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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zuhair Zuhair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daryl Snelson (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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zuhair Zuhair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daryl Snelson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snelson tries a low kick but Zuhair avoids it.
Snelson shoots in for a double leg but Zuhair sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zuhair avoids the head kick by Snelson.
Zuhair shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snelson but Snelson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zuhair stuffs the takedown attempt from Snelson. Snelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Zuhair tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Snelson is defended easily by Zuhair.
Zuhair Zuhair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daryl Snelson.
Zuhair shoots in looking for a takedown but Snelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zuhair's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Snelson has eaten all the pies!
Zuhair misses with a head kick.
Zuhair tries for a takedown but Snelson circles away easily
and Snelson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zuhair's guard.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Snelson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zuhair wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zuhair not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snelson working some strikes from top position.
Snelson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Snelson throws a big elbow that misses.
Snelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zuhair swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zuhair knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Snelson on the ground.
Snelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snelson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snelson preventing the sweep.
Snelson slips nicely into half guard.
Zuhair is trying to stand back up but Snelson is controlling him
Snelson is just content to waste time from the top position. Zuhair takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Snelson looking to pass the guard.
Snelson advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snelson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Zuhair's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snelson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Snelson trying to control the action but Zuhair is working from the bottom.
Snelson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zuhair some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snelson is looking to take a break and control but Zuhair is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snelson working the ground and pound from side control.
Snelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zuhair keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuhair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daryl Snelson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Snelson misses with a hook.
Zuhair has Snelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Snelson just leaning against Zuhair, taking a breather.
Zuhair is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Snelson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zuhair tries to break free but Snelson pushes him back against the cage.
Zuhair is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Snelson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zuhair fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zuhair Zuhair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snelson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zuhair.
Zuhair jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snelson walks away with a smile on his face. Zuhair gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snelson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snelson darts in and clinches Zuhair up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snelson.
Snelson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zuhair smiles and moves away.
Snelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Zuhair is just out of range.
Snelson shoots for a takedown but Zuhair saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Snelson shoots in looking for a takedown. Zuhair tries to sprawl out of it but Snelson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zuhair manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zuhair clinches up against the cage.
Zuhair drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snelson is trying to pull guard but Zuhair has him pressed against the cage.
Zuhair blocks a body shot from Snelson.
Snelson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zuhair is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Snelson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zuhair prevents the takedown attempt.
Snelson misses with a knee to the head.
Zuhair is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Snelson to keep the fight standing.
Zuhair is trying to pull guard but Snelson has him pressed against the cage.
Snelson is looking to control Zuhair's arms but Zuhair gets an underhook and turns him. Now Snelson has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuhair stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Snelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zuhair avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Snelson is breathing heavily.
Zuhair jumps guard but Snelson stands there with Zuhair around his waist. Zuhair gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zuhair tries for a takedown but Snelson manages to get underhooks.
Snelson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zuhair.
Snelson tries to score a body lock takedown but Zuhair shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zuhair has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Snelson wants to take the fight to the mat but Zuhair manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zuhair stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuhair drags the fight down to the ground.
Zuhair controlling Snelson's posture.
Snelson wants to stand and escape but instead Zuhair has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Zuhair wants to control from the top but Snelson keeps moving.
Snelson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuhair working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zuhair stopping the sweep attempt from Snelson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zuhair Zuhair will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zuhair fails with the takedown.
Zuhair throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snelson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snelson wants it to stay on the feet.
Zuhair fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zuhair Zuhair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuhair changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snelson tries to avoid it but Zuhair manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snelson to the ground. Snelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zuhair gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Snelson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snelson trying to control but Zuhair is working from the bottom.
Zuhair not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snelson 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.
Snelson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snelson throws a big right hand that misses.
Snelson stays in close to Zuhair's body and controls the position.
Daryl Snelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snelson wants to control from the top but Zuhair keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daryl Snelson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Snelson throws a right hand that Zuhair ducks under and follows up with a left that Zuhair also avoids with ease.
Snelson fails with the takedown.
Zuhair shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snelson defends it nicely.
Zuhair wants to clinch but Snelson slips to the side
and Snelson counters by clinching up.
Snelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuhair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snelson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zuhair tries to break the clinch but Snelson is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snelson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zuhair to keep the fight standing.
Snelson jumps guard but Zuhair turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Snelson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zuhair after a bit of a struggle.
A bit of stalling here from Zuhair.
Zuhair has had enough of the clinch but Snelson keeps him there for the moment.
Zuhair will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Snelson up against the cage.
Snelson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zuhair has Snelson pressed against the cage, preventing Snelson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snelson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zuhair counters with a straight right hand.
Zuhair throws a sloppy head kick and Snelson moves out of range easily.
Snelson dives in and grabs Zuhair's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zuhair pushes down on Snelson's head and hops out.
Zuhair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zuhair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuhair misses with a body kick.
Snelson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Snelson looks for a takedown but Zuhair sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daryl Snelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snelson 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Daryl Snelson!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Daryl Snelson!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Daryl Snelson!
Daryl Snelson wins by unanimous decision!
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FIGHT
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