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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Geone (ranked 24534 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolph Cyrus (ranked 4801 p4p, 253 weight class). Dolph Cyrus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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131 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alberto Geone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dolph Cyrus!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geone goes for a double leg but Cyrus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cyrus continues to drive forward.
Cyrus throws a counter combo.
Cyrus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cyrus lands a nice shot that snaps Geone's head back.
Danga de danga de dang - Cyrus scores with a four punch combination!
Cyrus throws a series of punches but Geone avoids them all with ease.
Geone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cyrus as he jumps to the side.
Cyrus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A left and a right from Cyrus both land. Nice combination.
Geone misses with a straight left.
Cyrus unleashes a big counter combination but Geone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cyrus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cyrus throws a nice looking combination but Geone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Geone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dolph Cyrus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cyrus looks for the body kick but Geone saw that one coming.
Geone tries to clinch there but Cyrus circles away.
Cyrus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Geone ducks right into an uppercut from Cyrus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyrus scores with a one two! Geone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cyrus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cyrus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cyrus fails to land with a series of punches.
Cyrus avoids the head kick by Geone.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cyrus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Geone misses with a hook to the body
and Cyrus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Geone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cyrus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Geone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cyrus prevents Geone from breaking the clinch.
Geone tries to circle away but Cyrus has him pinned against the cage.
Cyrus stops a takedown attempt from Geone.
Geone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cyrus breaks from the clinch.
Cyrus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Cyrus closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geone fails to pull guard.
Cyrus can't break the clinch.
Cyrus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cyrus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cyrus.
Cyrus misses with a punch to the body.
Cyrus lands with a left to the head.
Cyrus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Geone tries to land a knee to the head but Cyrus blocks with his arms.
Geone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cyrus avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Cyrus.
Cyrus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cyrus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cyrus avoids the head kick by Geone.
Cyrus scores with a jab.
Cyrus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Geone appears to be looking for a big counter.
Geone misses with a head kick.
Cyrus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Geone counters with a right hand to the body.
Cyrus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Geone just misses with a punch to the body.
Geone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Geone misses with a head kick.
Cyrus looks to score with a jab to the body but Geone is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geone tries to clinch there but Cyrus circles away.
Geone shoots in for a takedown but Cyrus shows good takedown defense.
Cyrus connects with a nice looking jab.
Geone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cyrus moves into the clinch.
Geone tries to pull guard but Cyrus holds him up against the cage and eventually Geone drops back down to his feet.
Geone is trying to maintain a safe position but Cyrus gets an underhook and turns Geone into the cage.
Cyrus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cyrus.
Geone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolph Cyrus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice uppercut lands for Cyrus. That snapped Geone's head back.
Geone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cyrus.
Geone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cyrus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A leg kick checked by Cyrus.
Cyrus throws a combination. Geone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cyrus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cyrus throws a right and a left that Geone avoids nicely.
Cyrus moves into the clinch.
Geone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cyrus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Geone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cyrus smiles and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cyrus misses with the combination.
Geone attempts a counter takedown but Cyrus avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Geone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cyrus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Geone.
As Cyrus tries to get set, Geone tries to push him back and clinch up but Cyrus manages to avoid the attempt.
Alberto Geone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Cyrus does no damage.
Cyrus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Geone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Geone.
Cyrus wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Geone manages to pass to side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Geone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cyrus!
Geone tries to control but Cyrus wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyrus tries to reverse the position but Geone maintains control.
Geone looking to control but Cyrus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cyrus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Geone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Geone sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Geone looking to control and managing it successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cyrus avoids a series of strikes thrown by Geone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geone content just to control the position here.
Cyrus is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Geone trying to control but Cyrus is having none of it.
Cyrus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Geone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Geone lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyrus working to try and regain half guard.
Geone thowing shots but they're missing.
Geone looking to control but Cyrus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Geone there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dolph Cyrus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Geone throws a series of punches but Cyrus avoids them all with ease.
Geone fails with the takedown.
Cyrus looks to land a combination but Geone avoids it well.
Geone slips a jab and a cross from Cyrus.
No joy there for Cyrus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Geone shoots in looking for a takedown. Cyrus tries to sprawl out of it but Geone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cyrus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cyrus is looking for the big counter here.
Geone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cyrus.
Cyrus darts in and clinches Geone up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Cyrus.
Geone tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Geone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cyrus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cyrus prevents it.
Geone jumps guard but Cyrus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cyrus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cyrus wants to get back to striking at distance but Geone won't allow it.
Geone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cyrus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cyrus wants to get back to striking at distance but Geone won't allow it.
Dolph Cyrus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Cyrus.
Geone jumps guard but Cyrus stands there with Geone around his waist. Geone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cyrus.
Cyrus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cyrus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cyrus.
Geone trying to stall but Cyrus improves his position.
Cyrus throws a head punch that misses.
Geone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Geone.
Cyrus manages to break the clinch.
Cyrus instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyrus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Cyrus.
Cyrus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cyrus is trying to break free.
Cyrus is trying to force a seperation but Geone has the dominant position.
Geone fails to pull guard.
Cyrus lands with a left to the head.
Geone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cyrus prevents the takedown attempt.
Geone blocking some punches.
Cyrus has had enough of the clinch but Geone keeps him there for the moment.
Cyrus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geone tries to pull guard but Cyrus holds him up against the cage and eventually Geone drops back down to his feet.
Geone is trying to pull guard but Cyrus has him pressed against the cage.
Geone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Geone has Cyrus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cyrus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cyrus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cyrus tries to break the clinch but Geone is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cyrus.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cyrus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dolph Cyrus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cyrus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dolph Cyrus!
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energy
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