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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Overmars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Norstaad (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Overmars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Norstaad!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norstaad moves in looking to clinch but Overmars pushes him off.
Norstaad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Overmars gets back to half guard.
Norstaad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Overmars does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Norstaad winds up and cracks Overmars with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Overmars holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Norstaad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Overmars does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Norstaad tries to pass to full mount but Overmars defends it.
Overmars is trying to maintain the position but Norstaad is very close to passing his half guard.
Norstaad thows a huge punch but Overmars dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overmars gets full guard.
Norstaad is stalling in the full guard.
Overmars wants to get back to his feet but Norstaad passes into half guard.
Norstaad wants to advance to full mount but Overmars doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Norstaad being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Overmars looking for a sweep. Not yet Overmars, not yet.
Overmars lands a good elbow from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norstaad wants to control from the top but Overmars keeps moving.
Norstaad controls from within his opponent's guard.
Overmars on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Overmars tries to get out of the position.
Overmars wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Norstaad manages to pass to side control.
Overmars trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Norstaad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Overmars moves into full guard.
Overmars has Norstaad pulled in close to control his posture.
Norstaad trying to control but Overmars is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norstaad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Overmars is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jan Norstaad will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Norstaad rushes Overmars and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norstaad can't break the clinch.
Overmars has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Norstaad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Norstaad stops a takedown attempt from Overmars.
Overmars tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Overmars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overmars tries to score a body lock takedown but Norstaad shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Overmars ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Overmars no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Norstaad trying to control but Overmars is working from the bottom.
Overmars seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Overmars is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norstaad trying to control the position from guard on top but Overmars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norstaad decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Overmars, up you get!
Overmars with a lazy takedown attempt
and Norstaad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Norstaad.
Overmars is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Norstaad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Overmars can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overmars goes for a takedown in the clinch but Norstaad prevents it.
Overmars gets underhooks to prevent Norstaad's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overmars turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Overmars stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Overmars keeps the fight on the outside.
Norstaad moves into the clinch.
Overmars is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Norstaad can't fight it off and eventually Overmars manages to take the fight to the floor. Norstaad looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Norstaad looking for a sweep. Not yet Norstaad, not yet.
Norstaad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norstaad controls Overmars momentarily but Overmars frees himself.
Norstaad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Overmars's guard.
Overmars wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Norstaad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Overmars is keeping the position for now.
Norstaad wants to control from the top but Overmars keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Overmars is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Norstaad is controlling him.
Norstaad wants to control from the top but Overmars keeps moving.
Norstaad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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 Charles Overmars will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Overmars gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Norstaad tries to free his leg and advance position but Overmars is retaining full guard.
Norstaad trying to control the position from guard on top but Overmars is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overmars wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Overmars wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Norstaad manages to pass to side control.
Overmars is looking to control Norstaad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Overmars avoid being mounted?
Norstaad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norstaad trying to control from half guard but Overmars is working away.
Overmars is positioning himself well to prevent Norstaad advancing to mount.
Overmars is looking to control Norstaad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Overmars avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Norstaad trying to control the action but Overmars is working from the bottom.
Overmars keeping hold of Norstaad's head, controlling as best he can.
Overmars moves into full guard.
Overmars is pulling down on Norstaad's head. It's preventing any offense from Norstaad, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overmars's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Charles Overmars just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Norstaad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Norstaad is looking to stall here but Overmars recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norstaad looking to sit in guard and control but Overmars gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Overmars works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Overmars seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Charles Overmars overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Norstaad is trying to escape back to his feet but Overmars uses the scramble to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jan Norstaad.
I think Norstaad 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Norstaad!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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