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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goran Reljic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petar Skyalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Goran Reljic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Petar Skyalker!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skyalker circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skyalker.
Reljic tries to clinch up but Skyalker circles away and keeps his distance.
Reljic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skyalker misses with a wild combination.
Skyalker gets the takedown into side control.
Reljic tries to buck Skyalker off but Skyalker is having none of it.
Reljic throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Skyalker looks to land a combination but Reljic avoids it well.
Reljic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skyalker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Skyalker.
Skyalker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Skyalker stands up.
Reljic blocks a leg kick.
Reljic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skyalker, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reljic manages to break the clinch.
Reljic fails with the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Skyalker!
A nice leg kick lands there from Skyalker.
Reljic moves out of range of the body kick.
Reljic wants to clinch up but Skyalker keeps it at a distance.
Reljic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Petar Skyalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reljic fails with the takedown
and Skyalker counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goran Reljic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reljic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reljic shoots and misses
and Skyalker counters with a left and a right that stings Reljic.
Reljic is breathing heavily.
Reljic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Skyalker rushes Reljic and presses him up against the cage.
Skyalker breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skyalker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reljic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skyalker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reljic's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skyalker gets to his feet - Reljic follows without any prompting.
Skyalker swinging wildly here.
Reljic leaves Skyalker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Skyalker looks to land a combination but Reljic avoids it well.
Reljic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skyalker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reljic circles away.
Reljic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Skyalker throws a body kick that misses.
Skyalker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reljic circles away quickly and effectively.
Reljic with a poor takedown
and Skyalker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skyalker clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skyalker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Skyalker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reljic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skyalker is keeping the position for now.
Skyalker trying to control the position here.
Reljic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reljic is working hard here to advance position.
Skyalker controlling Reljic's posture.
Skyalker has his feet on Reljic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Skyalker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skyalker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reljic, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petar Skyalker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reljic tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Skyalker to counter with a crisp jab.
Reljic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skyalker.
Reljic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Skyalker.
Reljic with a poor takedown
and Skyalker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Skyalker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Skyalker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reljic throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Skyalker gets to his feet. Reljic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skyalker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skyalker closes the distance and clinches.
Reljic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skyalker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goran Reljic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skyalker misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyalker lands a nice looking body shot.
Skyalker's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Skyalker duly obliges.
Skyalker is looking to clinch but Reljic is avoiding it.
Goran Reljic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reljic misses with a takedown attempt
and Skyalker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Skyalker as Reljic tries to tie him up.
Skyalker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reljic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skyalker wants to break free but Reljic has control.
Skyalker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reljic smiles and moves away.
Reljic shoots in for a takedown but Skyalker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Skyalker darts in and clinches Reljic up against the cage.
Skyalker jumps into guard, dragging Reljic to the mat.
Reljic wants to control from the top but Skyalker keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reljic wants to get up but he can't break Skyalker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Reljic postures up in Skyalker's guard and throws a big left but Skyalker blocks it.
Skyalker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Skyalker has had enough of the clinch but Reljic keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skyalker tries to break the clinch but Reljic is controlling the position.
Reljic looking for a takedown.
Skyalker tries to pull guard but Reljic holds him up against the cage and eventually Skyalker drops back down to his feet.
Reljic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skyalker tries to clinch but Reljic moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Skyalker.
Skyalker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skyalker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reljic takes a swing at Skyalker's ribcage but misses.
Skyalker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reljic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reljic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skyalker's waist but Skyalker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reljic off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Skyalker darts in and clinches Reljic up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Skyalker is pressed up against the cage. Reljic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skyalker down to the mat. Skyalker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Skyalker tries to clinch up but Reljic circles away and keeps his distance.
Reljic tries to close the distance and clinch but Skyalker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reljic moves in looking to clinch but Skyalker pushes him off.
Skyalker throws a head kick that misses.
Reljic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skyalker sprawls well. Skyalker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reljic gets slowly back to his feet.
Reljic avoids the head kick by Skyalker.
Reljic stuffs the takedown attempt from Skyalker. Skyalker gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petar Skyalker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Reljic has closed the distance and engaged Skyalker in a clinch.
Reljic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Skyalker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reljic walks away with a smile on his face. Skyalker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Skyalker fails with a takedown attempt.
Skyalker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reljic is able to avoid easily.
Reljic connects with a high kick.
Reljic tries for a takedown but Skyalker circles away easily
and Skyalker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reljic checks a leg kick nicely.
Skyalker slips a straight right by Reljic.
Reljic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skyalker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goran Reljic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petar Skyalker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reljic is trying to drag Skyalker to the mat but Skyalker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyalker stalling against the cage.
Skyalker is trying to break free.
Skyalker successfully pulls guard.
Reljic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Skyalker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Still in half guard, Skyalker seems content to control.
Skyalker stands up from half guard.
Reljic works over Skyalker's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reljic fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reljic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reljic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skyalker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reljic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice cross by Skyalker.
Skyalker tries a head kick but it misses.
Skyalker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skyalker wants it to stay on the feet.
Skyalker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skyalker lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skyalker lands with an overhand left.
Reljic shoots in for a double leg but Skyalker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skyalker has managed to clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reljic obliges.
Skyalker is trying to break free.
Reljic is trying to drag Skyalker to the mat but Skyalker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Skyalker pulls guard.
Reljic wants to get up but he can't break Skyalker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Skyalker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reljic pushes down on Skyalker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skyalker wants to control but Reljic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skyalker wants to improve his position but Reljic is controlling well.
Skyalker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reljic is working away from the top position though.
Goran Reljic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petar Skyalker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reljic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petar Skyalker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skyalker 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petar Skyalker!
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