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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordon Bentley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eidus Serverai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eidus Serverai will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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279 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jordon Bentley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eidus Serverai!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serverai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Serverai drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bentley has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Serverai is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bentley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bentley breaks from the clinch.
Serverai shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bentley's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bentley wants to sweep here but Serverai controlling him for the moment.
Bentley wants to stand up but Serverai is controlling him.
Serverai trying to control the position from guard on top but Bentley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bentley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Serverai pushing down on Bentley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Serverai is looking to take a break and control but Bentley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bentley is looking to escape.
Serverai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bentley is staying active underneath Serverai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Serverai stalling away here and it's allowed Bentley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Serverai wants to control from the top but Bentley keeps moving.
Bentley has a closed guard, preventing Serverai from standing up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bentley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Serverai is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bentley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serverai's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serverai working for submissions but it's allowed Bentley to get to half guard.
Bentley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bentley is thwarting Serverai's attempts to control the position.
Bentley is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Serverai is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bentley in particular looking to stall.
Serverai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serverai is looking for a triangle here but Bentley uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordon Bentley 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.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Serverai enables Bentley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Serverai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Serverai has his feet on Bentley's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bentley drives through with a takedown into Serverai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Serverai trying to control the position here.
Serverai trying to control the position.
Serverai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Serverai looking to control.
Bentley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bentley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Serverai for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two 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.
Bentley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Serverai.
Bentley throws Serverai to one side and escapes!
Jordon Bentley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Bentley. Those never looked like landing.
Serverai drives through with a takedown into Bentley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Serverai trying to control the position from guard on top but Bentley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bentley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Serverai can do to turn this around?
Bentley working for a triangle but Serverai defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentley wants to get back to his feet but Serverai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Serverai works over Bentley with some ground and pound from guard.
Bentley wants to hit a switch here but Serverai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bentley there!
Bentley is desperately trying to improve his position but Serverai has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Bentley bucks up and throws Serverai to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Serverai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Jordon Bentley has been cut.
Serverai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bentley.
Serverai darts in trying to clinch
and Bentley counters with a one-two to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Serverai.
Bentley throws Serverai to one side and escapes!
Eidus Serverai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bentley misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordon Bentley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jordon Bentley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Serverai 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.
Bentley wants to get back to his feet but Serverai passes into half guard.
Bentley pushes Serverai off looking to stand but Serverai dives back in and keeps control.
Bentley is refusing to be controlled, as Serverai sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentley makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Serverai wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serverai drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bentley keeping moving, preventing Serverai from controlling successfully.
Serverai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Serverai throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Serverai wants to pass to mount but Bentley is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serverai wants to control but Bentley is keeping him busy.
Bentley is trying to stand.
Serverai seems to be working for a kimura but Bentley defends the submission attempt.
Serverai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bentley kicks Serverai off and gets back to his feet.
Serverai tries to sprawl but Bentley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bentley controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Serverai sees it coming and defends easily.
Serverai trying to control from the bottom.
Bentley is taking a breather. Serverai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Serverai wants to improve his position but Bentley is controlling well.
Bentley controlling the pace.
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.
Serverai wants to control but Bentley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Serverai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bentley throws a head kick that misses.
Bentley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Serverai tries to clinch there but Bentley circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serverai lands a head kick. Bentley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Serverai is looking to clinch.
Eidus Serverai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordon Bentley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bentley blocks the body kick.
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 Jordon Bentley.
Well Bentley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordon Bentley!
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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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