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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manolo De Murga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manolo De Murga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edmond Roman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manolo De Murga!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Murga gets caught flat footed, as Roman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Murga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roman.
De Murga working for a triangle but Roman defends it easily.
De Murga wants to sweep here but Roman controlling him for the moment.
Roman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Murga has his hands on Roman's head, controlling the position.
De Murga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roman is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman is working De Murga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Murga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Murga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman throws a big elbow that misses.
De Murga has his foot on Roman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roman works his way back into a safe position though.
Roman landing some decent shots from guard.
Roman preventing the sweep.
Roman scoring with some ground and pound.
Roman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Murga is trying to keep Roman in close.
Roman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman stands and steps away. De Murga gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
De Murga gets tackled into the cage by Roman. Roman maintains the clinch.
De Murga is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roman tries to land knees in the clinch but De Murga avoids the damage to the body.
Roman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but De Murga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
De Murga prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Murga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Murga prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roman looking for a takedown.
Roman is breathing heavily.
Roman tries for a takedown but De Murga manages to get underhooks.
Roman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Murga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Murga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
De Murga is struggling to control the position.
De Murga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
De Murga receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
De Murga stalling in the clinch.
De Murga is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roman has De Murga pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Murga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
De Murga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Murga pulls guard successfully.
De Murga trying to keep a closed guard but Roman is proving a slippery customer.
De Murga wants to stand up but Roman is controlling him.
Roman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Murga has control of Roman's left arm, preventing Roman from doing any damage.
Roman 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.
De Murga has momentary wrist control but Roman slips an elbow through the middle.
De Murga controlling Roman's posture.
Roman throws a big elbow that misses.
De Murga is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roman is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
De Murga controls Roman momentarily but Roman frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Murga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmond Roman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
De Murga throws a head kick that misses.
De Murga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roman keeps the fight on the outside.
De Murga drives through and clinches with Roman against the cage.
Roman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Murga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Roman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
De Murga explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman shoots in but no luck this time.
De Murga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roman can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Murga is trying to pull guard but Roman has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman prevents the takedown attempt.
De Murga is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Roman can't fight it off and eventually De Murga manages to take the fight to the floor. Roman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roman keeping full guard, as De Murga tries to pass.
De Murga wants to get up but he can't break Roman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Roman wants to sweep but no luck.
Roman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Murga's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Murga's head.
Roman scoring with some ground and pound.
De Murga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roman cracks De Murga with a solid left hand.
Edmond Roman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Murga has his hands on Roman's head, controlling the position.
De Murga is trying to control the position but Roman postures up.
Roman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Murga is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roman is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roman postures up in De Murga's guard and throws a big left but De Murga blocks it.
De Murga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Murga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roman is in close to De Murga's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Murga wants to stand and escape but Roman is having none of it.
Roman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Murga is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roman is in close to De Murga's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are working up against the cage. De Murga manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Roman goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Murga prevents it.
Roman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roman tries to close the distance and clinch but De Murga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Murga feints a jab promting Roman to slip. De Murga then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Roman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
De Murga throws a lazy body kick
and Roman counters with a shoot takedown into 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!
De Murga is looking for a sweep. Roman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Murga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Murga.
Roman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roman scoring with some ground and pound.
Roman is in close to De Murga's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roman is in close to De Murga's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roman is working De Murga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manolo De Murga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
De Murga tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Roman counters with a single leg into guard. De Murga didn't expect that.
De Murga has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Roman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Roman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Murga is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman controlling the action here for a moment.
Roman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Murga is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman tries to pull guard but De Murga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edmond Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Murga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
De Murga working hard to break the clinch.
Roman throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Murga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Roman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Roman tries to pull guard but De Murga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
De Murga wants to get back to striking at distance but Roman won't allow it.
Roman breaks from the clinch.
De Murga closes the distance and clinches up with Roman, looking for a takedown. De Murga pushes Roman against the cage but Roman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edmond Roman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Murga fails with the takedown.
A low kick from De Murga misses
and Roman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Roman.
Roman wants to take the fight to the mat but De Murga manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Murga wants to take the fight to the mat but Roman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Roman manages to pull guard.
Roman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Murga trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
De Murga gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roman misses with a wild combination.
Manolo De Murga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Murga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roman defends well and De Murga ends up having to push Roman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Murga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roman is defended easily by De Murga.
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.
De Murga dives in and grabs Roman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roman pushes down on De Murga's head and hops out.
Roman throws a big counter combination but De Murga scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
De Murga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roman.
De Murga rushes Roman and presses him up against the cage.
De Murga pulls guard.
De Murga looking to control.
Roman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roman connects with a couple of short punches.
Roman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of De Murga is proving hard to escape from.
Roman scoring with some ground and pound.
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 Edmond Roman.
I think Roman 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manolo De Murga!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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