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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Timmermans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Nastanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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211 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeffrey Timmermans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Nastanovich!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nastanovich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Timmermans as he jumps to the side.
Timmermans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nastanovich, pushing him back against the cage.
Nastanovich tries to circle away but Timmermans has him pinned against the cage.
Timmermans tries for a takedown. No joy.
Timmermans is working for takedown but Nastanovich is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nastanovich turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nastanovich lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nastanovich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Timmermans is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Timmermans is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nastanovich has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nastanovich wants to control for a moment but Timmermans uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nastanovich not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastanovich seems to be working for a kimura but Timmermans defends the submission attempt.
Nastanovich has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Timmermans sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Timmermans is doing well to control the position and prevent Nastanovich from advancing to side control.
Nastanovich trying to control from Timmermans's half guard. Timmermans has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nastanovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nastanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timmermans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nastanovich wants to control from the top but Timmermans keeps moving.
Nastanovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nastanovich is pushing down on Timmermans's leg trying to pass to half guard. Timmermans is fighting to maintain full guard but Nastanovich has managed to sneak the leg through.
Timmermans trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nastanovich is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Timmermans reverses the position - he's now on top in Nastanovich's guard.
Nastanovich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nastanovich manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nastanovich looking to control but Timmermans is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Timmermans tries to buck Nastanovich off but he can't manage it.
Nastanovich is looking to work his way around to Timmermans's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Timmermans is squirming around, avoiding Nastanovich's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nastanovich misses with a head shot.
Timmermans wants to hold on but Nastanovich pushes him away.
Nastanovich tries to control but Timmermans wriggling away.
Timmermans can't escape the position.
Timmermans is squirming around, avoiding Nastanovich's attempts to control the action.
Nastanovich wants to take Timmermans's back here but Timmermans is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timmermans is squirming around, avoiding Nastanovich's attempts to control the action.
Timmermans wants to hold on but Nastanovich pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Nastanovich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Timmermans throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nastanovich was covering up waiting for the punch and Timmermans finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nastanovich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Timmermans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Timmermans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nastanovich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Timmermans defends well.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Nastanovich keeps moving.
Timmermans is looking to stand up but Nastanovich won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastanovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nastanovich looking to control.
Timmermans trying to control but Nastanovich is working from the bottom.
Nastanovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Timmermans is aware though and is defending well.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Nastanovich keeps moving.
Timmermans would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Nastanovich keeps moving.
Timmermans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jeffrey Timmermans has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nastanovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Timmermans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Timmermans pulls guard.
Nastanovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nastanovich looking to pass the guard.
Nastanovich landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nastanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timmermans being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nastanovich.
Nastanovich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Nastanovich from controlling successfully.
Nastanovich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bobby Nastanovich has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Timmermans leaves Nastanovich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Timmermans shoots for a takedown but Nastanovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bobby Nastanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nastanovich takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Bobby Nastanovich has been cut.
Jeffrey Timmermans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nastanovich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Timmermans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans has Nastanovich pressed against the cage, preventing Nastanovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nastanovich is trying to pull guard but Timmermans turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jeffrey Timmermans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Nastanovich.
Nastanovich looking to stall.
Timmermans is trying to pull guard but Nastanovich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nastanovich wants to get back to striking at distance but Timmermans won't allow it.
Nastanovich is trying to push Timmermans away but Timmermans has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Timmermans is trying to drag Nastanovich to the mat but Nastanovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nastanovich has a couple of punches blocked by Timmermans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Nastanovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bobby Nastanovich's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Timmermans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nastanovich leaves Timmermans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nastanovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Nastanovich misses.
Timmermans takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Timmermans moves out of range of the strikes.
Timmermans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nastanovich.
Timmermans has a takedown stuffed.
Timmermans gets caught flat footed, as Nastanovich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nastanovich wants to control from the top but Timmermans keeps moving.
Nastanovich looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nastanovich controls the pace.
Timmermans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Timmermans is trying to control the position but Nastanovich postures up.
Nastanovich wants to control from the top but Timmermans keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bobby Nastanovich hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Timmermans darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nastanovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Timmermans shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Timmermans showed some decent athleticism there.
Nastanovich regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bobby Nastanovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nastanovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmermans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nastanovich is keeping the position for now.
Timmermans postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nastanovich is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Timmermans, into his guard.
Timmermans managing to control the position.
Timmermans has an active guard here but Nastanovich has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nastanovich passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Timmermans!
Bobby Nastanovich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nastanovich working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Timmermans is squirming around, avoiding Nastanovich's attempts to control the action.
Timmermans is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans tries to hold on but Nastanovich pushes him away.
Nastanovich pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Nastanovich lands with some strikes.
Nastanovich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Timmermans tries to hold on but Nastanovich postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timmermans has given up his back here.
Jeffrey Timmermans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nastanovich looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Nastanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nastanovich 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Nastanovich!
A relieved looking Bobby Nastanovich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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