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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Humberto Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berend Bouma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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214 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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, Humberto Roman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Berend Bouma!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bouma closes the distance and clinches.
Bouma just leaning against Roman, taking a breather.
Bouma is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bouma tries for a takedown but Roman manages to get underhooks.
Roman tries to pull guard but Bouma holds him up against the cage and eventually Roman drops back down to his feet.
Roman jumps guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bouma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bouma stands and throws Roman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bouma's best efforts.
Roman moves into full guard.
Roman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bouma.
Bouma stays in close to Roman's body and controls the position.
Bouma postures up.
Roman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bouma is one step ahead there.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Bouma from controlling successfully.
Bouma preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Berend Bouma wasn't active enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bouma.
Humberto Roman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berend Bouma.
Roman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bouma.
Bouma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bouma tries to pull guard but Roman won't allow it.
Roman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bouma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bouma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouma lands a jab-cross combination.
Bouma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roman misses with a jab to the body
and Bouma counters with a head kick. That will keep Roman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Roman connects with a body shot.
Roman moves to clinch but Bouma breaks away
and Bouma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bouma looks winded!
Nice sprawl there from Roman as Bouma shoots in.
Berend Bouma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roman throws a right hand that Bouma ducks under and follows up with a left that Bouma also avoids with ease.
Bouma with a poor takedown
and Roman counters with a single leg into guard. Bouma didn't expect that.
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!
Roman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roman postures up in Bouma's guard and throws a big left but Bouma blocks it.
Roman lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roman gets to his feet. Bouma looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Roman thuds his right hand into Bouma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roman connects with a body shot.
Roman scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roman. Bouma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roman moves into the clinch.
Bouma prevents a takedown attempt there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bouma is trying to push Roman away but Roman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
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 Humberto Roman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bouma with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roman counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roman. Bouma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bouma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bouma shoots in and drives through. Roman sprawls well.
Roman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bouma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roman defends well and Bouma ends up having to push Roman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Humberto Roman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berend Bouma.
Bouma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roman fails to pull guard.
Roman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bouma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bouma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman lands with a good body shot.
Bouma is breathing heavily.
Bouma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roman as he jumps to the side.
Roman throws a body punch but Bouma moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bouma!
Roman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bouma doesn't seem bothered though.
Roman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bouma moves into the clinch.
Roman jumps guard and drags Bouma to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Roman working for a triangle but Bouma defends it easily.
Bouma stands and throws Roman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouma tries to score with some ground and pound. Roman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Roman is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouma is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Roman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Roman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouma wants to control but Roman is keeping him busy.
Bouma prevents Roman from improving his position.
Bouma escapes and gets back to his feet.
Roman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bouma has managed to clinch.
Bouma goes for a takedown attempt but Roman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roman tries to close the distance and clinch but Bouma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman doesn't manage to clinch there - Bouma circles away.
Humberto Roman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bouma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bouma shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roman pinned against the cage. Roman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bouma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roman defends well and Bouma ends up having to push Roman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Berend Bouma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bouma doesn't manage to clinch there - Roman circles away.
Bouma throws a poor cross that misses
and Roman counters by clinching up.
Roman managing to block the knees to the body from Bouma.
Bouma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bouma jumps guard and drags Roman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Roman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roman distracts Bouma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roman throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman throws a big right hand that misses.
Roman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roman is looking to stand up but Bouma won't let him.
Bouma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bouma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roman defends well.
Bouma has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Roman throwing strikes but missing.
Roman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman postures up in Bouma's guard and throws a big left but Bouma blocks it.
Bouma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roman landing some decent shots from guard.
Roman works over Bouma with some ground and pound from guard.
Roman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bouma has momentary wrist control but Roman slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bouma has a closed guard, preventing Roman from standing up.
Roman throwing strikes but missing.
Bouma is working an open guard so Roman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roman misses with a body shot.
Roman swats away the attempt to clinch by Bouma.
Roman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bouma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bouma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roman tries to clinch up.
Bouma wants to clinch up but Roman keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Bouma misses.
Bouma throws a jab when Roman was well out of range.
Bouma cracks the inside of Roman's front leg.
Roman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bouma swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from Roman. No joy for Bouma on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bouma swats away the attempt to clinch by Roman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humberto Roman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roman 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Humberto Roman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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