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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Casper Timmermans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macon Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett has chosen Jebroer - Kind van de Duivel as his entrance music. Macon Sackett is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Casper Timmermans!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Macon Sackett!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmermans moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Timmermans blocks a jab.
Timmermans drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sackett sprawls and moves away.
Timmermans seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Timmermans checks it.
Sackett throws a body punch but Timmermans moves out of range.
Timmermans throws a lazy body kick
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sackett has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Timmermans is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Timmermans saw that one coming.
Timmermans slips under a jab from Sackett.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Timmermans is looking for a counter combo.
That kick from Timmermans tenderised Sackett's leg. Sackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans connects with a solid leg kick.
Timmermans darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Timmermans counters with a single leg into guard. Sackett didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett pulls Timmermans in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sackett is pulling down on Timmermans's head to control his posture.
Timmermans is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sackett seems keen to control Timmermans's posture.
Sackett is looking to stand up but Timmermans isn't so interested in that idea.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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.
Sackett is trying to keep Timmermans in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Timmermans bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Timmermans is looking to take a break and control but Sackett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sackett dodges the ground and pound from Timmermans.
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.
Timmermans trying to control the position but Sackett is working away.
Timmermans looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sackett is avoiding damage well.
Timmermans sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sackett is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Timmermans tries to move to full mount but Sackett actually manages to regain half guard.
Timmermans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sackett defending well though.
Timmermans is nestled in close to Sackett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Timmermans is trying to control. Sackett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sackett pushes Timmermans off looking to stand but Timmermans dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett wants to improve his position but Timmermans is controlling well.
Timmermans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Timmermans in particular looking to stall.
Timmermans prevents Sackett from standing back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A shot to the body from Sackett misses
and Timmermans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Macon Sackett has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timmermans misses with a straight right.
Timmermans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sackett misses with a hook
and Timmermans counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casper Timmermans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Macon Sackett's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Timmermans throws a chopping leg kick but Sackett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Sackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Timmermans throws a right hand that misses
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Timmermans scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans throws a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Timmermans works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sackett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sackett misses the jab.
Timmermans thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans lands with an uppercut that bounces Sackett off the cage and back into range.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Timmermans.
Timmermans sizes up Sackett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmermans moves away from the strike by Sackett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans misses with a kick to the body
and Sackett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Timmermans's knee momentarily.
Timmermans swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Timmermans checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Timmermans throws a body kick that misses.
Timmermans with a poor takedown
enabling Sackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Timmermans avoids the head kick by Sackett.
Jab from Sackett.
Timmermans throws the kick towards the body but Sackett avoids it.
Sackett takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Timmermans avoids the head kick by Sackett.
Timmermans scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Timmermans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Timmermans connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett misses with a hook. Timmermans ducked under it nicely.
Timmermans scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Timmermans moved out of range nicely.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Macon Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Timmermans misses.
Timmermans moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Timmermans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Timmermans there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sackett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sackett wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett drives through and clinches with Timmermans against the cage.
Timmermans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Timmermans.
Sackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sackett with a hook.
Timmermans misses with a body kick.
Sackett takes a swing at Timmermans's ribcage but misses.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Timmermans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sackett.
Timmermans jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sackett moves out of range as Timmermans throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Timmermans tries to land a leg kick but Sackett saw it coming and moves away.
Timmermans backing away here, and Sackett unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from Sackett does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmermans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sackett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sackett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Timmermans on the side of the head.
Timmermans connects with a leg kick. Sackett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sackett's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sackett duly obliges.
Macon Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timmermans blocks a jab.
Timmermans looks to land a body kick but Sackett moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Macon Sackett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Macon Sackett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Timmermans lands a lovely overhand right.
Timmermans thows a left - swing and a miss!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Timmermans.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Timmermans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice cross by Sackett.
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Timmermans takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Timmermans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sackett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett throws a right hand that Timmermans ducks under and follows up with a left that Timmermans also avoids with ease.
Timmermans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans throws a big shot that misses.
Timmermans throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Timmermans checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Timmermans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Timmermans's head.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Timmermans slips the punch.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sackett has closed the distance and engaged Timmermans in a clinch.
Timmermans has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sackett after a bit of a struggle.
A frustrated look appears on Timmermans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Timmermans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Timmermans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Timmermans uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sackett after a bit of a struggle.
Sackett can't find room to land a body shot as Timmermans controls the action.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Timmermans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Timmermans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmermans throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Sackett misses with an uppercut
and Timmermans counters with a low kick, right behind Sackett 's knee.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Timmermans is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett throws a right hand that misses
and Timmermans counters with a solid body kick.
Timmermans throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett swings for the body but Timmermans moves out of range.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Timmermans tries to counter with a takedown but Sackett is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Timmermans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Timmermans.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Timmermans looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Timmermans moves out of range as Sackett strikes.
Sackett throws a low kick but Timmermans avoids it.
Sackett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Timmermans counters with an outside leg kick.
Timmermans smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That has opened up Macon Sackett's cut even more.
Sackett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Timmermans counters with a single leg into guard. Sackett didn't expect that.
Sackett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Timmermans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmermans is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Casper Timmermans did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Macon Sackett's cut.
That's time! Timmermans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sackett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sackett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Timmermans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Timmermans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Timmermans scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Timmermans takes a swing at Sackett's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sackett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett moves out of range as Timmermans throws a body kick.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Timmermans attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Timmermans counters with a body kick.
Timmermans fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sackett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Timmermans moved out of range.
A low kick from Sackett misses
and Timmermans counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett throws a sloppy body shot
and Timmermans counters with a body kick.
Timmermans attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Timmermans moved out of range.
Sackett misses with a looping left.
It looked like Timmermans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Timmermans counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Timmermans lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sackett doesn't seem phased though.
Timmermans lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sackett's sensitive parts.
Timmermans misses with a looping right.
Sackett flicks out a counter leg kick but Timmermans steps away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sackett. That snapped Timmermans's head back.
Timmermans scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Timmermans throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Timmermans and Sackett goes tumbling to the canvas! Timmermans follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Sackett is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmermans lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sackett! More strikes land and this one is all over! Timmermans jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casper Timmermans!
Casper Timmermans retains his middleweight title!
Casper Timmermans thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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