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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sandis Nilenders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Baraona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandis Nilenders has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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180 cm
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175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid 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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sandis Nilenders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Baraona!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baraona tries to close the distance and clinch but Nilenders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baraona avoids a kick to the body.
Nilenders keeps the fight on the outside.
Nilenders gets a clinch.
Baraona taking a breather.
Nilenders tries to land a knee to the head but Baraona blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Baraona.
It looks like Sandis Nilenders has been cut.
Baraona with a knee to the head.
Baraona is trying to maintain a safe position but Nilenders gets an underhook and turns Baraona into the cage.
Baraona using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nilenders has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baraona with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baraona throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Baraona lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baraona landing knees to the body.
Nilenders has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baraona after a bit of a struggle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baraona scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baraona connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nilenders's face.
Baraona misses with a body punch.
Baraona throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nilenders blocks it with crossed arms.
Baraona tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nilenders takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baraona stops a takedown attempt from Nilenders.
Baraona dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nilenders effectively controlling the action here.
Baraona unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Baraona lands a good knee to the midsection. Nilenders won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baraona is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Baraona using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nilenders has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baraona with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baraona tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Baraona struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilenders controls his hands.
Baraona with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baraona.
Nilenders takes an elbow to the temple.
Baraona is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nilenders is defending well for now.
Nilenders wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandis Nilenders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Baraona.
Baraona lands a knee to the body.
Nilenders is breathing heavily.
Baraona lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baraona's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Baraona lands a knee to the head.
Nilenders takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baraona tries to land a knee to the head but Nilenders blocks with his arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nilenders has Baraona pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baraona manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baraona trying to control the position but instead, Nilenders has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baraona into the cage.
Baraona with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baraona unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nilenders lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baraona with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baraona is struggling to control the position.
Nilenders takes a knee to the side of the body.
Baraona taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Baraona throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baraona content to slow the pace in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilenders has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baraona avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baraona landing knees to the head.
Baraona tries a knee to the head but Nilenders blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nilenders takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baraona keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nilenders's efforts to push away.
Baraona using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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 Sandis Nilenders's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baraona scores with a head kick. Nilenders tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nilenders swats away the attempt to clinch by Baraona.
Baraona throws a head kick but Nilenders moves out of range.
Nilenders swats away the attempt to clinch by Baraona.
Nilenders moves into the clinch successfully.
Baraona using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baraona landing knees to the head.
Nilenders takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baraona scores with a knee to the head.
Nilenders is rocked!
Nilenders is trying to drag Baraona to the mat but Baraona just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oh Nilenders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baraona putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nilenders in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Baraona.
Baraona lands a good knee to the midsection. Nilenders won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraona lands a nice knee to the body.
Baraona connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nilenders's face.
Nilenders takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baraona comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Baraona lands a big knee! That's hurt Nilenders! Oh, he's all over the place! Baraona lands another knee that sends Nilenders to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Baraona!
A less than humble John Baraona misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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