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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Taylor Willams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Baldeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Taylor Willams has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Taylor Willams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Baldeh!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Willams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baldeh avoids the head kick by Willams.
Baldeh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Willams's half guard.
Willams wants to control but Baldeh is keeping busy.
Willams is trying to get back to full guard.
Baldeh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Baldeh is working for a kimura but Willams is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willams is trying to control but Baldeh manages to pass to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldeh is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Willams is surviving well by controlling Baldeh's body position as best he can.
Willams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Willams tries to reverse the position but Baldeh maintains control.
Willams defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Baldeh.
Baldeh should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Willams regains half guard.
Baldeh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Willams trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willams is trying to get back to full guard.
Willams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Willams actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baldeh is trying to control the action in half guard but Willams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Willams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Willams is working an open guard so Baldeh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willams slips under a jab.
Scott Taylor Willams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baldeh avoids the head kick by Willams.
Willams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Willams throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baldeh's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldeh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Willams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Willams is breathing heavily.
Willams is looking to slow Baldeh down with leg kicks.
Willams throws a sloppy head kick and Baldeh moves out of range easily.
Baldeh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Baldeh seems to be looking for submissions.
Baldeh is trying to work for a kimura but Willams is defending well.
Baldeh is working for a submission of some sort.
Willams wants to control but Baldeh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willams gets back to full guard.
Willams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baldeh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baldeh trying to control but Willams is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baldeh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baldeh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baldeh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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 Scott Taylor Willams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baldeh misses with a takedown attempt - Willams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That kick from Willams tenderised Baldeh's leg. Baldeh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Willams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Willams plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Baldeh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Willams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Willams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Willams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baldeh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Willams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Baldeh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baldeh looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baldeh is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willams is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baldeh's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Willams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Willams looking to control.
Willams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baldeh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Willams looking for a guillotine here but Baldeh defends easily.
Baldeh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baldeh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldeh trying to control but Willams is working from the bottom.
Willams trying to control the position.
Baldeh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Willams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baldeh has managed to get both his arms back between Willams's legs - danger averted.
Willams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baldeh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baldeh content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldeh trying to control but Willams is working from the bottom.
Baldeh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Willams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Willams trying to control the position.
Willams keeping moving, preventing Baldeh from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Willams has his foot on Baldeh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baldeh works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldeh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Baldeh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Willams working for a triangle but Baldeh defends it easily.
Willams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baldeh defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willams keeping moving, preventing Baldeh from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Taylor Willams dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Willams plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Baldeh dives in and scores a takedown into Willams's guard.
Willams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baldeh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Willams working for a triangle but Baldeh defends it easily.
Baldeh drops back looking for a leg! Willams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Willams manages to kick Baldeh off! Baldeh jumps back into Willams's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baldeh drops back looking for a leg! Willams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Willams manages to kick Baldeh off! Baldeh jumps back into Willams's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldeh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baldeh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Willams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Willams is working an open guard so Baldeh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Baldeh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willams sprawls well. Willams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baldeh gets slowly back to his feet.
Willams throws a leg kick which misses Baldeh's front leg but catches the back leg as Baldeh tries to avoid it.
Baldeh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Willams.
A head kick from Willams lands but Baldeh takes it in his stride.
Willams thumps Baldeh with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willams lands a leg kick that knocks Baldeh off balance momentarily.
Willams connects with a high kick.
Willams feints and then cracks Baldeh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baldeh down.
A solid body kick from Willams.
Willams plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Willams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baldeh avoids the head kick by Willams.
Baldeh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Baldeh trying to control but Willams is working from the bottom.
Baldeh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baldeh trying to control the position from guard on top but Willams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Baldeh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Willams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Willams is looking for a triangle but Baldeh pushes his legs off easily.
Baldeh stands up from Willams's guard - Baldeh perhaps looking for a knockout.
Scott Taylor Willams is winning the standup battle so far.
Willams throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baldeh shoots in and gets a takedown into Willams's guard.
Willams is looking for a triangle but Baldeh pushes his legs off easily.
Willams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baldeh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baldeh wants to control from the top but Willams keeps moving.
Josh Baldeh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Baldeh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baldeh defends it easily.
Scott Taylor Willams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baldeh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Taylor Willams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Willams 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Taylor Willams!
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