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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Boyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessio Buonocore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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186 cm
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Boyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alessio Buonocore!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Buonocore's calf.
Boyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buonocore swivels and escapes.
Buonocore throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boyer was covering up waiting for the punch and Buonocore finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Buonocore slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyer trying to control but Buonocore postures up.
Buonocore missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buonocore is thwarting Boyer's attempts to control the position.
Boyer punching from the bottom.
Boyer really is a fat lump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyer missing with punches from the bottom.
Buonocore wants to pass the guard but Boyer is defending well.
Buonocore tries to stand but can't do so whilst Boyer controls his leg.
Boyer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boyer strikes from the bottom but Buonocore uses the opportunity to move to side control.
That's two 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.
Sloppy strikes there by Buonocore.
Buonocore trying to control the position but Boyer is working away.
Boyer misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boyer has managed to clinch.
Boyer pulls guard.
Buonocore seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Buonocore trying to control but Boyer is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buonocore might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boyer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boyer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Buonocore controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boyer is on top in guard.
Boyer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Buonocore, up you get!
Buonocore tries to clinch up but Boyer circles away and keeps his distance.
Buonocore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Buonocore looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyer striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Buonocore wants to control but Boyer is keeping him busy.
Buonocore is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boyer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boyer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boyer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Buonocore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Buonocore's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alessio Buonocore will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Buonocore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buonocore goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Charles Boyer has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buonocore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boyer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Buonocore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Buonocore decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boyer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Boyer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Buonocore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boyer keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyer strikes from the bottom but Buonocore passes into mount!
Boyer is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Buonocore is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyer is looking to get to half guard.
Buonocore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boyer is looking to escape.
Boyer is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Boyer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Buonocore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boyer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buonocore.
Boyer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Boyer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boyer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boyer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Buonocore trying to control but Boyer is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boyer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Buonocore's guard.
Boyer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Buonocore is working an open guard so Boyer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buonocore avoids the body shot from Boyer.
Buonocore is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boyer pushes Buonocore up against the cage in a clinch.
Boyer misses with a knee to the head.
Buonocore gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Boyer trying to keep a closed guard but Buonocore is proving a slippery customer.
Boyer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Boyer has a closed guard, preventing Buonocore from standing up.
Boyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Buonocore defends well.
Buonocore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boyer is trying to control the position but Buonocore postures up.
Boyer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boyer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boyer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alessio Buonocore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Charles Boyer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Boyer shoots in but Buonocore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buonocore closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Buonocore blocks the strikes from Boyer.
Buonocore tries to advance to mount but Boyer denies him.
Boyer throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buonocore decides to stand back up. Buonocore steps back and let's Boyer get back to his feet.
Alessio Buonocore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buonocore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyer rushes Buonocore and presses him up against the cage.
Buonocore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buonocore wants to break free but Boyer has control.
Boyer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buonocore prevents Boyer from breaking the clinch.
Buonocore has Boyer pressed against the cage, preventing Boyer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Buonocore gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Boyer regains guard.
Boyer scores with a nice shot.
Boyer keeping moving, preventing Buonocore from controlling successfully.
Boyer striking off his back but it's not causing Buonocore any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyer punching from the bottom - just letting Buonocore know he's still in a fight.
Boyer striking off his back but it's not causing Buonocore any problems.
Boyer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Buonocore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boyer is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boyer.
Boyer throws an elbow but Buonocore slips to the side and avoids it well.
Buonocore on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Boyer just content to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Buonocore for as long as he can get away with.
Boyer scores with punches from side control.
Boyer controls the position.
Boyer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boyer working the ground and pound from side control.
Boyer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Charles Boyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boyer closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyer breaks from the clinch.
Buonocore looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Boyer!
Boyer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Buonocore blocks the strikes from Boyer.
Boyer has one foot on Buonocore's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boyer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Buonocore napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Buonocore is not content to let Boyer control the position.
Charles Boyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alessio Buonocore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The strikes coming from Boyer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Boyer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buonocore 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alessio Buonocore!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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