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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zenon Styper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentijn Sammens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zenon Styper has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zenon Styper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valentijn Sammens!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sammens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Styper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sammens tries for a takedown but Styper circles away easily
and Styper counters with a nice right hand that sends Sammens toppling to the canvas! Sammens scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Styper finish him?!
Sammens is rocked!
It looks like Valentijn Sammens has been cut.
Styper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sammens counters with a shoot takedown. Styper fights it but they end up in guard.
Sammens is still in real trouble! Can Styper finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sammens won't allow Styper to get back to his feet.
Sammens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Styper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sammens seems to have recovered his senses.
Styper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sammens on the ground.
Sammens prevents Styper from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammens wants to pass the guard but Styper is keeping the position.
Sammens is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sammens trying to control but Styper is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sammens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Styper counters by moving into the clinch.
Zenon Styper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentijn Sammens.
Sammens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sammens is working for takedown but Styper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Styper is pressed up against the cage. Sammens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Styper down to the mat. Styper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No joy there for Styper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Styper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sammens counters with a single leg into guard. Styper didn't expect that.
Sammens looking to pass the guard.
Sammens looks gassed!
Sammens pushing down on Styper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sammens is just content to waste time from the top position. Styper takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sammens passes Styper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammens working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Styper's thigh. Styper counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sammens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Styper is keeping the position for now.
Sammens trying to control but Styper is working from the bottom.
Styper keeping full guard, as Sammens tries to pass.
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.
Styper wants to get back to his feet but Sammens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sammens looking to pass the guard.
Sammens advances position into side control!
Styper is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sammens has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sammens is trying to get an arm triangle but Styper is defending well.
Styper is not content to let Sammens control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentijn Sammens will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Valentijn Sammens's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Styper throws a nice looking combination but Sammens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sammens misses with a takedown attempt
and Styper counters by clinching up.
Styper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sammens.
Styper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Styper throws a big shot that misses.
Sammens with a poor takedown
and Styper counters with a one-two to the body.
Zenon Styper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentijn Sammens.
Styper throws a right hand that Sammens ducks under and follows up with a left that Sammens also avoids with ease.
Sammens misses with a takedown
and Styper counters by moving into the clinch.
Styper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Styper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sammens counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sammens.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sammens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Styper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammens is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Styper is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Styper has escaped and now he's on top!
Sammens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sammens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Styper is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sammens is trying to keep Styper in close.
Styper wants to stand but Sammens is controlling his posture from full guard.
Styper stopping the sweep attempt from Sammens.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sammens trying to control the position.
Styper preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammens controls Styper momentarily but Styper frees himself.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Valentijn Sammens wasn't active enough on the ground.
Styper misses with a wild body shot.
Sammens misses with a takedown attempt
and Styper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Styper.
Sammens wants a takedown but no success here.
Styper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sammens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Styper counters by clinching up.
Sammens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sammens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Styper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Styper throws a jab but it's blocked by Sammens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styper scores with a jab to the body.
Styper swinging wildly here.
Styper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Styper manages to break the clinch.
Styper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Styper.
Valentijn Sammens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sammens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Styper counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Styper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Styper forces Sammens back against the cage and clinches.
Styper wants the takedown. Sammens is fighting it off but Styper persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sammens's guard against the cage.
Sammens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zenon Styper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Valentijn Sammens's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sammens checks a low kick from Styper.
Sammens has his takedown stuffed
and Styper counters with a three punch combo that has Sammens backing up. Sammens nods at Styper to acknowledge the strikes.
Sammens with a poor takedown
and Styper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Styper.
Styper breaks the clinch.
Sammens shoots and misses
and Styper counters by moving into the clinch.
Zenon Styper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentijn Sammens.
Styper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sammens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Styper moves into the clinch.
Styper breaks from the clinch.
Sammens has his takedown stuffed
and Styper counters with a series of strikes. Sammens will be more careful next time no doubt.
Styper throws a series of punches but Sammens avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sammens with a poor takedown
and Styper moves into the clinch.
Styper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styper connects with the punch.
Sammens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Styper counters by moving into the clinch.
Styper manages to break the clinch.
Sammens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Styper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Styper is pressed up against the cage. Sammens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Styper down to the mat. Styper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Styper misses with a wild combination.
Sammens with a poor takedown
and Styper counters with a right hand to the body.
Sammens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Styper counters by clinching up.
Styper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sammens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Styper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sammens tries to score a body lock takedown but Styper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sammens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sammens goes for a takedown attempt but Styper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sammens tries to keep at a distance but Styper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sammens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Styper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Styper prevents the takedown attempt.
Styper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sammens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Styper moves into the clinch.
Styper breaks from the clinch.
Zenon Styper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sammens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sammens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sammens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Styper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Styper throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammens tries for a takedown but Styper circles away easily
and Styper counters by moving into the clinch.
Sammens is working for takedown but Styper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Styper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sammens misses with a takedown
and Styper counters by moving into the clinch.
Sammens looking for a takedown.
Styper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sammens with a poor takedown
and Styper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Styper gets underhooks to prevent Sammens's takedown attempt.
Styper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sammens looking for a takedown.
Styper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sammens shoots and misses
and Styper counters by moving into the clinch.
Styper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zenon Styper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Styper moves into range and clinches up with Sammens.
Styper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sammens walks away with a smile on his face. Styper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sammens has his takedown stuffed
and Styper counters with a series of strikes. Sammens will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Styper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sammens shoots and misses
and Styper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Styper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sammens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Styper prevents it.
Styper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sammens misses with a takedown
and Styper counters by clinching up.
Sammens has Styper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Styper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Styper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sammens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Styper counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Styper manages to break the clinch.
Sammens shoots and misses
and Styper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Styper.
Sammens can't get the takedown.
Styper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sammens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zenon Styper showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Styper has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zenon Styper!
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energy
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hype
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