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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seemon Sprous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Chiasson (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 Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seemon Sprous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Chiasson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chiasson is trying to pull guard but Sprous has him pressed against the cage.
Chiasson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sprous up against the cage.
Sprous ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sprous no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chiasson wants to control from the top but Sprous keeps moving.
Sprous wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sprous looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sprous is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chiasson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiasson is pressing down on Sprous's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chiasson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sprous looking to sit in guard and control but Chiasson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sprous is working an open guard so Chiasson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chiasson shoots in looking for a takedown but Sprous manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chiasson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sprous shoots in for a double leg but Chiasson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chiasson fails to land the takedown.
Seemon Sprous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Chiasson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chiasson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson closes the distance and clinches.
Chiasson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sprous prevents it.
Chiasson breaks from the clinch.
Sprous could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chiasson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sprous was well out of range. Poor timing from Chiasson.
Sprous instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sprous.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sprous breaks from the clinch.
Sprous has his takedown stuffed
and Chiasson counters with a one-two to the body.
Sprous waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chiasson.
Sprous shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprous moves out of range of the body kick.
Chiasson needs to keep his hands up - Sprous had a free shot at his head there.
Chiasson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sprous drives through and clinches with Chiasson against the cage.
Sprous wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sprous wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chiasson has him pressed against the cage.
Chiasson stalling in the clinch but Sprous improves position.
Sprous gets control of Chiasson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sprous will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chiasson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chiasson wants to control but Sprous is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson works to advance to full mount. Sprous defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Chiasson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sprous is looking to escape.
Chiasson working for a submission but Sprous is keeping him at bay.
Chiasson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sprous turns into him and now he's in Chiasson's guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chiasson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Chiasson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chiasson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sprous tries for a takedown but Chiasson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chiasson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sprous as he avoids it easily.
Seemon Sprous is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sprous swats away the attempt to clinch by Chiasson.
Sprous shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chiasson as he avoids it easily.
Chiasson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sprous avoids it really well and circles away.
Seemon Sprous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Chiasson.
Sprous defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chiasson.
Chiasson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sprous swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chiasson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chiasson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprous closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chiasson circles away.
Chiasson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sprous.
Chiasson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sprous defends well and Chiasson ends up having to push Sprous into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sprous wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chiasson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sprous just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sprous is trying to pull guard but Chiasson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chiasson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sprous smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chiasson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sprous paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chiasson gets a clinch.
Chiasson wants to break free but Sprous has control.
Sprous is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chiasson to keep the fight standing.
Chiasson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sprous avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chiasson is trying to pull guard but Sprous turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sprous changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chiasson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sprous tries to clinch but Chiasson moves out of range.
Chiasson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprous is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chiasson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sprous misses with a head kick.
Sprous keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chiasson is defended easily by Sprous.
Sprous displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chiasson.
Chiasson closes the distance and clinches up with Sprous, looking for a takedown. Chiasson pushes Sprous against the cage but Sprous circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sprous throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sprous tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chiasson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sprous looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chiasson is looking to clinch but Sprous is avoiding it.
Sprous shoots for a takedown but Chiasson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chiasson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sprous tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chiasson is in Sprous's guard.
Sprous had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chiasson defends it easily.
Sprous is working an open guard so Chiasson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sprous stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sprous wants it to stay on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sprous stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sprous wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Chiasson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Chiasson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chiasson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sprous sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sprous tries to clinch there but Chiasson circles away.
Sprous misses with a head kick.
Sprous forces Chiasson back against the cage and clinches.
Sprous has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chiasson after a bit of a struggle.
Sprous breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Sprous or perhaps it was just good defense by Chiasson which made him look bad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chiasson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chiasson throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiasson misses with a low kick.
Sprous shoots in looking for a takedown but Chiasson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sprous's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seemon Sprous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chiasson throws a head kick but Sprous moves out of range.
Sprous tries to clinch but Chiasson moves out of range.
Chiasson shoots for a double leg takedown but Sprous sprawls well. He's pushed Chiasson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chiasson.
Sprous tries to clinch up.
Sprous tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chiasson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sprous somewhat.
Chiasson goes for a double leg but Sprous avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sprous continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprous fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chiasson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sprous drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sprous wants a takedown.
Chiasson pulls guard effortlessly.
Chiasson pushes Sprous off and scrambles back to his feet.
Chiasson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sprous's waist but Sprous gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chiasson off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprous throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chiasson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chiasson misses with a leg kick.
Chiasson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sprous tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chiasson is in Sprous's guard.
Sprous is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chiasson passes Sprous's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chiasson content to control rather than advance.
Chiasson is trying to control the action in half guard but Sprous is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprous wants to stand back up but Chiasson manages to pass into side control.
Sprous tries to improve position but can't.
Chiasson is chipping away with strikes.
Chiasson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sprous keeps working.
Chiasson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sprous, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sprous is letting Chiasson control him for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Chiasson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chiasson 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Matt Chiasson!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Matt Chiasson!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Matt Chiasson!
Matt Chiasson wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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