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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between T J Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandra Balak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, T J Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sandra Balak!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Balak napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Balak prevents Overeem from improving position.
Balak is looking to regain half guard here but Overeem keeps moving and retains side control.
Overeem tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Overeem has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Overeem tries to move into full mount but can't pass Balak's legs.
Balak tries to buck Overeem off but Overeem is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overeem is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Balak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Balak gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Balak defends it well.
Balak looking for submissions off his back.
Overeem wants to pass the guard but Balak is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balak actively working from the bottom here.
Overeem is pressing down on Balak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Balak is holding on for now.
Balak looking for subs from the bottom but Overeem mounts him!
Overeem has control of Balak's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Balak regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Overeem wants to finish this one by submission but Balak is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Overeem.
Overeem jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Balak manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Overeem wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Balak, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem tries to move to mount but Balak blocks the move with his legs.
Balak is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Overeem passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Balak!
Overeem working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Overeem looking to secure an arm triangle but Balak defends it well.
Balak is desperately trying to improve his position but Overeem has a good base and remains in mount.
Balak regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem wants to free his trapped foot but Balak is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Balak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Overeem pulls his head out easily.
Overeem wants to pass the guard but Balak is defending well.
Balak is in trouble now - Overeem has advanced to mount!
Overeem looking to isolate an arm here. Balak doesn't see it coming and as Overeem extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Overeem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). T J Overeem!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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