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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ram Bibi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jay-z- 99 Problems. 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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150 lbs
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154 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ram Bibi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben George!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George is looking to clinch but Bibi is avoiding it.
George shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bibi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in George's guard now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bibi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but George manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bibi has George in his guard.
George stopping the sweep attempt from Bibi.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Bibi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bibi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for George on the ground.
Bibi looking for a guillotine here but George defends easily.
George trying to control but Bibi is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bibi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bibi trying to keep a closed guard but George is proving a slippery customer.
George trying to control but Bibi is working from the bottom.
Bibi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bibi tries to get out of the position.
Bibi working for a triangle but George defends it easily.
Bibi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bibi looking to control.
Bibi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
George wants to control from the top but Bibi keeps moving.
George looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ben George.
No luck with that takedown attempt from George.
George scores with a jab. Bibi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bibi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with George, pushing him back against the cage.
George breaks from the clinch.
George shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bibi defends it nicely.
Ram Bibi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben George.
George scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bibi eats them both and turns towards George to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bibi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from George.
George is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
George is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
George tries to clinch up but Bibi circles away and keeps his distance.
George is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bibi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
George looks winded!
George shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bibi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bibi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bibi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bibi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bibi wants to work for an arm triangle but George is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
George avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bibi.
Bibi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but George sees it coming and defends easily.
Bibi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so George is just riding it out for now. Bibi eventually gives up the hold.
Bibi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ram Bibi 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.
George tries for a takedown but Bibi circles away easily
and Bibi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for George!
George is pushing Bibi's head away, looking to escape. Bibi manages to hold on to the position though.
Bibi wants to stand but George is controlling his arm.
Bibi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, George rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bibi's guard! Nice work there by George!
George trying to control but Bibi is working from the bottom.
Bibi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bibi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bibi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst George is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George is fighting to break Bibi's control of his arms but Bibi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bibi keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully.
Bibi looking for a sweep. Not yet Bibi, not yet.
George has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bibi is proving hard to escape from.
George is breathing heavily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
George shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bibi pinned against the cage. Bibi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
George tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bibi swivels and escapes.
Ram Bibi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben George.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from George - that will leave a mark!
George looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bibi shoots in for a takedown but George shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bibi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. George sprawls well initially but Bibi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bibi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed George's head.
Bibi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bibi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. George defending well though.
Bibi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bibi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bibi throwing shots but George is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bibi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George is looking to improve his position.
Bibi tries to stand but can't do so whilst George controls his leg.
Bibi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
George blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bibi.
Bibi is trying to control the action in half guard but George is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bibi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bibi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and George defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bibi is working for a submission of some sort.
Bibi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
George wants to get back to his feet.
Bibi wants to stand up but George has a hold of him and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
George has hold of Bibi's hands but Bibi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ram Bibi dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bibi moves into the clinch.
George can't get the takedown.
Bibi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. George can't fight it off and eventually Bibi manages to take the fight to the floor. George looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
George keeping full guard, as Bibi tries to pass.
George working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bibi.
Bibi postures up.
Bibi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but George manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bibi has George in his guard.
George takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bibi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bibi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but George can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bibi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Bibi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bibi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. George defends it easily.
George works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George is trying to control. Bibi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bibi is looking for a sweep. George is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bibi wants to control but George is keeping busy.
George thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bibi is trying to stand.
Bibi wants to get back to full guard.
Bibi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bibi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George wanted to stand there but Bibi had control of the position.
George trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bibi looking for a sweep. Not yet Bibi, not yet.
Bibi keeping full guard, as George tries to pass.
George prevents Bibi from getting back to his feet.
Bibi wants to sweep here but George controlling him for the moment.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Bibi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
George wants to pass the guard but Bibi is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bibi wants to stand up but George is controlling him.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ben George wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bibi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging George to the ground. Bibi is now in George's guard.
George wants to stand and escape but Bibi is having none of it.
Bibi wants to stand but George has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bibi tries to free his leg and advance position but George is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bibi drops back looking for a leg! George is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and George manages to kick Bibi off! Bibi jumps back into George's guard.
Ben George has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ram Bibi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bibi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ram Bibi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bibi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ram Bibi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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