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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sijbrand Akkersdijk (ranked 5104 p4p, 4069 weight class) and Fat Alma (ranked 389 p4p, 335 weight class). Sijbrand Akkersdijk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144
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155
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sijbrand Akkersdijk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fat Alma!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akkersdijk lands with a shot to the body.
Akkersdijk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sijbrand Akkersdijk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akkersdijk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alma moves into the clinch.
Akkersdijk prevents a body shot from Alma.
Alma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Akkersdijk turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Alma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akkersdijk is trying to get an arm triangle but Alma is defending well.
Akkersdijk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alma struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alma tries to buck Akkersdijk off but Akkersdijk is having none of it.
Alma trying to remain calm as Akkersdijk controls from the top position.
Akkersdijk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akkersdijk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akkersdijk advances to mount.
Alma regains half guard.
Akkersdijk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alma is just riding it out for now. Akkersdijk eventually gives up the hold.
Alma tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alma manages to get to full guard.
Alma can't keep his opponent in guard - Akkersdijk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Akkersdijk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alma trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akkersdijk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alma is just riding it out for now. Akkersdijk eventually gives up the hold.
Akkersdijk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Akkersdijk prevents Alma from improving his position.
Akkersdijk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alma punching from the bottom.
Akkersdijk is working for a kimura but Alma is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alma wants to improve his position but Akkersdijk is controlling well.
Alma trying to control but Akkersdijk postures up.
Akkersdijk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Akkersdijk.
Alma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akkersdijk is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sijbrand Akkersdijk 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.
Akkersdijk misses with a body shot.
Akkersdijk throws a hook but Alma avoids it easily.
Akkersdijk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alma can do to turn this around?
A cross from Akkersdijk lands.
Alma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alma moves into the clinch successfully.
Alma is trying to trip Akkersdijk. He has hold of a leg but Akkersdijk is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Alma persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sijbrand Akkersdijk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akkersdijk controls Alma momentarily but Alma frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkersdijk is looking for a triangle but Alma pushes his legs off easily.
Alma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akkersdijk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akkersdijk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akkersdijk keeping moving, preventing Alma from controlling successfully.
Akkersdijk is trying to control the position but Alma postures up.
Alma trying to control the position from guard on top but Akkersdijk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akkersdijk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alma defends well.
Alma postures up and lands a big shot to Akkersdijk's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akkersdijk keeping moving, preventing Alma from controlling successfully.
Alma sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akkersdijk's guard.
Akkersdijk gets full guard.
Akkersdijk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alma trying to control but Akkersdijk is working from the bottom.
Alma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akkersdijk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akkersdijk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Akkersdijk seems keen to control Alma's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akkersdijk 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.
Akkersdijk throws a body punch but Alma moves out of range.
Akkersdijk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alma wants to counter the offense by Akkersdijk and move into the clinch position.
Alma walks into a stiff left hand from Akkersdijk.
Akkersdijk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alma steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Akkersdijk.
Akkersdijk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alma tries to counter with a clinch but Akkersdijk shakes him off and moves away.
Alma tries to sprawl but Akkersdijk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alma trying to control from the bottom.
Akkersdijk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alma trying to hold on to Akkersdijk's head to control him but Akkersdijk postures up.
Alma wants to get back to full guard.
Akkersdijk is thwarting Alma's attempts to control the position.
Alma wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akkersdijk is working away from the top position though.
Akkersdijk is trying to control. Alma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sijbrand Akkersdijk dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Alma moves out of range of the strikes.
Alma with the counter takedown but Akkersdijk avoids it easily.
Akkersdijk is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akkersdijk just misses with a punch to the body.
Akkersdijk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akkersdijk.
Akkersdijk swings widly with a right hand
and Alma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Akkersdijk has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Alma clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Akkersdijk is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Alma wants to control his opponent's hands but Akkersdijk gets his hands free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akkersdijk looking to break Alma's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Alma remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Akkersdijk will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy Alma right now.
Akkersdijk is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alma has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Akkersdijk working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alma manages to reverse the position and now he's in Akkersdijk's guard. Nice work there by Alma.
Alma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akkersdijk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alma advances to half guard.
Alma trying to control from half guard but Akkersdijk is working away.
Akkersdijk is looking for a sweep. Alma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alma wants to take a breather but Akkersdijk is having none of it.
Akkersdijk manages to get to full guard.
Alma throws a big elbow that misses.
Alma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akkersdijk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akkersdijk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alma postures up in Akkersdijk's guard and throws a big left but Akkersdijk blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alma trying to control but Akkersdijk is working from the bottom.
Akkersdijk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alma passes Akkersdijk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Akkersdijk is looking to control Alma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akkersdijk avoid being mounted?
Alma is keen to just control but Akkersdijk is a slippery customer.
Alma is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akkersdijk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akkersdijk lands a right hook to the body.
Alma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akkersdijk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Akkersdijk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alma manages to avoid it.
Sijbrand Akkersdijk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Akkersdijk.
Akkersdijk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alma.
Akkersdijk sets himself, and Alma steps forward looking for the clinch! Akkersdijk avoids it this time.
Alma moves out of range as Akkersdijk strikes.
Alma is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Akkersdijk. Those never looked like landing.
Fat Alma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Akkersdijk.
Alma tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sijbrand Akkersdijk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akkersdijk, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sijbrand Akkersdijk!
A victorious Sijbrand Akkersdijk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Fat Alma stepped up to the mic, saying 'Follow me on TikTok fatalma '.
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energy
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