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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bram De Jong (ranked 25193 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blazko Nowakowski (ranked 7868 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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, Bram De Jong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blazko Nowakowski!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowakowski is looking to clinch.
De Jong rushes Nowakowski and presses him up against the cage.
Nowakowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Jong is defending well for now.
Nowakowski wants to get back to striking at distance but De Jong won't allow it.
De Jong avoids a wild elbow strike from Nowakowski.
Nowakowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nowakowski wants to clinch up but De Jong keeps it at a distance.
Nowakowski clinches.
Nowakowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Jong jumps into guard, dragging Nowakowski to the mat.
Nowakowski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jong clinches.
Nowakowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De Jong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nowakowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nowakowski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nowakowski lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Bram De Jong has been cut.
Nowakowski tries to score a body lock takedown but De Jong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Jong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nowakowski is trying to break the clinch but De Jong has him pressed against the cage.
Nowakowski is trying to stall.
Nowakowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nowakowski is stalling here.
Nowakowski slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De Jong gets a trip takedown into half guard.
De Jong is trying to control. Nowakowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Jong controlling the action here.
De Jong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nowakowski kicks off De Jong and gets to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Nowakowski. No joy for De Jong on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bram De Jong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Jong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Nowakowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nowakowski takes a shot to the head.
De Jong is trying to pull guard but Nowakowski has him pressed against the cage.
De Jong jumps guard but Nowakowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De Jong is trying to drag Nowakowski to the mat but Nowakowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowakowski working hard to break the clinch.
Nowakowski is stalling here.
Nowakowski lands with a light punch inside.
Nowakowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Jong.
Nowakowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Jong has him pressed against the cage.
Nowakowski manages to break the clinch.
Nowakowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Jong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nowakowski gets a clinch.
Nowakowski drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Jong stops Nowakowski from standing up.
Nowakowski keeping moving, preventing De Jong from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Jong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nowakowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Jong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
De Jong looking to pass the guard.
De Jong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blazko Nowakowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bram De Jong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nowakowski moves into range and clinches up with De Jong.
De Jong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nowakowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Jong.
Blazko Nowakowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nowakowski wants to clinch.
De Jong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nowakowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jong shoots for a double leg takedown but Nowakowski sprawls well. He's pushed De Jong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nowakowski moves into the clinch.
Nowakowski manages to break the clinch.
Nowakowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blazko Nowakowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowakowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nowakowski pushes De Jong up against the cage in a clinch.
Nowakowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
De Jong ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. De Jong no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
De Jong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nowakowski is one step ahead there.
Nowakowski stands up from De Jong's guard - Nowakowski perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nowakowski clinches.
Nowakowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Jong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nowakowski closes the distance looking to clinch
and De Jong counters with a series of strikes. Nowakowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
De Jong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Jong fails to pull guard.
Nowakowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Jong has Nowakowski pressed against the cage.
Nowakowski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nowakowski looking to stall.
Nowakowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nowakowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Jong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nowakowski is looking to clinch but De Jong is avoiding it.
Bram De Jong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nowakowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nowakowski is looking to clinch.
Nowakowski rushes De Jong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Jong blocks an uppercut.
Nowakowski misses with an elbow over the top.
Nowakowski stalling in the clinch but De Jong improves position.
Nowakowski misses with an elbow strike.
Nowakowski scores with a shot to the side of De Jong's head.
De Jong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nowakowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bram De Jong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nowakowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Nowakowski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nowakowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Jong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Jong. Nowakowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nowakowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Jong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nowakowski doesn't manage to clinch there - De Jong circles away.
Nowakowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and De Jong counters with a big head kick but Nowakowski shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Jong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nowakowski tries to avoid it but De Jong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nowakowski to the ground. Nowakowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nowakowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Nowakowski wants to break free but De Jong has control.
De Jong has had enough of the clinch but Nowakowski keeps him there for the moment.
De Jong avoids a wild elbow strike from Nowakowski.
De Jong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blazko Nowakowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bram De Jong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
De Jong fails to land the takedown.
Blazko Nowakowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Jong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nowakowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Jong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Jong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Jong lands a jab-cross combination.
Nowakowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nowakowski takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowakowski pushes off an throws an elbow but De Jong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
De Jong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nowakowski walks away with a smile on his face. De Jong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bram De Jong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Jong doesn't manage to clinch there - Nowakowski circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowakowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Jong, pushing him back against the cage.
Nowakowski prevents De Jong from breaking the clinch.
Blazko Nowakowski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nowakowski lands an elbow inside.
Nowakowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nowakowski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nowakowski misses with an elbow strike.
De Jong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nowakowski has him pressed against the cage.
De Jong has Nowakowski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. De Jong pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nowakowski tumbling to the mat - De Jong dives into Nowakowski's guard.
Nowakowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Jong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
De Jong trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowakowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowakowski pushes De Jong off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nowakowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Jong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nowakowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nowakowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nowakowski tries to clinch but De Jong moves out of range.
Nowakowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Jong moves away.
De Jong keeps the fight on the outside.
De Jong throws a body punch but Nowakowski moves out of range.
Nowakowski has closed the distance and engaged De Jong in a clinch.
De Jong avoids the elbow strike from Nowakowski, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowakowski goes for a takedown attempt but De Jong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nowakowski wants to clinch.
De Jong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nowakowski swivels and escapes.
Nowakowski instigates a clinch.
Nowakowski working hard to break the clinch.
Nowakowski tries to break the clinch but De Jong is controlling the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nowakowski gets underhooks to prevent De Jong's takedown attempt.
Nowakowski throws an elbow that misses.
Nowakowski lands an elbow inside.
De Jong blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowakowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De Jong walks away with a smile on his face. Nowakowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nowakowski tries to clinch but De Jong moves away
and De Jong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nowakowski doesn't manage to clinch there - De Jong circles away.
Nowakowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nowakowski wants to stall.
Nowakowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Jong avoids it.
Nowakowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Jong jumps into guard, dragging Nowakowski to the mat.
De Jong wants to sweep here but Nowakowski controlling him for the moment.
Nowakowski gets to his feet. De Jong looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bram De Jong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blazko Nowakowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Jong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nowakowski counters with a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blazko Nowakowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nowakowski 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blazko Nowakowski!
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energy
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RATING
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