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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Frulani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Hur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frulani comes to the cage accompanied by In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3 by Coheed and Cambria. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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130 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felipe Frulani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Hur!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frulani.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Frulani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frulani.
Hur misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Hur does no damage.
Hur gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Frulani.
Frulani shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hur defends it nicely.
Frulani shoots in but Hur avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frulani looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half 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!
Hur is trying to get back to full guard.
Frulani is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hur is refusing to be controlled, as Frulani sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hur keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hur wants to improve his position but Frulani is controlling well.
Frulani works his way into full mount!
Frulani working for a guillotine from mount but Hur is in no mood to give up.
Frulani working for a guillotine from mount but Hur is in no mood to give up.
Hur can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frulani trying to control but Hur is having none of it.
Frulani looking to secure an arm triangle but Hur defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hur tries to lock up and control but Frulani gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hur is wriggling around trying to escape.
Frulani is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hur to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hur shrugs it off.
Hur is trying desperately to improve position.
Frulani has control of Hur's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hur regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Frulani looking to control but Hur is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hur tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frulani is working for a guillotine from mount but Hur frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Frulani has control of Hur's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hur regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Frulani looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hur is desperately trying to improve his position but Frulani has a good base and remains in mount.
Frulani looking to secure an arm triangle but Hur defends it well.
Hur can't escape the position.
Frulani moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hur has worked his arm free - good work by Hur!
Hur is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Frulani's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hur wants to control but Frulani is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hur is staying active underneath Frulani, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hur works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hur working for a triangle but Frulani defends it easily.
Frulani wants to pass the guard but Hur is keeping the position.
Frulani trying to control the position from guard on top but Hur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frulani slips nicely into half guard.
Hur is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Frulani dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hur stalks Frulani and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Frulani's face. Frulani staggers backwards, shaken.
Hur lands an overhand right.
Hur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frulani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frulani shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Frulani is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hur is trying to stand.
Frulani is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Frulani.
Hur wants to improve his position but Frulani is controlling well.
Hur trying to control but Frulani postures up.
Felipe Frulani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frulani seems to be working for a kimura but Hur defends the submission attempt.
Frulani wants to free his trapped foot but Hur is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Frulani seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hur wants to improve his position but Frulani is controlling well.
Frulani is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hur is just riding it out for now. Frulani eventually gives up the hold.
Hur slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Frulani thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hur is looking to stand up but Frulani isn't so interested in that idea.
Hur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hur keeping full guard, as Frulani tries to pass.
Hur keeping moving, preventing Frulani from controlling successfully.
Hur bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frulani's guard.
Frulani is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hur is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frulani wants to sweep here but Hur controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hur wants to control from the top but Frulani keeps moving.
Hur wanted to stand there but Frulani had control of the position.
Frulani wants to stand up but Hur is controlling him.
Hur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frulani is keeping the position for now.
Frulani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hur's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Frulani keeping full guard, as Hur tries to pass.
Frulani 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hur wants to control from the top but Frulani keeps moving.
Frulani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hur leaves Frulani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frulani fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hur avoids it really well and circles away.
Hur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hur misses with the combination.
Frulani decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Frulani seems to be working for a kimura but Hur defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hur moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Hur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hur throws a series of punches but Frulani avoids them all with ease.
Frulani throws a right hand that Hur ducks under and follows up with a left that Hur also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Hur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frulani fails with the takedown.
Ben Hur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frulani fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Hur. Those never looked like landing.
Frulani's corner calls for a 1-2. Frulani obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frulani circles away quickly and effectively.
Frulani slips a jab and a cross from Hur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frulani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ben Hur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Hur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Frulani. Those never looked like landing.
Hur misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frulani closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hur circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Frulani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hur looks to land a combination but Frulani avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hur misses with a double jab.
Hur walks into a jab.
Frulani dives in and grabs Hur's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hur pushes down on Frulani's head and hops out.
Hur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frulani throws an overhand right that lands on Hur's shoulder, as Hur tries to avoid the shot.
Frulani shoots for a takedown but Hur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frulani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hur throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frulani is defended easily by Hur.
Frulani walks into a stiff left hand from Hur.
Frulani darts in looking for a takedown but Hur gets double underhooks and turns Frulani into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frulani has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hur after a bit of a struggle.
Hur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hur drops Frulani with a beautiful combination! Frulani stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hur is looking for the KO!
Frulani is rocked!
It looks like Felipe Frulani has been cut.
Hur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oh Frulani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frulani shoots in for a double leg but Hur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Frulani seems to have got his legs back now.
Hur shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Frulani eats them both and turns towards Hur to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Frulani on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frulani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Hur misses.
Hur connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frulani closes the distance and clinches up with Hur, looking for a takedown. Frulani pushes Hur against the cage but Hur circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frulani circles away quickly and effectively.
Hur tries to bum rush Frulani with a series of wild strikes but Frulani uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hur misses with a wild combination.
Frulani shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hur is trying to defend but Frulani finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hur makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hur keeping moving, preventing Frulani from controlling successfully.
Hur working a defensive guard here.
Hur working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frulani doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frulani manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frulani thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Frulani won't allow Hur to sweep him here.
Hur looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Frulani drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Frulani jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hur trying to control the position.
Hur looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Frulani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frulani won't allow Hur to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hur looks to land a combination but Frulani avoids it well.
Frulani shoots in but Hur avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hur throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hur throws a right and a left that Frulani avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Hur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hur has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ben Hur!
Ben Hur very nearly forgot to thank HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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