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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Borrum Someer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Van Der Meyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borrum Someer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 cm
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144 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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165 cm
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Borrum Someer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Van Der Meyde! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Van Der Meyde avoids a punch combination nicely.
Someer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Someer tries to clinch up but Van Der Meyde circles away and keeps his distance. Someer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Someer is looking to clinch but Van Der Meyde is avoiding it.
Someer shoots in but Van Der Meyde avoids the takedown attempt easily. Someer misses with a low kick.
Someer tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Der Meyde throws a nice looking combination but Someer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Van Der Meyde takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Van Der Meyde swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Someer throws a front kick aimed at Van Der Meyde's knee but Van Der Meyde avoids it well. Someer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Der Meyde shoots in for a double leg but Someer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Someer tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Someer throws a head kick but Van Der Meyde moves out of range.
Someer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Someer throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Meyde moves out of range easily. Someer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Der Meyde sprawls well. Van Der Meyde wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Someer gets slowly back to his feet. Someer is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Someer is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Van Der Meyde with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Someer takes one on the button. A lazy left from Van Der Meyde finds it's target. Van Der Meyde scores with a takedown into Someer's guard. 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. Someer is looking to sweep but instead, Van Der Meyde has passed into half guard.
Van Der Meyde prevents Someer from improving his position. Someer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van Der Meyde. Van Der Meyde seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Someer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Someer looking for submissions off his back. Van Der Meyde not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Van Der Meyde works his way into side control. Someer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Van Der Meyde lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Van Der Meyde controlling his opponent. Someer is working to get back to half guard.
Van Der Meyde lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Van Der Meyde landing strikes, looking to finish! Someer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Someer is breathing heavily. Van Der Meyde wants to stand up but Someer is controlling him. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Someer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Someer trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Meyde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Someer is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Der Meyde has wrist control. Van Der Meyde wants to get back to his feet but Someer is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Someer stands up from Van Der Meyde's guard - Someer perhaps looking for a knockout. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Someer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Van Der Meyde scores with a leg kick.
Van Der Meyde works over Someer's head and body with a nice combination. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Van Der Meyde dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Van Der Meyde misses with a double jab.
Someer has his takedown stuffed and Van Der Meyde counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Van Der Meyde looks to land a combination but Someer avoids it well. Someer tries to clinch and Van Der Meyde counters with a low kick, right behind Someer 's knee. Van Der Meyde moves out of range as Someer throws a body kick.
Someer throws a body kick that misses. Someer throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Meyde moves out of range easily. Someer fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A combination from Van Der Meyde does no damage. Someer throws a combination that misses and Van Der Meyde counters with a left and a right that stings Someer. Van Der Meyde connects with the punch. Someer clinches but Van Der Meyde breaks the clinch and Van Der Meyde counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Someer thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round. Van Der Meyde lands with a nice combination. Someer backs away looking to recover. Borrum Someer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Someer throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Meyde moves out of range easily. Van Der Meyde misses with a takedown attempt - Someer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Borrum Someer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Someer tries for a takedown but Van Der Meyde circles away easily and Van Der Meyde counters with a straight right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borrum Someer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Van Der Meyde lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Der Meyde lands with a nice combination. Someer backs away looking to recover. Van Der Meyde swinging wildly here.
Someer tries to clinch but Van Der Meyde moves away and Van Der Meyde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Someer avoids the head kick by Van Der Meyde.
Van Der Meyde shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Someer defends it nicely. Someer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Van Der Meyde shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Van Der Meyde showed some decent athleticism there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Van Der Meyde in particular looking to stall. Van Der Meyde's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Someer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Van Der Meyde not landing any meaningful shots this time. Van Der Meyde wants to pass the guard but Someer is defending well. Someer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van Der Meyde.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Van Der Meyde working Someer over with strikes. Van Der Meyde keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Van Der Meyde tries to pass the half guard into mount. Someer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Van Der Meyde is thwarting Someer's attempts to control the position. Van Der Meyde is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Van Der Meyde thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Someer's head. Van Der Meyde wants to control but Someer is keeping him busy. Van Der Meyde not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Van Der Meyde lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Van Der Meyde working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Still in half guard, Van Der Meyde seems content to control. Van Der Meyde tries to pass to full mount but Someer defends it. Van Der Meyde wants to control but Someer is keeping him busy. Someer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Van Der Meyde wants to pass to mount but Someer is defending the position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Van Der Meyde closes the distance and clinches up with Someer, looking for a takedown. Van Der Meyde pushes Someer against the cage but Someer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Someer tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Van Der Meyde counters with a lovely straight right hand! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Van Der Meyde 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! This is the final round!
Someer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Der Meyde sprawls well. Van Der Meyde wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Someer gets slowly back to his feet. Van Der Meyde avoids the head kick by Someer.
Someer throws a head kick but Van Der Meyde moves out of range.
Van Der Meyde looks to land a combination. Someer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Someer misses with a takedown and Van Der Meyde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Van Der Meyde circles away from the clinch attempt and Van Der Meyde counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Van Der Meyde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Someer works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Van Der Meyde trying to control but Someer is working from the bottom. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Van Der Meyde stopping the sweep attempt from Someer.
That's one minute gone in the round. Van Der Meyde trying to control but Someer is working from the bottom. Van Der Meyde slips nicely into half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Van Der Meyde in particular looking to stall. Van Der Meyde landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Van Der Meyde wants to take a breather but Someer is having none of it. Van Der Meyde keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Someer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Van Der Meyde passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Someer! Andy Van Der Meyde has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Van Der Meyde trying to control but he's not successful this time. Van Der Meyde lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Van Der Meyde sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. A nice elbow there by Van Der Meyde. Someer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Van Der Meyde is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Someer is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Van Der Meyde is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Someer trying to control but Van Der Meyde is working from the bottom. Someer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Someer prevents Van Der Meyde from getting back to his feet. Van Der Meyde pushes Someer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Andy Van Der Meyde seems to be getting the better of the standup. Someer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Nice sprawl there from Van Der Meyde as Someer shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borrum Someer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Someer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Someer. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Van Der Meyde circles away from the clinch attempt letting Van Der Meyde counter with a right hand. Someer throws a head kick but Van Der Meyde moves out of range.
Van Der Meyde lands a jab-cross combination. Van Der Meyde chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Der Meyde lands a jab-cross combination. Borrum Someer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Van Der Meyde rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Someer moves out of range and avoids them all easily. No luck for Van Der Meyde with that takedown attempt. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Van Der Meyde buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Andy Van Der Meyde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Van Der Meyde 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Van Der Meyde!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
58% |
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