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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan Daley (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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180 cm
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marlon Junior! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Declan Daley! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Junior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Daley looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Good work by Junior as he checks the leg kick. Daley misses with a straight right. Declan Daley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Daley misses with a body shot.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Daley throws an overhand right that lands on Junior's shoulder, as Junior tries to avoid the shot. Junior seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Junior feinted with a counter takedown. The fighters circling - Daley throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Daley misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Junior dives in for a single leg takedown but Daley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlon Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him. Daley misses with an uppercut. Junior fails with a takedown attempt. Daley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daley wants it to stay on the feet. Daley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Junior moves away. Daley misses the shot to the body. Daley throws a hook to the side of Junior's head but Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Junior defending well as Daley loads up on a big left hand. Junior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A combination from Daley does no damage. Daley throws a leg kick but Junior sees it coming and checks it nicely. Daley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Junior moves away. Junior seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daley. Daley misses with a low kick.
Junior feinted with a counter takedown. Declan Daley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Daley throws a body shot but no joy. Daley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Junior moves away. Daley loads up on a big right hand but Junior slips the punch. Junior scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Junior trying to control from half guard but Daley is working away. Daley trying to hold on to Junior's head to control him but Junior postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daley can do anything to dispel that myth. Junior is looking to take a break and control but Daley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Daley is pressing down on Junior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Junior trying to control but Daley is working from the bottom. Daley wants to stand and escape but Junior is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Junior closes the distance and clinches up with Daley, looking for a takedown. Junior pushes Daley against the cage but Daley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Daley! But no joy. Junior is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Daley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Junior. Daley throws a leg kick that misses. Daley throws a chopping leg kick but Junior manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Daley misses with an uppercut. Junior goes for a double leg but Daley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daley continues to drive forward. Junior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Daley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Junior moves away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Daley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
Junior feinted with a counter takedown. Daley tries to work over Junior's front leg with a kick but Junior checks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Daley dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Daley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Junior is able to avoid easily. Junior tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Daley manages to circle out of the way. Daley tries to sprawl but Junior drives through with a takedown into half guard. Junior seems to be looking for submissions.
Daley wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
Daley pushes Junior off looking to stand but Junior dives back in and keeps control.
Junior wants to take a breather but Daley is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daley controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daley trying to control from the bottom.
Daley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Daley is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Junior checks a leg kick. Junior tries to counter with a takedown but Daley is quick to defend against it. Daley has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A low kick from Daley is predictable there and Junior counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Daley! Daley is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Junior is looking to take a break and control but Daley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Daley struggling a bit here. Daley is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Daley is not content to let Junior control the position. Daley wants to control but Junior postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Junior is looking to take a break and control but Daley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Daley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Daley stops Junior from passing to mount. Daley is holding Junior down, trying to stall. Daley tries to bench press Junior off him but Junior keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Junior staying calm.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Marlon Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Daley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Junior checks it well. Daley throws a body kick that misses. Daley swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Junior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Daley defends well and Junior ends up having to push Daley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Junior fails with a takedown attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Daley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Junior dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
No luck for Junior with that takedown attempt. Junior avoids a punch combination nicely.
Junior dives in for a single leg takedown but Daley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Daley misses with a series of wild punches.
Junior appears to be looking for a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daley throws an overhand right that lands on Junior's shoulder, as Junior tries to avoid the shot. Daley throws a head kick but Junior moves out of range.
No luck for Junior with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlon Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Junior moves out of range of the body kick from Daley.
Junior changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Daley throws a shot from downtown. Junior moves away and avoids it. A big right from Daley misses. Junior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daley.
Daley misses with a body shot.
Daley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Junior manages to avoid it. Daley is looking to chop away at Junior's legs. Junior tries to counter by clinching up but Daley breaks away and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Junior shoots in looking for a takedown but Daley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Junior's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Junior looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Daley misses with a wild body shot. Junior defending well as Daley loads up on a big left hand. Junior feinted with a counter takedown. Junior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daley but Daley pushes him off and we're back to square one. Daley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Daley looks for the body kick but Junior saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Junior tries to counter with a takedown but Daley is quick to defend against it. Junior fails to land the takedown. Junior staying out of range there. Daley misses with a low kick.
Daley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Junior seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daley. Junior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daley. Daley tries to land a front kick but Junior steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Daley pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Daley misses with a straight right. Junior wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Junior blocks a head kick by Daley.
Junior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daley tries to avoid it but Junior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daley to the ground. Daley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Junior slips a jab from Daley. Daley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Junior changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Daley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Junior drops down looking for a counter takedown but Daley sprawls and moves away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Daley throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range. Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight! Declan Daley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Daley 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:29 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:29 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Declan Daley!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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