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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Beatrix Van Oranje Nassau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Wittman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Wittman has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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148 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Beatrix Van Oranje Nassau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Wittman!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wittman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wittman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Van Oranje Nassau is looking to stand back up but Wittman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Van Oranje Nassau.
Van Oranje Nassau looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wittman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Van Oranje Nassau looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wittman wants to pass to mount but Van Oranje Nassau is defending the position.
Van Oranje Nassau looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Wittman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Wittman wasn't active enough on the ground.
Van Oranje Nassau instigates a clinch.
Wittman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wittman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wittman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Oranje Nassau sprawls well. Van Oranje Nassau wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wittman gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Oranje Nassau stuffs the takedown attempt from Wittman. Wittman gets slowly back to his feet.
Beatrix Van Oranje Nassau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Wittman.
Van Oranje Nassau has closed the distance and engaged Wittman in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Oranje Nassau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wittman blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Oranje Nassau looking to throw knees to the head but Wittman is blocking nicely.
Wittman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Van Oranje Nassau regains guard immediately.
Wittman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Wittman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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!
Van Oranje Nassau wants to stand up but Wittman is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wittman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Oranje Nassau keeping full guard, as Wittman tries to pass.
Wittman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Wittman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Van Oranje Nassau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wittman.
Van Oranje Nassau misses with a wild body shot.
Van Oranje Nassau darts in and clinches Wittman up against the cage.
Van Oranje Nassau gets underhooks to prevent Wittman's takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Van Oranje Nassau.
Van Oranje Nassau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wittman managing to block the knees to the body from Van Oranje Nassau.
Wittman taking a breather.
Wittman pulls guard successfully.
Wittman pulls Van Oranje Nassau in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wittman is trying to keep Van Oranje Nassau in close.
Wittman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Van Oranje Nassau off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Van Oranje Nassau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wittman circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Oranje Nassau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wittman moves forwards but Van Oranje Nassau connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wittman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wittman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wittman decides to stand back up. Wittman steps back and let's Van Oranje Nassau get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Wittman dominated that round.
That's time! Van Oranje Nassau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wittman fails with a takedown attempt.
Wittman throws a leg kick but Van Oranje Nassau moved away.
Sloppy strikes from Van Oranje Nassau. Those never looked like landing.
Van Oranje Nassau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Oranje Nassau lands with an overhand left.
Van Oranje Nassau throws a right hand that Wittman ducks under and follows up with a left that Wittman also avoids with ease.
Van Oranje Nassau gets caught flat footed, as Wittman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Van Oranje Nassau wants to stand and escape but Wittman is having none of it.
Wittman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wittman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Van Oranje Nassau closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittman wants a takedown but no success here.
Wittman wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Oranje Nassau manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Beatrix Van Oranje Nassau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Wittman.
Wittman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wittman is breathing heavily.
Van Oranje Nassau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wittman looking for a takedown.
Wittman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Van Oranje Nassau stalling in the clinch but Wittman improves position.
Wittman wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Oranje Nassau manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Oranje Nassau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Van Oranje Nassau.
Wittman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Van Oranje Nassau misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Oranje Nassau looking to throw knees to the head but Wittman is blocking nicely.
Van Oranje Nassau tries to stall but Wittman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van Oranje Nassau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wittman managing to block the knees to the body from Van Oranje Nassau.
Wittman is working for takedown but Van Oranje Nassau is calmly controlling the position for now.
Van Oranje Nassau misses with a knee to the head.
Van Oranje Nassau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wittman backwards.
Wittman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Oranje Nassau looking to throw knees to the head but Wittman is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wittman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Oranje Nassau gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Van Oranje Nassau misses with a knee strike.
Van Oranje Nassau landing knees to the body.
Van Oranje Nassau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Oranje Nassau misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Oranje Nassau misses with a knee strike.
Van Oranje Nassau gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wittman.
Van Oranje Nassau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Oranje Nassau gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wittman.
Van Oranje Nassau tries a knee to the head but Wittman blocks it.
Van Oranje Nassau is trying to stall.
Van Oranje Nassau lands a knee to the body.
Beatrix Van Oranje Nassau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wittman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Oranje Nassau avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Oranje Nassau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wittman's face.
Van Oranje Nassau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Oranje Nassau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wittman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Oranje Nassau just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wittman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Van Oranje Nassau lands an elbow just above Wittman 's eye.
Van Oranje Nassau utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wittman tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Oranje Nassau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wittman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Oranje Nassau smiles and moves away.
Van Oranje Nassau clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Oranje Nassau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Oranje Nassau tries a knee to the head but Wittman blocks it.
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!
Wittman looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beatrix Van Oranje Nassau dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wittman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Van Oranje Nassau really wants to buck Wittman off and get back to his feet.
Wittman controlling from mount.
Van Oranje Nassau wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittman controlling from the full mount.
Van Oranje Nassau is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mike Wittman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wittman controlling the position easily from mount.
Van Oranje Nassau bucks up and throws Wittman to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Wittman shoots in for a double leg but Van Oranje Nassau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Oranje Nassau clinches up against the cage.
Wittman misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wittman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Oranje Nassau to keep the fight standing.
Wittman wants a takedown but no success here.
Beatrix Van Oranje Nassau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Wittman.
Van Oranje Nassau pushes off an throws an elbow but Wittman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wittman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Van Oranje Nassau lands an elbow inside.
Wittman tries to pull guard but Van Oranje Nassau won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wittman jumps guard but Van Oranje Nassau stands there with Wittman around his waist. Wittman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Oranje Nassau stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Oranje Nassau tries a knee to the head but Wittman blocks it.
Wittman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wittman successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wittman trying to control the position.
Van Oranje Nassau would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Van Oranje Nassau gets to his feet - Wittman follows without any prompting.
Wittman shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Oranje Nassau tries to sprawl out of it but Wittman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Oranje Nassau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Oranje Nassau moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Van Oranje Nassau clinches.
Van Oranje Nassau stalls.
Wittman gets control of Van Oranje Nassau's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wittman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Oranje Nassau stands and steps away. Wittman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Van Oranje Nassau darts in and clinches Wittman up against the cage.
Van Oranje Nassau scores with a knee to the head.
Van Oranje Nassau comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Van Oranje Nassau stops a takedown attempt from Wittman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Oranje Nassau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Wittman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Oranje Nassau landing knees to the body.
Van Oranje Nassau lands a hook that snaps the head of Wittman backwards.
Van Oranje Nassau tries to land a knee to the head but Wittman blocks with his arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Oranje Nassau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wittman jumps guard and drags Van Oranje Nassau to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Van Oranje Nassau won't allow Wittman to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Beatrix Van Oranje Nassau.
I think Van Oranje Nassau 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beatrix Van Oranje Nassau!
Beatrix Van Oranje Nassau very nearly forgot to thank ORANJE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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hype
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