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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bas Baluu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Melbrooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baluu's entrance music is If I ruled the world - Nas. A fine choice. Melbrooks has chosen Motorhead - Smiling like a killer as his entrance music. John Melbrooks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bas Baluu's chin.
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168 lbs
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172 cm
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165 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bas Baluu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Melbrooks!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baluu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Melbrooks momentarily.
Baluu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Baluu prevents Melbrooks from improving his position.
Baluu trying to control from half guard but Melbrooks is working away.
Baluu is taking a breather. Melbrooks says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Baluu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Melbrooks trying to control here.
Melbrooks is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melbrooks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baluu.
Melbrooks wants to control but Baluu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baluu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baluu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Melbrooks has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melbrooks is refusing to be controlled, as Baluu sits in half guard.
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.
Melbrooks trying to control here.
Baluu wants to work for an arm triangle but Melbrooks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baluu is stalling here. Melbrooks is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Baluu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Melbrooks has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Baluu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melbrooks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baluu regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Melbrooks seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Baluu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Melbrooks tries to clinch but Baluu is having none of it.
Melbrooks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baluu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Baluu throws a right hand that Melbrooks ducks under and follows up with a left that Melbrooks also avoids with ease.
Melbrooks throws a head kick but Baluu moves out of range.
Baluu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Melbrooks tries to clinch up.
Melbrooks throws a head kick but Baluu moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Melbrooks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Baluu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melbrooks throws out the jab.
Baluu jabs at Melbrooks's body.
Baluu looks to land a combination but Melbrooks avoids it well.
Baluu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baluu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Melbrooks closes the distance and pushes Baluu back into the cage.
Melbrooks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Baluu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Melbrooks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baluu avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Baluu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Melbrooks misses with an elbow strike.
Baluu misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Melbrooks.
Baluu breaks from the clinch.
Baluu throws a nice looking combination but Melbrooks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melbrooks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Baluu.
Jab by Baluu.
Melbrooks instigates a clinch.
Baluu blocks an elbow strike.
Baluu swings wildly with an uppercut but Melbrooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melbrooks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baluu.
Baluu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baluu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baluu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Melbrooks lands a damaging elbow.
Baluu lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Baluu.
Baluu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baluu avoids the elbow strike from Melbrooks, against the cage.
Melbrooks working Baluu over with knees to the body.
Baluu is trying to push Melbrooks away but Melbrooks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Baluu on the inside.
Baluu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baluu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Baluu fails to land.
Melbrooks pushes off an throws an elbow but Baluu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Melbrooks lands an elbow inside.
Baluu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Melbrooks.
Melbrooks is breathing heavily.
Baluu is working Melbrooks over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melbrooks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Baluu is leaning against Melbrooks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baluu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baluu managing to block the knees to the body from Melbrooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Melbrooks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Melbrooks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Baluu.
Baluu avoids the elbow strike from Melbrooks, against the cage.
Baluu avoids the elbow strike from Melbrooks, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Melbrooks.
Baluu dodges an elbow strike from Melbrooks.
Melbrooks throws an elbow but it misses.
Baluu dodges an elbow strike from Melbrooks.
Baluu misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Baluu.
Baluu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baluu thows a body shot but no joy.
Melbrooks looks for the body kick but Baluu saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baluu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baluu throws out a loose jab but Melbrooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baluu misses with a double jab.
Baluu misses with a wild body shot.
Melbrooks 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Baluu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Melbrooks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Melbrooks.
Melbrooks throws a head kick that misses.
Melbrooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Baluu is looking to clinch.
Melbrooks lands a front kick.
Baluu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Melbrooks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bas Baluu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Melbrooks.
Baluu wants to clinch up but Melbrooks keeps it at a distance.
Baluu just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Melbrooks.
Melbrooks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baluu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Melbrooks.
Melbrooks defending well as Baluu loads up on a big left hand.
Baluu misses with an uppercut. Melbrooks saw that one coming.
Baluu blocks a head kick by Melbrooks.
Baluu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baluu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Baluu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baluu.
Baluu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melbrooks.
Baluu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Melbrooks.
A swing and a miss from Baluu.
Baluu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Melbrooks counters with a solid body kick.
Baluu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Baluu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baluu fails with a takedown attempt.
Bas Baluu is winning the standup battle so far.
Baluu throws a shot from downtown. Melbrooks moves away and avoids it.
Melbrooks throws a head kick that misses.
Melbrooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baluu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melbrooks moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Melbrooks.
Baluu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baluu misses with a wild combination.
Baluu keeps the fight on the outside.
Melbrooks misses with a head kick.
Baluu looks to throw the jab but Melbrooks is out of range.
Melbrooks throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Baluu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Melbrooks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baluu.
Melbrooks lands with a slapping head kick.
Baluu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Melbrooks. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melbrooks lands a nice looking body kick.
Melbrooks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Melbrooks tries to clinch but Baluu moves out of range.
Baluu misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melbrooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melbrooks feints and then cracks Baluu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baluu down.
Baluu moves away from the strike by Melbrooks.
Baluu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Melbrooks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Melbrooks really dominated that round.
That's time! Baluu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Melbrooks tries to land a front kick but Baluu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Melbrooks misses with a hook
and Baluu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Melbrooks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Baluu.
Melbrooks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Melbrooks is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Melbrooks darts in trying to clinch
and Baluu counters with a nice uppercut.
Melbrooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baluu.
Melbrooks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Melbrooks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baluu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Melbrooks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Melbrooks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baluu will feel that in the morning.
Melbrooks lands a big head kick that sends Baluu tumbling to the mat! Melbrooks takes a step backwards and waves Baluu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Baluu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melbrooks throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Baluu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baluu avoids the head kick by Melbrooks.
Baluu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melbrooks tries to clinch but Baluu moves away
and Baluu counters with a two punch combo.
Baluu seems to have got his legs back now.
Baluu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Melbrooks throws a head kick that misses
and Baluu counters with a stiff right hand.
Melbrooks tries to clinch up.
Melbrooks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baluu.
Baluu misses with a two punch combination.
Melbrooks throws a sloppy head kick and Baluu moves out of range easily.
Melbrooks dodges the punch combination from Baluu.
Melbrooks lands a head kick. Baluu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Melbrooks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Melbrooks throws a head kick that misses.
Melbrooks misses with a hook.
Baluu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Baluu misses with a hook.
Melbrooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Melbrooks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baluu swinging wildly here.
Baluu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Melbrooks sprawls well. Melbrooks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baluu gets slowly back to his feet.
Melbrooks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baluu.
Melbrooks moves into the clinch successfully.
Baluu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baluu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Melbrooks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baluu throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baluu.
Melbrooks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melbrooks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baluu is defending well for now.
Melbrooks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melbrooks lands an elbow just above Baluu 's eye.
Baluu avoiding damage as Melbrooks throws knees to the body.
Baluu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baluu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Melbrooks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Baluu blocks an elbow strike from Melbrooks.
Melbrooks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Melbrooks dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Baluu throws a hook to the side of Melbrooks's head but Melbrooks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baluu shoots in but Melbrooks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Melbrooks.
Melbrooks lands a nice looking body kick.
Baluu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baluu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Melbrooks lands a lovely overhand right.
Baluu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Baluu throws a body punch but Melbrooks moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Melbrooks.
Melbrooks thumps Baluu with a low kick.
Melbrooks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Melbrooks throws a sloppy head kick and Baluu moves out of range easily.
Melbrooks throws a head kick but Baluu moves out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A head kick misses from Melbrooks.
Melbrooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baluu moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melbrooks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baluu misses the shot to the body.
Melbrooks throws a sloppy head kick and Baluu moves out of range easily.
Baluu scores with a shot to the body.
Baluu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Melbrooks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baluu on the side of the head.
Baluu thuds his right hand into Melbrooks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baluu doesn't manage to clinch there - Melbrooks circles away.
Baluu tries to bum rush Melbrooks with a series of wild strikes but Melbrooks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baluu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Melbrooks slips a straight right by Baluu.
Melbrooks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Baluu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Melbrooks thinking.
Melbrooks throws a nice head kick!
Melbrooks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baluu.
Baluu misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baluu scores with a jab. Melbrooks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baluu lands with a right hand.
Melbrooks scores with a head kick. Baluu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Baluu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baluu misses the shot to the body.
Baluu lands a jab to Melbrooks's midsection.
Baluu jabs Melbrooks right on the nose. Melbrooks blinks but takes it well.
Baluu keeps the fight on the outside.
Baluu misses with a right hand
and Melbrooks counters with a good low kick that Baluu was not able to check.
Baluu throws an off balance right hand
and Melbrooks counters with a nice kick to the body.
Melbrooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Melbrooks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baluu moves away.
Melbrooks tries to clinch there but Baluu circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baluu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Baluu is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Melbrooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Melbrooks 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Melbrooks!
John Melbrooks is the new lightweight champion!
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hype
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