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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bill slick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bill slick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 cm
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205 lbs
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178 cm
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bas Ubereem! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, bill slick! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ubereem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ubereem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Ubereem tries to clinch but slick is having none of it. Ubereem has slick up against the cage in a clinch.
slick has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ubereem regains guard immediately. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. slick stands up and waves to Ubereem to follow him. slick gets a clinch. Ubereem goes for a takedown in the clinch but slick prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas Ubereem. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ubereem keeps control of slick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ubereem pulls guard effortlessly. Ubereem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst slick is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ubereem has his hands on slick's head, controlling the position. slick decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ubereem, up you get! slick closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Ubereem is looking for a sweep. slick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. slick with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. slick wants to work for an arm triangle but Ubereem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
slick is looking to take a break and control but Ubereem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. slick not landing any meaningful shots this time. slick is looking to stall here but Ubereem recovers full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Ubereem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and slick counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. slick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ubereem wants to clinch. Ubereem shoots for a takedown but slick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Ubereem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from slick. slick with a hook. Ubereem wants to clinch up but slick keeps it at a distance. Ubereem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says slick as he avoids it easily. slick 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. Ubereem tries to clinch and slick counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Ubereem gets full guard. slick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. slick trying to control but Ubereem is working from the bottom. slick looks gassed! Ubereem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ubereem seems keen to control slick's posture. Ubereem working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
bill slick dominated that round. That's time! Ubereem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ubereem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ubereem dives in and grabs slick's left leg, looking for a takedown. slick pushes down on Ubereem's head and hops out. Ubereem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
slick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ubereem tries to avoid it but slick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ubereem to the ground. Ubereem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Ubereem tries for a takedown but slick circles away easily and slick counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ubereem's guard now. slick stopping the sweep attempt from Ubereem. Ubereem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ubereem is looking to stand up but slick isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round. slick sitting in guard, not really doing much. Ubereem keeping full guard, as slick tries to pass. slick stands and steps away. Ubereem gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Ubereem closes this distance looking for a takedown but slick circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas Ubereem. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ubereem wants to clinch but slick slips to the side and slick decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ubereem's guard. slick is breathing heavily. Ubereem has a closed guard, preventing slick from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ubereem trying to control the position here. slick prevents Ubereem from getting back to his feet. Ubereem is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Ubereem tries to circle away but slick has him pinned against the cage. Ubereem has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. slick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. slick is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ubereem pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ubereem prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ubereem ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ubereem no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. slick scoring with some ground and pound. Ubereem looking for a sweep. Not yet Ubereem, not yet. Ubereem working a defensive guard here.
slick stands and steps away. Ubereem gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Bas Ubereem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ubereem closes the distance but slick moves to the side and slick counters with a nice double leg into guard. slick postures up.
bill slick has got the better of the ground game so far. Ubereem 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 four minutes gone in the round. Ubereem pushes slick off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ubereem looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for slick! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! slick working to try and regain half guard.
slick tries to hold on but Ubereem pushes him away. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ubereem trying to control but slick is having none of it. Ubereem throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
bill slick 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. This is the final round!
Ubereem misses with a head kick.
Ubereem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ubereem has his takedown stuffed and slick counters with a one-two to the body. Ubereem pivots, looking for a leg kick but slick is out of range and Ubereem settles back down. Ubereem throws a lazy head kick and slick counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ubereem! slick throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ubereem is desperately trying to improve his position but slick has a good base and remains in mount. slick controlling the pace for now. Ubereem wants to control but slick is having none of it. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ubereem tries to buck slick off but he can't manage it. slick throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
slick throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ubereem because slick loaded up on that one. Ubereem is looking to improve his position but slick isn't that keen on the idea. slick lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Ubereem is looking to improve his position but slick isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. slick looking to secure an arm triangle but Ubereem defends it well. slick is trying to take his opponent's back.
slick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ubereem is looking to escape. Ubereem gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ubereem moves into full guard.
Ubereem looking to control.
Ubereem keeping full guard, as slick tries to pass. Ubereem is looking to stand up but slick isn't so interested in that idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. slick trying to control the position from guard on top but Ubereem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Ubereem is trying to keep slick in close.
Ubereem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. slick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. slick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. slick gets to his feet. Ubereem looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Bas Ubereem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! bill slick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A thudding body kick lands there by Ubereem!
And that's the end of the fight! bill slick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well slick 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... bill slick!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
52% |
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