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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skezer Baetiong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Van Halen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 cm
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255 lbs
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208 cm
18
275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Skezer Baetiong ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Van Halen! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Van Halen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baetiong counters with a left to the body. Baetiong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van Halen.
It looks like Skezer Baetiong has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Baetiong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Halen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Baetiong instigates a clinch. Baetiong really is a fat lump. Van Halen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Baetiong scores with a shoulder strike. A shot in the inside from Baetiong . Baetiong jumps guard and drags Van Halen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Baetiong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jacob Van Halen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baetiong pushes Van Halen up against the cage in a clinch. Van Halen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baetiong trying to land knees to the body.
Baetiong keeps control of Van Halen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Baetiong prevents Van Halen from breaking the clinch. Baetiong is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Halen has double underhooks. Van Halen tries to stall but Baetiong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Van Halen tries to circle away but Baetiong has him pinned against the cage. Van Halen blocks the elbow strike.
Van Halen tries to break free but Baetiong pushes him back against the cage. Van Halen has had enough of the clinch but Baetiong keeps him there for the moment. Baetiong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Halen blocks it with crossed arms. Van Halen misses with a punch on the inside.
Baetiong has Van Halen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Halen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Baetiong tries to circle away but Van Halen has him pinned against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baetiong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Van Halen is trying to push Baetiong away but Baetiong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Baetiong keeps control of Van Halen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Van Halen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Halen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baetiong has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Van Halen is looking to break free of the clinch but Baetiong has double underhooks. Baetiong keeps control of Van Halen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Van Halen wants to get back to striking at distance but Baetiong won't allow it.
Baetiong looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skezer Baetiong . That's going to take a lot out of him. Van Halen is trying to push Baetiong away but Baetiong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Van Halen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Baetiong effectively controlling the action here. Van Halen tries to break the clinch but Baetiong is controlling the position. Van Halen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Baetiong stalls. Van Halen is trying to break free. Van Halen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baetiong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Baetiong has closed the distance and engaged Van Halen in a clinch.
Van Halen has had enough of the clinch but Baetiong keeps him there for the moment. Baetiong prevents Van Halen from breaking the clinch. Van Halen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Van Halen wants to break free but Baetiong has control.
Van Halen working hard to break the clinch. Baetiong goes for a takedown attempt but Van Halen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A slow jab from Van Halen misses its intended target. Baetiong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baetiong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Halen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baetiong somewhat. Jacob Van Halen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Van Halen is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Van Halen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Halen misses with a wild combination.
Van Halen lands the left hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Van Halen connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice takedown defense from Van Halen. No joy for Baetiong on that attempt. Baetiong is breathing heavily. Van Halen misses with a two punch combination.
Baetiong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Halen. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Van Halen throws a good cross that connects.
Skezer Baetiong 's cut is getting worse. Van Halen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baetiong circles away quickly and effectively. Baetiong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Halen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Baetiong finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Van Halen's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Baetiong falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Van Halen! After winning the bout, Jacob Van Halen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
54% |
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