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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bram Nijhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick James (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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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bram Nijhoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick James!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nijhoff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
Nijhoff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before James can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from James, right into the meat.
James lands a really nice looking cross but Nijhoff seems unphased.
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, jab by James - just one landing.
Good leg kick by James there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
James throws a combination. Nijhoff tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nijhoff shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
James is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nijhoff scores with a couple of nice shots.
James is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nijhoff lands a nice short elbow.
Nijhoff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nijhoff drops an elbow to the side of James's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James is trying to maintain the position but Nijhoff is very close to passing his half guard.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nijhoff.
Nijhoff thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nijhoff drops an elbow to the side of James's head.
Nijhoff with the ground and pound but James uses the opportunity to regain guard.
James has momentary wrist control but Nijhoff slips an elbow through the middle.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nijhoff chips away with some ground and pound.
James looks winded!
Nijhoff connects with a couple of short punches.
Nijhoff landing with the ground and pound.
Nijhoff throws a strike but James rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
James would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James preventing the sweep.
James prevents Nijhoff from getting back to his feet.
James is fighting to break Nijhoff's control of his arms but Nijhoff is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
James trying to control but Nijhoff is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
James scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nijhoff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side.
Nijhoff needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
Nijhoff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bram Nijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James works over Nijhoff's head and body with a nice combination.
Rick James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James sizes up Nijhoff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nijhoff. That did some damage!
James lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nijhoff backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bram Nijhoff dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nijhoff. Nijhoff circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No luck for Nijhoff with that takedown attempt.
Nijhoff thows a left - swing and a miss!
James goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nijhoff closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nijhoff's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
James is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nijhoff slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nijhoff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
James wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Nijhoff there.
James is looking for a sweep. Nijhoff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nijhoff looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nijhoff drops an elbow to the side of James's head.
James is trying to control but can't.
Nijhoff looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nijhoff drops an elbow to the side of James's head.
Nijhoff lands with a punch from half guard.
Nijhoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nijhoff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nijhoff is nestled in close to James, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nijhoff landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
James is trying to maintain the position but Nijhoff is very close to passing his half guard.
Nijhoff lands strikes from half guard.
James trying to hold on to Nijhoff's head to control him but Nijhoff postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nijhoff lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Nijhoff there.
Nijhoff is thwarting James's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nijhoff lands with a punch from half guard.
Nijhoff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
James has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nijhoff is working away from the top position though.
Nijhoff landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nijhoff lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
James flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nijhoff connects with a nice short shot to James's temple.
Nijhoff landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are battling for position here. James manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nijhoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nijhoff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nijhoff postures up and lands a big shot to James's brow.
Nijhoff throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James is trying to control the position but Nijhoff postures up.
Nijhoff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bram Nijhoff dominated that second round.
That's time! Nijhoff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nijhoff is on the wrong end of a nice combination from James.
James digs a good body shot into Nijhoff's ribs.
James misses with a wild combination.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nijhoff.
Nijhoff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nijhoff on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nijhoff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Nijhoff persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bram Nijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nijhoff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James scores with a nice strike.
Bram Nijhoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nijhoff walks into a straight right hand from James.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
James throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nijhoff's head.
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
A good leg kick by James.
James lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
James lands an overhand right.
A right-left combo lands from James.
James lands a leg kick that knocks Nijhoff off balance momentarily.
Horrible takedown by Nijhoff or perhaps it was just good defense by James which made him look bad.
Nijhoff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nijhoff looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. James darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
James feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nijhoff's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from James, right into the meat.
Nijhoff walks into a left hand.
Rick James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James connects with a nice looking jab.
James scores with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Nijhoff 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rick James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. James catches Nijhoff right on the button with a cross.
James scores with a hook.
Nijhoff scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nijhoff slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
Nijhoff throws a strike but James avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nijhoff throws a strike but James rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nijhoff is trying to control the position but James postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nijhoff 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bram Nijhoff!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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