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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bil Nye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bil Nye will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dylan Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bil Nye!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nye looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lawrence pushes Nye up against the cage in a clinch.
Lawrence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nye forces Lawrence back against the cage and clinches.
Lawrence jumps guard and drags Nye to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lawrence bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nye's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lawrence works Nye's body with a nice hook.
Lawrence closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip 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!
Lawrence wants to stand but Nye has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Lawrence escapes and gets back to his feet.
A jab from Lawrence finds it's way through Nye's defenses.
Lawrence is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nye's half guard.
Lawrence thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence wants to stand up but Nye is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nye can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lawrence not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nye with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lawrence tries to stand and escape but Nye is controlling the position.
Well, if Lawrence is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lawrence thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lawrence scores with a shot to the body.
Lawrence forces Nye back against the cage and clinches.
Nye throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lawrence blocks it with crossed arms.
Lawrence is trying to drag Nye to the mat but Nye just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lawrence gets control of Nye's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lawrence will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lawrence throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lawrence might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nye tries to stand but Lawrence is controlling from the bottom.
Nye is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nye avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence trying to strike off his back.
Nye is looking to stand up but Lawrence won't let him.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lawrence striking off his back.
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.
Lawrence is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nye defends well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nye closes the distance and clinches.
Lawrence tries for a takedown. No joy.
Come on Lawrence - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nye misses with a knee to the head.
Nye misses with a knee to the head.
Lawrence has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nye is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawrence successfully pulls guard.
Lawrence controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Lawrence dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lawrence scores with a head kick. Nye tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lawrence works Nye's body with a nice hook.
Lawrence cracks Nye with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nye walks into a jab.
Nye rushes Lawrence and presses him up against the cage.
Nye throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nye takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nye takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lawrence clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nye fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nye takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lawrence connects with a body shot that sends Nye's belly button to the back.
Nice body kick from Lawrence.
Dylan Lawrence is winning the standup battle so far.
Nye is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nye quickly recovers to half guard.
It looks like Lawrence is going to stand back up.
Nye avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lawrence.
Nye avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lawrence.
Lawrence decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nye drives through and clinches with Lawrence against the cage.
Lawrence pulls guard successfully.
Lawrence looking for a sweep. Not yet Lawrence, not yet.
Lawrence has a closed guard, preventing Nye from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nye wants to stand and escape but instead Lawrence has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lawrence wants to stand but Nye has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bil Nye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawrence bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nye's head backwards.
Lawrence dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawrence closes the distance and clinches.
Lawrence tries to score a body lock takedown but Nye shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nye misses with a knee to the head.
Lawrence manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lawrence trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nye has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lawrence is proving hard to escape from.
Lawrence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nye can do to turn this around?
Lawrence is looking for a triangle but Nye pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nye would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lawrence striking off his back but it's not causing Nye any problems.
Lawrence is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Lawrence dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice jab there from Lawrence.
Bil Nye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nye's head backwards.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nye in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lawrence jabs Nye right on the nose. Nye blinks but takes it well.
Lawrence scores with a shot to the body.
Lawrence keeps Nye at a distance using the push kick.
Nye walks into a left hand.
Nye gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nye is pressed up against the cage. Lawrence has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nye down to the mat. Nye avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lawrence lands a right hook to the body.
Nye gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lawrence tries to score a body lock takedown but Nye shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nye tries a knee to the head but Lawrence blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nye stopping the sweep attempt from Lawrence.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence trying to control the position.
Nye avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nye wants to stand but Lawrence is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lawrence throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nye has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lawrence is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence lands with a nice body punch.
Lawrence throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nye moves into range and clinches up with Lawrence.
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nye has Lawrence up against the cage in a clinch.
Lawrence ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lawrence no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lawrence throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nye stopping the sweep attempt from Lawrence.
Nye is looking to stand up but Lawrence won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence striking off his back but it's not causing Nye any problems.
Nye wants to stand but Lawrence has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lawrence throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lawrence throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawrence darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lawrence throws a head kick that Nye semi-blocks.
Bil Nye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dylan Lawrence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nye throws a sloppy head kick and Lawrence moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Lawrence showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lawrence, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Lawrence!
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