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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarik Belson (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Van Der Sluijs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jarik Belson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Sluijs slips under a jab from Belson.
Van Der Sluijs throws a big counter combination but Belson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Der Sluijs lands with a nice combination. Belson backs away looking to recover.
Van Der Sluijs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Belson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Belson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Van Der Sluijs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Sluijs keeping full guard, as Belson tries to pass.
Van Der Sluijs wants to get back to his feet but Belson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Belson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Belson trying to control but Van Der Sluijs is working from the bottom.
Belson stops Van Der Sluijs from standing up.
Belson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs wants to get back to his feet but Belson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Belson trying to control but Van Der Sluijs is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Van Der Sluijs enables Belson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Van Der Sluijs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Belson trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Sluijs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Der Sluijs is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs keeping moving, preventing Belson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belson wants to pass the guard but Van Der Sluijs is keeping the position.
Belson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Van Der Sluijs keeping moving, preventing Belson from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Belson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVan Der Sluijs.
Belson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belson or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Der Sluijs, which made it look bad.
Belson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Der Sluijs. Van Der Sluijs obviously looking to wear him down.
Belson 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.
Van Der Sluijs wants to get back to his feet but Belson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Belson tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Der Sluijs is retaining full guard.
Belson wants to control from the top but Van Der Sluijs keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Der Sluijs is keeping the position for now.
Belson has gone for a leg lock! Van Der Sluijs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Belson's guard.
Van Der Sluijs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Belson's guard.
Van Der Sluijs stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Van Der Sluijs slips under a jab.
Van Der Sluijs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Belson cracks Van Der Sluijs with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Der Sluijs walks into a left hand.
Jarik Belson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belson throws a hook but Van Der Sluijs blocks it.
Van Der Sluijs lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A big right from Belson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jarik Belson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Van Der Sluijs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Belson throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Der Sluijs connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Belson misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Der Sluijs circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Van Der Sluijs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Belson throws an off balance right hand
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belson connects with a looping right hand.
Van Der Sluijs works Belson's body with a nice hook.
Belson swings widly with a right hand
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice kick to the body.
Van Der Sluijs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belson throws a shot from downtown. Van Der Sluijs moves away and avoids it.
Belson misses the body punch
and Belson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belson misses with a hook. Van Der Sluijs ducked under it nicely.
Belson misses with an uppercut
and Van Der Sluijs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belson looks for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs sprawls well.
Belson throws an overhand right that lands on Van Der Sluijs's shoulder, as Van Der Sluijs tries to avoid the shot.
And Van Der Sluijs counters with a quick kick to the body but Belson blocks it.
Van Der Sluijs swings for the body but Belson moves out of range.
Van Der Sluijs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belson throws out the jab.
It looks like Van Der Sluijs has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Belson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Van Der Sluijs to counter with a crisp jab.
Belson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Der Sluijs did well to prevent Belson getting side control.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to stand.
Belson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to stand up here but Belson is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belson wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Der Sluijs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jarik Belson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belson seems to be working for a kimura but Van Der Sluijs defends the submission attempt.
Belson content to control rather than advance.
Van Der Sluijs tries to kick Belson off but Belson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Belson is looking for a kimura but Van Der Sluijs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Belson to get the leverage.
Van Der Sluijs is not content to let Belson control the position.
Belson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belson is working for a guillotine from mount but Van Der Sluijs frees his head quite easily.
Belson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Belson fails to advance to Van Der Sluijs's back.
Belson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Van Der Sluijs is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Der Sluijs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Der Sluijs wants to get up but he can't break Belson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Belson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Der Sluijs is aware though and is defending well.
Van Der Sluijs wants to stand but Belson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Belson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Der Sluijs defends it easily.
Belson has a closed guard, preventing Van Der Sluijs from standing up.
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 James Van Der Sluijs will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Belson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Der Sluijs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belson shoots and misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Der Sluijs.
Belson shoots and misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James Van Der Sluijs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarik Belson.
Belson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Belson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to escape.
Belson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Belson is keen to just control but Van Der Sluijs is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belson is working for a submission of some sort.
Belson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Der Sluijs sees it coming and defends easily.
Belson is working for a kimura but Van Der Sluijs is defending it quite comfortably.
Belson is working for a kimura but Van Der Sluijs is defending it quite comfortably.
Belson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Der Sluijs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Belson is trying to control. Van Der Sluijs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Belson trying to mount his opponent but Van Der Sluijs defends it.
Van Der Sluijs has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Belson is on him like a limpet, forcing Van Der Sluijs back against the cage.
Belson can't get the takedown.
Belson lands a body punch.
Belson can't find room to land a body shot as Van Der Sluijs controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Der Sluijs backwards.
Van Der Sluijs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Belson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Van Der Sluijs.
Belson jumps guard but Van Der Sluijs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Belson letting Van Der Sluijs take a breather here.
A short uppercut from Van Der Sluijs.
A right handed body shot lands from Belson.
Van Der Sluijs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Belson is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Belson.
Belson is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Der Sluijs finish him?
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Belson seems to have recovered his senses.
Belson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Belson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Belson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Belson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Sluijs keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Van Der Sluijs throws Belson to one side and escapes!
Belson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good shot there by Belson.
Belson walks into a jab.
Van Der Sluijs moves away from the strike by Belson.
Belson misses with a takedown attempt - Van Der Sluijs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Der Sluijs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Belson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Van Der Sluijs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Der Sluijs 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Van Der Sluijs!
James Van Der Sluijs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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