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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Ibriam (ranked 4053 p4p, 4103 weight class) and Jones Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tim Ibriam has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tim Ibriam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jones Jon!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jon dives in and scores a takedown into Ibriam's guard.
Jon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ibriam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibriam is trying to hold Jon in close to prevent damage but Jon has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon wants to pass the guard but Ibriam is defending well.
Ibriam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ibriam wants to get back to full guard.
Jon decides to stand and escape the position.
Ibriam throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jon was covering up waiting for the punch and Ibriam finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jon manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jon is trying to drag Ibriam to the mat but Ibriam just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ibriam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon pushes Ibriam up against the cage in a clinch.
Jon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jon jumps guard.
Jon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibriam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ibriam trying to control but Jon is working from the bottom.
Ibriam wants to stand but Jon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibriam trying to control but Jon is working from the bottom.
Ibriam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jon on the ground.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ibriam shoots in but no luck this time.
Ibriam slips a jab and a cross from Jon.
Ibriam shoots for a double leg takedown but Jon sprawls well. He's pushed Ibriam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jon unleashes a big counter combination but Ibriam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ibriam thuds his right hand into Jon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ibriam slips a jab from Jon.
Jon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ibriam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ibriam wants to get back to striking at distance but Jon won't allow it.
Ibriam is trying to push Jon away but Jon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ibriam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jon tries for a takedown but Ibriam circles away easily
and Jon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jon shoots for a double leg takedown but Ibriam sprawls well. He's pushed Jon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tim Ibriam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jones Jon.
Ibriam closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Jon dominated that 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.
Jon has a takedown stuffed.
Ibriam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ibriam closes the distance and clinches up with Jon, looking for a takedown. Ibriam pushes Jon against the cage but Jon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ibriam.
Jon cracks Ibriam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jon throws a right and a left that Ibriam avoids nicely.
Jon throws a sloppy head kick and Ibriam moves out of range easily.
Ibriam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jon has his feet on Ibriam's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jon tries for a takedown but Ibriam circles away easily
and Ibriam counters with a stiff right hand.
Jon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jon is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibriam as he avoids it easily.
Tim Ibriam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jones Jon.
Jon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ibriam wants to clinch.
Ibriam tries to clinch up but Jon circles away and keeps his distance.
Ibriam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jones Jon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ibriam or perhaps it was just good defense by Jon, which made it look bad.
Ibriam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibriam wanted to stand there but Jon had control of the position.
Ibriam drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jon dives on top into guard.
Jon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibriam is retaining full guard.
Jon pushing down on Ibriam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jon prevents Ibriam from improving his position.
Jon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibriam trying to control here.
Jon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ibriam is trying to control but can't.
Jon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ibriam is trying to maintain the position but Jon is very close to passing his half guard.
Jon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ibriam is looking for a sweep. Jon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ibriam has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ibriam can't break the clinch.
Ibriam is trying to stall.
Ibriam has had enough of the clinch but Jon keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jon tries to land knees in the clinch but Ibriam avoids the damage to the body.
Ibriam trying to stall but Jon improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Jon 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!
Ibriam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ibriam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ibriam drives through and clinches with Jon against the cage.
Jon tries for a takedown but Ibriam manages to get underhooks.
Jon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ibriam to keep the fight standing.
Ibriam manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ibriam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon stands and steps away. Ibriam gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibriam as he avoids it easily.
Tim Ibriam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jones Jon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibriam dives in and grabs Jon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jon pushes down on Ibriam's head and hops out.
Ibriam fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jon is out of range.
Jon dives in and grabs Ibriam's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ibriam pushes down on Jon's head and hops out.
Ibriam went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ibriam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ibriam shoots in and drives through. Jon sprawls well.
Ibriam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jon defends well and Ibriam ends up having to push Jon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jon shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ibriam is trying to maintain a safe position but Jon gets an underhook and turns Ibriam into the cage.
Ibriam is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jon looking for a takedown.
Ibriam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jon just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon prevents Ibriam from breaking the clinch.
Ibriam taking a breather.
Jon fails to pull guard.
Ibriam is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ibriam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ibriam is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ibriam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jon walks away with a smile on his face. Ibriam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ibriam throws a sloppy head kick and Jon moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibriam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ibriam fails to land the takedown.
Jon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ibriam as he jumps to the side.
Jon goes for a double leg but Ibriam avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ibriam continues to drive forward.
Ibriam throws a series of punches but Jon avoids them all with ease.
Jon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibriam manages to avoid it.
Ibriam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tim Ibriam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibriam tries for a takedown but Jon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ibriam moves into range and clinches up with Jon.
Ibriam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jon pulls guard successfully.
Ibriam landing some decent shots from guard.
Ibriam works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibriam wants to stand but Jon has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Ibriam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Jones Jon!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Jones Jon!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Jones Jon!
Jones Jon wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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