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QFC Tournament 1171 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feather Jay Jones (ranked 4121 p4p, 2921 weight class) and Malakai Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 233 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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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Feather Jay Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malakai Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Fitzgerald tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzgerald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fitzgerald swinging wildly here.
Fitzgerald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fitzgerald checks a leg kick nicely.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones pushes Fitzgerald up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzgerald gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fitzgerald trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitzgerald defends well.
Jones is trying to keep Fitzgerald in close.
Fitzgerald wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fitzgerald on the ground.
Fitzgerald slips nicely into half guard.
Jones has hold of Fitzgerald's hands but Fitzgerald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fitzgerald is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fitzgerald scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to stand.
Fitzgerald wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fitzgerald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones has hold of Fitzgerald's hands but Fitzgerald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fitzgerald seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to roll over but Fitzgerald keeps him under control.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fitzgerald is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fitzgerald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fitzgerald is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones is staying active underneath Fitzgerald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fitzgerald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Fitzgerald trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Fitzgerald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fitzgerald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fitzgerald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Fitzgerald controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malakai Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzgerald takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Malakai Fitzgerald has been cut.
Fitzgerald can't get the takedown.
Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands an elbow just above Fitzgerald 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fitzgerald's defenses.
Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Jones.
Fitzgerald is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Feather Jay Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malakai Fitzgerald.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzgerald blocks an elbow strike.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Fitzgerald drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fitzgerald turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fitzgerald manages to end up in side control.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Fitzgerald scoring with strikes.
Fitzgerald wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fitzgerald is breathing heavily.
Fitzgerald lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jones is not content to let Fitzgerald control the position.
Fitzgerald stands up.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Fitzgerald pushes him off.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Malakai Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fitzgerald checks it well.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitzgerald tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones sets himself, and Fitzgerald steps forward looking for the clinch! Jones avoids it this time.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Fitzgerald sees coming a mile off.
Fitzgerald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fitzgerald wants it to stay on the feet.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Feather Jay Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fitzgerald but Fitzgerald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fitzgerald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Fitzgerald.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzgerald misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Feather Jay Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malakai Fitzgerald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones scores with a takedown into Fitzgerald's guard.
Fitzgerald looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Fitzgerald blocks nicely.
Fitzgerald keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitzgerald is on top in guard.
Fitzgerald is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Fitzgerald has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Feather Jay Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones is staying active underneath Fitzgerald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fitzgerald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malakai Fitzgerald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzgerald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fitzgerald tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Fitzgerald working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Fitzgerald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fitzgerald wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones trying to hold on to Fitzgerald's head to control him but Fitzgerald postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Fitzgerald working the head and body with strikes.
Fitzgerald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fitzgerald works his way into full mount!
Fitzgerald is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Fitzgerald tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Fitzgerald shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Fitzgerald finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fitzgerald has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jones defend it? Fitzgerald steps over the head and cranks it - Jones is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fitzgerald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malakai Fitzgerald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergiolo Rivotrolo (ranked 4106 p4p, 4044 weight class) and Michael Adelson (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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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergiolo Rivotrolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Adelson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivotrolo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adelson but Adelson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adelson keeps the fight on the outside.
Rivotrolo clinches with his opponent.
Rivotrolo tries to pull guard but Adelson won't allow it.
Rivotrolo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rivotrolo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adelson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiolo Rivotrolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivotrolo breaks the clinch.
Adelson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rivotrolo swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Adelson as Rivotrolo shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adelson avoids the head kick by Rivotrolo.
Rivotrolo blocks a head kick by Adelson.
Rivotrolo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Adelson misses with a body shot.
Rivotrolo darts in looking for a takedown but Adelson gets double underhooks and turns Rivotrolo into the cage.
Adelson blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivotrolo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Adelson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Adelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rivotrolo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adelson as he jumps to the side.
Adelson clinches with his opponent.
Rivotrolo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivotrolo darts in trying to clinch
letting Adelson counter with a right hand.
Adelson shoots in for a takedown but Rivotrolo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rivotrolo wants to clinch up but Adelson keeps it at a distance.
Rivotrolo sets himself, and Adelson steps forward looking for the clinch! Rivotrolo avoids it this time.
Adelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adelson clinches up with Rivotrolo and pushes him back against the cage.
Rivotrolo taking a breather.
The referee calls for Rivotrolo to work.
Rivotrolo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Rivotrolo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Adelson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rivotrolo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rivotrolo effectively controlling the action here.
Rivotrolo stops a takedown attempt from Adelson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivotrolo pulls Adelson into guard.
Rivotrolo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adelson is one step ahead there.
Adelson passes Rivotrolo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Adelson content to control rather than advance.
Adelson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Adelson dives in and scores a takedown into Rivotrolo's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivotrolo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rivotrolo is breathing heavily.
Adelson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Adelson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Adelson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Adelson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adelson closes the distance and clinches up with Rivotrolo, looking for a takedown. Adelson pushes Rivotrolo against the cage but Rivotrolo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Adelson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Adelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rivotrolo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rivotrolo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adelson moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Rivotrolo. No joy for Adelson on that attempt.
Rivotrolo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adelson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rivotrolo with a poor takedown
and Adelson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rivotrolo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adelson circles away.
Adelson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Adelson shoots in looking for a takedown. Rivotrolo tries to sprawl out of it but Adelson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rivotrolo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivotrolo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivotrolo misses with a takedown
and Adelson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiolo Rivotrolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivotrolo is trying to force a seperation but Adelson has the dominant position.
Rivotrolo tries to pull guard but Adelson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Adelson trying to land knees to the body.
Adelson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rivotrolo uses from the top position.
Rivotrolo postures up.
Adelson has Rivotrolo pulled in close to control his posture.
Adelson working a defensive guard here.
Adelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rivotrolo is aware though and is defending well.
Adelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adelson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivotrolo trying to control the position from guard on top but Adelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivotrolo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rivotrolo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adelson defends it nicely.
Adelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivotrolo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Michael Adelson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivotrolo scores with a head kick. Adelson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rivotrolo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adelson shoots in but no luck this time.
Rivotrolo throws a counter high kick but Adelson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Adelson dodges the punch combination from Rivotrolo.
Adelson shoots in for a double leg but Rivotrolo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rivotrolo tries to keep at a distance but Adelson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adelson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adelson tries to break free but Rivotrolo pushes him back against the cage.
Adelson trying to land knees to the body.
Adelson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rivotrolo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adelson walks away with a smile on his face. Rivotrolo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivotrolo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adelson circles away.
Adelson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Adelson misses with a takedown attempt
and Rivotrolo counters by moving into the clinch.
Rivotrolo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rivotrolo stalling the fight.
Rivotrolo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Adelson prevents it.
Adelson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rivotrolo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivotrolo trying to stall but Adelson improves his position.
Rivotrolo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adelson walks away with a smile on his face. Rivotrolo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Adelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivotrolo.
Rivotrolo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adelson.
Rivotrolo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adelson sprawls well. Adelson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rivotrolo gets slowly back to his feet.
Adelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivotrolo throws a solid leg kick but Adelson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rivotrolo.
Rivotrolo fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiolo Rivotrolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adelson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adelson tries for a takedown but Rivotrolo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rivotrolo or perhaps it was just good defense by Adelson, which made it look bad.
Rivotrolo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adelson defends it nicely.
Adelson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rivotrolo's waist but Rivotrolo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adelson off to one side.
Rivotrolo is looking to counter punch.
Rivotrolo misses the shot to the body.
Adelson blocks a head kick by Rivotrolo.
Rivotrolo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adelson shoots in for a double leg but Rivotrolo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivotrolo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adelson's waist but Adelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rivotrolo off to one side.
Adelson throws a counter combo.
Adelson closes the distance and clinches.
Adelson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rivotrolo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adelson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rivotrolo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adelson throws a lazy right hand but Rivotrolo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivotrolo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rivotrolo shoots for a takedown but Adelson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sergiolo Rivotrolo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivotrolo tries to close the distance and clinch but Adelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adelson tries for a takedown but Rivotrolo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivotrolo has Adelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Rivotrolo is trying to force a seperation but Adelson has the dominant position.
Adelson is struggling to control the position.
Rivotrolo goes for a takedown attempt but Adelson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adelson shoots in for a takedown but Rivotrolo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rivotrolo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adelson as he avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Adelson.
Rivotrolo tries for a takedown but Adelson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adelson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rivotrolo or perhaps it was just good defense by Adelson, which made it look bad.
Adelson has Rivotrolo up against the cage in a clinch.
Adelson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rivotrolo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adelson drives through and clinches with Rivotrolo against the cage.
Adelson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rivotrolo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sergiolo Rivotrolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Adelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rivotrolo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adelson backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Adelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adelson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Michael Adelson!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Michael Adelson!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Michael Adelson!
Michael Adelson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dalitso Lelisa (ranked 4130 p4p, 4071 weight class) and Jones Jon (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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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dalitso Lelisa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jones Jon!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lelisa rushes Jon and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jon.
Jon manages to break the clinch.
Lelisa misses with a wild body shot.
Lelisa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jon is fending him off so far but Lelisa persists. Nope, Jon circles away and we're back to standing.
Lelisa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lelisa moves into the clinch successfully.
Jon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lelisa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lelisa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jon tries to pull guard but Lelisa holds him up against the cage and eventually Jon drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lelisa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jon defends well and Lelisa ends up having to push Jon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lelisa lands a nice uppercut.
Lelisa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jon just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalitso Lelisa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lelisa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jon successfully pulls guard.
Jon is looking to stand up but Lelisa isn't so interested in that idea.
Jon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lelisa manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lelisa controls Jon momentarily but Jon frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jon wants to pass the guard but Lelisa is keeping the position.
Lelisa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jon wants to get up but he can't break Lelisa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon wants to control from the top but Lelisa keeps moving.
Jon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lelisa is keeping the position for now.
Lelisa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jon being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lelisa shoots in for a takedown but Jon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lelisa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jon is looking for the big counter here.
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.
Lelisa rushes Jon and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jon scores a nice knee to the body.
Lelisa is looking to take this one to the mat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lelisa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jon jumps into guard, dragging Lelisa to the mat.
Jon wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jon trying to control the position.
Jon looking for a sweep. Not yet Jon, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Jon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lelisa.
Lelisa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jon counters with a left to the body.
Jon shoots in looking for a takedown but Lelisa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lelisa shoots in and drives through. Jon sprawls well.
Lelisa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jon sprawls well. Jon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lelisa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalitso Lelisa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lelisa defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon rushes Lelisa and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lelisa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jon up against the cage.
Jon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lelisa up against the cage.
Jon wants a takedown but no success here.
Jon is working Lelisa over against the cage.
Lelisa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lelisa stopping the sweep attempt from Jon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lelisa.
Jon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lelisa looking to pass the guard.
Jon wants to stand and escape but Lelisa is having none of it.
Jon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lelisa trying to control but Jon is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon tries to keep at a distance but Lelisa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jon prevents the takedown attempt.
Jon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lelisa or perhaps it was just good defense by Jon, which made it look bad.
Jon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lelisa if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon closes the distance and pushes Lelisa back into the cage.
Lelisa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lelisa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lelisa smiles and moves away.
Jon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jon fails with the takedown.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jon misses with a takedown attempt - Lelisa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dalitso Lelisa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jon.
Jon tries to clinch but Lelisa is having none of it.
Lelisa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jon counters with a low kick, right behind Lelisa 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lelisa shoots in for a takedown but Jon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jon flicks out a counter leg kick but Lelisa steps away.
Jon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalitso Lelisa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lelisa rushes Jon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon tries to pull guard but Lelisa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lelisa tries for a takedown but Jon manages to get underhooks.
Jon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lelisa looks to land a left hand but Jon moved out of range nicely.
Lelisa is looking to clinch but Jon is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jon! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lelisa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jon tries to avoid it but Lelisa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jon to the ground. Jon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jon fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jon or perhaps it was just good defense by Lelisa, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lelisa is looking to clinch but Jon is avoiding it.
Lelisa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jon counters by moving into the clinch.
Jon jumps into guard, dragging Lelisa to the mat.
Lelisa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lelisa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lelisa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lelisa trying to control the position from guard on top but Jon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lelisa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jon has escaped and now he's on top!
Jon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lelisa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lelisa looking for a guillotine here but Jon defends easily.
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.
Lelisa pushes Jon off and gets back to his feet.
Jon moves into range and clinches up with Lelisa.
Lelisa drags the fight down to the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dalitso Lelisa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones Jon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jones Jon.
Well Jon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Jones Jon!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Jones Jon!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Jones Jon!
Jones Jon wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amon Asimov (ranked 4160 p4p, 4150 weight class) and Tim Ibriam (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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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amon Asimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tim Ibriam!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asimov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibriam gets tackled into the cage by Asimov. Asimov maintains the clinch.
Ibriam has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Asimov uses from the top position.
Ibriam trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Asimov won't allow Ibriam to sweep him here.
Ibriam controls Asimov momentarily but Asimov frees himself.
Asimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibriam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibriam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asimov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ibriam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Asimov has Ibriam in his guard.
Ibriam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Asimov can't keep his opponent in guard - Ibriam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asimov pushes Ibriam off but Ibriam dives into side control.
Ibriam is working Asimov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ibriam takes a little break here. Asimov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
I wouldn't like to be where Asimov is right now.
Asimov misses with a strike from the bottom.
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.
Asimov is looking for a sweep.
Ibriam working the head and body with strikes.
Ibriam scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ibriam trying to control the position but Asimov is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asimov is being controlled here.
Asimov is trying to get back to his feet.
Ibriam cracks Asimov with a big right hand but Asimov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ibriam lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibriam passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Asimov!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibriam content just to control the position here.
Ibriam scoring with strikes but Asimov is staying in there.
Asimov is looking to improve his position but Ibriam isn't that keen on the idea.
Asimov is squirming around, avoiding Ibriam's attempts to control the action.
Ibriam with a couple of short strikes.
Asimov tries to hold on but Ibriam postures up.
Asimov is breathing heavily.
Ibriam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibriam lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ibriam tries to control but Asimov wriggling away.
Ibriam is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Ibriam extends the arm and Asimov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Ibriam!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rico Rodriguez (ranked 4129 p4p, 4126 weight class) and Reese Remington (ranked 254 p4p, 483 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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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rico Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Reese Remington!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez gets caught napping as Remington dives in and scores a takedown. Rodriguez manages to retain guard.
Remington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Remington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Remington postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Remington passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Remington lands a big left to the face of Rodriguez, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Remington and another - Rodriguez is out! Remington stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Reese Remington!
A victorious Reese Remington thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shubham Chavan (ranked 4061 p4p, 4172 weight class) and Isiah Ross (ranked 479 p4p, 486 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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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shubham Chavan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Isiah Ross!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Ross tries to get set, Chavan tries to push him back and clinch up but Ross manages to avoid the attempt.
Ross jabs Chavan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ross looks to land a combination. Chavan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
 It looks like Shubham Chavan has been cut.
Chavan avoids the body shot from Ross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ross. Chavan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chavan.
Chavan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ross.
Ross lands a nice shot to the body.
Ross looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavan is just out of range.
Ross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavan was well out of range. Poor timing from Ross.
Ross just misses with a punch to the body.
Ross throws a body shot but no joy.
Ross scores with a hook to the body. Chavan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ross throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chavan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavan defending well as Ross loads up on a big left hand.
Chavan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ross.
Ross is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chavan rather than just go for the knockout.
Ross throws a series of strikes that have Chavan backpedaling.
Ross throws a series of punches but Chavan moves out of range.
Chavan is looking to counter the offense by Ross and move into the clinch.
Ross throws a right and a left that Chavan avoids nicely.
Chavan throws a big counter combination but Ross scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ross lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ross.
Ross shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chavan eats them both and turns towards Ross to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 Chavan is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Ross ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Chavan clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isiah Ross!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Van Der Lin (ranked 4092 p4p, 4155 weight class) and Alessio Franze (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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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dutch Van Der Lin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alessio Franze!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Franze or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Der Lin, which made it look bad.
A punch lands to the side of Van Der Lin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from Van Der Lin. No joy for Franze on that attempt.
Franze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Der Lin defends well and Franze ends up having to push Van Der Lin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dutch Van Der Lin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessio Franze.
Van Der Lin blocks a head kick by Franze.
Franze with a poor takedown
and Van Der Lin scores with a counter punch that sends Franze to the canvas! Van Der Lin smells blood - he's punishing Franze with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Franze has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dutch Van Der Lin!
An out of breath Dutch Van Der Lin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aditya Parab (ranked 2902 p4p, 4115 weight class) and Jeremiah Vargas (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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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aditya Parab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeremiah Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Parab showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vargas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas throws a right hand that Parab ducks under and follows up with a left that Parab also avoids with ease.
It looked like Parab was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parab shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vargas sprawls well. Vargas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Parab gets slowly back to his feet.
Vargas unleashes a big counter combination but Parab bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vargas stuffs the takedown.
Vargas throws a counter combo.
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.
Parab shoots in but no luck this time.
Vargas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aditya Parab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas tries to keep at a distance but Parab has taken the fight into the clinch.
Parab dodges an elbow strike from Vargas.
Vargas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Parab misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parab prevents a body shot from Vargas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas struggles to land a body shot inside as Parab controls his hands.
Parab manages to break the clinch.
Vargas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vargas wants it to stay on the feet.
Parab misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Parab backs off Vargas throws a huge counter combo but Parab manages to avoid it all.
Parab clinches up with Vargas and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parab avoids a wild elbow strike from Vargas.
Vargas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vargas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vargas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parab blocks an elbow strike.
Vargas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parab blocks an uppercut.
Vargas tries to throw a body punch but Parab avoids it by throwing Vargas back against the cage.
Vargas lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah Vargas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vargas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parab dives in and grabs Vargas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vargas pushes down on Parab's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there.
Parab feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vargas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parab gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parab drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vargas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vargas misses with a body punch.
Vargas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parab's elbow.
Parab avoids a wild elbow strike from Vargas.
Parab blocks a body shot from Vargas.
Parab goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vargas prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aditya Parab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas tries a body shot but Parab blocks it.
Parab prevents a body shot from Vargas.
Parab really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vargas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parab pulls Vargas into guard.
Vargas gets to his feet. Parab looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Parab gets a clinch.
Parab gets control of Vargas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Parab will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vargas stands and steps away. Parab gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vargas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vargas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parab.
As Parab backs off Vargas throws a huge counter combo but Parab manages to avoid it all.
Vargas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vargas wants it to stay on the feet.
Vargas unleashes a big counter combination but Parab bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parab drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vargas sprawls and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Vargas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah Vargas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Parab's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vargas!
Parab moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas is leaning against Parab and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Parab manages to break the clinch.
Vargas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parab circles away quickly and effectively.
Parab appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas throws a right hand that Parab ducks under and follows up with a left that Parab also avoids with ease.
Parab half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vargas misses with a two punch combination.
Parab shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vargas pinned against the cage. Vargas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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.
Parab fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Despite the aggression on Vargas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vargas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parab seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parab has managed to clinch.
Parab prevents a body shot from Vargas.
Vargas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Parab slows down the pace here.
Vargas misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas tries to work over Parab's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vargas struggles to land a body shot inside as Parab controls his hands.
Vargas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parab backwards.
Vargas misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas tries to work over Parab's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Parab.
Vargas tries to throw a body punch but Parab avoids it by throwing Vargas back against the cage.
Vargas works on Parab's body with a couple of short punches.
Vargas tries to work over Parab's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aditya Parab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vargas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parab's elbow.
Parab is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vargas to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aditya Parab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parab has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Vargas regains guard immediately.
Vargas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parab loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Parab decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jeremiah Vargas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vargas misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Parab was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremiah Vargas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vargas 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Jeremiah Vargas!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Jeremiah Vargas!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Jeremiah Vargas!
Jeremiah Vargas wins by unanimous decision!
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