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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Lieber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Turkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Lieber has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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219 lbs
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190 cm
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217 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Lieber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Turkey!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lieber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lieber has a takedown stuffed.
Turkey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lieber's hands.
It looks like Max Lieber has been cut.
Turkey cracks Lieber with a good jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lieber is defended easily by Turkey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Lieber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Nice body punch from Turkey.
Turkey drops Lieber with a right and a left! Turkey comes rushing in but Lieber regains his composure and manages to keep Turkey in guard.
Lieber seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turkey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lieber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turkey has managed to get both his arms back between Lieber's legs - danger averted.
Turkey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turkey forces his way into half guard.
Lieber moves into full guard.
Lieber looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turkey throws a big right hand that misses.
Turkey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Turkey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lieber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turkey postures up in Lieber's guard and throws a big left but Lieber blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turkey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lieber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lieber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lieber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turkey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lieber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lieber trying to mount his opponent but Turkey defends it.
Lieber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turkey defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turkey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lieber.
Lieber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lieber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turkey keeps working.
Turkey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lieber.
Turkey has hold of Lieber's hands but Lieber slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lieber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lieber wants to take a breather but Turkey is having none of it.
Lieber working over Turkey with some ground and pound. Turkey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Turkey tries to kick Lieber off but Lieber keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lieber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turkey is just riding it out for now. Lieber eventually gives up the hold.
Turkey tries to kick Lieber off but Lieber keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Turkey looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turkey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lieber scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lieber connects with a nice short shot to Turkey's temple.
Turkey looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lieber is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Turkey!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Turkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Lieber's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turkey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turkey scores with a body shot.
Lieber fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turkey avoids it really well and circles away.
Turkey scores with a jab. Lieber acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good shot there by Turkey.
Max Lieber's cut is getting worse.
Max Lieber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lieber dodges the punch combination from Turkey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turkey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lieber.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Lieber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Turkey!
Turkey misses with a double jab.
Johnny Turkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turkey throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lieber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lieber is looking to clinch but Turkey is avoiding it.
Johnny Turkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turkey misses with a double jab.
Lieber shoots for a takedown but Turkey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lieber shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Turkey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lieber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turkey is keeping the position for now.
Lieber is standing up over Turkey. Turkey looks to escape but Lieber dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turkey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lieber misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lieber works to advance to full mount. Turkey defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lieber controlling the position easily from mount.
Lieber scoring with strikes but Turkey is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lieber tries to control but Turkey wriggling away.
Lieber is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Turkey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lieber with shots to the head and body - Turkey looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lieber with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lieber in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lieber lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Lieber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Lieber's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lieber looks for a takedown but Turkey sprawls well.
Lieber shoots in for a takedown but Turkey shows good takedown defense.
Turkey works Lieber's body with a nice hook.
Turkey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lieber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lieber tries to free his leg and advance position but Turkey is retaining full guard.
Turkey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieber pushing down on Turkey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Turkey is refusing to be controlled, as Lieber sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lieber is looking to pass Turkey's guard but actually Turkey recovers to full guard.
Lieber passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lieber working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lieber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turkey keeps working.
Lieber tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lieber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turkey keeps working.
Lieber cracks Turkey with a big right hand but Turkey just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lieber tries to advance to mount but Turkey denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turkey is trying to get back to his feet.
Turkey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lieber working the ground and pound.
Turkey wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lieber working the ground and pound but Turkey is defending the strikes.
Turkey is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lieber has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Turkey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lieber is working Turkey over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lieber has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Turkey!
Lieber lands a couple of good shots and Turkey has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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!
Turkey staying busy and making it hard for Lieber to control.
Lieber is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Turkey. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Lieber cracks Turkey with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Turkey from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Lieber. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lieber's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Lieber showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lieber 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Lieber!
After winning the bout, Max Lieber thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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