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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sem Luuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Haffie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luuk has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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153 lbs
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176 cm
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sem Luuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jordan Haffie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haffie darts in looking for a takedown but Luuk gets double underhooks and turns Haffie into the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Haffie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sem Luuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Haffie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Haffie slips under a jab from Luuk.
Luuk is breathing heavily.
Haffie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Luuk defends well and Haffie ends up having to push Luuk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haffie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Haffie lands in his opponent's guard.
Haffie tries to free his leg and advance position but Luuk is retaining full guard.
Haffie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luuk keeping full guard, as Haffie tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luuk seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Haffie stands and throws Luuk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee asks Haffie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Haffie prefers to stall for the moment though.
Luuk is looking for a sweep.
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.
Haffie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Haffie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Haffie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Haffie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haffie defending well as Luuk loads up on a big left hand.
Haffie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luuk tries to avoid it but Haffie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luuk to the ground. Luuk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sem Luuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Haffie.
Luuk slaps away a takedown attempt from Haffie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Luuk is looking to counter punch.
Haffie blocks a head kick by Luuk.
Sem Luuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haffie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Luuk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Haffie is putting a hurting on Luuk here, landing some big shots from side control.
Haffie works to advance to full mount. Luuk defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Haffie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Haffie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haffie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Haffie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Haffie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luuk.
Luuk looks for the body kick but Haffie saw that one coming.
Haffie takes the fight into the clinch.
Haffie goes for a takedown attempt but Luuk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Haffie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luuk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haffie.
Haffie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Luuk is trying to defend but Haffie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Haffie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
More stalling from Haffie.
Haffie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Haffie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luuk misses with a kick to the body.
Haffie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sem Luuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Haffie.
Haffie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luuk but Luuk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luuk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haffie drives through with a takedown into Luuk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Haffie tries to free his leg and advance position but Luuk is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haffie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Haffie trying to control but Luuk is working from the bottom.
Haffie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Haffie works over Luuk with some ground and pound from guard.
Haffie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haffie shoots in for a double leg but Luuk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haffie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Luuk looking for a sweep. Not yet Luuk, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Haffie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Luuk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luuk loads up on a big right hand but Haffie slips the punch.
Haffie shoots in and gets a takedown into Luuk's guard.
Luuk being controlled here, momentarily.
Haffie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Luuk's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haffie wants to control from the top but Luuk keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haffie forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haffie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jordan Haffie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haffie prevents Luuk from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, if Haffie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Haffie defending well as Luuk loads up on a big left hand.
Haffie rushes Luuk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Haffie drags the fight down to the ground.
Haffie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Haffie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haffie trying to control but Luuk is working from the bottom.
Luuk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haffie controls the pace.
Haffie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haffie content to stall in guard here.
Sem Luuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haffie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jordan Haffie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luuk working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Haffie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Haffie 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Haffie!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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