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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Federico Bernardeschi (ranked 4687 p4p, 5313 weight class) and Mance Rayder (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 White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Federico Bernardeschi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mance Rayder!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rayder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rayder wants to counter with a clinch but Bernardeschi pushes him away.
Rayder misses with a head kick.
No luck for Rayder with that takedown attempt.
Bernardeschi throws a wild body kick that Rayder sees coming a mile off.
Bernardeschi tries to land a front kick but Rayder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bernardeschi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bernardeschi slaps away a takedown attempt from Rayder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bernardeschi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bernardeschi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Mance Rayder has been cut.
Bernardeschi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rayder avoids the head kick by Bernardeschi.
Bernardeschi scores with a spinning back kick!
Bernardeschi scores with a kick to the body.
Rayder looks winded!
Bernardeschi misses with a wild combination.
Rayder feints the counter takedown.
Bernardeschi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rayder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardeschi throws a series of punches but Rayder moves out of range.
Bernardeschi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rayder if he has to take too many more of those.
Bernardeschi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bernardeschi fails to land with a series of punches.
Bernardeschi doesn't manage to clinch there - Rayder circles away.
Bernardeschi moves in looking to clinch but Rayder pushes him off.
Rayder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bernardeschi misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Bernardeschi.
Rayder doesn't manage to clinch there - Bernardeschi circles away.
Rayder avoids the head kick by Bernardeschi.
Bernardeschi scores with a jab to the head.
Rayder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Federico Bernardeschi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mance Rayder.
Rayder moves out of range as Bernardeschi strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bernardeschi finds it's way through Rayder's defenses.
Bernardeschi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rayder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bernardeschi defends it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bernardeschi checks a leg kick.
Bernardeschi swings for the body but Rayder moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernardeschi misses with a head kick.
Rayder dives in for a single leg takedown but Bernardeschi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rayder fails to land the takedown.
Federico Bernardeschi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rayder gets the takedown into side control.
Rayder postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rayder decides to stand back up.
Bernardeschi looks to land a left hand but Rayder moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rayder dives in and grabs Bernardeschi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bernardeschi pushes down on Rayder's head and hops out.
Bernardeschi tries to keep at a distance but Rayder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rayder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rayder moves away from the strike by Bernardeschi.
Rayder drives through and clinches with Bernardeschi against the cage.
Rayder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rayder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Bernardeschi counters with a quick kick to the body but Rayder blocks it.
Rayder clinches up against the cage.
Rayder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bernardeschi blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rayder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bernardeschi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rayder jumps guard but Bernardeschi stands there with Rayder around his waist. Rayder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rayder keeps control of Bernardeschi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bernardeschi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rayder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bernardeschi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rayder fails with the takedown
and Bernardeschi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bernardeschi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rayder wants to counter the offense by Bernardeschi and move into the clinch position.
Bernardeschi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rayder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bernardeschi pinned against the cage. Bernardeschi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Federico Bernardeschi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mance Rayder's cut.
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.
Rayder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bernardeschi misses the jab.
Bernardeschi throws a push kick but Rayder slaps the foot to one side.
Bernardeschi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bernardeschi connects with a nice looking jab.
Bernardeschi is looking to land body kicks.
Rayder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bernardeschi defends it well.
Rayder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bernardeschi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rayder can do to turn this around?
Bernardeschi is looking to clinch.
Bernardeschi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rayder is just out of range.
Rayder feints the counter takedown.
Bernardeschi tries to land a front kick but Rayder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bernardeschi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Federico Bernardeschi is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernardeschi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rayder is rocked!
Rayder slips under a jab.
Rayder is still on wobbly legs! Can Bernardeschi finish him?
Rayder drops his hands for a split second and Bernardeschi immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Rayder face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Bernardeschi follows up with a right hand that knocks Rayder into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Federico Bernardeschi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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