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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nasstir Fmyayyax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Baraona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nasstir Fmyayyax has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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166 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nasstir Fmyayyax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Baraona!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fmyayyax takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baraona gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fmyayyax trying to land knees to the body.
Baraona connects with a knee to the head.
Baraona using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fmyayyax has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baraona is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Baraona unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fmyayyax is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Baraona.
Baraona is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Baraona connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fmyayyax's face.
Fmyayyax takes a knee to the side of the body.
Baraona is pushing Fmyayyax up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Baraona lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Nasstir Fmyayyax has been cut.
Baraona crunches a lovely knee into Fmyayyax's ribcage.
Baraona tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraona scores with a knee to the head.
Baraona lands a knee to the head.
Baraona is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Baraona with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baraona just leaning against Fmyayyax, taking a breather.
Baraona has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Baraona scores with a knee to the head.
Baraona connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fmyayyax's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baraona utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fmyayyax takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baraona content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Baraona with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Baraona to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baraona tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baraona scores with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Baraona receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Baraona.
Baraona moves into the clinch.
Baraona with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baraona landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baraona misses with a knee to the head.
Baraona is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Baraona with a knee to the head.
Baraona scores with a knee to the head.
Baraona is stalling here.
Baraona with a knee to the head.
Baraona landing knees to the head.
Baraona connects with a knee to the head.
Baraona throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fmyayyax blocks it with crossed arms.
Baraona pressing his opponent against the cage.
Baraona tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baraona escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fmyayyax tries a head kick but it misses.
Baraona moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baraona with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baraona lands a knee to the head.
Fmyayyax fails to pull guard.
Baraona lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baraona lands a knee to the head.
Baraona putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fmyayyax in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Baraona.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Baraona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nasstir Fmyayyax's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baraona throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baraona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baraona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fmyayyax avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baraona tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fmyayyax swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baraona closes the distance and pushes Fmyayyax back into the cage.
Fmyayyax takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baraona is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Baraona misses with a knee strike.
Fmyayyax is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baraona is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Baraona breaks the clinch.
Baraona has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraona throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Baraona throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baraona tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
John Baraona seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A knee to the head by Baraona.
Baraona connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fmyayyax's face.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baraona takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Baraona tries a knee to the head but Fmyayyax blocks it.
Fmyayyax tries to circle away but Baraona has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baraona tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baraona has Fmyayyax pressed against the cage.
Baraona is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Baraona creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Baraona connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fmyayyax's face.
Baraona tries to land a knee to the head but Fmyayyax blocks with his arms.
Baraona with a knee to the head.
Fmyayyax trying to land knees to the body.
Baraona lands a knee to the head.
Baraona misses with a knee strike.
Fmyayyax tries to break free but Baraona pushes him back against the cage.
Baraona is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baraona misses with a knee to the head.
Fmyayyax dodges an elbow strike from Baraona.
Baraona lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fmyayyax working hard to break the clinch.
Baraona throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fmyayyax wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baraona with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fmyayyax wants to break the clinch but can't.
Baraona putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fmyayyax in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Baraona in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Baraona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baraona tries to clinch there but Fmyayyax circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baraona darts in and clinches Fmyayyax up against the cage.
Baraona looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fmyayyax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baraona unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fmyayyax lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baraona unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fmyayyax lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baraona throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baraona connects with a knee to the head.
Fmyayyax letting Baraona take a breather here.
Baraona tries a knee to the head but Fmyayyax blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baraona tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fmyayyax wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Baraona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nasstir Fmyayyax's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fmyayyax wants to clinch up but Baraona keeps it at a distance.
Baraona tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fmyayyax keeps the fight on the outside.
Baraona lands with a kick to the temple. Fmyayyax shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Baraona leaves Fmyayyax with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baraona tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fmyayyax manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baraona is looking to clinch but Fmyayyax is avoiding it.
Nasstir Fmyayyax is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fmyayyax's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baraona under the eye.
Fmyayyax lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baraona tries to clinch but Fmyayyax is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraona closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baraona is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Baraona misses with a knee to the head.
Baraona lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fmyayyax takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baraona lands a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baraona takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Baraona with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fmyayyax prevents a body shot from Baraona.
Baraona manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baraona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baraona throws a head kick that Fmyayyax semi-blocks.
Fmyayyax fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baraona avoids it really well and circles away.
Fmyayyax swats away the attempt to clinch by Baraona.
Baraona darts in and clinches Fmyayyax up against the cage.
Fmyayyax takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baraona scores with a knee to the head.
Baraona is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baraona with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baraona has Fmyayyax pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Baraona.
Baraona dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Baraona lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baraona looking to throw knees to the head but Fmyayyax is blocking nicely.
Baraona throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fmyayyax wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baraona has him pressed against the cage.
Baraona connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baraona with a knee to the head.
Baraona tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baraona scores with a knee to the head.
Baraona with a knee to the head.
Baraona content to slow the pace in the clinch.
John Baraona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baraona misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baraona tries a knee to the head but Fmyayyax blocks it.
Nasstir Fmyayyax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baraona with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Baraona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baraona 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 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Baraona!
John Baraona spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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energy
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