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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Airey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor the Phenom (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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Great wrestler
Counter striker
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Airey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitor the Phenom!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the Phenom scores with a three punch combo!
Airey gets the takedown into side control.
Airey throws an elbow but the Phenom slips to the side and avoids it well.
the Phenom is not content to let Airey control the position.
the Phenom is letting Airey control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Airey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down the Phenom for as long as he can get away with.
the Phenom managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Airey.
the Phenom is not content to let Airey control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
the Phenom lands with a nice combination. Airey backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Pablo Airey has been cut.
Pablo Airey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Airey shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Phenom tries to bum rush Airey with a series of wild strikes but Airey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
the Phenom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Airey is trying hard to land a takedown here. the Phenom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Airey misses with a takedown attempt - the Phenom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Airey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Airey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? the Phenom is fending him off so far but Airey persists. Nope, the Phenom circles away and we're back to standing.
Airey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says the Phenom as he avoids it easily.
the Phenom throws a series of punches but Airey avoids them all with ease.
Airey closes the distance and clinches up with the Phenom, looking for a takedown. Airey pushes the Phenom against the cage but the Phenom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Airey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says the Phenom as he avoids it easily.
Airey is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Phenom tries to bum rush Airey with a series of wild strikes but Airey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Airey shoots in but the Phenom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
the Phenom stalks Airey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Airey's face. Airey staggers backwards, shaken.
Some wild striking there from the Phenom.
the Phenom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Airey circles away quickly and effectively.
the Phenom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Airey.
Airey shoots in for a takedown but the Phenom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Airey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Airey lands in his opponent's guard.
the Phenom is controlling Airey's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the Phenom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Airey's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Airey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
the Phenom wants to stand but Airey has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor the Phenom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Airey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
the Phenom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Airey.
Airey tries for a takedown but the Phenom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
the Phenom scores with a punch to the head.
Airey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as the Phenom sprawls well. the Phenom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Airey gets slowly back to his feet.
the Phenom scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
the Phenom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Airey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Airey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Airey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the Phenom tries to bum rush Airey with a series of wild strikes but Airey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as the Phenom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Airey doesn't seem phased though.
the Phenom throws a right and a left that Airey avoids nicely.
the Phenom lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Airey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Airey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Airey shoots in looking for a takedown. the Phenom tries to sprawl out of it but Airey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. the Phenom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Airey is defended easily by the Phenom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Phenom lands with a hook. Airey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Airey shoots in and drives through. the Phenom sprawls well.
Airey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has the Phenom pinned against the cage. the Phenom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
the Phenom throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Airey feints and as the Phenom raises his hands in defense, Airey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
the Phenom wants to stand and escape but Airey is having none of it.
Airey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Airey trying to control but the Phenom is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Airey is really struggling to control the Phenom but he's trying to hold on to the position.
the Phenom pushes Airey off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Some wild striking there from the Phenom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the Phenom lands a really nice looking cross but Airey seems unphased.
the Phenom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Airey.
the Phenom throws a series of punches but Airey moves out of range.
No luck for Airey with that takedown attempt.
Airey looks for a takedown but the Phenom sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
the Phenom thuds his right hand into Airey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor the Phenom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pablo Airey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
the Phenom tries to bum rush Airey with a series of wild strikes but Airey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Airey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Airey tries to score a power double leg takedown but the Phenom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Airey somewhat.
the Phenom throws a right hand that Airey ducks under and follows up with a left that Airey also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Airey tries to score a power double leg takedown but the Phenom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Airey somewhat.
the Phenom misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the Phenom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Airey shoots for a takedown but the Phenom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Airey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the Phenom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Airey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Airey has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for the Phenom!
Airey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Airey looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Phenom doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
the Phenom is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Airey unloads with some shots from mount but the Phenom bucks and avoids them well.
the Phenom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Airey controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Airey with good strikes from the mount here!
Airey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Airey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Airey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the Phenom wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Airey trying to control but the Phenom is having none of it.
Airey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Airey looking to finish with strikes here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Airey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think the Phenom 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor the Phenom!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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