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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Gustavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Gustavo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alheib Al Jurr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gustavo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gustavo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alheib Al Jurr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gustavo's waist but Gustavo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alheib Al Jurr off to one side.
Gustavo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alheib Al Jurr shoots for a takedown but Gustavo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pablo Gustavo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr.
Gustavo stuffs the takedown.
Gustavo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gustavo tries to clinch up.
Gustavo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Alheib Al Jurr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gustavo doesn't manage to clinch there - Alheib Al Jurr circles away.
Pablo Gustavo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustavo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavo throws a series of strikes that have Alheib Al Jurr backpedaling.
Alheib Al Jurr pushes Gustavo up against the ropes in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Alheib Al Jurr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alheib Al Jurr is trying to break the clinch but Gustavo has him pressed against the ropes.
Alheib Al Jurr tries for a takedown but Gustavo manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavo wants to get back to striking at distance but Alheib Al Jurr won't allow it.
Gustavo tries to pull guard but Alheib Al Jurr won't allow it.
Gustavo is trying to maintain a safe position but Alheib Al Jurr gets an underhook and turns Gustavo into the ropes.
Gustavo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alheib Al Jurr's efforts to push away.
Alheib Al Jurr effectively controlling the action here.
Gustavo can't break the clinch.
Gustavo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alheib Al Jurr tries for a takedown but Gustavo manages to get underhooks.
Gustavo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alheib Al Jurr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gustavo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alheib Al Jurr moves into the clinch.
Gustavo is pressed up against the ropes. Alheib Al Jurr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gustavo down to the mat. Gustavo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alheib Al Jurr shoots in for a double leg but Gustavo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alheib Al Jurr closes the distance and clinches.
Gustavo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alheib Al Jurr is keeping busy.
Gustavo tries to break free but Alheib Al Jurr pushes him back against the ropes.
Gustavo misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alheib Al Jurr wants a takedown.
Gustavo is looking to break free of the clinch but Alheib Al Jurr has double underhooks.
Gustavo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alheib Al Jurr wants a takedown.
Gustavo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alheib Al Jurr's efforts to push away.
Alheib Al Jurr'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.
Alheib Al Jurr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gustavo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alheib Al Jurr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gustavo or not.
Alheib Al Jurr is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gustavo blocks an elbow strike from Alheib Al Jurr.
Gustavo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to score a body lock takedown but Gustavo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alheib Al Jurr looks gassed!
Alheib Al Jurr has had enough of the clinch but Gustavo keeps him there for the moment.
Gustavo is trying to break free.
Gustavo working hard to break the clinch.
Alheib Al Jurr jumps into guard, dragging Gustavo to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alheib Al Jurr keeping moving, preventing Gustavo from controlling successfully.
Alheib Al Jurr keeping full guard, as Gustavo tries to pass.
Alheib Al Jurr doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gustavo pushes down on Alheib Al Jurr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alheib Al Jurr is looking to improve his position.
Alheib Al Jurr is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustavo.
Gustavo is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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.
Alheib Al Jurr is not content to let Gustavo control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alheib Al Jurr closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alheib Al Jurr tries for a takedown but Gustavo manages to get underhooks.
Gustavo prevents the takedown attempt.
Gustavo can't break the clinch.
Gustavo looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Gustavo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Alheib Al Jurr blocks a head kick by Gustavo.
Gustavo misses with a series of wild punches.
Gustavo has a takedown stuffed.
Alheib Al Jurr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gustavo.
Alheib Al Jurr shoots in for a takedown but Gustavo shows good takedown defense.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gustavo looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavo keeps control of Alheib Al Jurr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gustavo jumps guard.
Gustavo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alheib Al Jurr 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.
Gustavo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gustavo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alheib Al Jurr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gustavo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alheib Al Jurr controlling from the top position.
Gustavo is looking to stand up but Alheib Al Jurr isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two 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.
Alheib Al Jurr looking to pass the guard.
Alheib Al Jurr trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustavo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gustavo wants to clinch
and Alheib Al Jurr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gustavo fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Gustavo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustavo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alheib Al Jurr's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gustavo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to pull guard but Gustavo won't allow it.
Alheib Al Jurr ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alheib Al Jurr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alheib Al Jurr looking for a sweep. Not yet Alheib Al Jurr, not yet.
Alheib Al Jurr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustavo is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alheib Al Jurr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustavo is aware though and is defending well.
Alheib Al Jurr is breathing heavily.
Gustavo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alheib Al Jurr is not content to let Gustavo control the position.
Gustavo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Alheib Al Jurr.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to improve position but can't.
Alheib Al Jurr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gustavo gets to mount! Alheib Al Jurr was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gustavo is working for a guillotine from mount but Alheib Al Jurr frees his head quite easily.
Gustavo stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Alheib Al Jurr avoids the head kick by Gustavo.
Alheib Al Jurr misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustavo darts in trying to clinch
and Alheib Al Jurr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alheib Al Jurr misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gustavo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gustavo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alheib Al Jurr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alheib Al Jurr.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to pull guard but Gustavo won't allow it.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to score a body lock takedown but Gustavo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gustavo is trying to force a seperation but Alheib Al Jurr has the dominant position.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gustavo smiles and moves away.
Pablo Gustavo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr.
Alheib Al Jurr shoots in for a double leg but Gustavo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alheib Al Jurr avoids the head kick by Gustavo.
Gustavo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alheib Al Jurr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gustavo trying to control but Alheib Al Jurr is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alheib Al Jurr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gustavo defends well.
Alheib Al Jurr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gustavo trying to control the position from guard on top but Alheib Al Jurr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustavo won't allow Alheib Al Jurr to sweep him here.
Gustavo trying to control the position from guard on top but Alheib Al Jurr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alheib Al Jurr looking for a sweep. Not yet Alheib Al Jurr, not yet.
That's two 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.
Alheib Al Jurr is looking for a triangle but Gustavo pushes his legs off easily.
Gustavo stands up and waves to Alheib Al Jurr to follow him.
Alheib Al Jurr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gustavo misses with a jab to the body
and Alheib Al Jurr counters with a left to the body.
Gustavo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alheib Al Jurr. That did some damage!
Gustavo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alheib Al Jurr defends it nicely.
Gustavo looks to clinch
and Alheib Al Jurr counters with a left to the body.
Alheib Al Jurr fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alheib Al Jurr misses with a takedown attempt - Gustavo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gustavo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alheib Al Jurr counters by moving into the clinch.
Gustavo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alheib Al Jurr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alheib Al Jurr pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Alheib Al Jurr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gustavo avoids it.
Alheib Al Jurr fails to pull guard.
Alheib Al Jurr can't get the takedown.
Gustavo tries to pull guard but Alheib Al Jurr won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alheib Al Jurr.
Gustavo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gustavo looking to stall.
Gustavo prevents the takedown attempt.
Gustavo fails to pull guard.
Alheib Al Jurr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alheib Al Jurr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alheib Al Jurr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gustavo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alheib Al Jurr wants to sweep here but Gustavo controlling him for the moment.
Gustavo trying to control the position from guard on top but Alheib Al Jurr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr.
I think Alheib Al Jurr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abeid Al Sharani Alheib Al Jurr!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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