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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bam Timmermans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bam Timmermans has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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180 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bam Timmermans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmermans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tyler counters by clinching up.
Tyler jumps into guard, dragging Timmermans to the mat.
Timmermans is looking to stand up but Tyler won't let him.
Tyler is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Timmermans presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Timmermans lands with a left to the head.
Tyler tries to score a body lock takedown but Timmermans shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tyler is trying to drag Timmermans to the mat but Timmermans just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tyler is trying to drag Timmermans to the mat but Timmermans just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bam Timmermans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Tyler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Timmermans is looking to stand up but Tyler isn't so interested in that idea.
Tyler is stalling in the full guard.
Tyler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Timmermans is looking to stand up but Tyler isn't so interested in that idea.
Tyler wants to control from the top but Timmermans keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tyler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Timmermans's head.
Tyler is looking to work some ground and pound but Timmermans has wrist control.
Tyler postures up in Timmermans's guard and throws a big left but Timmermans blocks it.
Tyler with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmermans wants to stand but Tyler is controlling the position.
Tyler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyler trying to control but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans wants to stand but Tyler is controlling the position.
Tyler throwing strikes but missing.
Tyler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tyler trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timmermans wants to get back to his feet but Tyler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tyler passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Timmermans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyler.
Tyler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tyler prevents Timmermans from standing back up.
Tyler winds up and cracks Timmermans with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tyler tries to pass to full mount but Timmermans defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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!
Tyler wants to pass to mount but Timmermans is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Tyler dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Timmermans throws a head kick but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler tries to land a front kick but Timmermans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyler throws a nice looking combination but Timmermans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyler dodges the punch combination from Timmermans.
Timmermans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Timmermans.
Timmermans digs a good hook to Tyler's body.
Tyler dodges the punch combination from Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a combination that misses
and Tyler counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Timmermans's guard now.
Timmermans wants to stand and escape but Tyler is having none of it.
Tyler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyler sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tyler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tyler throws a big right hand that misses.
Timmermans is looking to stand up but Tyler isn't so interested in that idea.
Tyler working some strikes from top position.
Timmermans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyler is controlling him.
Tyler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler passes Timmermans's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tyler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Timmermans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tyler.
Timmermans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyler.
Tyler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmermans is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyler.
Tyler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyler is looking for a kimura here.
Tyler working over Timmermans with some ground and pound. Timmermans looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Timmermans is trying to stand.
Tyler 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.
Tyler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler thows a huge punch but Timmermans dodges it nicely.
Tyler trying to control from half guard but Timmermans is working away.
Tyler working over Timmermans with some ground and pound. Timmermans looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyler is nestled in close to Timmermans, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Tyler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Timmermans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Timmermans misses with a double jab.
Timmermans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyler swings for the body but Timmermans moves out of range.
Tyler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tyler wants to control from the top but Timmermans keeps moving.
Timmermans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Timmermans is keeping the position for now.
Tyler working some strikes from top position.
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Tyler from controlling successfully.
Tyler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
James Tyler has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tyler with a nice head shot there.
Timmermans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyler is controlling him.
Tyler lands a couple of digs.
Tyler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Tyler from controlling successfully.
Tyler throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Timmermans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tyler throwing strikes from guard but Timmermans blocks nicely.
Tyler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Timmermans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tyler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Timmermans's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmermans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Timmermans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tyler controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tyler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Timmermans wants to stand and escape but Tyler is having none of it.
Tyler connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyler throws an elbow that misses. Timmermans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tyler's guard. Nice move by Timmermans!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler pushes Timmermans off and gets back to his feet.
Timmermans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Timmermans moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tyler moves into range and clinches up with Timmermans.
Bam Timmermans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmermans wants to stand and escape but instead Tyler has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timmermans being controlled here, momentarily.
James Tyler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tyler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Tyler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tyler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Tyler!
Our winner, James Tyler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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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
59% |
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