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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Cutler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentijn Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentijn Van Damme is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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164 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Cutler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valentijn Van Damme!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Damme swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cutler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Damme slips a jab and a cross from Cutler.
Van Damme throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Damme swinging wildly here.
Van Damme displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cutler.
Van Damme tests Cutler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Damme tries to clinch up.
Van Damme throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Damme just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Damme tries to avoid it but Cutler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Damme to the ground. Van Damme escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Cutler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Van Damme. No joy for Cutler on that attempt.
Cutler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cutler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Damme can do anything to dispel that myth.
Van Damme tries to kick Cutler off but Cutler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cutler tries to pass to full mount but Van Damme defends it.
Van Damme tries to kick Cutler off but Cutler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cutler seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutler wants to free his trapped foot but Van Damme is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cutler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Damme has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cutler wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Damme is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Van Damme is not content to let Cutler control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cutler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cutler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Damme has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cutler is trying to work for a kimura but Van Damme is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cutler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Damme has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van Damme wants to control but Cutler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cutler seems to be working for a kimura but Van Damme defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cutler prevents Van Damme from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Cutler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Van Damme throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cutler was covering up waiting for the punch and Van Damme finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cutler working for submissions but it's allowed Van Damme to get to half guard.
Cutler won't allow Van Damme to pass to mount.
Van Damme prevents Cutler from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Van Damme controlling the pace.
Cutler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Damme is looking to advance position but Cutler won't allow it.
Cutler has one foot on Van Damme's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Van Damme swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Damme throws an overhand right that lands on Cutler's shoulder, as Cutler tries to avoid the shot.
Cutler swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Damme.
Van Damme misses with a double jab
and Cutler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Damme won't be happy with that.
Cutler is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Damme is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutler tries for a kimura but Van Damme is defending well.
Cutler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van Damme manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutler is working for a kimura but Van Damme is defending it quite comfortably.
Cutler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Van Damme!
Cutler is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Van Damme is surviving well by controlling Cutler's body position as best he can.
Cutler swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Van Damme is now in Cutler's guard. A big mistake from Cutler there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Cutler 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!
Van Damme throws a shot from downtown. Cutler moves away and avoids it.
Van Damme swings for the body but Cutler moves out of range.
Cutler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Damme counters with a slapping leg kick.
Van Damme scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Damme avoids it really well and circles away.
Cutler ducks under a wild hook from Van Damme.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cutler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Damme throws a sloppy body shot
and Cutler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Damme won't be happy with that.
Van Damme is looking for a sweep.
Cutler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Damme, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cutler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Damme, who protects the arm well.
Van Damme wants to control but Cutler postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cutler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jay Cutler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cutler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cutler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Van Damme has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cutler but great work by Van Damme.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme wants to control but Cutler is keeping him busy.
Van Damme staying calm.
Cutler wants to control but Van Damme postures up.
Valentijn Van Damme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Damme really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cutler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Damme misses with the ground and pound.
Jay Cutler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cutler is looking to regain half guard here but Van Damme keeps moving and retains side control.
Van Damme tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cutler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Cutler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cutler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Cutler!
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energy
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RATING
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