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Event:
IFC MW 26 Zapata vs Ubereem
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Nijholt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nijholt moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Nijholt forces Kennedy back against the cage and clinches.
Nijholt has Kennedy pressed against the cage, preventing Kennedy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Kennedy manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Nijholt rushes Kennedy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nijholt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nijholt misses with a takedown attempt - Kennedy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kennedy throws a counter combo.
Kennedy throws a head kick but Nijholt moves out of range.
Nijholt throws a one two combo.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nijholt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kennedy.#T1#
Nijholt throws a jab but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Nijholt misses with a left hand
and Kennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Nijholt.
Kennedy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nijholt doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Kennedy scores with a takedown into Nijholt's guard.
Kennedy trying to control but Nijholt is working from the bottom.
Kennedy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kennedy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Crapollas Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nijholt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kennedy sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Nijholt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kennedy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Kennedy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kennedy slips nicely into half guard.
Kennedy winds up and cracks Nijholt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy wants to control but Nijholt is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kennedy is working for a kimura but Nijholt is defending it quite comfortably.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Nijholt wants to improve his position but Kennedy is controlling well.
Kennedy is thwarting Nijholt's attempts to control the position.
Kennedy prevents Nijholt from improving his position.#SUB2#
Kennedy is trying to work for a kimura but Nijholt is defending well.
Nijholt wants to control but Kennedy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kennedy controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Kennedy is looking for a kimura but Nijholt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kennedy to get the leverage.
Kennedy thows a huge punch but Nijholt dodges it nicely.
Kennedy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kennedy is looking to take a break and control but Nijholt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kennedy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like Kennedy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nijholt is not content to let Kennedy control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Kennedy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nijholt moves in looking to clinch but Kennedy pushes him off.
Kennedy throws out a counter right but Nijholt avoids it with no problem.
Nijholt tries to clinch but Kennedy is having none of it.
Nijholt tries to clinch but Kennedy is having none of it.
Nijholt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nijholt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kennedy keeps the fight on the outside.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Nijholt is looking to counter the offense by Kennedy and move into the clinch.
Nijholt throws a body shot but no joy.
Avery Nijholt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nijholt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kennedy connects with a body shot that sends Nijholt's belly button to the back.
Nijholt tries to clinch up but Kennedy circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nijholt loads up on a big right hand but Kennedy slips the punch.
Nijholt tries to close the distance and clinch but Kennedy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nijholt checks a low kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kennedy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Kennedy throws a head kick but Nijholt moves out of range.
Nijholt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kennedy counters with a left to the body.
Kennedy throws out a powerful jab.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nijholt was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
Nice uppercut lands for Kennedy. That snapped Nijholt's head back.
Nijholt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nijholt loads up on a big right hand but Kennedy slips the punch.
Nijholt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kennedy throws out the jab.
Nijholt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kennedy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nijholt moves out of range of the leg kick from Kennedy.
Nijholt is looking to counter the offense by Kennedy and move into the clinch.
Kennedy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nijholt tries to counter by clinching up but Kennedy breaks away and moves out of range.
Nijholt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kennedy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Kennedy gets tackled into the cage by Nijholt. Nijholt maintains the clinch.
Nijholt misses with some punches.
#T2#
Nijholt works on Kennedy's body with a couple of short punches.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kennedy wants a takedown but no success here.
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!
A right handed body shot lands from Nijholt.
Kennedy is trying to pull guard but Nijholt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nijholt.
A frustrated look appears on Kennedy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nijholt digs a right hand underneath Kennedy's ribcage. Kennedy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nijholt misses with a punch to the body.
Nijholt tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kennedy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kennedy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nijholt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennedy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Kennedy decides to pull guard. #T3#
Nijholt wants to control from the top but Kennedy keeps moving.
Kennedy wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kennedy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nijholt is aware though and is defending well.
Nijholt looking to pass the guard.
Kennedy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kennedy pushes down on Nijholt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nijholt is not content to let Kennedy control the position.
Kennedy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Kennedy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nijholt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kennedy. #SUB#
Nijholt actively working from the bottom here.
Kennedy is looking to take a break and control but Nijholt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kennedy is trying to work for a kimura but Nijholt is defending well.
Nijholt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kennedy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nijholt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Kennedy 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!
#R3#
Kennedy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kennedy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kennedy scores with a kick to the body.
Kennedy lands with a good body shot.
Nijholt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Nijholt defending well as Kennedy loads up on a big left hand.
Kennedy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kennedy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nijholt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kennedy somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nijholt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kennedy - the referee stops the clock and Nijholt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kennedy. Nijholt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nijholt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Nijholt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nijholt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Nijholt instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Nijholt.
Kennedy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nijholt smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Nijholt gets a clinch.
Kennedy looking for a takedown.
Avery Nijholt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Kennedy.#BC2#
Kennedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steven Kennedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kennedy takes a swing at Nijholt's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Nijholt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Avery Nijholt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nijholt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kennedy tries to break the clinch but Nijholt is controlling the position.
Kennedy is trying to drag Nijholt to the mat but Nijholt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nijholt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kennedy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nijholt.
Kennedy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kennedy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Avery Nijholt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nijholt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nijholt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nijholt misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Kennedy manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Nijholt is looking to clinch.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kennedy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kennedy throws a hook to the side of Nijholt's head but Nijholt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kennedy thows a body kick. Nijholt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nijholt moves away.
A low kick from Nijholt is predictable there
and Kennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Nijholt forces Kennedy back against the cage and clinches.
Nijholt lands with a right to the head.
Kennedy tries to break the clinch but Nijholt is controlling the position.
Nijholt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kennedy jumps guard but Nijholt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Kennedy breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Nijholt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##BC2#
Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nijholt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nijholt misses with a lunging right hand
and Kennedy counters with a nice uppercut.
Nijholt looks to score with a jab to the body but Kennedy is just out of range.
Nijholt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kennedy delivers a nice body kick.#CL#
Nijholt has closed the distance and engaged Kennedy in a clinch.
#TD2#
Kennedy jumps guard and drags Nijholt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Nijholt has gone for a leg lock! Kennedy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nijholt's guard.#REVB#
Kennedy landing some decent shots from guard.
Kennedy stands and throws Nijholt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Kennedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kennedy 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Kennedy!
A relieved looking Steven Kennedy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Avery Nijholt was interviewed post fight and said 'This guy was the better fighter tonight, and deserved the win. I will go back to train harder and come back better than ever'.
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Event:
IFC New Blood V.2 Final
Date: Apr 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Nijholt punishes Zaad's body with a nice straight punch.
Nijholt takes a swing at Zaad's ribcage but misses.
Nijholt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaad moves away.
Nijholt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nijholt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nijholt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Nijholt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nijholt.
Zaad is trying to break the clinch but Nijholt has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Zaad - that landed with a thud.
Nijholt blocking some punches.
Nijholt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaad is trying to push Nijholt away but Nijholt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nijholt.
Nijholt blocks a body shot from Zaad.
Nijholt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nijholt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zaad or not. #T1#
Zaad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nijholt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zaad or not.
Nijholt misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nijholt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Nijholt is trying to trip Zaad. He has hold of a leg but Zaad is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nijholt persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nijholt postures up.
Nijholt stays in close to Zaad's body and controls the position. #SU#
Nijholt gets to his feet. Zaad looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Zaad gets tackled into the cage by Nijholt. Nijholt maintains the clinch.
Nijholt lands with a short shot to the head.
Nijholt misses with some punches.
Zaad prevents a body shot from Nijholt.
Nijholt has a couple of punches blocked by Zaad.
#T2#
Nijholt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Nijholt fails to land.
Nijholt throws a head punch that misses.
Nijholt misses with a punch on the inside.
Nijholt throws a head punch that misses.
Zaad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nijholt backwards.
Zaad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nijholt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaad working aggressively here.
Nijholt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nijholt lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaad misses with a body punch.
Zaad can't find room to land a body shot as Nijholt controls the action.
Zaad has had enough of the clinch but Nijholt keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Nijholt misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nijholt throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaad.
Nijholt misses with some punches.
Nijholt misses with a body punch.
Nijholt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nijholt misses with a punch to the body.
Nijholt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nijholt can't find room to land a body shot as Zaad controls the action.
Nijholt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nijholt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Nijholt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nijholt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nijholt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zaad or not. #T4#
Zaad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nijholt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nijholt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nijholt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zaad working hard to break the clinch.
Nijholt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nijholt misses with a punch on the inside.
Nijholt gets through Zaad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Zaad.
Zaad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Zaad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nijholt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nijholt scores with a shot to the side of Zaad's head.
Nijholt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avery Nijholt dominated that round.
That's time! Nijholt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zaad throws a right hand that Nijholt ducks under and follows up with a left that Nijholt also avoids with ease.
Nijholt throws an off balance right hand
letting Zaad counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Zaad lands a left and a right that send Nijholt crashing to the mat, dazed. Zaad thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Nijholt is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Avery Nijholt has been cut.
Zaad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Nijholt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Nijholt rushes Zaad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nijholt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nijholt seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nijholt.
Nijholt swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaad uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nijholt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zaad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaad blocking some punches.
Nijholt has Zaad pressed against the cage, preventing Zaad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zaad cracks Nijholt with a nice body shot.
Nijholt misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Nijholt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zaad backwards.
Nijholt misses with the head strike.
Nijholt working aggressively here.
Nijholt throws a head punch that misses.
Nijholt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaad can do to turn this around?
Nijholt blocks an uppercut.
Avery Nijholt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nijholt tries to throw a body punch but Zaad avoids it by throwing Nijholt back against the cage.
A short right from Nijholt on the inside.
Nijholt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nijholt misses with the head strike.
Zaad taking a breather.
Nijholt prevents a body shot from Zaad.
Nijholt is trying to drag Zaad to the mat but Zaad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Nijholt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nijholt goes for a takedown attempt but Zaad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zaad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nijholt moves to clinch but Zaad breaks away
and Zaad counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Nijholt misses the target.
Nijholt connects with a right hand. Zaad shakes it off.
Zaad lands with an uppercut that bounces Nijholt off the cage and back into range.
Avery Nijholt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nijholt closes the distance but Zaad moves to the side
and Zaad counters with a crisp right that sends Nijholt to the canvas! Zaad follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chara Zaad!
Chara Zaad very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Avery Nijholt spoke after the fight, saying 'This guy was the better fighter tonight, and deserved the win. I will go back to train harder and come back better than ever'.
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Event:
NJMMA #44: Boss v Pickledoo
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nijholt was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nijholt was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Burrows misses with a hook.#CL2#
Nijholt has Burrows up against the cage in a clinch.
Nijholt misses with an elbow strike.
Burrows blocks a body shot from Nijholt.
Nijholt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nijholt misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Nijholt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burrows takes a swing at Nijholt's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows slips a jab from Nijholt.#CL2#
Nijholt drives through and clinches with Burrows against the cage.
#TD2#
Nijholt has picked Burrows up - he's going for a ride! Nijholt dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nijholt sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Nijholt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burrows doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nijholt. #SUB2#
Nijholt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burrows doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nijholt. #SUB2#
Burrows is defending against the submission attempts here by Nijholt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burrows manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nijholt throws a strike but Burrows rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Burrows postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Nijholt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nijholt wants to hit a switch here but Burrows passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nijholt there!
Burrows landing strikes from the mount and Nijholt is in trouble!
Nijholt is looking to improve his position but Burrows isn't that keen on the idea.
Nijholt wants to control but Burrows is having none of it.#T3#
Nijholt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nijholt is in a horrible position here. Burrows smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Burrows with the ground and pound from mount.
BOOM! Burrows connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Burrows landing strikes from the mount and Nijholt is in trouble!
Burrows lands a big elbow.
Burrows looking to finish Nijholt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nijholt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nijholt tries to reverse the position but Burrows maintains control.
Burrows controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Burrows cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Burrows takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burrows wants to control the pace but Nijholt is squirming around nicely.
Burrows is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nijholt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nijholt tries to hold on but Burrows postures up.
Burrows trying to control but Nijholt is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Burrows dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Burrows throws a jab when Nijholt was well out of range.
Nijholt moves out of range as Burrows strikes.
Burrows pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burrows takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nijholt throws a right hand that misses
and Burrows counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nijholt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nijholt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burrows swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nijholt moves to clinch but Burrows breaks away #TD#
and Burrows counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burrows.
Burrows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nijholt can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nijholt being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Burrows won't allow Nijholt to sweep him here.
Nijholt looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Burrows puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nijholt misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nijholt won't allow Burrows to pass to mount.
Nijholt wants to control but Burrows is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burrows lands a nice short elbow.
Nijholt flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nijholt wants to improve his position but Burrows is controlling well.
Burrows not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Burrows trying to control from half guard but Nijholt is working away.
Nijholt is looking for a sweep. Burrows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nijholt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burrows's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burrows's back!
Burrows is keeping busy.
Burrows trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Burrows rolls, trying to escape but Nijholt keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Nijholt tightening his grip on Burrows, looking for the choke.
Burrows tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Burrows regains half guard.
Burrows wants to control but Nijholt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burrows manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Burrows working for submissions but it's allowed Nijholt to get to half guard.
My spies in IC&E Academy inform me that Nijholt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burrows is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nijholt wants to control but Burrows is keeping him busy.
Burrows gets full guard.
Burrows keeping moving, preventing Nijholt from controlling successfully.
Burrows seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nijholt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burrows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nijholt pushes down on Burrows's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Burrows looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burrows tries to roll over but Nijholt keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Burrows dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Burrows moves into the clinch.
Nijholt can't find room to land a body shot as Burrows controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nijholt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burrows's brow.
Nijholt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burrows lands a shoulder strike.
Nijholt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Nijholt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nijholt.
Burrows misses with some punches.
Nijholt blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nijholt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nijholt works on Burrows's body with a couple of short punches.
Burrows swings wildly with an uppercut but Nijholt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Nijholt.
Burrows tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Burrows blocks an elbow strike.
Nijholt scores with a hook to the body.
Burrows lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nijholt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burrows trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nijholt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nijholt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burrows's defenses.
Nijholt misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nijholt.
Nijholt misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burrows.
Nijholt lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nijholt.
Nijholt misses with a punch on the inside.
Nijholt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burrows's elbow.
Avery Nijholt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Nijholt throws an elbow but misses.
Burrows goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burrows goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burrows throws a punch but it's blocked by Nijholt.
Burrows misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nijholt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows gets underhooks to prevent Nijholt's takedown attempt.
Nijholt struggles to land a body shot inside as Burrows controls his hands.
Avery Nijholt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burrows lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nijholt letting Burrows take a breather here.
Nijholt misses with a punch to the body.
Nijholt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nijholt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Nijholt - that landed with a thud.
Nijholt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burrows prevents a body shot from Nijholt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nijholt. #T3#
Burrows blocking some punches.
Burrows tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nijholt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burrows's elbow.
Nijholt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nijholt.
Burrows working aggressively here.
Trevor Burrows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burrows lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nijholt backwards.
A short body shot lands from Nijholt as the two fighters clinch.
Nijholt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nijholt lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nijholt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burrows's brow.
Nijholt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nijholt lands an elbow inside.
Burrows swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nijholt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nijholt lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Burrows effectively controlling the action here.
Nijholt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burrows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrows misses with some punches.
Nijholt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Burrows dodges an elbow strike from Nijholt.
Burrows misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nijholt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burrows avoids a wild elbow strike from Nijholt.
Nijholt tries a body shot but Burrows blocks it.
Nijholt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nijholt struggles to land a body shot inside as Burrows controls his hands.
Nijholt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burrows's defenses.
Nijholt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avery Nijholt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burrows 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Burrows!
Trevor Burrows decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Avery Nijholt was interviewed post fight and said 'This guy was the better fighter tonight, and deserved the win. I will go back to train harder and come back better than ever'.
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Event:
NJMMA #38: Paulin v Jacobs
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Nijholt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nijholt throws a head kick that misses
and Nijholt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Fring finds it's target.
Fring takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fring connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Avery Nijholt has been cut.
Fring connects with a right hand. Nijholt shakes it off.
Nijholt throws a leg kick
and Fring connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nijholt misses with a left hand #KD#
and Fring counters with a nice right hand that sends Nijholt toppling to the canvas! Nijholt scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fring finish him?!#ROC#
Nijholt is rocked!
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!
Nijholt throws a head kick that misses
and Fring rattles Nijholt with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Nijholt tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Fring dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Nijholt stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gustavo Fring!
A victorious Gustavo Fring thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Avery Nijholt had this to say: 'This guy was the better fighter tonight, and deserved the win. I will go back to train harder and come back better than ever'.
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Event:
NJMMA #30: Jacobs v Braddock
Date: Jan 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Ippo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nijholt misses with a body kick.
Nijholt wants to clinch
and Ippo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ippo connects with the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nijholt. Ippo shrugs it off though.
Ippo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nijholt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Ippo. Those never looked like landing.
Ippo connects with a body shot.
Ippo misses with a looping right.
Ippo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nijholt throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ippo! But no joy.
Nijholt lands a nice hook to Ippo's body. Ippo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ippo scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ippo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nijholt.
Nijholt misses with a shot to the body
and Ippo counters with a nice uppercut.
Ippo lands a jab to Nijholt's midsection.
Nijholt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ippo lands a body shot.
Nijholt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from Nijholt both land. Nice combination.
Nijholt takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Ippo jabs at Nijholt's body.#CL#
Ippo gets tackled into the cage by Nijholt. Nijholt maintains the clinch.
Nijholt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Ippo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ippo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body kick from Nijholt.
Ippo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nijholt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nijholt misses with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Ippo. Those never looked like landing.
And Nijholt counters with a quick kick to the body but Ippo blocks it.
Ippo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nijholt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nijholt swings for the body but Ippo moves out of range.
Nijholt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ippo sprawls well. Ippo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nijholt gets slowly back to his feet.
Nijholt lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Ippo throws a lazy right hand but Nijholt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ippo misses with a wild body shot.
Ippo blocks a low kick nicely.
Nijholt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nijholt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nijholt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ippo moves away.
Nijholt misses with an uppercut. Ippo saw that one coming.
Nijholt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ippo.
Nijholt is looking to counter the offense by Ippo and move into the clinch.
Nijholt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ippo moves away.
Some wild striking there from Ippo.
Nijholt needs to keep his hands up - Ippo had a free shot at his head there.
Ippo defending well as Nijholt loads up on a big left hand.
Ippo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ippo duly obliges. #T3#
Nijholt lands a head kick. Ippo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Makonouchi Ippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ippo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nijholt misses with a wild body shot.
Ippo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nijholt.
Ippo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nijholt missing with a left hand there. Ippo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ippo misses with a hook. Nijholt ducked under it nicely.
Nijholt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nijholt scores with a sloppy right hand. Ippo should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Ippo is rocked!
Ippo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ippo is still on wobbly legs! Can Nijholt finish him?
Ippo glances at the clock... BAM! Nijholt nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Ippo crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Ippo is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Avery Nijholt!
A pretty intense looking Avery Nijholt took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Glory Crown Grand Prix Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Nijholt.
Nijholt misses with a right hand
and Pai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Nijholt does it's job there.
Pai staying out of range there.
Nijholt motions for Pai to come forward. Nijholt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Avery Nijholt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Nijholt finds it's target.#CL2#
Nijholt clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nijholt.
Nijholt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nijholt pushes Pai back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Pai tries to work over Nijholt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nijholt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pai backwards.
I was talking to Pai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nijholt lands an elbow just above Pai 's eye.
Pai is pushing Nijholt up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nijholt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Pai has had enough of the clinch but Nijholt keeps him there for the moment.
Nijholt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nijholt works on Pai's body with a couple of short punches.
Nijholt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nijholt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Nijholt as the two fighters clinch.
Nijholt avoiding damage as Pai throws knees to the body.
Pai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Nijholt.
Nijholt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Pai is rocked!
Pai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pai swings wildly with an uppercut but Nijholt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pai is trying to break free.
Nijholt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Pai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nijholt lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Pai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pai.
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!
Nijholt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pais head.
Good body shot from Nijholt.
Pai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pai working Nijholt over with knees to the body.
Nijholt lands a nice uppercut.
Nijholt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Pai trying to control the position but instead, Nijholt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pai into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Pai fails to land. #T3#
Pai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nijholt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pai's efforts to push away.
Pai takes an elbow to the temple.
Pai wants to get back to striking at distance but Nijholt won't allow it.
Nijholt lands an elbow just above Pai 's eye.
Nijholt digs a right hand into Pai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pai's gas tank.
Nijholt stalling in the clinch.
Nijholt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pai or not.
Pai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nijholt avoids it.
Pai seems to have got his legs back now.
Pai tries to land knees in the clinch but Nijholt avoids the damage to the body.
Nijholt blocks an uppercut.
Nijholt lands an elbow inside that Pai shrugs off.
Nijholt lands a damaging elbow.
Pai misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Nijholt scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pai fails to land.
Nijholt lands an elbow inside that Pai shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nijholt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Pai working aggressively here.
Nijholt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pai's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Nijholt.
Pai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nijholt as Pai tries to tie him up.
Pai takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Mai Pai has been cut.
Nijholt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nijholt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pai backwards.
Pai tries to land knees in the clinch but Nijholt avoids the damage to the body.
Nijholt blocks an uppercut.
Pai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nijholt creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Pai crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Pai face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Nijholt takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Avery Nijholt!
Avery Nijholt managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Power Matrix Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
RS Friday Night Fights XII
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Jhune tries to keep at a distance but Nijholt has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Jhune pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nijholt scoring well with a low kick there.
Nijholt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nijholt cracks Jhune with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jhune sizes up Nijholt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Nijholt clinches.
Nice elbow from Nijholt.
Nijholt lands an elbow inside that Jhune shrugs off.
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!
Nijholt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jhune wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jhune is trying to break the clinch but Nijholt is controlling him.
Nijholt prevents Jhune from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Nijholt breaks the clinch.
Jhune pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1##CL#
Nijholt moves into the clinch successfully.
Nijholt tries a body shot but Jhune blocks it.
#BC#
Nijholt breaks from the clinch.
Nijholt scores with a leg kick.
#CL#
Nijholt gets a clinch.
Jhune looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nijholt presses Jhune against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nijholt pushes Jhune back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nijholt lands a right hand.
Nijholt lands a nice shot to the body.
Jhune tries to circle away but Nijholt has him pinned against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jhune working hard to break the clinch.
Nijholt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Nijholt lands an elbow just above Jhune 's eye.
Nijholt leaning against his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Nijholt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jhune.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jhune has had enough of the clinch but Nijholt keeps him there for the moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nijholt. #BC#
Nijholt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jhune takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nijholt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jhune is out of range. #CL#
Nijholt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nijholt taking a breather.
Nijholt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nijholt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jhune.#T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nijholt.
Nijholt lands an uppercut.
Jhune is trying to break the clinch but Nijholt is controlling him.
Jhune tries to break free but Nijholt pushes him back against the cage.
Nijholt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nijholt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nijholt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jhune is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Nijholt as the two fighters clinch.
Jhune wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nijholt just leaning against Jhune, taking a breather.
Nijholt lands a nice shot to the body.
Nijholt lands with a light punch inside.
Nijholt lands an elbow inside. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jhune wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nijholt has him pressed against the cage.
Jhune tries to land a knee to the head but Nijholt blocks with his arms.
Nijholt has Jhune pressed against the cage, preventing Jhune from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nijholt stalls.
Jhune can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jhune's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jhune takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nijholt digs a right hand underneath Jhune's ribcage. Jhune let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nijholt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jhune up against the cage.
Jhune prevents a body shot from Nijholt.
Nijholt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avery Nijholt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jhune avoids the body shot from Nijholt.
Nijholt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jhune.
Jhune tries a quick counter leg kick but Nijholt is wise to it.#CL#
Nijholt moves into the clinch successfully.
Nijholt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nijholt blocks an uppercut.
Nijholt lands a body shot.
Nijholt cracks Jhune with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Nijholt.
Nijholt lands a nice elbow.
Jhune wants to break free but Nijholt has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nijholt avoiding damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nijholt.
Jhune looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nijholt lands an elbow just above Jhune 's eye.
Jhune swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1##BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nijholt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nijholt rushes Jhune and presses him up against the cage.
Nijholt lands an elbow that stopped Jhune in his tracks for a moment.
Jhune tries to break the clinch but Nijholt is controlling the position.
Avery Nijholt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nijholt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nijholt has Jhune pressed against the cage, preventing Jhune from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jhune misses with a body punch.
Jhune using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nijholt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Nijholt.
Nijholt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jhune pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jhune takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jhune is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nijholt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jhune can do to turn this around?
Nijholt works on Jhune's body with a couple of short punches.
Nijholt is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Nijholt leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nijholt.
Nijholt presses Jhune against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jhune tries to break free but Nijholt pushes him back against the cage.
Nijholt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jhune tries to land a knee to the head but Nijholt blocks with his arms.
Nijholt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nijholt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jhune takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Nijholt works on Jhune's body with a couple of short punches.
Nijholt digs a right hand into Jhune's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jhune's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Nijholt.
Nijholt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jhune's defenses.
Nijholt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jhune tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nijholt's elbow. #BC2#
Jhune escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ross Jhune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nijholt with a hook.
Nijholt throws a lazy uppercut
and Jhune counters with a slapping leg kick.
Avery Nijholt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nijholt misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Nijholt gets a clinch.
Nijholt lands a body shot.
Nijholt lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nijholt. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jhune tries to circle away but Nijholt has him pinned against the cage.
Nijholt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jhune is looking to break free of the clinch but Nijholt has double underhooks.
Nijholt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jhune has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee calls for Nijholt to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nijholt.
Nijholt lands an elbow that stopped Jhune in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Nijholt breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Nijholt misses
and Jhune counters with a series of strikes. Nijholt will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avery Nijholt dominated that second round.
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!
#R3#
Jhune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nijholt tries to counter by clinching up but Jhune breaks away and moves out of range.
Jhune moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nijholt throws a leg kick but Jhune sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nijholt lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Nijholt.
Nijholt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nijholt takes a swing at Jhune's ribcage but misses.
Jhune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nijholt lands a two punch combo.
#CL#
Nijholt takes the fight into the clinch.
Jhune wants to get back to striking at distance but Nijholt won't allow it.
Nijholt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jhune's defenses.
Nijholt is working Jhune over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nijholt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Jhune has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jhune throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jhune wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Nijholt.
#BC#
Nijholt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nijholt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jhune defending well as Nijholt loads up on a big left hand.
Nijholt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jhune. Jhune circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Nijholt pushes Jhune up against the cage in a clinch.
Nijholt lands an elbow inside that Jhune shrugs off. #BC2#
Jhune breaks from the clinch.
Nijholt looks to score with a jab to the body but Jhune is just out of range.
Nijholt throws a leg kick which misses Jhune's front leg but catches the back leg as Jhune tries to avoid it.
Ross Jhune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jhune gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nijholt cracks a nice hook into Jhune's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nijholt. That's going to slow Jhune down. #CL#
Nijholt instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nijholt.
Jhune misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nijholt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nijholt scores with a hook to the body.
Nijholt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jhune with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jhune tries to land a knee to the head but Nijholt blocks with his arms.
Nijholt lands an elbow inside that Jhune shrugs off. #T3#
Nice elbow from Nijholt.
Nice elbow from Nijholt.
Jhune is trying to break free.
Jhune wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nijholt lands with a light punch inside.
Nijholt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jhunes head.
Nijholt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jhune.
Avery Nijholt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nijholt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jhune's efforts to push away.
Jhune takes an elbow to the temple.
Jhune doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nijholt lands an elbow that stopped Jhune in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Nijholt.
#BC2#
Jhune breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jhune rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nijholt counters with an inside leg kick.
Nijholt scoring well with a low kick there.
Nijholt throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jhune throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nijholt.
Nijholt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jhune under the eye.
Nijholt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jhune on the side of the head.
Jhune fails with the takedown.#CL#
Nijholt rushes Jhune and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avery Nijholt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nijholt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avery Nijholt!
Avery Nijholt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Free Bands inc. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
RS Friday Fight Night IX
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Nijholt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL#
Nijholt has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nijholt throws an elbow but it misses.
Miller prevents a body shot from Nijholt.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Nijholt won't allow it.
Nijholt struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Nijholt tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nijholt lands a shot to the body.
Nijholt lands an elbow just above Miller 's eye.
Nijholt lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Cody Miller has been cut.
Nijholt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Nijholt misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nijholt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miller's brow.
Nijholt struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Nijholt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nijholt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nijholt tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Nijholt back against the cage.
Nijholt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nijholt lands a nice elbow.
Nijholt lands a nice shot to the body.
Nijholt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nijholt digs a right hand underneath Miller's ribcage. Miller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miller prevents a body shot from Nijholt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nijholt.
Nijholt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Miller prevents a body shot from Nijholt.
A right hand to the body from Nijholt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nijholt.
A nice left hand lands by Nijholt.
A shot in the inside from Nijholt.
Nice elbow from Nijholt.
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!
A short body shot lands from Nijholt as the two fighters clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nijholt.
Nijholt tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller avoids a wild elbow strike from Nijholt.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nijholt throws a head punch that misses.
Nijholt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nijholt lands a damaging elbow.
Nijholt misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Nijholt lands with a light punch inside.
Nijholt pushes off an throws an elbow but Miller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nijholt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nijholt lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Cody Miller's cut even more.
Nijholt lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Nijholt.
Nijholt lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
The cut above Cody Miller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nijholt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller can't break the clinch.
Nijholt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice body punch from Nijholt.
Nijholt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nijholt tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Nijholt lands an elbow just above Miller 's eye. #T4#
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Nijholt has double underhooks.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nijholt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nijholt pushes Miller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller tries to circle away but Nijholt has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nijholt.
Nijholt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nijholt lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
Cody Miller's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nijholt tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nijholt tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Nijholt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miller's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cody Miller's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Avery Nijholt!
Avery Nijholt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Free Bands inc. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
RS 147 Lights Out
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Nijholt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boyka looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boyka fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Nijholt moves into the clinch.
Nijholt lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Nijholt.
Nice elbow from Nijholt.
Nice elbow from Nijholt.
Nijholt lands a damaging elbow.
Nijholt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nijholt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nijholt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boyka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nijholt lands a damaging elbow.
Nijholt tries to throw a body punch but Boyka avoids it by throwing Nijholt back against the cage.
Nijholt lands a nice shot to the body.
Nijholt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nijholt.
Nijholt pushes Boyka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nijholt.
Nijholt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nijholt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nijholt.
Nijholt lands a damaging elbow.
Nijholt has Boyka pressed against the cage, preventing Boyka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nijholt lands an elbow inside.
Nijholt lands an elbow inside.
Boyka prevents a body shot from Nijholt.
Nijholt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nijholt.
Nijholt lands a body punch.
Boyka takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#
Boyka is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nijholt lands a shot to the body.
Oh Boyka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boyka takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Nijholt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nijholt throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Nijholt closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Nijholt lands an elbow just above Boyka 's eye.
Nijholt lands an elbow that stopped Boyka in his tracks for a moment.
Nijholt lands a nice elbow.
Our sources have told us that Boyka has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Nijholt has Boyka pressed against the cage. He pushes Boyka back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Nijholt throws a beautiful elbow that sends Boyka crashing to the floor! Nijholt piles on the pressure with more strikes! Boyka is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avery Nijholt!
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Event:
RS Friday Night Fights
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Sakuraba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sakuraba scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Sakuraba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nijholt blocks an elbow strike from Sakuraba.
#TD2#
Sakuraba gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Sakuraba stands and steps away. Nijholt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Nijholt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nijholt tries to land knees in the clinch but Sakuraba avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for Nijholt to work.
Sakuraba tries to pull guard but Nijholt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nijholt tries to throw a body punch but Sakuraba avoids it by throwing Nijholt back against the cage.
Nijholt throws an elbow that misses.
Sakuraba tries to pull guard but Nijholt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sakuraba can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Nijholt breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Sakuraba rushes Nijholt and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sakuraba fails to land.
Sakuraba trying to land knees to the body.
Nijholt pushes off an throws an elbow but Sakuraba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Sakuraba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakuraba trying to land knees to the body.
Sakuraba jumps guard but Nijholt stands there with Sakuraba around his waist. Sakuraba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Avery Nijholt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Sakuraba.
Nijholt lands an elbow inside that Sakuraba shrugs off.
Sakuraba wants to get back to striking at distance but Nijholt won't allow it.
Nijholt tries a body shot but Sakuraba blocks it.
#BC2#
Sakuraba breaks from the clinch.
Sakuraba has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nijholt is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Sakuraba gets tackled into the cage by Nijholt. Nijholt maintains the clinch.
Nijholt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sakuraba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nijholt lands an elbow that stopped Sakuraba in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Alvaro Sakuraba has been cut.
Sakuraba looks winded!
Nijholt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sakuraba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nijholt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nijholt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nijholt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nijholt lands a nice elbow.
Sakuraba blocks an elbow strike.
Nijholt tries to work over Sakuraba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
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!
Sakuraba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nijholt smiles and moves away.
Sakuraba lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches.
Nijholt lands an elbow that stopped Sakuraba in his tracks for a moment.
Nijholt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nijholt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sakuraba's brow.
Sakuraba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sakuraba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nijholt smiles and moves away.
Sakuraba misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Nijholt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nijholt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nijholt lands an elbow inside.
Nijholt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nijholt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nijholt lands an elbow just above Sakuraba 's eye. #ROC#
Sakuraba is rocked!#T3#
Nijholt missing with knees to the body.
Sakuraba is still on wobbly legs! Can Nijholt finish him?
Sakuraba takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nijholt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nijholt lands an elbow that stopped Sakuraba in his tracks for a moment.
Clinched against the cage, Nijholt lands a big elbow that drops Sakuraba! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Sakuraba is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avery Nijholt!
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