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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bloody Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pauly Skillinjah (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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159 cm
18
139 lbs
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170 cm
18
140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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, Bloody Rampage! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pauly Skillinjah! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rampage tries to clinch but Skillinjah is having none of it. Rampage tries to clinch there but Skillinjah circles away.
Rampage misses the jab. Skillinjah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rampage staying out of range there. Rampage connects with a body shot that sends Skillinjah's belly button to the back. Skillinjah shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rampage napping and manages to drive through into side control! Skillinjah working the head with strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Skillinjah working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Skillinjah wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rampage, who protects the arm well. Skillinjah trying to control the action but Rampage is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rampage trying to remain calm as Skillinjah controls from the top position. Skillinjah tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Rampage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rampage tries to get out of the position. Rampage regains half guard, as Skillinjah was trying to land strikes. Rampage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Skillinjah is looking to advance position but Rampage won't allow it. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Skillinjah in particular looking to stall. Nice strikes from Skillinjah there. Skillinjah working over Rampage with some ground and pound. Rampage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Skillinjah is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rampage has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Skillinjah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Skillinjah takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Skillinjah throwing shots but Rampage is blocking nicely. Skillinjah working Rampage over with strikes. Skillinjah sitting and controlling from the half guard. Rampage is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Skillinjah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Skillinjah is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Skillinjah with the ground and pound but Rampage uses the opportunity to regain guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Skillinjah tries to free his leg and advance position but Rampage is retaining full guard. Skillinjah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pauly Skillinjah dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Skillinjah decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Skillinjah working Rampage over with strikes. Skillinjah thows a huge punch but Rampage dodges it nicely.
Rampage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Skillinjah missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Skillinjah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Skillinjah is keen to just control but Rampage is a slippery customer. Skillinjah throws a strike but Rampage avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Rampage keeping moving, preventing Skillinjah from controlling successfully. Rampage being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Skillinjah with a nice head shot there. Skillinjah stops Rampage from standing up. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Skillinjah postures up in Rampage's guard and throws a big left but Rampage blocks it. Skillinjah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Skillinjah's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pauly Skillinjah was stalling too much, according to the referee. Rampage slips a jab and a cross from Skillinjah.
Skillinjah misses with a wild combination.
Skillinjah closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rampage did well to prevent Skillinjah getting side control. Skillinjah working over Rampage with some ground and pound. Rampage looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Skillinjah is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Skillinjah is pressing down on Rampage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rampage is holding on for now. Skillinjah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Skillinjah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rampage's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Skillinjah is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rampage has managed to free his arm - good work. Skillinjah drops an elbow to the side of Rampage's head. Skillinjah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Rampage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skillinjah. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rampage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Still in half guard, Skillinjah seems content to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pauly Skillinjah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Skillinjah gets the takedown into side control. Skillinjah cracks Rampage with an elbow. That is naaassty. Rampage gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Skillinjah unloading with bombs! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Skillinjah with shots to the head and body - Rampage looks very uncomfortable down there. Skillinjah trying to control but he's not successful this time. Skillinjah unloading with bombs! Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Skillinjah with a couple of short strikes. Pauly Skillinjah has got the better of the ground game so far. Skillinjah trying to control but he's not successful this time. Skillinjah is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rampage can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Skillinjah has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Skillinjah lands a heavy elbow. Skillinjah trying to control but Rampage is having none of it. Skillinjah content just to control the position here. Pauly Skillinjah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Let's hope that Skillinjah 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Pauly Skillinjah hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Skillinjah shoots in but no luck this time. Rampage pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Skillinjah fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Skillinjah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rampage tries to clinch there but Skillinjah circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Rampage misses the target. Skillinjah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rampage.
Bloody Rampage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rampage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skillinjah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rampage sprawls well. Rampage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skillinjah gets slowly back to his feet. Bloody Rampage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pauly Skillinjah. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rampage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skillinjah manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! Pauly Skillinjah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Skillinjah has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 for Pauly Skillinjah! Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Pauly Skillinjah! Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Pauly Skillinjah!
Pauly Skillinjah wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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