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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Casper Timmermans (ranked 242 p4p, 35 weight class) and Rauta Kansleri (ranked 419 p4p, 61 weight class). Kansleri is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: U.D.O. - Heart of Gold. Rauta Kansleri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Casper Timmermans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rauta Kansleri!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmermans explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kansleri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Timmermans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kansleri throws out a loose jab but Timmermans uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Timmermans misses.
Kansleri lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kansleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmermans moves away.
Timmermans quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kansleri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Timmermans misses with the body kick
and Kansleri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Timmermans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansleri.
Timmermans misses the jab.
Kansleri scores with a shot to the body.
Kansleri has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Timmermans misses with a low kick.
Timmermans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansleri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Timmermans throws a body kick that misses.
Timmermans has Kansleri up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Timmermans misses with a punch to the body.
Kansleri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kansleri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Timmermans throwing a counter right hand but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansleri digs a good body shot into Timmermans's ribs.
Kansleri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Timmermans rather than just go for the knockout.
Kansleri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Timmermans misses.
Kansleri throws a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Kansleri.
Kansleri misses with an uppercut
and Timmermans counters with a right hand to the body.
Timmermans throws a hook but Kansleri blocks it.
Timmermans tries to land a front kick but Kansleri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from Kansleri misses.
Timmermans drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kansleri managing to control the position.
Timmermans preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri is still trying to improve position.
Kansleri wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Timmermans is now in half guard.
Timmermans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Timmermans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kansleri keeps working.
Kansleri is looking for a sweep. Timmermans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kansleri preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kansleri throws a solid leg kick but Timmermans takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kansleri.
Kansleri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kansleri lands with a straight right. Timmermans didn't see that one coming.
Kansleri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Timmermans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kansleri doesn't seem bothered though.
Rauta Kansleri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timmermans throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kansleri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kansleri moves out of range of the body kick.
Timmermans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansleri.
A little feinted left hand from Timmermans on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kansleri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Timmermans.
Kansleri throws a looping overhand right but Timmermans ducks down to avoid it.
Kansleri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timmermans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kansleri can pounce on him.
Timmermans motions for Kansleri to come forward. Timmermans throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Timmermans seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Timmermans throws a low kick, looking for Kansleri's leg but Kansleri calmly moves out of range.
Kansleri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Timmermans misses with a body kick.
Kansleri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmermans moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Timmermans moves away from the strike by Kansleri.
Kansleri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Timmermans.
Timmermans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Timmermans finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kansleri lands a lovely overhand right.
Timmermans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kansleri lands with a right hand.
Kansleri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Timmermans lands a nice shot to the body.
Timmermans swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kansleri.
The crowd cheers as Kansleri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Timmermans doesn't seem phased though.
Timmermans tries to land a front kick but Kansleri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Timmermans shoots in and gets a takedown into Kansleri's guard.
Timmermans stopping the sweep attempt from Kansleri.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timmermans controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Timmermans controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kansleri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Timmermans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Timmermans on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kansleri thumps Timmermans with a low kick.
Timmermans defending well as Kansleri loads up on a big left hand.
Kansleri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kansleri tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Timmermans is in Kansleri's guard.
Kansleri looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Timmermans puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Timmermans content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kansleri wants to improve his position but Timmermans is controlling well.
Kansleri trying to control here.
Timmermans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri is trying to control but can't.
Kansleri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Timmermans's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Timmermans's back!
Kansleri avoiding Timmermans 's attempts to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans can't escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kansleri's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kansleri is riding his opponent, not letting Timmermans buck him off.
Casper Timmermans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Timmermans trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rauta Kansleri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Timmermans looks to throw the jab but Kansleri is out of range.
Kansleri scores with a jab.
Kansleri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Kansleri blocks the low kick.
Timmermans shoots in and drives through. Kansleri sprawls well.
Kansleri feints a counter leg kick.
Timmermans throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansleri slips a straight right by Timmermans.
Kansleri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kansleri misses with a low kick.
Timmermans with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kansleri to score with a decent uppercut.
Timmermans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kansleri circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansleri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Timmermans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansleri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmermans was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansleri.
Timmermans is looking to counter with a body kick.
Timmermans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansleri.
Kansleri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Timmermanss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans lunges at Kansleri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kansleri's hand.
Timmermans on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Timmermans just misses with a punch to the body.
Timmermans fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansleri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansleri looks to throw the jab but Timmermans is out of range.
Kansleri thows a leg kick but Timmermans checks it
and Timmermans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansleri slips under a jab.
Timmermans bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kansleri is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Kansleri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Casper Timmermans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmermans wants to control but Kansleri is keeping him busy.
Kansleri is looking to regain half guard here but Timmermans keeps moving and retains side control.
Kansleri is being controlled here.
Kansleri tries to bench press Timmermans off him but Timmermans keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansleri can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Timmermans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Timmermans counters with a quick kick to the body but Kansleri blocks it.
Timmermans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansleri.
A nice leg kick lands there from Timmermans.
Timmermans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansleri.
Kansleri swings for the body but Timmermans moves out of range.
Timmermans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansleri throws out the jab.
Timmermans is looking to land body kicks.
Kansleri is looking for the big counter here.
Rauta Kansleri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kansleri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kansleri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Timmermans cracks Kansleri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Timmermans misses with a hook. Kansleri ducked under it nicely.
Kansleri throws a fast counter high kick but Timmermans manages to duck under it in time.
A leg kick checked by Kansleri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Kansleri misses its intended target.
Timmermans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansleri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Timmermans slips under a jab from Kansleri.
Timmermans throwing a counter right hand but Kansleri manages to avoid it.
Kansleri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Timmermans turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Timmermans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansleri.
Timmermans scores with a body shot.
Kansleri throws a series of strikes that have Timmermans backpedaling.
Timmermans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansleri was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmermans.
A combination from Timmermans does no damage.
Kansleri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Timmermans to score with a decent uppercut.
Kansleri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Timmermans can pounce on him.
Timmermans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casper Timmermans showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kansleri 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauta Kansleri!
Rauta Kansleri decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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