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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bad Timber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Sorensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bad Timber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicky Sorensen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timber swinging wildly here.
Sorensen tries to clinch up.
Sorensen moves in looking to clinch but Timber pushes him off.
Timber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Timber defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sorensen.
Sorensen dodges the punch combination from Timber.
Sorensen clinches with his opponent.
Timber is trying to break the clinch but Sorensen is controlling him.
Sorensen keeps control of Timber as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Timber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sorensen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Timber wants to break free but Sorensen has control.
Timber is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sorensen is defending well.
Sorensen has Timber pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Timber manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sorensen has Timber pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Timber manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bad Timber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Sorensen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timber wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sorensen stops a takedown attempt from Timber.
Sorensen is working for takedown but Timber is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sorensen fails to pull guard.
Sorensen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Timber's efforts to push away.
Sorensen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Timber walks away with a smile on his face. Sorensen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sorensen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sorensen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Timber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sorensen somewhat.
Timber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sorensen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Timber swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timber throws a nice looking combination but Sorensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Timber misses with a body shot.
Sorensen staying out of range there.
Timber throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sorensen counters with a good low kick that Timber was not able to check.
Sorensen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Timber throws a right hand that Sorensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sorensen also avoids with ease.
Timber looks to land a combination but Sorensen avoids it well.
Sorensen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Timber avoids it really well and circles away.
A punch combination from Timber misses.
Timber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Timber misses with a few strikes there.
Sorensen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorensen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Timber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sorensen.
Sorensen darts in looking for a takedown but Timber gets double underhooks and turns Sorensen into the cage.
Sorensen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Timber prevents it.
Sorensen has Timber pressed against the cage, preventing Timber from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Timber pulls guard effortlessly.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Timber wants to stand and escape but Sorensen is having none of it.
Timber keeping moving, preventing Sorensen from controlling successfully.
Timber pushes Sorensen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Timber misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timber misses with a combination
and Sorensen counters with a left and a right that stings Timber.
Timber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bad Timber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sorensen shoots in and drives through. Timber sprawls well.
Sorensen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Timber back to the cage. Sorensen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Timber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Timber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Timber stuffs the takedown attempt from Sorensen. Sorensen gets slowly back to his feet.
Timber missing with a left hand there. Sorensen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timber loads up on a big right hand but Sorensen slips the punch.
Timber throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sorensen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Timber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sorensen.
Sorensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bad Timber will probably get the nod.
That's time! Timber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Timber misses with a double jab
enabling Sorensen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bad Timber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Timber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sorensen.
Timber swinging wildly here.
Timber misses with a two punch combination.
Sorensen darts in looking for a takedown but Timber gets double underhooks and turns Sorensen into the cage.
Timber is trying to push Sorensen away but Sorensen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sorensen wants to take the fight to the mat but Timber manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Timber wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sorensen has him pressed against the cage.
Sorensen wants to break free but Timber has control.
Timber is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sorensen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sorensen fails to pull guard.
Bad Timber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Sorensen.
Timber working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timber manages to pull guard.
Timber has his feet on Sorensen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Timber throws a series of punches but Sorensen moves out of range.
Sorensen fails with a takedown attempt.
Timber definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Timber as Sorensen shoots in.
Timber looks to land a combination but Sorensen avoids it well.
Sorensen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Timber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Timber misses with a wild combination.
Nicky Sorensen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sorensen is defended easily by Timber.
Timber throws a right hand that Sorensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sorensen also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorensen tries to clinch up.
Timber loads up on a big right hand but Sorensen slips the punch.
Bad Timber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timber throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sorensen counters with a series of strikes. Timber will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sorensen misses with a takedown attempt - Timber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sorensen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Timber tries to bum rush Sorensen with a series of wild strikes but Sorensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sorensen throws a head kick but Timber moves out of range.
Timber throws a combination that misses
and Timber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Timber misses with a series of wild punches.
Timber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sorensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorensen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sorensen tries to close the distance and clinch but Timber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sorensen wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Timber.
Sorensen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Timber's waist but Timber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sorensen off to one side.
Sorensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timber.
A punch combination from Timber misses.
Timber throws a right hand that Sorensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sorensen also avoids with ease.
Timber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sorensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Timber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timber throws a right hand that Sorensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sorensen also avoids with ease.
Sorensen lands with an overhand left.
Sorensen is looking to clinch but Timber is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Timber.
Timber misses with a looping right.
Sorensen shoots for a takedown but Timber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sorensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Some bone on bone action there as Timber checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Timber takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sorensen wants to clinch up but Timber keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Sorensen with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bad Timber will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Timber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sorensen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Timber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sorensen somewhat.
No joy there for Timber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Timber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sorensen shoots in looking for a takedown but Timber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sorensen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Timber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sorensen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Timber tries to bum rush Sorensen with a series of wild strikes but Sorensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sorensen slips a jab and a cross from Timber.
A head kick misses from Sorensen.
Sorensen moves in looking to clinch but Timber pushes him off.
Timber has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorensen slips a jab and a cross from Timber.
Timber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sorensen shoots in but no luck this time.
Bad Timber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Sorensen.
Sorensen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sorensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timber.
Sorensen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Timber defends it nicely.
Sorensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Timber falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sorensen counters with a left to the body.
A big left from Timber misses.
Some wild striking there from Timber.
Sorensen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Timber's waist but Timber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sorensen off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Sorensen does no damage.
Timber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sorensen misses with a two punch combination.
Timber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Timber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sorensen manages to avoid it.
Sorensen slips a jab and a cross from Timber.
Timber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Timber throws a right hand that Sorensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sorensen also avoids with ease.
Sorensen is looking to clinch but Timber is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Timber.
Sorensen lands with a slapping head kick.
Sorensen fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Timber misses.
Sorensen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Timber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Timber misses.
Timber throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sorensen counters with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Timber.
Timber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Timber.
Timber throws a combination that misses
and Sorensen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sorensen scores with a kick to the body.
Sorensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timber.
Timber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorensen punishes Timber's body with a nice straight punch.
Timber misses with a double jab
and Sorensen counters with a straight right hand.
Sorensen fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timber stuffs the takedown attempt from Sorensen. Sorensen gets slowly back to his feet.
Timber swats away the attempt to clinch by Sorensen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Timber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sorensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Timber.
Nicky Sorensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bad Timber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sorensen misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nicky Sorensen.
I think Timber 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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