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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carey Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gosmas Cigano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carey Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gosmas Cigano!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page fails to land the takedown.
Cigano punishes Page's body with a nice straight punch.
Cigano looks to throw the jab but Page is out of range.
Cigano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Page can pounce on him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cigano is trying to break the clinch but Page has him pressed against the cage.
Page has had enough of the clinch but Cigano keeps him there for the moment.
Page manages to break the clinch.
Cigano tries to clinch but Page is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cigano is looking to clinch.
Page blocks a head kick by Cigano.
Page shoots in for a double leg but Cigano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Page changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cigano tries to avoid it but Page manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cigano to the ground. Cigano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carey Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cigano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page moves away from the strike by Cigano.
Cigano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cigano tries to clinch there but Page circles away.
Cigano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cigano takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Page moves into the clinch.
Page successfully pulls guard.
Cigano wanted to stand there but Page had control of the position.
Cigano wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Page keeping full guard, as Cigano tries to pass.
Page is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cigano wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Cigano wants to stand but Page has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Page looking for a sweep. Not yet Page, not yet.
Page pushes Cigano off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Page takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Cigano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Cigano finds it's way through Page's defenses.
Page tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cigano defends well and Page ends up having to push Cigano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck for Page with that takedown attempt.
Cigano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cigano wants to get up but he can't break Page's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cigano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cigano trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
Cigano wants to pass the guard but Page is keeping the position.
Page working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cigano.
Page manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cigano manages to get himself to full guard.
Page prevents Cigano from getting back to his feet.
Cigano being controlled here, momentarily.
Cigano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cigano looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page drops back looking for a leg! Cigano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cigano manages to kick Page off! Page jumps back into Cigano's guard.
Cigano is trying to control the position but Page postures up.
Cigano wants to sweep here but Page controlling him for the moment.
Page sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gosmas Cigano will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Page is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cigano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Page or perhaps it was just good defense by Cigano, which made it look bad.
Cigano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cigano prevents Page from standing back up.
Cigano trying to control from half guard but Page is working away.
Page gets back to full guard.
Cigano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cigano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Page is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cigano is trying to get back to full guard.
Page trying to pass the guard but Cigano defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cigano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cigano is breathing heavily.
Cigano has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Page has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Page manages to break the clinch.
Cigano misses with a leg kick.
Page is looking to counter the offense by Cigano and move into the clinch.
Cigano looks to land a combination but Page avoids it well.
Page is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cigano.
Cigano throws a push kick but Page slaps the foot to one side.
Page throws a big counter combination but Cigano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cigano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cigano darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cigano trying to mount his opponent but Page defends it.
Page is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cigano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cigano's back!
Gosmas Cigano has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page looking to break Cigano's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cigano remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Page will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cigano fending off the submission attempt from Page.
Page is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cigano trying to control the hands but Page won't let him.
Cigano tries to escape but Page has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Page working for the choke.
Cigano fending off the submission attempt from Page.
Cigano wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cigano rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Page is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Page is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cigano sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gosmas Cigano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Page's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cigano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cigano wants it to stay on the feet.
Carey Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cigano tries to clinch but Page moves out of range.
Page feinted with a counter takedown.
Cigano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Page's guard.
Page will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cigano has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Page is proving hard to escape from.
Page pulls Cigano in close to prevent any damage.
Cigano trying to stand up but can't free himself from Page's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Page wants to sweep here but Cigano controlling him for the moment.
Page pushes Cigano off and gets back to his feet.
Gosmas Cigano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cigano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cigano drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Page can't do much from the bottom here.
Page regains half guard.
Cigano wants to get back to his feet.
Cigano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Page moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page managing to control the position.
Cigano wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Cigano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cigano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cigano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cigano trying to control the action but Page is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page controlling the position well.
Page tries to roll over but Cigano keeps him under control.
Cigano is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cigano misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Page drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Page staying calm.
Cigano taking a bit of punishment here - Page scoring with strikes.
Page lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Page is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cigano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Carey Page.
I think Cigano 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gosmas Cigano!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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