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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Feytosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McConaha (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 light 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, Mauricio Feytosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John McConaha!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConaha misses with the combination.
Feytosa wants to clinch.
Feytosa tries to close the distance and clinch but McConaha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McConaha circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McConaha is defended easily by Feytosa.
Feytosa moves in looking to clinch but McConaha pushes him off.
Feytosa scores with a kick to the body.
McConaha has managed to clinch.
Feytosa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Feytosa manages to break the clinch.
McConaha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConaha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Feytosa clinches up with McConaha and pushes him back against the cage.
Feytosa'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.
McConaha is trying to break the clinch but Feytosa has him pressed against the cage.
Feytosa manages to break the clinch.
McConaha gets tackled into the cage by Feytosa. Feytosa maintains the clinch.
Feytosa leaning against his opponent.
McConaha is trying to pull guard but Feytosa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mauricio Feytosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McConaha.
McConaha can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feytosa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McConaha wants to take the fight to the mat but Feytosa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Feytosa'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.
Feytosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McConaha misses with a takedown attempt - Feytosa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Feytosa misses with a kick to the body.
McConaha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Feytosa thows a body kick. McConaha tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConaha moves into the clinch.
Feytosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Feytosa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Feytosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Feytosa blocks the leg kick.
McConaha gets tackled into the cage by Feytosa. Feytosa maintains the clinch.
Feytosa effectively controlling the action here.
Feytosa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Feytosa breaks from the clinch.
McConaha clinches up with Feytosa and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feytosa breaks from the clinch.
McConaha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Feytosa as he avoids it easily.
Feytosa moves in looking to clinch but McConaha pushes him off.
McConaha shoots in but Feytosa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McConaha looks gassed!
Feytosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Feytosa looks for the body kick but McConaha saw that one coming.
McConaha misses with a takedown attempt - Feytosa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McConaha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Feytosa misses with a wild combination.
No luck for McConaha with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Feytosa 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.
Feytosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McConaha, pushing him back against the cage.
McConaha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Feytosa manages to break the clinch.
Feytosa darts in and clinches McConaha up against the cage.
Feytosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Feytosa has managed to clinch.
The referee calls for Feytosa to work.
McConaha tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Feytosa smiles and moves away.
Feytosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McConaha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feytosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Feytosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McConaha tries to pull guard but Feytosa won't allow it.
Feytosa breaks from the clinch.
McConaha shoots in for a takedown but Feytosa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mauricio Feytosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McConaha.
Feytosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Feytosa has McConaha up against the cage in a clinch.
Feytosa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Feytosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Feytosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McConaha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConaha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Feytosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McConaha wants to clinch up but Feytosa keeps it at a distance.
Mauricio Feytosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Feytosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McConaha lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McConaha.
It looks like Mauricio Feytosa has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McConaha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Feytosa defends it nicely.
McConaha is breathing heavily.
Feytosa throws a series of punches but McConaha moves out of range.
Mauricio Feytosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Feytosa clinches with his opponent.
Feytosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Feytosa lands a nice looking kick to the body. McConaha takes a step back to recover.
McConaha has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feytosa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McConaha misses with a head kick.
Feytosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on Feytosa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Feytosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Feytosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Feytosa takes the fight into the clinch.
McConaha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feytosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Feytosa has managed to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A knee to the head by Feytosa.
It looks like John McConaha has been cut.
Feytosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mauricio Feytosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McConaha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Feytosa looks to land a right hand but McConaha moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Feytosa clinches with his opponent.
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!
The referee calls for Feytosa to work.
Feytosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Feytosa dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Feytosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Feytosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Feytosa scores with a head kick. McConaha tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Feytosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McConaha, pushing him back against the cage.
McConaha ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McConaha no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McConaha lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Feytosa!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConaha looking to control but Feytosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Feytosa tries to buck McConaha off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConaha forces the positional change into back control.
Feytosa is trying to stand back up.
McConaha tightening his grip on Feytosa, looking for the choke.
Feytosa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConaha throwing sloppy strikes.
Feytosa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McConaha on the ground.
Feytosa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Feytosa is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConaha is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
McConaha throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Even with his hooks in, McConaha manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Feytosa wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McConaha throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConaha is looking for the choke from the back position but Feytosa is controlling his hands well.
Feytosa has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Oooh a big shot gets through from McConaha. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
McConaha controls the action.
McConaha missing with strikes from the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
John McConaha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mauricio Feytosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Feytosa has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
John McConaha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Feytosa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Feytosa!
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energy
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