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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hano Bilkerken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 cm
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142 lbs
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225 cm
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Riddle! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hano Bilkerken! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice takedown defense from Riddle. No joy for Bilkerken on that attempt. Riddle stuffs the takedown attempt from Bilkerken. Bilkerken gets slowly back to his feet. Bilkerken keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Riddle gets in close and instigates a clinch. Riddle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bilkerken wants a takedown.
Tom Riddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hano Bilkerken. Bilkerken has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Riddle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Bilkerken is trying to drag Riddle to the mat but Riddle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bilkerken looks gassed! Bilkerken is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Riddle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Bilkerken is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Riddle is trying to break free. Riddle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bilkerken smiles and moves away.
Riddle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bilkerken sprawls well. Bilkerken wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riddle gets slowly back to his feet. Bilkerken shoots for a double leg takedown but Riddle sprawls well. He's pushed Bilkerken's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riddle is defended easily by Bilkerken. Nice takedown defense from Riddle. No joy for Bilkerken on that attempt. Riddle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bilkerken as he jumps to the side. Bilkerken tries to keep at a distance but Riddle has taken the fight into the clinch. Riddle is trying to pull guard but Bilkerken turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Riddle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riddle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bilkerken looking for a takedown. Bilkerken wants a takedown but no success here.
Riddle tries to score a body lock takedown but Bilkerken shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Come on Riddle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bilkerken drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Riddle wants to get back to striking at distance but Bilkerken won't allow it.
Riddle decides to pull guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Riddle looking for a sweep. Not yet Riddle, not yet. Riddle is trying to control the position but Bilkerken postures up. Riddle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Riddle wants to sweep here but Bilkerken controlling him for the moment. Riddle tries to strike from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bilkerken with a flurry of punches that miss. Riddle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bilkerken defends it easily. Riddle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Riddle is adopting a defensive guard. Riddle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Riddle tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Riddle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bilkerken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bilkerken with a flurry of punches that miss. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Riddle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bilkerken is one step ahead there. Bilkerken throwing strikes but missing. Riddle wants to sweep but no luck. Riddle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Riddle wants to sweep but no luck. Riddle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bilkerken.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Riddle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bilkerken in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bilkerken throws a big elbow that misses. Riddle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bilkerken with a flurry of punches that miss. Bilkerken throws a big right hand that misses. Bilkerken throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riddle works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bilkerken postures up.
Bilkerken missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Riddle controls Bilkerken momentarily but Bilkerken frees himself. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Riddle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Riddle throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bilkerken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tom Riddle will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Riddle looks for a takedown but Bilkerken sprawls well. Hano Bilkerken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bilkerken fails with a takedown attempt. Riddle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Riddle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bilkerken looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bilkerken blocks a head kick by Riddle.
Bilkerken shoots in looking for a takedown but Riddle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bilkerken's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Tom Riddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hano Bilkerken. Bilkerken leaves Riddle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Tom Riddle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bilkerken is breathing heavily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riddle. Bilkerken keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Riddle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bilkerken. Bilkerken shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Riddle sprawls well. Riddle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bilkerken gets slowly back to his feet. Riddle has Bilkerken up against the cage in a clinch.
Bilkerken has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Riddle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Riddle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bilkerken uses from the top position. Riddle is trying to keep Bilkerken in close.
Riddle seems keen to control Bilkerken's posture. Bilkerken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Riddle working a defensive guard here.
Riddle tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bilkerken in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tom Riddle has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Riddle fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Riddle moves into the clinch. Riddle has Bilkerken pressed against the cage.
Bilkerken changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Riddle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown by Bilkerken or perhaps it was just good defense by Riddle which made him look bad. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bilkerken tries to keep at a distance but Riddle has taken the fight into the clinch. Bilkerken tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Riddle tries to throw a body punch but Bilkerken avoids it by throwing Riddle back against the cage. Riddle is trying to break the clinch but Bilkerken has him pressed against the cage. Riddle can't get the takedown.
Riddle stalling against the cage.
Bilkerken jumps guard but Riddle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Riddle tries for a takedown but Bilkerken manages to get underhooks.
Riddle tries to pull guard but Bilkerken forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Riddle tries to circle away but Bilkerken has him pinned against the cage. Riddle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bilkerken is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Bilkerken tries to score a body lock takedown but Riddle shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Riddle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bilkerken has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Riddle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Riddle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bilkerken after a bit of a struggle. Bilkerken has Riddle pressed against the cage, preventing Riddle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bilkerken stops a takedown attempt from Riddle.
Bilkerken tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riddle just stands there and leans against the cage. Riddle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Riddle jumps guard but Bilkerken turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Riddle tries to break free but Bilkerken pushes him back against the cage. Bilkerken wants a takedown.
Riddle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bilkerken is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Riddle is trying to push Bilkerken away but Bilkerken has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Tom Riddle has scored more points in the clinch so far. Riddle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bilkerken wants to take the fight to the mat but Riddle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Riddle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Riddle is looking to take this one to the mat. Bilkerken keeps control of Riddle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Bilkerken is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Riddle dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Riddle clinches with his opponent.
Bilkerken is trying to drag Riddle to the mat but Riddle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bilkerken is looking to take this one to the mat. Riddle can't get the takedown.
A shot in the inside from Riddle. A battle for position here, against the cage. Bilkerken has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Riddle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Tom Riddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hano Bilkerken. Riddle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bilkerken gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Riddle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Riddle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bilkerken gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bilkerken is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bilkerken throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riddle tries to pull guard but Bilkerken holds him up against the cage and eventually Riddle drops back down to his feet.
Bilkerken has Riddle pressed against the cage, preventing Riddle from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Bilkerken has Riddle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Riddle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Bilkerken is pressed up against the cage. Riddle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bilkerken down to the mat. Bilkerken avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Bilkerken shoots in but Riddle avoids the takedown attempt easily. Riddle shoots in for a takedown but Bilkerken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Riddle has a takedown stuffed. Bilkerken shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. No luck with that takedown attempt from Riddle. Riddle closes the distance and pushes Bilkerken back into the cage. Riddle jumps guard but Bilkerken turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Riddle is pressed up against the cage. Bilkerken has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Riddle down to the mat. Riddle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. A right-left combo lands from Riddle. Riddle is looking to land body kicks. Riddle fails to land the takedown. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bilkerken tries for a takedown but Riddle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riddle. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bilkerken. Riddle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Riddle throws a right and a left that Bilkerken avoids nicely. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bilkerken. Tom Riddle is winning the standup battle so far. No luck for Riddle with that takedown attempt. Bilkerken fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Riddle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bilkerken as he jumps to the side. Bilkerken shoots for a takedown but Riddle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Riddle throws a chopping leg kick but Bilkerken manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bilkerken gets caught napping as Riddle dives in and scores a takedown. Bilkerken manages to retain guard. Bilkerken wants to stand and escape but Riddle is having none of it. Riddle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bilkerken swivels though and keeps the full guard. Riddle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Riddle wants to control from the top but Bilkerken keeps moving. Riddle looking to pass the guard. Riddle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bilkerken on the ground. Bilkerken lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Riddle! Riddle wants to hold on but Bilkerken pushes him away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bilkerken thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bilkerken thowing shots but they're missing. Riddle tries to hold on but Bilkerken pushes him away. Hano Bilkerken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tom Riddle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bilkerken 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 fight! Tom Riddle showed his dominance in that final round. Well Riddle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Riddle!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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