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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Milan Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorn Geukens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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140 lbs
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137 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Milan Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorn Geukens!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman wants to clinch.
Geukens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Geukens fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoffman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hoffman moves into the clinch.
Hoffman is pressed up against the cage. Geukens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hoffman down to the mat. Hoffman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Geukens as he avoids it easily.
Hoffman slaps away a takedown attempt from Geukens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Milan Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorn Geukens.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoffman.
Geukens fails with the takedown.
Geukens looks for the body kick but Hoffman saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geukens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Geukens wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoffman.
Hoffman darts in looking for a takedown but Geukens gets double underhooks and turns Hoffman into the cage.
Geukens is looking for a takedown.
Geukens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Geukens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Geukens wants it to stay on the feet.
Hoffman shoots in looking for a takedown but Geukens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hoffman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hoffman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Geukens's waist but Geukens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoffman off to one side.
Hoffman slips a jab and a cross from Geukens.
Hoffman slaps away a takedown attempt from Geukens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Geukens moves in looking to clinch but Hoffman pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Geukens swivels and escapes.
Geukens shoots for a takedown but Hoffman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Geukens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Geukens showed some decent athleticism there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Geukens tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hoffman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geukens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hoffman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Geukens working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hoffman's thigh. Hoffman counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Geukens wants to control from the top but Hoffman keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Geukens is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoffman has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoffman is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geukens pulls Hoffman in close to his closed guard and prevents Hoffman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hoffman prevents Geukens from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Geukens is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hoffman, into his guard.
Hoffman keeping moving, preventing Geukens from controlling successfully.
Hoffman is looking for a triangle here but Geukens uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Geukens tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Geukens goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hoffman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Geukens but great work by Hoffman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorn Geukens 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.
Hoffman misses with a few strikes there.
Hoffman tries to clinch but Geukens moves out of range.
Geukens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoffman's waist but Hoffman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Geukens off to one side.
Geukens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoffman sprawls well. Hoffman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Geukens gets slowly back to his feet.
Geukens blocks a head kick by Hoffman.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt.
Geukens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoffman lands with a shot to the body.
Hoffman has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geukens trying to control the position but instead, Hoffman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Geukens into the cage.
Geukens has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoffman after a bit of a struggle.
Milan Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorn Geukens.
Geukens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hoffman.
Geukens cracks Hoffman with a nice body shot.
Geukens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Geukens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoffman.
Geukens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoffman.
Horrible takedown by Geukens or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoffman which made him look bad.
Geukens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geukens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoffman, pushing him back against the cage.
Hoffman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoffman tries to score a body lock takedown but Geukens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Geukens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Geukens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Geukens throws a head kick that misses.
Geukens is breathing heavily.
Geukens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoffman is looking to clinch.
Milan Hoffman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Geukens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoffman tries to clinch there but Geukens circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman dives in for a single leg takedown but Geukens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hoffman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Geukens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hoffman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Geukens working Hoffman over with knees to the body.
Geukens is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Geukens tries to pull guard but Hoffman holds him up against the cage and eventually Geukens drops back down to his feet.
Geukens pulls guard effortlessly.
Hoffman stands up and waves to Geukens to follow him.
Hoffman tries to clinch but Geukens is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geukens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Geukens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hoffman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Geukens as he avoids it easily.
Geukens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Geukens fails to land the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoffman throws a leg kick that misses.
Geukens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jorn Geukens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hoffman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice body kick from Geukens.
Geukens throws a body punch but Hoffman moves out of range.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Geukens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Geukens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoffman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoffman stuffs the takedown.
Geukens tries to clinch there but Hoffman circles away.
Hoffman wants to clinch up but Geukens keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoffman.
Geukens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoffman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Geukens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoffman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Geukens throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman has managed to clinch.
Hoffman jumps guard but Geukens stands there with Hoffman around his waist. Hoffman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Geukens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoffman smiles and moves away.
Milan Hoffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorn Geukens.
Geukens shoots for a takedown but Hoffman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Geukens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Geukens tries to clinch but Hoffman moves out of range.
Geukens blocks the body kick.
Geukens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Geukens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoffman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Geukens somewhat.
Geukens throws a push kick but Hoffman slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman tries for a takedown but Geukens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Geukens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoffman swivels and escapes.
Jorn Geukens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoffman clobbers Geukens with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Geukens misses with a kick to the body.
Geukens tries a low kick but Hoffman avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Geukens. No joy for Hoffman on that attempt.
Geukens moves in looking to clinch but Hoffman pushes him off.
Hoffman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Geukens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geukens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Geukens feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Geukens trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffman is controlling Geukens's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Milan Hoffman.
Hoffman shoots in for a double leg but Geukens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Geukens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoffman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoffman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoffman wants it to stay on the feet.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hoffman rushes Geukens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hoffman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hoffman tries to score a body lock takedown but Geukens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Geukens jumps guard but Hoffman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Milan Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorn Geukens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Geukens throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jorn Geukens.
Well Geukens 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 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorn Geukens!
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