van Gaal throws a big shot that misses.
Marttinen misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Gaal looks to land a right hand but Marttinen moved out of range.
Van Gaal takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marttinen throws a big shot that misses.
Esko Marttinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Gaal misses the target.
Van Gaal cracks Marttinen with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Esko Marttinen has been cut.#T1#
Marttinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Marttinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Gaal at a distance.
Van Gaal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marttinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Gaal's hands.
Van Gaal misses with a looping left.
Marttinen moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Marttinen misses.
Marttinen tries a low kick but Van Gaal avoids it.
Van Gaal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marttinen.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut. Marttinen saw that one coming.
Van Gaal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Gaal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Gaal feints and then cracks Marttinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marttinen down.
Van Gaal tries to clinch but Marttinen moves out of range.
Cholo Van Gaal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marttinen lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marttinen throws a hook but Van Gaal blocks it.
Van Gaal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marttinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Gaal to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Gaal moves away from the strike by Marttinen.
It seemed like Van Gaal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Gaal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marttinen counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Marttinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal tries to clinch there but Marttinen circles away.
Van Gaal slaps away a takedown attempt from Marttinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van Gaal wants to counter with a clinch but Marttinen pushes him away.
A big right from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Gaal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marttinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Gaal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Gaal misses with a straight left.
Van Gaal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marttinen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Marttinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Gaal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Gaal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marttinen misses with a takedown
and Van Gaal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esko Marttinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Gaal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Gaal avoids the body shot from Marttinen.
Marttinen clobbers Van Gaal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Van Gaal tries to close the distance and clinch but Marttinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marttinen lands a leg kick that knocks Van Gaal off balance momentarily.
Marttinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marttinen misses with a low kick.
Marttinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a hook.
Marttinen staying out of range there.
Marttinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Gaal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marttinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Gaal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gaal blocks a head kick by Marttinen.
Van Gaal tries to clinch but Marttinen moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Marttinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Marttinen finds it's way through Van Gaal's defenses.
Van Gaal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marttinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Marttinen misses the jab.
Van Gaal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marttinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Gaal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marttinen looks to throw the jab but Van Gaal is out of range.
Marttinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
It looks like Marttinen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Marttinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Gaal throws a jab but it's blocked by Marttinen.
A jab from Van Gaal misses.
Marttinen throwing a counter right hand but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal connects with a jab.
Marttinen looks to land a left hand but Van Gaal moved out of range nicely.
Marttinen misses with a left hand
and Van Gaal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Gaal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Gaal wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Gaal clobbers Marttinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marttinen misses with a left hand
and Van Gaal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marttinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van Gaal misses with a hook. Marttinen ducked under it nicely.
Marttinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Marttinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Gaal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cholo Van Gaal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Esko Marttinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Van Gaal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marttinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marttinen lands a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marttinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Gaal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Gaal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marttinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Gaal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Gaal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marttinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A lazy left from Marttinen finds it's target.
Marttinen scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal throws an overhand right that lands on Marttinen's shoulder, as Marttinen tries to avoid the shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Van Gaal scores with a four punch combination!
Van Gaal misses with a looping left.
That kick from Marttinen tenderised Van Gaal's leg. Van Gaal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Gaal takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A jab from Van Gaal finds it's way through Marttinen's defenses.
Marttinen throws an overhand right that lands on Van Gaal's shoulder, as Van Gaal tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Van Gaal misses with a straight left.
Van Gaal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marttinen.
Marttinen misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Marttinen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marttinen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Van Gaal is not content to let Marttinen control the position.
Van Gaal can't do much from the bottom here.
Marttinen trying to control the action but Van Gaal is working from the bottom.
Marttinen controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Marttinen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Van Gaal 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.
Marttinen taking a break here but Van Gaal is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Marttinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Gaal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marttinen trying to pass the guard but Van Gaal defending well.
Marttinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Marttinen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Van Gaal can't escape the position.
You get the feeling that Van Gaal really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Van Gaal tries to lock up and control but Marttinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marttinen wants to take Van Gaal's back but he can't do it this time.
Van Gaal is looking to improve his position but Marttinen isn't that keen on the idea.
Marttinen working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB#
Marttinen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Van Gaal has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Van Gaal! #T4##SUB#
Marttinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Gaal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Van Gaal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marttinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Gaal has managed to get both his arms back between Marttinen's legs - danger averted.
Van Gaal preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Marttinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Van Gaal passes into half guard.
Marttinen is pressing down on Van Gaal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Esko Marttinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Esko Marttinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Marttinen digs a good hook to Van Gaal's body.
Marttinen misses with a takedown
and Van Gaal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Gaal misses with a wild combination.
Van Gaal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Marttinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Gaal takes a swing at Marttinen's ribcage but misses.
Marttinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Gaal throws out a powerful jab.
Van Gaal misses with a wild combination.
Van Gaal lands with a slapping head kick.
Marttinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Gaal moves away.
Marttinen tries a low kick but Van Gaal avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marttinen. That's going to slow Van Gaal down.
Marttinen throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marttinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Gaal is out of range. #T1#
Marttinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Gaal swings for the body but Marttinen moves out of range.
Van Gaal missing with a left hand there. Marttinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Gaal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Marttinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Gaal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marttinen on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Marttinen.
Van Gaal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Gaal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marttinen throws out the jab.
Van Gaal wants to counter the offense by Marttinen and move into the clinch position.
Marttinen misses with a straight left.
Van Gaal moves forwards but Marttinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marttinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Gaal lands a head shot.
Van Gaal connects with a crisp jab.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Van Gaal misses.
Marttinen misses with a left hand
and Van Gaal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Van Gaal gets caught napping as Marttinen dives in and scores a takedown. Van Gaal manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Van Gaal scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Marttinen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gaal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marttinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Gaal's calf.
Van Gaal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Gaal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marttinen throws a head kick that Van Gaal semi-blocks.
Sloppy strikes from Marttinen. Those never looked like landing.
Marttinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marttinen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Gaal.
Marttinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Gaal moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marttinen!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marttinen slips a jab and a cross from Van Gaal.
Marttinen lands with a hook. Van Gaal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Gaal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Gaal moves forwards but Marttinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Gaal lands a right hook to the body.
Van Gaal blocks the body kick.
Marttinen has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Marttinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Gaal throws a lazy right hand but Marttinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Van Gaal finds it's way through Marttinen's defenses.
A left lands for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal wants to clinch up but Marttinen keeps it at a distance.
Van Gaal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marttinen.
Van Gaal with a nice cross.#TD#
Marttinen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Van Gaal is trying to defend but Marttinen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Marttinen is looking for a kimura but Van Gaal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marttinen to get the leverage.
Van Gaal trying to hold on to Marttinen's head to control him but Marttinen postures up.
#SUB#
Marttinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Gaal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Marttinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Gaal's head.
Van Gaal is trying is best to control the position here.
Marttinen stops Van Gaal from getting back to his feet.
Van Gaal wants to get back to full guard.
Marttinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marttinen wants to take a breather but Van Gaal is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Gaal is trying to stand back up but Marttinen is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Cholo Van Gaal just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Esko Marttinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
A jab from Van Gaal does it's job there.
Marttinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marttinen throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Van Gaal moves into the clinch.
Marttinen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Van Gaal prevents it.
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike.
Marttinen misses with the head strike.
Marttinen tries to break free but Van Gaal pushes him back against the cage.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marttinen.
Marttinen can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Van Gaal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Gaal is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marttinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Marttinen breaks the clinch.
Van Gaal misses with a looping right.
Van Gaal walks into a straight right hand from Marttinen.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Van Gaal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marttinen.
Marttinen misses with a looping left.
Marttinen misses with a leg kick
and Van Gaal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Gaal throws a hook but Marttinen avoids it easily.
Marttinen staying out of range there.
Marttinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Gaal stuns Marttinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marttinen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Van Gaal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marttinen manages to avoid it.
Marttinen tries to bum rush Van Gaal with a series of wild strikes but Van Gaal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Gaal wants to clinch.
Marttinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Van Gaal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Van Gaal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Marttinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good shot there by Marttinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gaal throws a jab but it's blocked by Marttinen.
Marttinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Gaal checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Gaal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick from Marttinen lands but Van Gaal takes it in his stride.
Van Gaal drops his hands momentarily and Marttinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marttinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Gaal throws a head kick that misses.
Marttinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Gaal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Gaal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marttinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marttinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
The fighters circling - Van Gaal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Gaal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marttinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Gaal is out of range and Marttinen settles back down.
Van Gaal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Gaal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marttinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marttinen.
Van Gaal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marttinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Gaal scrambles back to his feet.
Van Gaal misses with a body kick.
Marttinen slips under a jab.
And Marttinen counters with a quick kick to the body but Van Gaal blocks it.
Van Gaal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Gaal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marttinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marttinen lands a leg kick that knocks Van Gaal off balance momentarily.
Van Gaal connects with a nice looking jab.
Marttinen throws a wild body kick that Van Gaal sees coming a mile off.
A nice side step and Van Gaal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marttinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Van Gaal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Van Gaal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marttinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Marttinen misses its target.
Marttinen tries to bum rush Van Gaal with a series of wild strikes but Van Gaal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
A head kick misses from Marttinen.
Van Gaal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marttinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Marttinen stalks Van Gaal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Gaal's face. Van Gaal staggers backwards, shaken.
Van Gaal misses with a straight left.
Marttinen moves out of range as Van Gaal strikes.
Van Gaal moves to clinch but Marttinen breaks away #TD#
and Marttinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Van Gaal!
Van Gaal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marttinen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Marttinen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van Gaal tries to buck Marttinen off but Marttinen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Cholo Van Gaal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Esko Marttinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Van Gaal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marttinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marttinen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marttinen duly obliges.
Marttinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Gaal with a hook.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marttinen.
Marttinen slips under a jab.
Van Gaal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Marttinen finds it's target.
Van Gaal scores with a hook.
Marttinen blocks a jab.
Marttinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gaal takes one to the side of the head.
Marttinen tries to move into range but Van Gaal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marttinen misses with an uppercut. Van Gaal saw that one coming.
Van Gaal tries to counter by closing the distance.
Marttinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Gaal takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Marttinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marttinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Gaal.
Marttinen tries to bum rush Van Gaal with a series of wild strikes but Van Gaal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Gaal scores with a punch to the head.
Marttinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marttinen scores with a punch to the head.
Van Gaal lands a nice hook to Marttinen's body. Marttinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Van Gaal moves into range and clinches up with Marttinen.
Marttinen lands an uppercut.
Van Gaal effectively controlling the action here.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Marttinen.
Van Gaal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Marttinen breaks from the clinch.
Marttinen misses with a low kick.
Marttinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Gaal.
Marttinen tries to counter with a takedown but Van Gaal is quick to defend against it.
Marttinen throws a good cross that connects.
Esko Marttinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Van Gaal walks into a left hand.
Marttinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marttinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a jab to the nose.
Van Gaal tests Marttinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marttinen slips a jab from Van Gaal.
Marttinen dives in and grabs Van Gaal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Gaal pushes down on Marttinen's head and hops out.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marttinen.
Sloppy strikes from Marttinen. Those never looked like landing.
Van Gaal misses with a straight left.
Marttinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Gaal was well out of range. Poor timing from Marttinen.
Despite the aggression on Van Gaal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Gaal missing with a left hand there. Marttinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Marttinen misses the target.
Van Gaal throws the left hand but Marttinen avoids the punch easily.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut.
Van Gaal throws a big shot that misses.
Marttinen wants to slow Van Gaal down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marttinen, right into the meat.
Van Gaal misses with a wild body shot.
Van Gaal slips under a jab.
Van Gaal with a jab.#TD#
Marttinen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Van Gaal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marttinen is in Van Gaal's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Van Gaal keeping moving, preventing Marttinen from controlling successfully.
Van Gaal is pulling down on Marttinen's head to control his posture.
Marttinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Van Gaal looking to control.
Cholo Van Gaal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Gaal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Marttinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Gaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Gaal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Marttinen looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marttinen tests Van Gaal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marttinen misses the jab.
Marttinen tries to move into range but Van Gaal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Van Gaal misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Marttinen shoots in and bounces Van Gaal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Van Gaal has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Marttinen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cholo Van Gaal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Gaal 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cholo Van Gaal!
Cholo Van Gaal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMMA Fright Night 4
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Uk rushes Van Gaal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Uk working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Van Gaal scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uk.
Van Gaal lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Uk.
Uk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Uk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uk.
Uk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal trying to stall but Uk improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Uk tries to pull guard but Van Gaal holds him up against the cage and eventually Uk drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Uk.
Van Gaal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Uk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Uk is trying to pull guard but Van Gaal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Van Gaal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Gaal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Gaal stalling the fight.
Van Gaal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uk.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Gaal avoiding damage.
Uk prevents a body shot from Van Gaal.
Uk misses with a punch to the body.
Uk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Uk uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Uk jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Gaal is one step ahead there. #T2#
Uk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Gaal manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Uk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Gaal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uk is working hard here to advance position.
Van Gaal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Van Gaal keeping moving, preventing Uk from controlling successfully.
Uk content to stall in guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uk won't allow Van Gaal to get back to his feet. #T3#
Van Gaal trying to control the position here. #ES2#
Van Gaal has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Uk is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Van Gaal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Gaal is looking to control Uk's arms but Uk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Gaal has his back to the cage.
Van Gaal has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Uk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Van Gaal can turn it around.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Gaal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Van Gaal can't find room to land a body shot as Uk controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Uk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Gaal walks away with a smile on his face. Uk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Uk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut. Uk saw that one coming.
Uk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Uk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.
Uk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Uk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Gaal.
Uk moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Gaal.
Uk stuns Van Gaal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Uk misses its intended target.
Van Gaal looks to land a combination. Uk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Uk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Uk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Uk walks into a straight right hand from Van Gaal.
No joy there for Uk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Gaal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Uk misses with a looping left.
Uk scores with a jab to the body.
Uk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cholo Van Gaal dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
That kick from Van Gaal tenderised Uk's leg. Uk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Gaal throws the left hand but Uk avoids the punch easily.
Van Gaal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uk scores with a nice strike.
Uk lands a slapping body shot.
Van Gaal looks to land a right hand but Uk moved out of range.
Van Gaal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Gaal scores with a body shot.
Van Gaal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Gaal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uk.
Van Gaal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Gaal slips under a jab from Uk.
Uk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
Uk moves in looking to clinch but Van Gaal pushes him off.
Van Gaal scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Van Gaal connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Gaal throws a shot from downtown. Uk moves away and avoids it.
Van Gaal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uk.
Van Gaal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Uk's head backwards.
Van Gaal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uk.
Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uk.
Uk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uk takes a swing at Van Gaal's ribcage but misses.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Gaal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uk defending well as Van Gaal loads up on a big left hand.
Van Gaal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Gaal misses with a looping left.
Uk misses with a looping left.
Van Gaal throws a shot from downtown. Uk moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Uk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Van Gaal gets tackled into the cage by Uk. Uk maintains the clinch.
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!
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Uk.
Uk blocking some punches.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Uk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Gaal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Van Gaal lands with a light punch inside.
Uk lands with a left to the head.
Uk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uk blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Uk blocking some punches.
A short left from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Uk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uk tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Uk back against the cage. #T3#
Uk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Gaal's elbow.
Van Gaal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Gaal.#TD#
Uk jumps guard and drags Van Gaal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Van Gaal postures up.
Uk 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.
Van Gaal showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Van Gaal stands up and waves to Uk to follow him.
Uk throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Uk slips under a jab.#T4#
Van Gaal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Gaal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uk was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Gaal.
It looked like Uk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Uk throws a body punch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Van Gaal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uk. Uk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Uk lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Uk clinches with his opponent.
Uk jumps guard but Van Gaal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Uk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uk has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Uk.
Uk swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uk blocking some punches.
Uk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uk prevents a body shot from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Uk.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Uk as Van Gaal tries to tie him up.
Uk lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cholo Van Gaal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Uk misses with a body shot.
Van Gaal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Uk counters with a nice uppercut.
Uk misses the shot to the body.
Van Gaal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uk on the side of the head.
Uk scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Van Gaal misses its intended target.
Uk just misses with a punch to the body.
Uk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Gaal.
Uk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Gaal dips to his left and cracks Uk with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uk's sensitive parts.
Uk misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Uk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Gaal throws an overhand right that lands on Uk's shoulder, as Uk tries to avoid the shot.
Uk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Gaal moves away.#T1#
A jab lands there for Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a straight right.
Van Gaal cracks Uk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Gaal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Uk misses the jab.
Uk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Gaal throws a jab but it's blocked by Uk.
Van Gaal throws a front kick aimed at Uk's knee but Uk avoids it well.
Van Gaal jabs Uk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the body from Uk misses
enabling Van Gaal to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Gaal misses with a lunging right hand
and Uk counters with a straight right hand.
Uk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Gaal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a hook. Uk ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Uk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Gaal misses with a low kick.
Van Gaal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uk momentarily.
Uk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Uk.
Uk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Uk tries to clinch up but Van Gaal circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Gaal throws a hook but Uk avoids it easily.
It looked like Uk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Uk misses with a hook. Van Gaal ducked under it nicely.
Uk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Uk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Uk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Gaal gets through Uk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Uk is rocked!
Van Gaal is pushing Uk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oh Uk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Gaal walks away with a smile on his face. Uk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van Gaal defending well as Uk loads up on a big left hand.
Van Gaal pounces like a tiger and cracks Uk with a vicious hook! Uk is down but not out! Van Gaal follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cholo Van Gaal!
Our winner, Cholo Van Gaal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
MMMA 70 Vurny vs Williams
Date: Apr 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Hays throws out a loose jab but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal lands a two punch combo.
Van Gaal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hays sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hays misses the target.
Hays takes one on the button.
Van Gaal throws a big shot that misses.
Hays throws a good cross that connects.
Hays throws out a loose jab but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hays tries to clinch there but Van Gaal circles away.
Van Gaal slips under a jab from Hays.
Hays misses with a body shot.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Gaal defending well as Hays loads up on a big left hand.
Hays is looking to land body kicks.
Hays throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Gaal counters with a three punch combo that has Hays backing up. Hays nods at Van Gaal to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal throws a right and a left that Hays avoids nicely. #T1#
Van Gaal misses with a straight right.
Van Gaal misses with a looping left.
Van Gaal lands with an uppercut that bounces Hays off the cage and back into range.
Hays throws a head kick but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Hays fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Gaal.
Van Gaal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Gaal missing with a left hand there. Hays was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hays moves to clinch but Van Gaal breaks away
and Van Gaal counters with a left and a right that stings Hays.
A slow jab from Hays misses its intended target. #CL2#
Hays has Van Gaal up against the cage in a clinch.
Hays struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Van Gaal lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Van Gaal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gaal scores with a shot to the side of Hays's head. #T2#
Hays misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Hays misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hays is working Van Gaal over against the cage.
Hays misses with a punch on the inside.
Hays is working Van Gaal over against the cage.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Hays lands with a short shot to the head.
Hays misses with a punch on the inside.
Hays lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Hays throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hays as Van Gaal tries to tie him up.
Hays scores with a shot to the side of Van Gaal's head.
Good body shot from Hays.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Hays swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hays is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Hays uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hays lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hays has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van Gaal seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hays can turn it around.#T3#
Hays has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gaal.
Hays digs a right hand into Van Gaal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Gaal's gas tank.
Hays misses with some punches.
Hays scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Gaal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Gaal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hays blocking some punches.
Hays has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Hays controls his hands.
Hays lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Hays misses with some punches.
Hays misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Van Gaal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Hays lands a shot to the body.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Hays blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Hays. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hays working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Hays scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Gaal lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Gaal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hays lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Hays.
Hays working aggressively here.
Hays lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Gaal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Gaal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hays has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal blocks an uppercut.
Hays misses with a punch on the inside.
Hays misses with the head strike.
Hays throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Hays.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hays throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal blocking some punches.
Hays working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Van Gaal can't find room to land a body shot as Hays controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Micah Hays will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hays throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Gaal dodges the punch combination from Hays.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hays in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hays lands a leg kick that knocks Van Gaal off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Hays forces Van Gaal back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Hays.
Hays lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hays.
Hays tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Gaal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hays blocking some punches.
Hays throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal pushes Hays back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
#T1#
Hays can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Hays.
Van Gaal blocks an uppercut.
Hays fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal lands a hook that snaps the head of Hays backwards.
Van Gaal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hays's elbow.
Hays throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hays has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal takes a shot to the head.
Hays lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hays lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Hays.
Van Gaal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hays's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Hays fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Hays tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hays swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hays.
Hays has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gaal.
#T2#
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hays doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Gaal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hays creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hays tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Hays.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Gaal.
Hays misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hays misses with some punches.
Hays lands with a light punch inside.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Hays uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hays.
A short left from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Hays.
Van Gaal blocks a body shot from Hays.
Hays lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Hays. #T3#
Hays tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Hays back against the cage.
Hays cracks Van Gaal with a nice body shot.
Hays lands a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Hays.
Van Gaal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hays.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Hays fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal works on Hays's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Hays lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Micah Hays seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hays softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hays tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Hays back against the cage.
Hays swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Hays uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Van Gaal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hays or not.
Hays blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Hays swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Gaal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Gaal misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal lands with a right to the head.
Hays pushes Van Gaal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hays working aggressively here.
Hays fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hays misses with some punches.
Van Gaal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hays misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hays blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Hays has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gaal.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hays.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Hays showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hays smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Gaal scores with a sloppy right hand. Hays should have avoided that one.
Van Gaal avoids the head kick by Hays.
Van Gaal lands the left hand.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hays.
Hays throws a leg kick but Van Gaal checks it.
Van Gaal looks to land a right hand but Hays moved out of range.
Van Gaal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hays.#CL2#
Hays forces Van Gaal back against the cage and clinches.
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Hays.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hays misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Hays on the inside.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Hays uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hays tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Gaal's elbow.
Hays scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Hays - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Hays struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Hays lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Hays uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hays.
Hays goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hays swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hays backwards.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hays scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hays misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hays.
Hays tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Hays throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Hays lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal tries to work over Hays's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Hays.
Van Gaal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Hays swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Van Gaal.
Hays throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Hays fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal lands a left hand.
Hays swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hays working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Gaal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Gaal prevents a body shot from Hays.
Hays misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hays can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
Van Gaal is looking to control Hays's arms but Hays gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Gaal has his back to the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Gaal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hays tries to throw a body punch but Van Gaal avoids it by throwing Hays back against the cage.
Cholo Van Gaal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hays lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hays blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Hays blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hays.
Hays swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal blocks an uppercut.
Hays tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Gaal lands a right hand.
Van Gaal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hays backwards. #T4#
Hays misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal works on Hays's body with a couple of short punches.
Hays struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hays takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
A shot in the inside from Van Gaal.
Hays tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hays lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hays working aggressively here.
Van Gaal lands a body shot.
Micah Hays is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hays misses with a punch on the inside.
Hays blocking some punches.
Hays has a couple of punches blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hays tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hays working aggressively here.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hays gets through Van Gaal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hays's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
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 Cholo Van Gaal.
I think Hays 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 Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Hays!
Micah Hays very nearly forgot to thank Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Cholo Van Gaal spoke after the fight, saying 'I ain't no terminator but... ILL BE BACK!'.
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Event:
MMMA 64 Teodor vs Bestarsson
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Fellows throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut. Fellows saw that one coming.
Fellows slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fellows throws a hook but Van Gaal blocks it.
Fellows has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Van Gaal avoids the head kick by Fellows.
Fellows just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Gaal digs a good body shot into Fellows's ribs.#CL2#
Fellows gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fellows lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Van Gaal's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fellows tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
#BC2#
Fellows breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fellows moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fellows lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fellows misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Gaal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Fellows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Gaal was well out of range. Poor timing from Fellows.
Fellows moves away from the strike by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fellows.
Dean Fellows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Gaal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Gaal thuds a left hand into Fellows's body.
Van Gaal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Gaal misses with a hook. Fellows ducked under it nicely.
Fellows misses with a left hand
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fellows throws a sloppy head kick and Van Gaal moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Fellows rushes Van Gaal and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Van Gaal.
A head punch on the inside from Fellows fails to land. #BC2#
Fellows breaks from the clinch.
Fellows misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fellows pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fellows missing with a left hand there. Van Gaal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Fellows steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Fellows misses with the combination.
Van Gaal throwing a counter right hand but Fellows manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fellows lands with a slapping head kick.
Fellows throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fellows throws a leg kick
and Fellows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Gaal blocks a head kick by Fellows.
Fellows checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fellows connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Gaal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fellows misses with a left hand
and Van Gaal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Gaal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fellows misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Fellows there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3#
Jab, jab by Van Gaal - just one landing.
Fellows tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Gaal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Gaal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fellows misses with a body shot.
Van Gaal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fellows lands with a kick to the temple. Van Gaal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Gaal misses with a right hand
and Fellows counters with a right hand to the body.
Fellows tries to clinch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Van Gaal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Gaal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fellows.
Van Gaal missing with a left hand there. Fellows was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fellows throws a big counter head kick but Van Gaal avoids it with no problem.
Van Gaal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fellows.
Fellows throws a body shot but no joy.
Fellows throws the left hand but Van Gaal avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Fellows. Beautiful body shot.
Fellows throws a leg kick which misses Van Gaal's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Gaal tries to avoid it. #T4#
Van Gaal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fellows looks to land a left hand but Van Gaal moved out of range nicely.
Van Gaal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Gaal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fellows slips under a jab.
Fellows is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fellows misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Gaal scores with a punch to the head.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fellows.
Fellows lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fellows misses with a straight left.
Van Gaal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fellows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Gaal tests Fellows's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Gaal loads up on a big right hand but Fellows slips the punch.
Fellows lands a high kick!
Fellows tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Gaal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dean Fellows will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Van Gaal thuds his right hand into Fellows's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fellows jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fellows throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fellows misses with a head kick.
Fellows fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Van Gaal finds it's target.
Van Gaal tries to bum rush Fellows with a series of wild strikes but Fellows uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Gaal scores with a nice head shot.
Van Gaal looks to throw the jab but Fellows is out of range.
Fellows ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a right hand that Fellows ducks under and follows up with a left that Fellows also avoids with ease.
Fellows slips a jab and a cross from Van Gaal.
Fellows is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fellows needs to keep his hands up - Van Gaal had a free shot at his head there.
Van Gaal avoids the head kick by Fellows.
Van Gaal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Fellows throws a lazy right hand but Van Gaal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Gaal misses the shot to the body.
Fellows ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.#CL2#
Fellows closes the distance and pushes Van Gaal back into the cage.
Van Gaal blocks an elbow strike.
Van Gaal has Fellows pressed against the cage, preventing Fellows from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fellows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Come on Fellows - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fellows wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fellows working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Fellows breaks from the clinch.
Van Gaal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fellows.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut
and Fellows counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fellows changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fellows.
#T2#
Fellows tries a head kick but it misses.
Fellows misses with a body punch
and Van Gaal counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Fellows.
Fellows misses with an uppercut.
Van Gaal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fellows looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gaal is just out of range.
Fellows is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gaal with a hook.
Fellows lands with a kick to the temple. Van Gaal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Gaal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Gaal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Gaal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fellows in his tracks.
Fellows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fellows uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Fellows throws a head kick but Van Gaal moves out of range.
#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Gaal.
Fellows misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fellows takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Van Gaal does it's job there.
Van Gaal swats away the attempt to clinch by Fellows.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Gaal misses the target.
Cholo Van Gaal is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Gaal looks to throw the jab but Fellows is out of range.
Van Gaal thuds his shin into the meat of Fellows's side.
Van Gaal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fellows ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fellows thows a leg kick but Van Gaal checks it
letting Van Gaal counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Fellows has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Fellows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Van Gaal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gaal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fellows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Van Gaal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Gaal feints and then cracks Fellows's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fellows down.
Fellows rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Gaal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fellows listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Gaal throws a shot from downtown. Fellows moves away and avoids it.
Fellows shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fellows misses with an uppercut.
Van Gaal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fellows cracks Van Gaal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fellows closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fellows scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Fellows misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Van Gaal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cholo Van Gaal will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fellows tests Van Gaal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Gaal blocks a head kick by Fellows.
Fellows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gaal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fellows throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fellows fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Gaal is looking to score with low kicks.
Fellows pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fellows wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fellows takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Fellows ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a wild body shot.
Fellows throws a fast counter high kick but Van Gaal manages to duck under it in time.
Fellows on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Gaal. Van Gaal obviously looking to wear him down.
Fellows misses with an uppercut.
Van Gaal throwing a counter right hand but Fellows manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal slips a jab from Fellows.
Van Gaal throwing a counter right hand but Fellows manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal scores with a nice strike.
Fellows misses with a looping left.
It looked like Van Gaal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Gaal misses with a looping right.
Van Gaal throws out a loose jab but Fellows uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Van Gaal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fellows throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Van Gaal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Gaal connects with a looping right hand.
Van Gaal avoids the head kick by Fellows.
It looked like Van Gaal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fellows lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Fellows throws a sloppy head kick and Van Gaal moves out of range easily.
Van Gaal scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fellows thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fellows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal throwing a counter right hand but Fellows manages to avoid it.
Fellows swings for the body but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Fellows swings for the body but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Van Gaal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fellows thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fellows bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fellows misses with a head kick.
Good exchange - Fellows coming out on top.
Fellows moves away from the strike by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal looks to land a right hand but Fellows moved out of range.#T3#
Van Gaal throws a series of punches but Fellows moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Van Gaal.
Fellows throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Van Gaal to counter with a crisp jab.
Fellows bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Gaal's head.
Fellows throws an off balance right hand
and Van Gaal counters with a stiff right hand.
Fellows cracks Van Gaal with an open hand slap.
Fellows ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
Fellows slips a straight right by Van Gaal.
A cross from Van Gaal lands.
Van Gaal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fellows has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Gaal throws the kick towards the body but Fellows avoids it.
Van Gaal blocks a head kick by Fellows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fellows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Gaal moves away.#T4#
A big left from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fellows on the side of the head.
Fellows misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Van Gaal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Gaal swats away the attempt to clinch by Fellows.
Fellows throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Fellows has closed the distance and engaged Van Gaal in a clinch.
Van Gaal pushes Fellows back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fellows looking to stall.
Fellows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van Gaal prevents Fellows from breaking the clinch.
Van Gaal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Fellows manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cholo Van Gaal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Gaal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cholo Van Gaal!
An out of breath Cholo Van Gaal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Dean Fellows stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.
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Event:
MMMA Fight Night
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Van Gaal displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the side of Bonney's head but Bonney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonney misses the shot to the body.
Bonney tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Gaal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Bonney misses.
Van Gaal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonney.
Bonney throws a combination that misses
and Van Gaal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonney scores with the left hand. Van Gaal knows he should have avoided that one.
Bonney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
Bonney lands a really nice looking cross but Van Gaal seems unphased.
Bonney lands with a nice combination. Van Gaal backs away looking to recover.
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!
Bonney misses with a kick to the body
and Van Gaal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bonney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Gaal misses with a straight right.
Bonney misses with an uppercut.
Van Gaal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Gaal misses with a hook.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Gaal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bonney staying out of range there.
Bonney throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Bonney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Gaal.
Bonney tries to land a front kick but Van Gaal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bonney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Gaal moves out of range as Bonney strikes.
Bonney moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bonney connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Gaal. Van Gaal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bonney scores with a leg kick.
William Henry Bonney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Gaal throws a big shot that misses.
Bonney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Gaal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bonney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Gaal! But no joy.
Van Gaal throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonney.
Bonney lands with a shot to the body.
Bonney shoots for a takedown but Van Gaal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Gaal avoids the head kick by Bonney.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Gaal! But no joy.
Van Gaal 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.#T2#
Bonney throws a right hand that misses
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gaal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bonney connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Bonney.
Bonney takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bonney on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bonney looks to throw a body kick
and Van Gaal counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Van Gaal pushes Bonney up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Gaal throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonney.
Van Gaal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bonney - that landed with a thud.
Bonney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Gaal's elbow.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Gaal lands a right hand. #T3#
Bonney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Bonney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Bonney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Bonney breaks the clinch.
Bonney just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal throws a big counter head kick but Bonney avoids it with no problem.
Van Gaal misses the shot to the body.
Van Gaal throws a lazy right hand but Bonney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Bonney. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Gaal! But no joy.
Van Gaal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bonney had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Van Gaal stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonney. Bonney gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Bonney darts in and clinches Van Gaal up against the cage.
Van Gaal avoiding damage as Bonney throws knees to the body.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Gaal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonney blocks an uppercut.
Van Gaal lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Still in the clinch, Van Gaal scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Bonney breaks the clinch.
Bonney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cholo Van Gaal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonney throws an off balance right hand
and Van Gaal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Gaal lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cholo Van Gaal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bonney cracks the inside of Van Gaal's front leg.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonney wants to land a leg kick but Van Gaal is out of range.
Bonney misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bonney!
Bonney slips under a jab.
Bonney appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Van Gaal throws a hook but Bonney avoids it easily.
Bonney takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bonney thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Gaal! But no joy.
Bonney throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Gaal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bonney tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonney jabs Van Gaal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonney fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonney throws out a loose jab but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonney throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Gaal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Bonney misses.
Bonney swings for the body but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Van Gaal flicks out a counter leg kick but Bonney steps away.#T1#
Van Gaal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bonney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Gaal swivels and escapes.#TD#
Bonney bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Van Gaal wants to control but Bonney postures up.
Van Gaal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bonney off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Bonney's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bonney controlling Van Gaal 's hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonney is really stuck here.
Van Gaal biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bonney looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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!
Van Gaal has good solid back control here. #T2#
Bonney trying to control but not successfully.
Bonney is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Van Gaal is trying to stick to Bonney's back but Bonney is turning into Van Gaal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Van Gaal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bonney.
Bonney engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Van Gaal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bonney is controlling him.
Van Gaal is wriggling around but Bonney manages to pass to half guard.
#T3#
Bonney trying to mount his opponent but Van Gaal defends it.
Bonney sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cholo Van Gaal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonney has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bonney trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van Gaal manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Van Gaal tries to kick Bonney off but Bonney keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Bonney not doing much here.
Van Gaal pushes Bonney off looking to stand but Bonney dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that William Henry Bonney will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Gaal.
Bonney thows a leg kick but Van Gaal checks it
and Van Gaal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal throws out a loose jab but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Bonney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Van Gaal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bonney listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bonney works Van Gaal's body with a nice hook.
Bonney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Gaal lands with a hook. Bonney tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.
Bonney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Gaal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonney misses with a body punch
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonney checks a low kick from Van Gaal.
And Bonney counters with a quick kick to the body but Van Gaal blocks it.
The fighters circling - Van Gaal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Bonney misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Gaal counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Bonney there.
Bonney lands a head kick!
#TD#
Bonney manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Van Gaal on his heels. He'll look to pass Van Gaal's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Gaal is adopting a defensive guard.
Bonney is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bonney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Gaal is keeping the position for now.
Bonney trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Gaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Bonney won't allow Van Gaal to get back to his feet.
Van Gaal trying to control the position here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bonney tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Gaal is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Gaal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonney.
Bonney connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Bonney. That snapped Van Gaal's head back.
A jab from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal swings for the body but Bonney moves out of range.
Bonney throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonney lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Van Gaal misses. #T3#
Bonney fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bonney fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Gaal in the body.
Bonney takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Gaal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal lands a head shot.
Bonney throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
It seemed like Van Gaal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Bonney. Those never looked like landing.
Van Gaal 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 Gaal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bonney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Gaal as he jumps to the side.
Van Gaal stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Henry Bonney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonney misses the shot to the body.
Bonney misses with a low kick.
Bonney looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Van Gaal thuds his right hand into Bonney's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonney misses with a double jab.
Van Gaal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bonney on the side of the head.
Bonney bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut. Bonney saw that one coming.
Van Gaal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Gaal flicks out a counter leg kick but Bonney steps away.
Bonney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Gaal swings for the body but Bonney moves out of range.
Bonney misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bonney looks to land a body kick but Van Gaal moved away.
Van Gaal scores with a punch to the head.
Bonney throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Gaal.
It seemed like Van Gaal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bonney swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Gaal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Gaal staying out of range there.
Van Gaal throws out a counter right but Bonney avoids it with no problem.
Bonney takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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 William Henry Bonney.
I think Bonney has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... William Henry Bonney!
In his post fight interview, William Henry Bonney gave a big smile as he said 'Norman, I told you I would make you famous! But unfortunately for you it means I took your belt! Broken Halo Pride!'.
In defeat, Cholo Van Gaal stepped up to the mic, saying 'I ain't no terminator but... ILL BE BACK!'.
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MMMA 54 Van Gaal vs Singh 2
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Van Gaal as he connects with a hook.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Van Gaal misses with a leg kick.
Singh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Singh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Gaal on the side of the head.
Van Gaal tries to clinch but Singh moves out of range.
Singh scores with a push kick.
Singh looks to land a right hand but Van Gaal moved out of range.
Singh slips under a jab.
Arshnoor Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh misses with a low kick.
It appears Van Gaal was looking to counter with a kick there.
Van Gaal needs to keep his hands up - Singh had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh throws a hook but Van Gaal blocks it.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Gaal tried to counter with a leg kick but Singh avoided it.
Van Gaal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Singh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Gaal throws a shot from downtown. Singh moves away and avoids it.
Van Gaal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Singh throws a counter combo.#T1#
Van Gaal missing with a left hand there. Singh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Gaal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Singh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Singh scores with a hook.
Singh throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Gaal counters with a straight right hand.
Van Gaal avoids the body shot from Singh.
Singh misses with a hook. Van Gaal ducked under it nicely.
Van Gaal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Gaal throws a combination. Singh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Arshnoor Singh has been cut.
Van Gaal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Singh lands with a hook. Van Gaal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Singh misses its intended target.
Van Gaal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Singh throws a body shot but no joy.
Singh closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Singh lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Van Gaal is rocked!
Singh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh Van Gaal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Gaal ducks under a wild hook from Singh.
Van Gaal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal seems to have got his legs back now.
Singh tries to work over Van Gaal's front leg with a kick but Van Gaal checks it.
As Singh looks to move away, Van Gaal throws a big counter combo but Singh just gets out of the way.
Van Gaal scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Van Gaal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Gaal appears to be looking for a big counter.
Van Gaal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Gaal is looking to score with low kicks.
Singh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van Gaal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Van Gaal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Gaal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Gaal cracks Singh with an open hand slap.#T3#
Van Gaal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Gaal is looking to clinch but Singh is avoiding it.
Van Gaal lands with a nice body kick.
Singh misses with a body shot.
Van Gaal 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 Gaal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Singh misses
and Van Gaal counters with a low kick, right behind Singh 's knee.
Van Gaal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Gaal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Singh slips under a jab.
Van Gaal misses the jab.
Singh wants to slow Van Gaal down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Gaal throws a looping overhand right but Singh ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
Singh takes a swing at Van Gaal's ribcage but misses.
Van Gaal throwing a counter right hand but Singh manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal throws a wild body kick that Singh sees coming a mile off.
Van Gaal walks forward, straight into a front kick from Singh.
Singh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal throws a right hand that misses
enabling Singh to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Gaal tries to work over Singh's front leg with a kick but Singh checks it.
Van Gaal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Van Gaal missing with a left hand there. Singh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Gaal backing away here, and Singh unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Singh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Gaal tries to score with a low kick but Singh moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arshnoor Singh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arshnoor Singh's cut.
That's time! Van Gaal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Van Gaal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Singh counters with a left to the body.
Singh lands a slapping body shot.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Singh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Van Gaal might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Singh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Singh throws a sloppy head kick and Van Gaal moves out of range easily.
Van Gaal scores with a jab. Singh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Gaal ducks under a wild hook from Singh.
Singh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Gaal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Gaal appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Singh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Singh throws out a powerful jab.
Singh takes a swing at Van Gaal's ribcage but misses.
Arshnoor Singh seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Van Gaal staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Van Gaal misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Singh.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Gaal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Singh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Gaal scrambles back to his feet.
Singh misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Singh misses
and Van Gaal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Gaal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Singh lands the left hand.
Singh looks for the body kick but Van Gaal saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Van Gaal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Singh lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Gaal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Gaal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Singh connects with the punch.
Singh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Gaal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Singh wants to land a leg kick but Van Gaal is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Gaal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Gaal tries to bum rush Singh with a series of wild strikes but Singh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Singh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Gaal.
Van Gaal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Gaal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
As Singh backs away, Van Gaal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Van Gaal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Gaal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Singh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Gaal throws a hook but Singh avoids it easily.
Van Gaal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Singh punishes Van Gaal's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Van Gaal moves out of range as Singh strikes.
As Singh looks to move away, Van Gaal throws a big counter combo but Singh just gets out of the way.
A big right from Singh misses.
Singh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Gaal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Singh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Gaal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Singh.
Van Gaal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Singh throws a hook but Van Gaal blocks it.
Van Gaal jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Singh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Singh checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Gaal throws a hook but Singh avoids it easily.
Singh scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Gaal should have avoided that one. #T4#
Van Gaal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Gaal throws an overhand right that lands on Singh's shoulder, as Singh tries to avoid the shot.
Singh connects with a high kick.
Singh throws a hook to the side of Van Gaal's head but Van Gaal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Singh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal looks to throw the jab but Singh is out of range.
Van Gaal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Singh.
Van Gaal blocks a leg kick.
Singh lands a leg kick that knocks Van Gaal off balance momentarily.
Van Gaal works Singh's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Singh misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arshnoor Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arshnoor Singh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Van Gaal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Singh misses with a lunging right hand
and Singh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Singh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal takes one on the button.
Van Gaal cracks Singh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Gaal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Singh.
Singh looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gaal is just out of range.
Van Gaal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Gaal.
Singh tried to score with a low kick but Van Gaal checks it.
Van Gaal looks to land a right hand but Singh moved out of range.#T1#
Van Gaal misses with a leg kick.
Singh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Singh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Gaal at a distance.
Singh scores with a nice head shot.
Van Gaal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Singh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Gaal can pounce on him.
Van Gaal misses with a hook. Singh ducked under it nicely.
Singh misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Gaal misses the target.
A slow jab from Van Gaal misses its intended target.
Van Gaal swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Van Gaal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Gaal scores with a punch to the head.
Van Gaal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Singh sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Singh scoring well with a low kick there.
Singh misses with a leg kick.
Van Gaal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Gaal connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gaal misses with a hook.
Singh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Gaal throws a body kick that misses.
Singh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Singh punishes Van Gaal's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick but Singh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Singh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Gaal is able to avoid easily.
Van Gaal looks to land a right hand but Singh moved out of range.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Gaal. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh misses with an uppercut. Van Gaal saw that one coming.
Singh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Gaal.
Singh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#KD2#
Singh lands a left and a right that send Van Gaal crashing to the mat, dazed. Singh thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Gaal.
Singh throws a hook to the side of Van Gaal's head but Van Gaal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Gaal tries to clinch but Singh is having none of it.
Singh connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Singh dodges the punch combination from Van Gaal.
Singh jabs at Van Gaal's body.#T4#
Van Gaal throws a body shot but no joy.
Singh is looking to score with low kicks.
Singh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Gaal is out of range.
Van Gaal checks a leg kick nicely.
Singh thows a leg kick but Van Gaal checks it
and Van Gaal counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Singh is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Van Gaal has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Singh.
Singh scoring well with a low kick there.
Singh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Gaal is out of range and Singh settles back down.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
Singh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Gaal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arshnoor Singh really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arshnoor Singh's cut.
That's time! Van Gaal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Van Gaal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
Van Gaal scoring well with a low kick there.
Singh misses the jab.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the leg kick from Singh.
Singh avoids the body shot from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
Van Gaal scores with a jab. Singh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal appears to be looking for a big counter.
Singh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Van Gaal.#T1#
Singh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Singh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Singh throws a leg kick but Van Gaal checks it.
Van Gaal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Singh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Singh scores with the left hand. Van Gaal knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Gaal blocks a jab.
Van Gaal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A low kick from Singh is predictable there
enabling Van Gaal to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Singh misses.
Singh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Gaal moves away.
Van Gaal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Singh on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Singh throws out a loose jab but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Singh scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Gaal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Van Gaal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Singh feints and then cracks Van Gaal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Gaal down.
A big left from Singh misses.
Singh throws a big shot that misses.
Van Gaal throws a shot from downtown. Singh moves away and avoids it.
Singh lands a nice hook to Van Gaal's body. Van Gaal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Singh scores with a jab to the head.
Singh misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Van Gaal throws a solid leg kick but Singh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Gaal.
Singh moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Gaal.
Singh takes a swing at Van Gaal's ribcage but misses.
Van Gaal checks a leg kick.
Van Gaal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Gaal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Singh.
Singh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Gaal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Singh throws out a loose jab but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Singh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Gaal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Singh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T4#
Some wild striking there from Van Gaal.
Singh lands a nice shot that snaps Van Gaal's head back.
Van Gaal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Gaal slips under a jab.
It looked like Van Gaal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Gaal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Singh blocks a jab.
Van Gaal connects with a body shot that sends Singh's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh lands with a right hand.
Van Gaal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arshnoor Singh dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Arshnoor Singh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Van Gaal wants to land a leg kick but Singh is out of range.
Singh lands a nice shot that snaps Van Gaal's head back.
Singh works the jab nicely.
Singh tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Gaal misses with a hook
and Singh counters with a straight right hand.
Van Gaal lands with a hook. Singh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Singh with a jab.
Van Gaal defending well as Singh loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Van Gaal clinches.
Van Gaal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Singh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Van Gaal tries to work over Singh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Singh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal works on Singh's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Gaal trying to control the position but instead, Singh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Gaal into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Singh.
Singh lands a nice uppercut.
Singh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van Gaal lands a hook that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
Singh lands a left hand.
Singh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Singh throws a big uppercut that drops Van Gaal! More strikes from Singh and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Van Gaal lies dazed against the cage as Singh celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arshnoor Singh!
Arshnoor Singh is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Arshnoor Singh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Cholo Van Gaal had this to say: 'I ain't no terminator but... ILL BE BACK!'.
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Event:
MMMA 50 Bestarsson vs Fortune
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Van Gaal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Fran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from De Fran. Those never looked like landing.
De Fran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Gaal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Gaal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Van Gaal closes the distance and pushes De Fran back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Gaal.
De Fran is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Van Gaal digs a right hand underneath De Fran's ribcage. De Fran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Fran throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal managing to block the knees to the body from De Fran.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal scores with a shot to the side of De Fran's head.
De Fran misses with the head strike.
De Fran tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Van Gaal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Van Gaal blocks the elbow strike.
De Fran lands an elbow that stopped Van Gaal in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Van Gaal blocks the elbow strike.
Van Gaal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Fran backwards.
De Fran tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Gaal avoids it.
De Fran lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, De Fran throws an elbow but misses.
De Fran avoiding damage.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal avoids a wild elbow strike from De Fran.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Gaal.
De Fran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Fran connects with a knee to the head.
De Fran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Fran looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Gaal lands a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal tries to throw a body punch but De Fran avoids it by throwing Van Gaal back against the cage.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Gaal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Fran.#T2#
Van Gaal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Fran backwards.
De Fran looking to throw knees to the head but Van Gaal is blocking nicely.
De Fran tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Gaal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Gaal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Fran backwards.
De Fran creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Gaal's defenses.
De Fran pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van Gaal blocking some punches.
De Fran pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Van Gaal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
De Fran lands a left hand.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
De Fran trying to land knees to the body.
De Fran looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
Van Gaal lands an uppercut.
De Fran tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Gaal avoids the damage to the body.
De Fran misses with a knee strike.
Van Gaal is leaning against De Fran and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Fran.
Van Gaal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Fran takes a shot to the head.
Van Gaal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Fran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Van Gaal - that landed with a thud.
De Fran working aggressively here.
De Fran misses with a punch on the inside.
De Fran gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
De Fran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Fran with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Fran unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Gaal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Fran.
De Fran trying to control the position but instead, Van Gaal has worked for underhooks and has pushed De Fran into the cage.
Van Gaal managing to block the knees to the body from De Fran.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Gaal scores with a hook to the body.
De Fran creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Van Gaal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Fran misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but De Fran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal is trying to stall.
Van Gaal misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Gaal lands a right hand.
Van Gaal takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hand to the body from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Gaal blocks the elbow strike.
De Fran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Gaal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as De Fran controls his hands.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but De Fran uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Fran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cholo Van Gaal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Van Gaal dodges the punch combination from De Fran.
De Fran ducks right into an uppercut from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as De Fran is landing a low percentage of strikes.
De Fran throws a lazy right hand but Van Gaal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Gaal looks to land a combination. De Fran sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Andr De Fran has been cut.
De Fran dodges the punch combination from Van Gaal.
Jab by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Fran tries to clinch there but Van Gaal circles away.
De Fran is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Fran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Gaal.
De Fran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Gaal.
Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Fran.
Van Gaal scores with a punch to the head.
Van Gaal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Fran on the side of the head. #T1#
Van Gaal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Fran. That did some damage!
Van Gaal looks to land a left hand but De Fran moved out of range nicely.
Van Gaal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A right-left combo lands from De Fran. #CUT#
It looks like Cholo Van Gaal has been cut.
De Fran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Gaal lands with a good body shot.
Van Gaal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Gaal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Fran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Fran blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gaal cracks De Fran with an open hand slap.
Van Gaal lands a nice shot that snaps De Fran's head back.
Van Gaal misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Fran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Gaal counters with a body kick.
Van Gaal lands a big right hook! De Fran looks hurt but is still standing! Van Gaal lands a left jab and another right hook! This time De Fran falls down and Van Gaal dives in with a huge hammer fist! De Fran's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Van Gaal runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cholo Van Gaal!
Cholo Van Gaal is the new featherweight champion!
Cholo Van Gaal thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Andr De Fran was interviewed post fight and said 'this was my last fight...
thanks for support'.
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Event:
MMMA 47 Night of Champions 3
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Van Gaal missing with a left hand there. Singh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Singh thuds his right hand into Van Gaal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Gaal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal with a nice cross.
Van Gaal misses with a straight left.
Singh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Gaal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Gaal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singh.
Singh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Van Gaal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been informed that Van Gaal 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.
Van Gaal walks forward, straight into a front kick from Singh.
Singh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Gaal throws a counter combo.
Van Gaal throws a hook but Singh avoids it easily.
Singh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Gaal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Singh scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh looks to land a body kick but Van Gaal moved away.
A little jabbing left from Van Gaal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Singh lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Gaal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Gaal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Gaal scores with a jab. Singh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Gaal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crunch! Singh slams his shin into Van Gaal's torso.
Van Gaal with a jab.#T1#
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Gaal.
Singh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Van Gaal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Singh momentarily.
Singh scores with a nice right hand.
Singh defending well as Van Gaal loads up on a big left hand.
Singh looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Gaal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Singh.
Singh defending well as Van Gaal loads up on a big left hand.
Singh throws a jab when Van Gaal was well out of range.
Van Gaal throws out a loose jab but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singh throws a chopping leg kick but Van Gaal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Gaal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Singh takes one to the side of the head.
Singh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Singh avoids the body shot from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a big shot that misses.
Van Gaal swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Gaal.
A little feinted left hand from Singh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Gaal 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.
A big left from Singh misses. #T2#
Van Gaal throws a front kick aimed at Singh's knee but Singh avoids it well.
Singh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Van Gaal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Singh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Gaal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Singh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Singh appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Gaal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Singh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Gaal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Van Gaal drops his hands momentarily and Singh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Singh slips a straight right by Van Gaal.
A big right from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Singh had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Van Gaal slips a jab from Singh.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Gaal as he connects with a hook.
Van Gaal walks into a stiff left hand from Singh.
A jab from Van Gaal finds it's way through Singh's defenses.
Singh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
Van Gaal lands a slapping body shot.
Van Gaal throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Van Gaal blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Singh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Gaal throws a series of strikes that have Singh backpedaling.
Van Gaal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Singh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Singh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Gaal to score with a decent uppercut.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh keeps Van Gaal at a distance using the push kick.
Singh misses with a looping left.
Van Gaal scores with a jab.
Singh lands a nice hook to Van Gaal's body. Van Gaal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Singh misses the target.
Van Gaal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Singh. Singh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Singh. That snapped Van Gaal's head back.
Singh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Gaal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Gaal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Gaal cracks Singh with a good jab.
A left and a right from Van Gaal both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Arshnoor Singh has been cut.#T4#
Van Gaal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Gaal cracks Singh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Gaal throws a jab but it's blocked by Singh.
Singh throws a hook but Van Gaal avoids it easily.
Van Gaal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Gaal looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Van Gaal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Singh.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh.
Singh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
Singh slips under a jab.
Singh connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Gaal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Singh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Gaal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Singh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cholo Van Gaal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arshnoor Singh's cut.
That's time! Singh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Van Gaal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Singh.
Van Gaal lands the left hand.
Van Gaal throws a good cross that connects.
Van Gaal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Singh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Gaal counters with a stiff right hand.
Singh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Singh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Gaal doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Gaal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Singh checks a leg kick.
Van Gaal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Singh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Gaal's calf.
Van Gaal throws out a loose jab but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal throws a hook but Singh blocks it.
Van Gaal looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Singh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That kick from Singh tenderised Van Gaal's leg. Van Gaal is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
A big left from Singh misses.
Singh throws a looping overhand right but Van Gaal ducks down to avoid it.
Van Gaal misses the shot to the body.
Singh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Gaal's sensitive parts. #T1#
Van Gaal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Gaal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Gaal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Singh.
Van Gaal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Singh scores with the left hand. Van Gaal knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Gaal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Gaal punishes Singh's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Gaal misses with a looping right.
Singh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Gaal misses with a shot to the body
and Singh counters with a straight right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Singh might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
Van Gaal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Gaal misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Singh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gaal is looking to clinch but Singh is avoiding it.
Singh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot by Singh.#ROC#
Van Gaal is rocked!
Van Gaal throws a jab but it's blocked by Singh.
Van Gaal is still on wobbly legs! Can Singh finish him?
Singh lands a body shot.
Singh avoids the body shot from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Gaal scores with the left hand. Singh knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Gaal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Singh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Gaal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Singh is pawing at Van Gaal, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Van Gaal's nose. Van Gaal is badly hurt! Singh pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Van Gaal tries desperately to hold on but Singh is relentless in his assault! As Van Gaal receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Singh away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arshnoor Singh!
Arshnoor Singh thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Cholo Van Gaal was interviewed post fight and said 'I ain't no terminator but... ILL BE BACK!'.
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Event:
MMMA 43 FW Tourny Rd 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Henley slips under a jab from Van Gaal.
It looked like Henley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Henley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Warfare Academy in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Gaal misses the target.
Henley attempts a counter takedown but Van Gaal avoids it well and moves away.
Van Gaal throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Gaal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Gaal misses with a hook
enabling Henley to counter with a crisp jab.
Henley blocks a head kick by Van Gaal.
Henley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Henley defending well as Van Gaal loads up on a big left hand.
Henley feinted with a counter takedown.
Henley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley slips under a jab.
Van Gaal misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Henley counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henley misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Henley throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Van Gaal 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.
Van Gaal tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Henley swings around for an armbar but Van Gaal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Henley's guard.
Van Gaal won't allow Henley to sweep him here.
Van Gaal 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.
Van Gaal is fighting to break Henley's control of his arms but Henley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Van Gaal postures up.
Henley trying to control the position here.
Van Gaal's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##SU2#
Van Gaal gets to his feet. Henley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.
A little feinted left hand from Henley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Gaal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Gaal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henley manages to avoid it.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Gaal throws an off balance right hand
and Henley counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Gaal connects with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Van Gaal. Those never looked like landing.
Henley looks to throw the jab but Van Gaal is out of range.
Van Gaal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Henley has his takedown stuffed
and Van Gaal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Van Gaal scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henley jabs Van Gaal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Gaal lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Henley falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cholo Van Gaal!
Cholo Van Gaal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMMA 39: Featherweigt Tourny Rd1
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Hanma throws a jab when Van Gaal was well out of range.
A big right from Van Gaal misses.
Hanma throws out a counter right but Van Gaal avoids it with no problem.
Hanma scores with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Van Gaal.
We've been told by Van Gaal's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Gaal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hanma.
Van Gaal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma.
Van Gaal lands with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hanma.
Hanma lands a right hook to the body.
Van Gaal misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Hanma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hanma avoids the body shot from Van Gaal.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hanma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma scores with a jab. Van Gaal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Van Gaal misses.
Hanma misses with a low kick as Van Gaal jumps back.
Van Gaal is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Van Gaal moves to clinch but Hanma breaks away
and Hanma counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Gaal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanma scrambles back to his feet.
Hanma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Gaal.
Hanma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Gaal doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanma circles away.
Van Gaal cracks Hanma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#
Hanma is rocked!
We've been informed that Hanma 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.
Van Gaal lands with a big right hook that stumbles Hanma - he's out on his feet here! Van Gaal follows up with another monster hook that separates Hanma from consciousness! Hanma falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Van Gaal stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cholo Van Gaal!
After winning the bout, Cholo Van Gaal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 15
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Henley staying out of range there.
Henley tries to counter with a takedown but Van Gaal is quick to defend against it.
Van Gaal scores with a nice strike.
Henley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Henley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Gaal.
Henley slips a straight right by Van Gaal.
Henley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
Henley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Gaal throws a right hand that misses
and Henley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Henley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Gaal sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal throws a body punch but Henley moves out of range.
Van Gaal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Gaal with a nice cross.
A combination from Van Gaal does no damage.
Henley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Van Gaal throws an off balance right hand
and Henley counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Van Gaal pushes Henley up against the cage in a clinch.
Henley looking to stall.
Henley can't get the takedown.
Henley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Gaal's elbow.
Henley blocks an uppercut.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
Henley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Henley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Gaal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Henley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Gaal to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Henley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Gaal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Henley blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Good body shot from Henley.
Henley struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Henley can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
Henley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Henley blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal tries to throw a body punch but Henley avoids it by throwing Van Gaal back against the cage.
Van Gaal lands with a left to the head.
Van Gaal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Henley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henley misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Henley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Van Gaal regains guard.
#SUB#
Henley drops back looking for a leg! Van Gaal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Gaal manages to kick Henley off! Henley jumps back into Van Gaal's guard.
Henley trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Gaal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Henley throwing strikes but missing.
Van Gaal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henley 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.
Henley is working Van Gaal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Van Gaal has momentary wrist control but Henley slips an elbow through the middle.
Van Gaal has momentary wrist control but Henley slips an elbow through the middle.
Van Gaal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henley is controlling him.
Henley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Henley postures up in Van Gaal's guard and throws a big left but Van Gaal blocks it.
Henley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Van Gaal keeping moving, preventing Henley from controlling successfully.
Henley is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Gaal has wrist control.
Henley throwing strikes but missing.
Henley is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Gaal has wrist control.
Henley scoring with some ground and pound.
Van Gaal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Gaal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cholo Van Gaal will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Van Gaal misses with a leg kick
and Henley counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Gaal lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Gaal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Van Gaal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henley.
Van Gaal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Gaal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crunch! Van Gaal slams his shin into Henley's torso.
Van Gaal throws a shot to the body.
Van Gaal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Gaal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henley has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gaal throws an off balance right hand
and Henley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henley takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Van Gaal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Gaal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Gaal scores with a jab. Henley acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#
Henley is rocked!
Cholo Van Gaal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Gaal drops Henley with a huge uppercut! Henley drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Van Gaal is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cholo Van Gaal!
Cholo Van Gaal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
POWERS 66
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Springs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Gaal on the side of the head.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the side of Springs's head but Springs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Gaal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Gaal thuds his right hand into Springs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Gaal scores with a jab. Springs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Springs throws a jab when Van Gaal was well out of range.
Van Gaal misses with a wild body shot.
Springs misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Springs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Gaal misses the body punch
and Springs counters with a straight right hand.
Springs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Gaal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Gaal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Gaal tries to clinch but Springs moves out of range.
Van Gaal misses with a straight right.
Springs fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Gaal in the body.
Springs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
#T1#
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.
Springs throws a hook but Van Gaal avoids it easily.
Van Gaal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springs.
Van Gaal takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal checks a low kick from Springs.
Van Gaal ducks right into an uppercut from Springs.
Nice shot lands for Van Gaal.
A nice inside leg kick there by Springs. That's going to slow Van Gaal down.
Van Gaal throws a looping overhand right but Springs ducks down to avoid it.
Springs has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Springs throws a lazy right hand but Van Gaal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Springs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Springs throws a hook but Van Gaal blocks it.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs throws a body punch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Van Gaal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Gaal moves out of range as Springs throws a body kick.
#T2#
Springs wants to slow Van Gaal down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Gaal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Gaal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Springs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Springs! But no joy.
Van Gaal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Springs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Springs misses with a straight left.
Springs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Gaal on the side of the head.
Van Gaal takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Springs moves away from the strike by Van Gaal.
Springs lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Springs.
Springs tried to score with a low kick but Van Gaal checks it.
Springs feints and then cracks Van Gaal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Gaal down.
Nice defenses there by Van Gaal.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Springs lands a jab to the nose.
Springs takes a swing at Van Gaal's ribcage but misses.
Van Gaal takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Van Gaal looks to land a right hand but Springs moved out of range.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springs.
Springs staying out of range there.
Van Gaal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Springs, right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Van Gaal. Beautiful body shot.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gaal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Springs.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the side of Springs's head but Springs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Springs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Gaal had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Springs.
Springs connects with a solid leg kick.
Springs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Gaal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Springs.
Springs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Gaal.
A nice side step and Springs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Springs throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Springs.
Van Gaal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Van Gaal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Gaal tests Springs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Springs takes one to the side of the head.
Van Gaal throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
Van Gaal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Springs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Gaal lands a glancing blow to the side of Springs's head.
Springs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Springs misses with a hook. Van Gaal ducked under it nicely.
Van Gaal misses with a straight left.
Van Gaal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Springs counters with a left to the body.
Van Gaal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A punch combination from Van Gaal misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs keeps Van Gaal at a distance using the push kick.
Springs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Gaal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springs.
Van Gaal misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Springs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Springs misses.
A little feinted left hand from Van Gaal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Springs.
Springs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Gaal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Springs avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Springs.
Springs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Gaal.
Springs misses with a hook. Van Gaal ducked under it nicely.
Van Gaal swings widly with a right hand
and Springs counters with a nice kick to the body.
Van Gaal lands a high kick!
Van Gaal throws a jab but it's blocked by Springs.
Van Gaal misses with a hook. Springs ducked under it nicely.
Van Gaal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
A jab from Springs misses.
It looked like Van Gaal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Gaal. That snapped Springs's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gaal looks to land a combination. Springs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
An inside leg kick lands from Springs. #T1#
Springs scores with a jab. Van Gaal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Springs scores with a nice right hand.
Springs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
Van Gaal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Van Gaal misses with a looping left.
Van Gaal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Springs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Gaal's head backwards.
Van Gaal looks to land a combination but Springs avoids it well.
Van Gaal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Gaal misses with a head kick.
Van Gaal throws a shot from downtown. Springs moves away and avoids it.
Springs lands a head kick. Van Gaal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Van Gaal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Springs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Van Gaal misses.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Van Gaal walks into a stiff left hand from Springs.
Springs throws a hook to the side of Van Gaal's head but Van Gaal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Springs scores with a hook to the body. Van Gaal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Gaal throws a shot from downtown. Springs moves away and avoids it.
Van Gaal swinging wildly here.
Springs walks into a left hand.
Springs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Gaal on the side of the head.
Springs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Gaal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Springs on the side of the head.
Van Gaal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Springs.
Springs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Springs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Springs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Gaal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Springs takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3#
Springs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Gaal just misses with a punch to the body.
Springs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Gaal counters with a straight right hand.
Springs slips under a jab from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal 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 Gaal walks forward, straight into a front kick from Springs.
Springs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Gaal. Van Gaal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springs.
Van Gaal wants to clinch
and Springs counters with a straight right hand.
Springs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Gaal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Gaal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Springs.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot.
Springs tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gaal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Springss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Springs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Van Gaal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Springs misses.
Van Gaal wants to clinch up but Springs keeps it at a distance.
Van Gaal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
Van Gaal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Gaal. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randy Springs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Van Gaal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Springs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Springs moves away from the strike by Van Gaal.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Springs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Gaal throws a looping overhand right but Springs ducks down to avoid it.
Van Gaal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Springs misses with a body shot.
Springs lands a nice hook to Van Gaal's body. Van Gaal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs misses with a wild body shot.
Van Gaal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
Springs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randy Springs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Springs finds it's way through Van Gaal's defenses.
Good shot there by Van Gaal.
Springs looks to throw the jab but Van Gaal is out of range.
Springs cracks Van Gaal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springs.
Van Gaal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Springs.
Springs motions for Van Gaal to come forward. Springs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Springs misses with a wild body shot.
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Gaal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Gaal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springs manages to avoid it.
Springs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs loads up on a big right hand but Van Gaal slips the punch.
Springs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Van Gaal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Gaal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Springs counters with a good low kick that Van Gaal was not able to check.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Van Gaal might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Springs misses. #T1#
Springs thumps Van Gaal with a low kick.
Van Gaal swings widly with a right hand
and Springs counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Gaal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Springs with a jab.
Van Gaal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Springs throws a body punch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Gaal misses the target.
Van Gaal looks to land a right hand but Springs moved out of range.
Van Gaal ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Van Gaal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Gaal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Gaal will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gaal throws a jab when Springs was well out of range.
Springs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Gaal misses with a left hand
and Springs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Gaal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Springs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Springs, right into the meat.
Springs missing with a left hand there. Van Gaal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Springs.
Springs lands a slapping body shot.
Springs throws a leg kick which misses Van Gaal's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Gaal tries to avoid it.
Springs moves forwards but Van Gaal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Springs throws out a loose jab but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Gaal misses the target.
Springs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Springs throws a body kick that misses.
Springs staying out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Gaal, right into the meat.
Good standup being displayed there by Springs as he connects with a hook.
Van Gaal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Springs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Van Gaal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Springs. That one must have hurt.
A left lands for Van Gaal.
Springs throws a shot to the body.
Van Gaal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body kick from Springs.
Van Gaal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Gaal looks to land a combination but Springs avoids it well.
Van Gaal looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Van Gaal lands a jab to Springs's midsection.
Springs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Springs.
Cholo Van Gaal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Springs looks to land a left hand but Van Gaal moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Springs.
Springs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Springs misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Springs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Gaal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Springs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Van Gaal.
Springs appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Springs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab from Springs.
Van Gaal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Springs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Gaal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Gaal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springs throws out a counter right but Van Gaal avoids it with no problem.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs lands a leg kick that knocks Van Gaal off balance momentarily.
Van Gaal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Springs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Springs throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Springs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Springs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Springs!
Randy Springs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Cholo Van Gaal was interviewed post fight and said 'I ain't no terminator but... ILL BE BACK!'.
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Event:
POWERS 63
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Van Gaal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Gaal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Van Gaal misses the jab.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Gaal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the body
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Gaal.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Van Gaal's head but Van Gaal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Van Gaal throws a one two combo.
Van Gaal cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Van Gaal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Gaal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Van Gaal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Van Gaal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at O'Brannigans MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Van Gaal throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Gaal can pounce on him.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Gaal throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson tries a quick counter leg kick but Van Gaal is wise to it.#T1#
Johnson digs a good body shot into Van Gaal's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Gaal checks a leg kick.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Gaal throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Van Gaal.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Gaal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Van Gaal misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Van Gaal loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal checks a leg kick. #T2#
Van Gaal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Van Gaal swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Cholo Van Gaal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson is looking to slow Van Gaal down with leg kicks.
Van Gaal moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Van Gaal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Van Gaal looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut.
Van Gaal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Gaal misses with a looping left.
A big left from Johnson misses.
A little feinted left hand from Van Gaal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Van Gaal.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Van Gaal scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Van Gaal throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Van Gaal misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Van Gaal misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Van Gaal misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Van Gaal missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Gaal misses with a looping right.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Van Gaal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson thumps Van Gaal with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Gaal. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Gaal lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Good work by Van Gaal as he checks the leg kick.
Van Gaal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Gaal.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal misses with a hook.
Van Gaal throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal checks a leg kick.
Johnson moves out of range as Van Gaal strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Van Gaal. Those never looked like landing.
Van Gaal misses the jab.
Van Gaal jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Gaal scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Van Gaal's leg. Van Gaal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Van Gaal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Gaal defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cholo Van Gaal dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Gaal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws the left hand but Van Gaal avoids the punch easily.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Gaal's head backwards.
Van Gaal throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Gaal throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Gaal misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Van Gaal takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Gaal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Van Gaal checks a leg kick nicely.
As Johnson tries to get set, Van Gaal tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gaal misses with a wild body shot.
Van Gaal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Van Gaal lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Van Gaal's leg. Van Gaal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson wants to slow Van Gaal down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson throws a hook but Van Gaal blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Van Gaal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Gaal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Gaal.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Van Gaal avoids it with no problem.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Gaal.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Gaal, as that shot connected.
Van Gaal throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Van Gaal checks it
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Van Gaal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Gaal looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Cholo Van Gaal is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Van Gaal's legs.
Van Gaal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.#T2#
Johnson punishes Van Gaal's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Van Gaal moves away and avoids it.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Gaal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Van Gaal down.
Van Gaal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Gaal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Gaal checks the leg kick.
Johnson throws a jab when Van Gaal was well out of range.
Van Gaal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
Van Gaal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Van Gaal ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Van Gaal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Gaal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Gaal.
Van Gaal scores with a shot to the body.
Van Gaal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Gaal jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson with a jab.
Van Gaal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Gaal.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Gaal.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Van Gaal.
Johnson tries a low kick but Van Gaal avoids it.
Van Gaal looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Johnson throws a body punch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Gaal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Gaal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Gaal misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Van Gaal misses the jab.
Van Gaal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Gaal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Gaal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson wants to clinch up but Van Gaal keeps it at a distance.
Van Gaal thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson is looking to chop away at Van Gaal's legs.
Van Gaal looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Gaal needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Johnson clinches up with Van Gaal and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Gaal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Gaal misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Van Gaal just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Van Gaal.#T1#
Van Gaal lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Van Gaal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Gaal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Gaal.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Johnson slips a straight right by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a wild combination.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Van Gaal slips the punch.
Van Gaal misses with a hook.
Van Gaal misses with a hook
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Van Gaal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Gaal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson thumps Van Gaal with a low kick.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Gaal. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Van Gaal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Gaal misses with a hook.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Van Gaal jumps back.
Van Gaal avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Van Gaal walks into a left hand.
Van Gaal slips a jab from Johnson.
Van Gaal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson jabs at Van Gaal's body.
Johnson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Gaal is out of range and Johnson settles back down.
Van Gaal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson tries to clinch up.#T3#
Van Gaal throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gaal stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Gaal's sensitive parts.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Gaal.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Gaal throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Gaal ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Van Gaal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Gaal moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Gaal as he jumps to the side.
Van Gaal swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Van Gaal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Van Gaal throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Gaal on the side of the head.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
#CL2#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Van Gaal manages to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Van Gaal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Gaal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Van Gaal.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Gaal.
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 Cholo Van Gaal.
Well Van Gaal 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 Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cholo Van Gaal!
A very excited looking Cholo Van Gaal 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:
Highland Games 208
Date: Sep 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Van Gaal misses with a hook. Shango ducked under it nicely.
Van Gaal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Gaal scores with a shot to the body.
Shango takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Gaal looks to land a right hand but Shango moved out of range.
Van Gaal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Gaal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Shango counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Van Gaal kicks off Shango and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shango drops his hands momentarily and Van Gaal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shango staying out of range there.#T1##KD2#
Van Gaal lands a big uppercut and Shango crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shango looks OK. Van Gaal waves Shango back to his feet!#ROC2#
Shango is rocked!
Van Gaal lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Shango - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Van Gaal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cholo Van Gaal! Cholo Van Gaal retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Cholo Van Gaal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Highland Games 202
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Van Gaal lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like George Moshington has been cut.
A punch combination from Moshington misses.
Moshington takes one on the button.#ROC#
Moshington is rocked!
Moshington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moshington throws the left hand but Van Gaal avoids the punch easily.
Van Gaal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Van Gaal lands a left and a right that send Moshington crashing to the mat, dazed. Van Gaal thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Moshington is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Gaal finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moshington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Moshington misses.
Moshington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
Moshington loads up on a big right hand but Van Gaal slips the punch.
Moshington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Gaal lands a right hook to the body.
Van Gaal steps in with a hook that catches Moshington right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Van Gaal follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Moshington looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cholo Van Gaal!
Cholo Van Gaal is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Cholo Van Gaal 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:
Highland Games 196
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Moshington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Van Gaal.
Moshington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Gaal's head.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Gaal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
George Moshington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Moshington has managed to clinch.
Van Gaal has a couple of punches blocked by Moshington.
Moshington struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gaal controls his hands.
Moshington can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gaal controls the action.
Van Gaal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moshington tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
Van Gaal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Gaal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Gaal throws a head punch that misses.
Moshington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Gaal working aggressively here.
#TD#
Moshington jumps into guard, dragging Van Gaal to the mat.
#T1#
Van Gaal postures up.
Van Gaal wants to stand but Moshington has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Van Gaal gets to his feet - Moshington follows without any prompting.
Moshington just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Gaal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moshington.
A right-left combo lands from Moshington.
A big left from Moshington misses.
Van Gaal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moshington scores with a jab to the body.
Moshington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moshington slips under a jab from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal misses with a low kick as Moshington jumps back.#T2#
Moshington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Gaal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Moshington misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Van Gaal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Moshington lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moshington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moshington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Moshington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Gaal slips under a jab.
Van Gaal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Moshington looks to land a right hand but Van Gaal moved out of range.
Moshington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Gaal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Moshington throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Gaal counters with a nice uppercut.
Moshington throws a body punch but Van Gaal moves out of range.
Van Gaal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Gaal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moshington.
Van Gaal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moshington.
Moshington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Gaal was well out of range. Poor timing from Moshington.#T3#
Van Gaal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moshington misses with a wild body shot.
Moshington cracks a nice hook into Van Gaal's ribs.
Moshington lands a slapping body shot.
Van Gaal misses with a hook.
Van Gaal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moshington moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Van Gaal lands a two punch combo.
A combination from Van Gaal does no damage.
Moshington avoids the body shot from Van Gaal.
Moshington connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Gaal momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gaal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body punch from Moshington.
Moshington lands with a nice combination. Van Gaal backs away looking to recover.
Van Gaal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Gaal misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Van Gaal throws a series of punches but Moshington avoids them all with ease.
Van Gaal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Gaal walks into a straight right hand from Moshington.
Moshington lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Gaal's head.
Van Gaal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moshington.
Van Gaal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moshington lands a jab to the head.
Moshington looks to throw the jab but Van Gaal is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Van Gaal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Moshington clinches up with Van Gaal and pushes him back against the cage.
Moshington tries a body shot but Van Gaal blocks it.
Van Gaal misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Gaal lands with a right to the head.
Moshington misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Gaal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Gaal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moshington. #TD#
Moshington successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Moshington dominated that round.
That's time! Moshington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice shot by Moshington.
Van Gaal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moshington.
Moshington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Gaal blocks a jab.
Van Gaal unleashes a big counter combination but Moshington bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Gaal. That's going to slow Moshington down.
Moshington closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moshington lands a head shot.
Moshington lands with a nice combination. Van Gaal backs away looking to recover.
Moshington wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moshington misses with a right hand
and Van Gaal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moshington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Gaal can do to turn this around?
Moshington takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moshington closes the distance looking to clinch
and Van Gaal counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moshington.
#T1#
Van Gaal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moshington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Gaal has time to react.
Van Gaal lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Gaal throws a body punch but Moshington moves out of range.
Moshington looks to land a left hand but Van Gaal moved out of range nicely.
Moshington misses with the combination.
Moshington looks to land a combination but Van Gaal avoids it well.
Moshington connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Moshington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moshington throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Gaal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moshington misses with a shot to the body
and Van Gaal counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like George Moshington has been cut.
Moshington thuds his right hand into Van Gaal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moshington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Moshington throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Gaal counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Moshington is rocked!
Moshington misses with a looping left.
Oh Moshington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moshington goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Moshington seems to have got his legs back now.
Moshington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Gaal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Moshington tries to bum rush Van Gaal with a series of wild strikes but Van Gaal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Gaal misses with a series of wild punches.
Moshington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Gaal under the eye.
Moshington throws out a loose jab but Van Gaal uses good head movement to avoid it.
George Moshington is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Moshington.
Van Gaal avoids the body shot from Moshington.
Moshington with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Moshington swings widly with a right hand
and Van Gaal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Gaal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Gaal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moshington.
Moshington lands a jab to the nose.
Van Gaal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Moshington misses with a double jab.
Moshington just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gaal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cholo Van Gaal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moshington throws a looping overhand right but Van Gaal ducks down to avoid it.
Moshington misses with a looping left.
Van Gaal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moshington throws a shot from downtown. Van Gaal moves away and avoids it.
Van Gaal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Gaal scores with a sloppy right hand. Moshington should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Moshington misses. #T4#
Moshington misses with an uppercut
and Van Gaal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moshington lands a nice hook to Van Gaal's body. Van Gaal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moshington misses with a hook to the body
and Van Gaal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Gaal throws a lazy right hand but Moshington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Gaal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal misses with the head strike.
A short right from Moshington on the inside.
Moshington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moshington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Gaal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Gaal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Moshington - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
Moshington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moshington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Gaal or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Moshington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Moshington's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Van Gaal. Those never looked like landing.
Moshington throwing a counter right hand but Van Gaal manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Van Gaal.
Moshington jabs Van Gaal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moshington lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Moshington.
Moshington ducks right into an uppercut from Van Gaal.
Moshington misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Gaal counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moshington's knee momentarily.
Van Gaal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Gaal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moshington tests Van Gaal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Moshington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Gaal doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moshington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Gaal digs a good body shot into Moshington's ribs.
Moshington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moshington lands the left hand.#T1#
Moshington falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Van Gaal counter with a right hand.
Moshington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Gaal ducks under a wild hook from Moshington.
Van Gaal appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Moshington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Gaal counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Gaal swings for the body but Moshington moves out of range.
Moshington moves away from the strike by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal throws a hook but Moshington avoids it easily.
Moshington misses with a wild body shot.
Van Gaal misses with the combination.
Moshington slips a jab and a cross from Van Gaal.
Moshington drops his hands momentarily and Van Gaal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Moshington is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moshington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Gaal.
Moshington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Gaal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moshington lands a right hook to the body.
Moshington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moshington shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Van Gaal eats them both and turns towards Moshington to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Moshington slips a jab and a cross from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moshington under the eye.
Moshington lands a jab to the head.
Moshington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Moshington misses.
Moshington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moshington catches Van Gaal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Moshington moves out of range as Van Gaal strikes.
Moshington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moshington looks to land a combination but Van Gaal avoids it well.
Moshington misses with a straight right.
Van Gaal is looking for the big counter here.
Moshington sizes up Van Gaal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moshington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal avoids the body shot from Moshington.
Van Gaal throws a hook but Moshington blocks it.
Moshington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Gaal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Moshington misses.
Moshington lands with an overhand left.
Moshington throws a hook but Van Gaal avoids it easily.
Van Gaal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Van Gaal clinches up against the cage.
Van Gaal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Gaal lands an uppercut.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Moshington fails to land.
Van Gaal lands a hook that snaps the head of Moshington backwards.
Moshington tries to pull guard but Van Gaal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
I was talking to Moshington's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Moshington jumps guard but Van Gaal stands there with Moshington around his waist. Moshington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Gaal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moshington or not.
Van Gaal lands a nice shot to the body.
Moshington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal presses Moshington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Gaal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moshington backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Van Gaal fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van Gaal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moshington blocks a body shot from Van Gaal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Cholo Van Gaal just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on George Moshington'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.
#R4#
Van Gaal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Gaal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moshington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Moshington misses.
As Moshington backs off Van Gaal throws a huge counter combo but Moshington manages to avoid it all.
Van Gaal moves forwards but Moshington connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Moshington. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Van Gaal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Moshington misses the target.
Moshington slips a jab and a cross from Van Gaal.
Moshington lands a nice looking body shot.
Moshington moves forwards but Van Gaal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moshington misses with a looping left.
Moshington scores with a shot to the body.
Moshington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Gaal on the side of the head.
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!
Moshington tries to move into range but Van Gaal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Moshington throws a combination. Van Gaal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A leg kick checked by Moshington.
Moshington throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Gaal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moshington misses with a series of wild punches.
Moshington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moshington throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Gaal counters with a straight right hand.
Moshington throws a hook but Van Gaal blocks it.
Moshington connects with the punch.
Moshington connects with a jab.
A jab from Moshington misses.
Van Gaal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moshington.
Van Gaal swinging wildly here.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moshington scores with a nice strike.
Van Gaal looks to score with a jab to the body but Moshington is just out of range.
Moshington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Van Gaal looks to move away, Moshington throws a big counter combo but Van Gaal just gets out of the way.
Moshington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moshington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moshington cracks Van Gaal with an open hand slap.
Moshington tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Gaal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Gaal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Moshington misses the body punch #CL2#
and Van Gaal counters by clinching up.
Moshington blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moshington.
Moshington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Gaal or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Gaal. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Gaal is leaning against Moshington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Gaal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moshington is keeping busy.
Moshington jumps guard but Van Gaal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Moshington works on Van Gaal's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Gaal is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Moshington misses with a punch to the body.
Moshington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Gaal walks away with a smile on his face. Moshington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moshington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Gaal connects with a right hand. Moshington shakes it off.
Van Gaal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moshington misses with a looping left.
Moshington dips to his left and cracks Van Gaal with an uppercut!
Van Gaal lands an overhand right.
Van Gaal lands with a shot to the body.
Moshington staying out of range there.#T4#
Moshington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moshington misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Van Gaal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moshington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Gaal to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Moshington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Gaal tries to throw a body punch but Moshington avoids it by throwing Van Gaal back against the cage.
Van Gaal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moshington misses with some punches.
Van Gaal tries to throw a body punch but Moshington avoids it by throwing Van Gaal back against the cage.
Van Gaal swings wildly with an uppercut but Moshington uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Van Gaal.
Moshington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Gaal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moshington misses with a punch to the body.
Moshington throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Gaal.
Moshington lands with a right to the head.
Van Gaal pushes Moshington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that George Moshington will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Moshington's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Van Gaal moves into the clinch.
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moshington blocks an uppercut.
Moshington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Gaal backwards. #ROC#
Van Gaal is rocked!
Moshington fails to pull guard.
Van Gaal is still on wobbly legs! Can Moshington finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gaal.
A shot in the inside from Moshington.
Van Gaal pushes Moshington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Moshington pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Moshington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moshington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Moshington throws his legs up looking for a submission but Van Gaal uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SU2#
Van Gaal decides to stand back up.
Van Gaal seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Gaal misses with a few strikes there.
Moshington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moshington jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moshington jabs at Van Gaal's body.
Van Gaal throws a series of punches but Moshington moves out of range.
Van Gaal throws a wild body kick that Moshington sees coming a mile off.
Van Gaal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Gaal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moshington punishes Van Gaal's body with a nice straight punch.
Moshington moves in looking to clinch but Van Gaal pushes him off.
Moshington connects with a body shot.#T2#
Moshington lands a really nice looking cross but Van Gaal seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moshington throws a lazy right hand but Van Gaal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Gaal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moshington misses with a straight left.
Van Gaal throws a counter combo.
Moshington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Moshington drives through and clinches with Van Gaal against the cage.
Van Gaal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gaal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moshington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Gaal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moshington prevents a body shot from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moshington tries to work over Van Gaal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moshington working aggressively here.
Van Gaal struggles to land a body shot inside as Moshington controls his hands.
Moshington misses with a body punch.
Van Gaal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Van Gaal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gaal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moshington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Moshington.
Van Gaal is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moshington.
Van Gaal misses with a body punch.
Cholo Van Gaal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moshington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Moshington successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Moshington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Gaal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Gaal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moshington has a closed guard, preventing Van Gaal from standing up.
Cholo Van Gaal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Moshington has an active guard here but Van Gaal has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4##SUB#
Moshington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Gaal pulls his head out easily.
Moshington gets full guard.#SUB#
Van Gaal is sitting in close to Moshington's body. Moshington has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Van Gaal is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Van Gaal is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Moshington.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). George Moshington!
George Moshington is the new lightweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, George Moshington made sure he mentioned Invictus, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Cholo Van Gaal was interviewed post fight and said 'I ain't no terminator but... ILL BE BACK!'.
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Highland Games 185
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Van Gaal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Van Gaal tries to sprawl but Bonanza drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Van Gaal manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bonanza keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A short left from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonanza is working for takedown but Van Gaal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Van Gaal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Gaal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bonanza wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Gaal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudemir Bonanza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Gaal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Gaal.
Bonanza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Gaal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Van Gaal throws an overhand right that lands on Bonanza's shoulder, as Bonanza tries to avoid the shot. #KD2#
Van Gaal drops Bonanza with a beautiful combination! Bonanza stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Van Gaal is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Claudemir Bonanza has been cut.#CL2#
Bonanza gets tackled into the cage by Van Gaal. Van Gaal maintains the clinch.
Bonanza is trying to drag Van Gaal to the mat but Van Gaal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Van Gaal as the two fighters clinch.
Bonanza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Van Gaal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Gaal.
Bonanza is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Gaal.
Van Gaal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonanza backwards.
Van Gaal is working Bonanza over against the cage.
Van Gaal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Van Gaal.
Van Gaal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gaal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Gaal lands with a light punch inside.
Van Gaal lands an uppercut.
Van Gaal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonanza backwards. #ROC2#
Bonanza is rocked!#T2#
Van Gaal is working Bonanza over against the cage.
Oh Bonanza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Gaal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Gaal pushes Bonanza against the cage. Van Gaal is working some dirty boxing. Van Gaal pushes off with a quick right hook! Bonanza goes down! Bonanza tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Van Gaal moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cholo Van Gaal! Cholo Van Gaal retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Cholo Van Gaal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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