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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Fenili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo AtlaSon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fenili comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome Home (Sanitarium). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Fenili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theo AtlaSon!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenili blocks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by AtlaSon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fenili rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but AtlaSon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fenili closes the distance and pushes AtlaSon back into the cage.
Fenili is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. AtlaSon can't fight it off and eventually Fenili manages to take the fight to the floor. AtlaSon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fenili drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but AtlaSon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fenili has AtlaSon in his guard.
AtlaSon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
AtlaSon stands and steps away. Fenili gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fenili walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AtlaSon fails in his attempt to clinch.
AtlaSon tries to clinch up but Fenili circles away and keeps his distance.
Fenili shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and AtlaSon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fenili thinking.
AtlaSon doesn't manage to clinch there - Fenili circles away.
Fenili misses with a few strikes there.
A solid leg kick lands there for AtlaSon.
Fenili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
AtlaSon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
AtlaSon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
AtlaSon feints and then cracks Fenili's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fenili down.
AtlaSon lands a leg kick that knocks Fenili off balance momentarily.
Fenili checks a leg kick.
Fenili misses with a takedown attempt - AtlaSon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Theo AtlaSon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
AtlaSon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fenili.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Fenili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fenili shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
AtlaSon wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
AtlaSon is looking to escape.
AtlaSon tries to get to full guard but Fenili has control of the leg.
Fenili not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fenili trying to advance position but AtlaSon counters by regaining guard.
AtlaSon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fenili drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and AtlaSon dives on top into guard.
AtlaSon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fenili is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and AtlaSon defends well.
Fenili is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. AtlaSon is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenili has a closed guard, preventing AtlaSon from standing up.
AtlaSon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
AtlaSon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fenili's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fenili is on top in guard.
Fenili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fenili drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fenili jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fenili looking to pass the guard.
AtlaSon has Fenili pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo AtlaSon 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.
AtlaSon throws a leg kick
and Fenili counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fenili trying to control but AtlaSon is working from the bottom.
Fenili passes into half guard.
AtlaSon gets full guard.
Fenili is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! AtlaSon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! AtlaSon has escaped and now he's on top!
Fenili looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fenili is looking for a triangle but AtlaSon pushes his legs off easily.
Fenili looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenili throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
AtlaSon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
AtlaSon passes into half guard.
AtlaSon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fenili is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Fenili is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Fenili tries to lock up and control but AtlaSon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fenili is working to get back to half guard.
AtlaSon content just to control the position here.
Fenili is looking to improve his position but AtlaSon isn't that keen on the idea.
Fenili is squirming around, avoiding AtlaSon's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fenili is wriggling around trying to escape.
AtlaSon controlling from the full mount.
AtlaSon trying to control but Fenili is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenili is trying to escape the mount.
AtlaSon controlling from mount.
Fenili tries to reverse the position but AtlaSon maintains control.
AtlaSon trying to control but Fenili is having none of it.
AtlaSon controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Let's hope that AtlaSon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Theo AtlaSon.
Fenili misses with a combination
and AtlaSon counters with a thumping low kick.
AtlaSon lands with a thumping leg kick.
AtlaSon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
AtlaSon throws a leg kick which misses Fenili's front leg but catches the back leg as Fenili tries to avoid it.
Fenili fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo AtlaSon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
AtlaSon lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick misses from AtlaSon.
Fenili swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and AtlaSon counters with a low kick, right behind Fenili 's knee.
Gabriel Fenili is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from AtlaSon.
AtlaSon is looking to chop away at Fenili's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from AtlaSon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fenili on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by AtlaSon. AtlaSon obviously looking to wear him down.
Theo AtlaSon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenili takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fenili shoots in looking for a takedown but AtlaSon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fenili's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fenili walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
AtlaSon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fenili closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
AtlaSon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
AtlaSon looking to throw knees to the head but Fenili is blocking nicely.
Fenili is trying to break the clinch but AtlaSon is controlling him.
AtlaSon lands a good knee to the midsection. Fenili won't want to take too many of those.
AtlaSon lands a nice uppercut.
AtlaSon throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon crunches a lovely knee into Fenili's ribcage.
AtlaSon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from AtlaSon lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by AtlaSon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fenili shoots in and drives through. AtlaSon sprawls well.
Jab by AtlaSon.
Fenili is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fenili has his takedown stuffed
and AtlaSon counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Fenili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fenili shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling AtlaSon to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AtlaSon with a hook.
A big left from AtlaSon misses.
Fenili on the wrong end of a nice hook.
AtlaSon cracks the inside of Fenili's front leg.
AtlaSon lands with a nice body kick.
Fenili moves out of range of the strikes.
AtlaSon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
AtlaSon lands a really nice looking cross but Fenili seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenili closes the distance and clinches.
AtlaSon missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by AtlaSon.
A knee to the head by AtlaSon.
Fenili is rocked!
It looks like Gabriel Fenili has been cut.
AtlaSon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Fenili is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, AtlaSon scores with a nice short uppercut.
AtlaSon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
AtlaSon crunches a lovely knee into Fenili's ribcage.
AtlaSon lands an uppercut.
Fenili is looking for a takedown up against the cage. AtlaSon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
AtlaSon tries a knee to the head but Fenili blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fenili is trying to work for a single leg takedown but AtlaSon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fenili seems to have got his legs back now.
AtlaSon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
AtlaSon working Fenili over with knees to the body.
Gabriel Fenili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fenili.
Fenili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theo AtlaSon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got AtlaSon 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theo AtlaSon!
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energy
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hype
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