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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Toygar Alparslan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Xayle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xayle has chosen Another Me - Peroxwhy?gen / Dale Oliver as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135 lbs
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131 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toygar Alparslan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Xayle!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alparslan avoids the head kick by Xayle.
Alparslan checks a low kick from Xayle.
Alparslan misses with an uppercut.
Xayle clinches up against the cage.
Xayle trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Xayle.
Xayle misses with some punches.
Xayle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Xayle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xayle.
Alparslan taking a breather.
Alparslan trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alparslan can't get the takedown.
Alparslan tries a body shot but Xayle blocks it.
Xayle missing with knees to the body.
Alparslan is trying to stall.
Xayle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alparslan's elbow.
A short uppercut from Xayle.
Alparslan is trying to break the clinch but Xayle has him pressed against the cage.
Xayle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alparslan is trying to maintain a safe position but Xayle gets an underhook and turns Alparslan into the cage.
Alparslan avoiding damage as Xayle throws knees to the body.
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.
Xayle crunches a lovely knee into Alparslan's ribcage.
Xayle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alparslan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Alparslan is trying to stall.
Xayle prevents Alparslan from breaking the clinch.
Alparslan trying to control the position but instead, Xayle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alparslan into the cage.
Alparslan tries to throw a body punch but Xayle avoids it by throwing Alparslan back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alparslan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alparslan can't find room to land a body shot as Xayle controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alparslan.
Xayle tries to throw a body punch but Alparslan avoids it by throwing Xayle back against the cage.
Xayle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xayle struggles to land a body shot inside as Alparslan controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Xayle.
Alparslan wants a takedown.
Alparslan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Xayle smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toygar Alparslan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xayle stalks Alparslan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alparslan's face. Alparslan staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alparslan shoots in looking for a takedown but Xayle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alparslan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xayle misses with a few strikes there.
Xayle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xayle closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Xayle.
Alparslan misses with a punch to the body.
Xayle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alparslan blocking some punches.
Xayle gets through Alparslan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alparslan looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Xayle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alparslan blocks a head kick by Xayle.
Xayle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xayle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alparslan moves out of range of the body kick from Xayle.
Alparslan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Xayle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xayle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alparslan wants to clinch but Xayle slips to the side
and Xayle counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xayle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xayle clinches up with Alparslan and pushes him back against the cage.
Alparslan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xayle's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alparslan is trying to drag Xayle to the mat but Xayle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alparslan is trying to break the clinch but Xayle is controlling him.
Alparslan wants a takedown but no success here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Xayle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alparslan.
Xayle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alparslan.
Alparslan wants to break free but Xayle has control.
Alparslan prevents a body shot from Xayle.
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.
Xayle misses with a body punch.
Xayle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alparslan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xayle tries a body shot but Alparslan blocks it.
Xayle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alparslan's elbow.
Alparslan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xayle tries a knee to the head but Alparslan blocks it.
A short uppercut from Xayle.
Xayle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alparslan is trying to break free.
Xayle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alparslan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toygar Alparslan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Xayle obliges.
Xayle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alparslan is defending well for now.
Alparslan has Xayle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Xayle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alparslan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alparslan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alparslan is trying to stall.
Xayle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alparslan is defending well for now.
That's four 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.
Alparslan wants to stall.
Xayle misses with a body punch.
Alparslan tries to stall but Xayle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alparslan can't break the clinch.
Xayle has Alparslan pressed against the cage, preventing Alparslan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alparslan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alparslan trying to stall but Xayle improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Xayle just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alparslan's brow.
Alparslan jumps guard but Xayle stands there with Alparslan around his waist. Alparslan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Xayle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Xayle doesn't manage to clinch there - Alparslan circles away.
Xayle scores with a nice strike.
Xayle is looking to clinch but Alparslan is avoiding it.
Alparslan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Xayle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alparslan can't find room to land a body shot as Xayle controls the action.
Alparslan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alparslan goes for a takedown attempt but Xayle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xayle throws a right hand that Alparslan ducks under and follows up with a left that Alparslan also avoids with ease.
Xayle motions for Alparslan to come forward. Xayle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
John Xayle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xayle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alparslan backs up against the cage.
Alparslan moves out of range of the leg kick from Xayle.
Alparslan tries to clinch
and Xayle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alparslan's knee momentarily.
Xayle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alparslan checks the leg kick.
Alparslan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xayle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alparslan will feel that in the morning.
Xayle clinches.
Xayle can't find room to land a body shot as Alparslan controls the action.
Xayle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xayle missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alparslan fails to pull guard.
Xayle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Xayle tries to work over Alparslan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xayle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alparslan trying to stall but Xayle improves his position.
Maybe Alparslan would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Xayle misses with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Xayle obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alparslan avoiding damage as Xayle throws knees to the body.
Xayle misses with a punch to the body.
Alparslan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alparslan is trying to force a seperation but Xayle has the dominant position.
Alparslan is trying to stall.
Alparslan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alparslan is trying to force a seperation but Xayle has the dominant position.
Alparslan managing to block the knees to the body from Xayle.
Alparslan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Xayle up against the cage.
That's four 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.
Alparslan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alparslan tries for a takedown but Xayle manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toygar Alparslan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alparslan tries to score a body lock takedown but Xayle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Xayle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Xayle fails to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xayle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alparslan.
Xayle tries to land knees in the clinch but Alparslan avoids the damage to the body.
Xayle tries a knee to the head but Alparslan blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Xayle really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Xayle closes the distance and clinches.
Xayle missing with knees to the body.
Xayle tries a body shot but Alparslan blocks it.
Alparslan missing with knees to the body.
Xayle tries to throw a body punch but Alparslan avoids it by throwing Xayle back against the cage.
Alparslan jumps guard.
Alparslan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xayle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alparslan's guard.
Xayle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xayle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alparslan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xayle forces Alparslan back against the cage and clinches.
Xayle misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Xayle missing with knees to the body.
Xayle misses with a knee to the head.
Xayle tries a knee to the head but Alparslan blocks it.
Alparslan blocks a body shot from Xayle.
Alparslan tries to stall but Xayle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Xayle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xayle tries to land knees in the clinch but Alparslan avoids the damage to the body.
Xayle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Alparslan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xayle blocks a body shot from Alparslan.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alparslan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xayle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Xayle landing knees to the head.
Xayle throws a punch but it's blocked by Alparslan.
Alparslan tries to circle away but Xayle has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Xayle blocking some punches.
Alparslan prevents a body shot from Xayle.
Alparslan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xayle has him pressed against the cage.
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.
Xayle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xayle misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Xayle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Xayle lands a nice shot to the body.
Alparslan tries a body shot but Xayle blocks it.
Alparslan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alparslan looking for a takedown.
Alparslan is trying to stall.
Xayle misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Xayle dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Xayle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alparslan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alparslan moves out of range of the leg kick from Xayle.
John Xayle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alparslan tries to clinch
and Xayle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xayle tries to clinch but Alparslan moves out of range.
Xayle closes the distance and pushes Alparslan back into the cage.
Xayle misses with a knee strike.
Xayle throws a punch but it's blocked by Alparslan.
Alparslan tries to stall but Xayle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alparslan tries to score a body lock takedown but Xayle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Xayle tries to land a knee to the head but Alparslan blocks with his arms.
Xayle landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xayle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Xayle trying to land knees to the body.
Xayle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alparslan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xayle walks away with a smile on his face. Alparslan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Xayle darts in and clinches Alparslan up against the cage.
Xayle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alparslan wants to break free but Xayle has control.
Alparslan taking a breather.
Xayle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alparslan takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Xayle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Xayle.
Xayle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alparslan avoids it.
Xayle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Toygar Alparslan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alparslan is trying to stall.
Xayle landing knees to the head.
Alparslan is trying to push Xayle away but Xayle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Xayle lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xayle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Xayle managing to block the knees to the body from Alparslan.
Xayle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alparslan avoids it.
Xayle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Xayle gets underhooks to prevent Alparslan's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toygar Alparslan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xayle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alparslan managing to block the knees to the body from Xayle.
Alparslan blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xayle.
Alparslan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Xayle throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alparslan is working for takedown but Xayle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alparslan managing to block the knees to the body from Xayle.
Alparslan lands a body shot.
Alparslan working aggressively here.
Xayle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alparslan.
Xayle misses with some punches.
Xayle lands an elbow that stopped Alparslan in his tracks for a moment.
Alparslan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Xayle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Xayle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alparslan's elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xayle lands a body punch in the clinch.
John Xayle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alparslan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alparslan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Xayle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xayle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Xayle!
John Xayle is the new bantamweight champion!
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RATING
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