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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sight (ranked 1146 p4p, 2459 weight class) and Krisko Kurtev (ranked 165 p4p, 334 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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 22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sight gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kurtev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sight is looking to stand up but Kurtev isn't so interested in that idea.
Kurtev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kurtev trying to control but Sight is working from the bottom.
Kurtev connects with a couple of short punches.
Kurtev prevents Sight from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sight trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kurtev wants to control from the top but Sight keeps moving.
Kurtev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtev landing with the ground and pound.
Kurtev content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurtev stops Sight from standing up.
Kurtev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kurtev stands up from Sight's guard - Kurtev perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sight throws a series of punches but Kurtev moves out of range.
Sight defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kurtev.
Sight lands a jab to the nose.
Nice sprawl there from Sight as Kurtev shoots in.
Krisko Kurtev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sight throws a hook to the side of Kurtev's head but Kurtev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurtev dives in for a single leg takedown but Sight sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Paul Sight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krisko Kurtev.
Sight bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kurtev dives in for a single leg takedown but Sight sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sight misses with the combination.
Kurtev closes the distance and clinches.
Kurtev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sight to keep the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurtev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sight's efforts to push away.
Sight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurtev wants a takedown.
Kurtev has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sight clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kurtev tightening his grip on Sight, looking for the choke.
Sight wants to get back to his feet.
Sight manages to escape to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sight looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kurtev wants to clinch up but Sight keeps it at a distance.
Kurtev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sight misses with a hook. Kurtev ducked under it nicely.
Paul Sight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown but Sight shows good takedown defense.
Sight stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurtev momentarily.
Sight turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kurtev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sight manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kurtev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sight tries to circle away but Kurtev has him pinned against the cage.
Kurtev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kurtev tries for a takedown but Sight manages to get underhooks.
Kurtev pulls guard effortlessly.
Kurtev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kurtev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kurtev will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sight has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kurtev is proving hard to escape from.
Kurtev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kurtev has his foot on Sight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sight works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurtev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sight is one step ahead there.
Kurtev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kurtev doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kurtev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sight wanted to stand there but Kurtev had control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Sight 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.
Kurtev dives in and scores a takedown into Sight's guard.
Kurtev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sight is keeping the position for now.
Kurtev won't allow Sight to get back to his feet.
Kurtev landing some decent shots from guard.
Sight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kurtev.
Kurtev throws a big elbow that misses.
Krisko Kurtev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kurtev wants to control from the top but Sight keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kurtev lands a couple of digs.
Kurtev controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtev stands up over Sight, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kurtev is controlling him.
Sight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kurtev connects with a couple of short punches.
Sight wants to get back to his feet but Kurtev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kurtev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kurtev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev works over Sight with some ground and pound from guard.
Sight keeping moving, preventing Kurtev from controlling successfully.
Kurtev pushing down on Sight's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kurtev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sight defending well though.
Sight wants to get back to his feet.
Kurtev wants to free his trapped foot but Sight is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sight blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kurtev.
Kurtev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kurtev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sight's head.
Kurtev working the head and body with strikes.
Kurtev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kurtev drops an elbow to the side of Sight's head.
Ground and pound from Kurtev.
Kurtev stops Sight from getting back to his feet.
Kurtev throwing shots but Sight is blocking nicely.
Kurtev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sight is rocked!
Kurtev is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Sight is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kurtev fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Sight from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kurtev! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krisko Kurtev!
Krisko Kurtev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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