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4K.41 : The 5th King Rd 7 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk De Kaizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ping Pong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Kaizer comes to the cage accompanied by Jedi Mind Tricks / Heavy Metal Kings. Ping Pong will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Solid boxing
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dirk De Kaizer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ping Pong!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Kaizer moves to clinch but Pong breaks away
and Pong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pong fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pong. De Kaizer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pong forces De Kaizer back against the cage and clinches.
Pong lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Kaizer backwards.
Pong struggles to land a body shot inside as De Kaizer controls his hands.
Pong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pong scores with a body shot.
De Kaizer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pong as he avoids it easily.
Pong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. De Kaizer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Kaizer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Kaizer shoots for a takedown but Pong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pong stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirk De Kaizer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Kaizer is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Kaizer manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Pong.
Pong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pong takes the fight into the clinch.
Pong is struggling to control the position.
Pong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Kaizer's elbow.
Pong is pressed up against the cage. De Kaizer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pong down to the mat. Pong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pong connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Kaizer. De Kaizer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Kaizer swats away the attempt to clinch by Pong.
Pong walks forward and throws a big overhand right! De Kaizer drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Pong swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from De Kaizer's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ping Pong!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timo Tykki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joferi Lyytinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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193 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timo Tykki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joferi Lyytinen!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyytinen slips a straight right by Tykki.
Lyytinen misses with a hook.
Lyytinen slips a straight right by Tykki.
Some wild striking there from Tykki.
Tykki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lyytinen misses with a double jab
and Tykki counters with a stiff right hand.
Tykki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lyytinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Lyytinen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lyytinen.
Lyytinen scores with a shot to the side of Tykki's head.
Lyytinen is trying to break the clinch but Tykki is controlling him.
Lyytinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Tykki controls his hands.
Tykki misses with a punch on the inside.
Lyytinen throws a head punch that misses.
Lyytinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Lyytinen.
Lyytinen has a couple of punches blocked by Tykki.
Lyytinen breaks from the clinch.
Lyytinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tykki misses with the combination.
Lyytinen dodges the punch combination from Tykki.
Tykki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tykki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lyytinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tykki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lyytinen.
Lyytinen looks gassed!
Lyytinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tykki circles away quickly and effectively.
Lyytinen takes one on the button.
Tykki has Lyytinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Tykki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tykki lands a glancing blow to the side of Lyytinen's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyytinen moves out of range as Tykki strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyytinen walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Tykki! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timo Tykki!
Timo Tykki made sure to mention his sponsor, BioPharm Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jouko Kosti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulus Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulus Herzog 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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jouko Kosti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paulus Herzog!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Herzog scores with a four punch combination!
Kosti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herzog throws a jab when Kosti was well out of range.
Herzog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kosti.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kosti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kosti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kosti tries to clinch but Herzog moves out of range.
Kosti has closed the distance and engaged Herzog in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kosti.
Kosti tries to land knees in the clinch but Herzog avoids the damage to the body.
Herzog lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herzog is trying to push Kosti away but Kosti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Herzog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kosti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kosti tries a body shot but Herzog blocks it.
Herzog has a couple of punches blocked by Kosti.
Kosti lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosti scores a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Kosti.
Herzog can't break the clinch.
Herzog is trying to break the clinch but Kosti is controlling him.
Kosti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Herzog avoids it.
Herzog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kosti prevents Herzog from breaking the clinch.
Kosti tries to land a knee to the head but Herzog blocks with his arms.
Kosti crunches a lovely knee into Herzog's ribcage.
Kosti tries to land knees in the clinch but Herzog avoids the damage to the body.
Kosti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Herzog in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kosti.
Herzog looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kosti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Herzog's face.
It looks like Paulus Herzog has been cut.
Herzog has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kosti's elbow.
Kosti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Herzog blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Herzog tries to break the clinch but Kosti is controlling the position.
Kosti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Herzog misses with a punch on the inside.
Kosti just leaning against Herzog, taking a breather.
Kosti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kosti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Herzog.
Kosti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herzog misses with a looping right.
Herzog blocks the body kick.
Herzog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kosti.
Herzog works over Kosti's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog avoids the head kick by Kosti.
Kosti takes one on the button.
Kosti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kosti moves away from the strike by Herzog.
Kosti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kosti has Herzog pressed against the cage.
Herzog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kosti as Herzog tries to tie him up.
Kosti lands a good knee to the midsection. Herzog won't want to take too many of those.
Kosti prevents Herzog from breaking the clinch.
Kosti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Herzog is trying to break free.
Herzog struggles to land a body shot inside as Kosti controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosti stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kosti leaning his opponent against the cage.
Herzog misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kosti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kosti trying to land knees to the body.
Herzog looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kosti trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Herzog lands a body punch in the clinch.
Herzog avoiding damage as Kosti throws knees to the body.
Kosti controlling the action here for a moment.
Herzog is trying to break the clinch but Kosti is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jouko Kosti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulus Herzog's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Herzog throws a right hand that misses
and Kosti counters with a nice low kick that buckles Herzog's knee momentarily.
Kosti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Herzog bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kosti's head backwards.
Kosti explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kosti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Herzog.
Kosti scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kosti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Herzog.
Kosti wants to clinch.
Nice body kick from Kosti.
Kosti tries to land a front kick but Herzog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Herzog loads up on a big right hand but Kosti slips the punch.
Kosti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kosti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kosti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Herzog.
Herzog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kosti was well out of range. Poor timing from Herzog.
Herzog throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosti blocks a jab.
Herzog scores with a body shot.
Herzog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kosti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Herzog throws out the jab.
Herzog looks to land a left hand but Kosti moved out of range nicely.
Herzog takes a swing at Kosti's ribcage but misses.
Jouko Kosti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kosti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herzog lands with a good body shot.
Herzog misses the shot to the body.
Herzog works the jab nicely.
Herzog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kosti tries a head kick but it misses.
Herzog throws the left hand but Kosti avoids the punch easily.
Kosti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Herzog scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kosti doesn't seem bothered though.
Kosti lands a nice looking kick to the body. Herzog takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Herzog misses the target.
Kosti ducks under a wild hook from Herzog.
Herzog moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kosti tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosti moves out of range as Herzog strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kosti, right into the meat.
Kosti lands with a slapping head kick.
Kosti is looking to land body kicks.
Herzog scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kosti scores with a nice body kick.
Herzog swings widly with a right hand
and Kosti counters with a nice body kick.
Kosti ducks under a wild hook from Herzog.
Herzog works Kosti's body with a nice hook.
Kosti tries to close the distance and clinch but Herzog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kosti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Herzog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kosti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kosti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kosti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Herzog with a hook.
Herzog throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kosti.
Kosti is looking to clinch but Herzog is avoiding it.
Kosti tries to clinch but Herzog is having none of it.
Kosti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Herzog.
Herzog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kosti scores with a head kick.
Kosti is looking to clinch but Herzog is avoiding it.
Herzog misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Herzog throws a good cross that connects.
Herzog circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog tests Kosti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paulus Herzog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Herzog.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herzog avoids a kick to the body.
Kosti throws a head kick that misses.
Herzog misses with the combination.
Herzog gets tackled into the cage by Kosti. Kosti maintains the clinch.
Jouko Kosti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kosti scores a nice knee to the body.
Kosti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Herzog is defending well for now.
Kosti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kosti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Herzog is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Herzog is trying to push Kosti away but Kosti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Herzog avoiding damage as Kosti throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paulus Herzog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Paulus Herzog's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Herzog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosti moves away.
Herzog connects with a nice looking jab.
Herzog darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Herzog lands a jab to Kosti's midsection.
Kosti lands a head kick. Herzog smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kosti looks to land a right hand but Herzog moved out of range.
Kosti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Herzog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kosti forces Herzog back against the cage and clinches.
Kosti slowing the pace effectively.
Kosti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kosti fails to pull guard.
Herzog is looking to control Kosti's arms but Kosti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Herzog has his back to the cage.
Herzog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kosti missing with knees to the body.
Kosti looking to throw knees to the head but Herzog is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herzog.
Herzog tries to break the clinch but Kosti is controlling the position.
Herzog blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kosti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kosti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Herzog misses its intended target.
Herzog lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Herzog ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kosti tries to clinch there but Herzog circles away.
A punch combination from Herzog misses.
Herzog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosti dodges the punch combination from Herzog.
Kosti slips a jab from Herzog.
Kosti takes one on the button.
Kosti walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosti is looking to clinch.
Kosti rushes Herzog and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosti misses with a knee strike.
Herzog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kosti is trying to maintain a safe position but Herzog gets an underhook and turns Kosti into the cage.
Kosti trying to land knees to the body.
Kosti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herzog.
Herzog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Herzog is trying to break the clinch but Kosti is controlling him.
Herzog cracks Kosti with a nice body shot.
Herzog scores with a shot to the side of Kosti's head.
Kosti swings wildly with an uppercut but Herzog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosti taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kosti missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Herzog has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kosti.
Herzog wants to break the clinch but can't.
Herzog avoiding damage as Kosti throws knees to the body.
Kosti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kosti throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Herzog.
Herzog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herzog getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Herzog misses with an uppercut. Kosti saw that one coming.
Herzog scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kosti doesn't seem bothered though.
Herzog connects with a looping right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Herzog.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kosti is looking to clinch but Herzog is avoiding it.
Kosti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kosti clinches with his opponent.
Herzog lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Herzog has had enough of the clinch but Kosti keeps him there for the moment.
Kosti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herzog.
Herzog tries to break the clinch but Kosti is controlling the position.
A short left from Herzog.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kosti.
Kosti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Herzog is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kosti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Herzog has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kosti trying to land knees to the body.
Kosti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herzog.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paulus Herzog.
I think Herzog 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulus Herzog!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Werkka Easterlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilles De Rais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Werkka Easterlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gilles De Rais!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Easterlund throws a nice looking combination but De Rais bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Rais on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good exchange - De Rais coming out on top.
De Rais waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Easterlund.
De Rais waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Easterlund.
Easterlund lands a lovely overhand right.
De Rais tries to clinch up.
De Rais misses with a looping right.
De Rais doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Rais takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Rais misses the jab.
De Rais swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Easterlund works the jab nicely.
Easterlund lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Easterlund slips a jab from De Rais.
Easterlund lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Rais circles away quickly and effectively.
Easterlund moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
De Rais is rocked!
De Rais looks gassed!
Easterlund goes for a small jab and connects. Now Easterlund goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! De Rais stumbles back but Easterlund runs in with a huge uppercut knocking De Rais to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if De Rais will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Werkka Easterlund!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pavosen Heska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Harbor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavosen Heska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Harbor!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heska throws a low kick, looking for Harbor's leg but Harbor calmly moves out of range.
Harbor jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harbor slips under a jab.
Harbor misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harbor. Heska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harbor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harbor misses the shot to the body.
Harbor missing with a left hand there. Heska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harbor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Harbor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heska has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Harbor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heska defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heska pushes Harbor off looking to stand but Harbor dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harbor trying to control the action but Heska is working from the bottom.
Heska is defending against the submission attempts here by Harbor.
Harbor is pressing down on Heska's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heska is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heska pushes Harbor off looking to stand but Harbor dives back in and keeps control.
Harbor is working for a kimura but Heska is defending it quite comfortably.
Harbor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Harbor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harbor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Harbor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Heska tries to lock up and control but Harbor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Harbor goes for an armbar but Heska turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Heska.
Harbor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harbor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heska's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heska is adopting a defensive guard.
Heska keeping full guard, as Harbor tries to pass.
Harbor trying to control but Heska is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harbor stopping the sweep attempt from Heska.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Harbor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Harbor checks a leg kick nicely.
Harbor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heska wants to land a leg kick but Harbor is out of range.
Harbor connects with a right hand. Heska shakes it off.
Heska thuds a left hand into Harbor's body.
Harbor throws the left hand but Heska avoids the punch easily.
Harbor feints and as Heska raises his hands in defense, Harbor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Heska is looking to stand up but Harbor isn't so interested in that idea.
Harbor drops back looking for a leg! Heska is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heska manages to kick Harbor off! Harbor jumps back into Heska's guard.
Heska is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heska can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harbor controls the pace.
Harbor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heska wants to stand but Harbor is controlling the position.
Heska being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harbor tries to free his leg and advance position but Heska is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Harbor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harbor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harbor content to stall in guard here.
Harbor stops Heska from standing up.
Harbor is pushing down on Heska's leg trying to pass to half guard. Heska is fighting to maintain full guard but Harbor has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harbor moves into full mount! Heska won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harbor fails to advance to Heska's back.
Harbor looking to control but Heska is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harbor controlling the pace for now.
Harbor swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Heska is now in Harbor's guard. A big mistake from Harbor there, giving up the dominant position!
Harbor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harbor pulls Heska in close to prevent any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harbor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heska is one step ahead there.
Heska has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Heska knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harbor on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harbor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Heska throws a strike but Harbor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Harbor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Harbor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Heska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harbor counters with a straight right hand.
Heska fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harbor checks it well.
Harbor misses with a takedown attempt - Heska sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heska. That's going to slow Harbor down.
Harbor slips under a jab from Heska.
Heska lands a jab to the nose.
Harbor shoots in looking for a takedown but Heska manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harbor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Heska is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Harbor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Heska moves out of range as Harbor strikes.
Heska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harbor.
Heska throws an off balance right hand
and Harbor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harbor walks into a straight right hand from Heska.
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!
Heska looks to throw the jab but Harbor is out of range.
Heska throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harbor. Heska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harbor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heska manages to avoid it.
Heska lands a nice hook to Harbor's body. Harbor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heska finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Harbor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harbor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heska manages to avoid it.
Heska throws a lazy uppercut
and Harbor counters with a nice body shot.
Harbor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heska was well out of range. Poor timing from Harbor.
Heska pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heska throws out a loose jab but Harbor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Heska misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heska looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Heska throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harbor.
Heska slips a jab from Harbor.
Harbor shoots in for a takedown but Heska shows good takedown defense.
Pavosen Heska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Harbor.
Heska stalks Harbor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harbor's face. Harbor staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harbor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heska.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Heska lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harbor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harbor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harbor ducks right into an uppercut from Heska.
Pavosen Heska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heska looks to throw the jab but Harbor is out of range.
Heska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harbor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heska lands with a right hand.
Harbor scores with a takedown into Heska's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harbor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Harbor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Harbor wants to pass the guard but Heska is keeping the position.
Harbor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Harbor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Heska looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harbor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice straight punches there by Heska. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heska.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heska tries to work over Harbor's front leg with a kick but Harbor checks it.
Pavosen Heska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Harbor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A swing and a miss from Heska.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavosen Heska showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harbor 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Harbor!
James Harbor really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BioPharm Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Purity Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laineen Kasperi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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196 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Purity Gutz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Laineen Kasperi!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kasperi lands a really nice looking cross but Gutz seems unphased.
Purity Gutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutz moves away from the strike by Kasperi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasperi. Gutz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasperi throws an overhand right that lands on Gutz's shoulder, as Gutz tries to avoid the shot.
Kasperi jabs Gutz right on the nose. Gutz blinks but takes it well.
Gutz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kasperi throws a shot from downtown. Gutz moves away and avoids it.
Gutz gets a double leg takedown into Kasperi's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gutz pushes down on Kasperi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gutz content to control rather than advance.
Gutz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutz moves nicely into side control.
Gutz cracks Kasperi with a big elbow.
Kasperi wants to control but Gutz postures up.
Kasperi is looking for a sweep.
Kasperi taking a bit of punishment here - Gutz scoring with strikes.
Gutz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gutz scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasperi taking a bit of punishment here - Gutz scoring with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasperi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kasperi taking a bit of punishment here - Gutz scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutz trying to control the position but Kasperi is working away.
Gutz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kasperi's legs.
Kasperi is trying to improve his position.
Gutz cracks Kasperi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gutz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gutz tries to move to mount but Kasperi blocks the move with his legs.
A lull in the action here as Gutz stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gutz is looking to take a break and control but Kasperi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kasperi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gutz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kasperi down.
Gutz working the ground and pound.
Kasperi tries to improve position but can't.
Gutz looks up at the clock and then as Kasperi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gutz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutz is staying tight to Kasperi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutz landing strikes.
Gutz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kasperi!
Gutz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
It looks like Laineen Kasperi has been cut.
Gutz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kasperi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kasperi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gutz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kasperi?
Kasperi is rocked!
Gutz with good strikes from the mount here!
Kasperi is still in real trouble! Can Gutz finish him?
Kasperi looks gassed!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Gutz! Kasperi is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Purity Gutz!
Purity Gutz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Happy Pills (Video Proof 159Q - $30), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pena Pulkkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Pulkkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Esteban Miller!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Miller.
Miller clobbers Pulkkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pulkkinen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pulkkinen is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Pulkkinen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pulkkinen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miller for as long as he can get away with.
Pulkkinen trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away.
We're going to have a standup here because Pena Pulkkinen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Miller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pulkkinen has time to react.
Miller throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Miller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pulkkinen's calf.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller connects with an inside leg kick.
Miller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but Miller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pulkkinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pulkkinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miller is trying to break free.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a head shot.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Pulkkinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Miller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Miller.
Miller misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Esteban Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range and Miller settles back down.
Pulkkinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. Miller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller scores with a spinning back kick!
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulkkinen moves into the clinch.
Pulkkinen controlling the action here for a moment.
Pulkkinen prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller keeps control of Pulkkinen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miller lands an elbow inside that Pulkkinen shrugs off.
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!
Pulkkinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miller swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Miller. Pulkkinen shrugs it off though.
Pulkkinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Esteban Miller 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.
Miller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Miller throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pulkkinen stalling.
Pulkkinen wants to free his trapped foot but Miller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pulkkinen is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Pulkkinen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Pena Pulkkinen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Esteban Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulkkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Miller looks to throw a body kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a single leg into guard. Miller didn't expect that.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Pena Pulkkinen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Miller.
Pulkkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Miller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulkkinen.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen saw it coming and moves away.
Miller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Pulkkinen as he connects with a hook.
Pulkkinen jabs Miller right on the nose. Miller blinks but takes it well.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Esteban Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miller blocks a low kick nicely.
Pulkkinen swinging wildly here.
Miller lands a big head kick that sends Pulkkinen to the canvas! Miller follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esteban Miller!
An out of breath Esteban Miller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Project Ghetto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jaffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaffer has chosen DubRaider- Starry Eyes as his entrance music. The key to victory for Project Ghetto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Project Ghetto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jaffer!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghetto throws a body punch but Jaffer moves out of range.
Ghetto closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Jaffer.
Ghetto blocks an uppercut.
Ghetto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jaffer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaffer.
Ghetto struggles to land a body shot inside as Jaffer controls his hands.
Ghetto misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaffer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ghetto wants a takedown.
Ghetto lands a body shot.
Jaffer can't get the takedown.
Ghetto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jaffer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jaffer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ghetto pushes Jaffer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghetto digs a right hand into Jaffer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaffer's gas tank.
Ghetto is leaning against Jaffer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jaffer misses with some punches.
Jaffer takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaffer is trying to maintain a safe position but Ghetto gets an underhook and turns Jaffer into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ghetto.
Jaffer misses with some punches.
Ghetto is trying to stall.
Ghetto wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Project Ghetto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaffer has a couple of punches blocked by Ghetto.
A short right from Ghetto on the inside.
Jaffer blocks a body shot from Ghetto.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ghetto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaffer tries to work over Ghetto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghetto blocking some punches.
Ghetto scores a nice knee to the body.
Ghetto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaffer.
Ghetto lands a left hand.
Jaffer misses with some punches.
Ghetto jumps 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ghetto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ghetto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jaffer.
Ghetto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jaffer!
Ghetto is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jaffer has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jaffer!
Ghetto has an active guard here but Jaffer has managed to pass into half guard.
Ghetto wants to improve his position but Jaffer is controlling well.
Ghetto wants to control but Jaffer is keeping busy.
Ghetto wants to get back to full guard.
Jaffer is trying to work for a kimura but Ghetto is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto is looking for a sweep. Jaffer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jaffer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ghetto defending well though.
Jaffer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jaffer is thwarting Ghetto's attempts to control the position.
Ghetto is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ghetto wants to get back to full guard.
Ghetto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ghetto won't allow Jaffer to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghetto has hold of Jaffer's hands but Jaffer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jaffer misses with a head shot. Ghetto uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jaffer trying to control but Ghetto is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jaffer.
Ghetto is trying to keep Jaffer in close.
Ghetto has an active guard here but Jaffer has managed to pass into half guard.
Ghetto is trying to get back to full guard.
Jaffer trying to control the action but Ghetto is working from the bottom.
Jaffer trying to control the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghetto is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project Ghetto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jaffer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ghetto sprawls well. Ghetto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jaffer gets slowly back to his feet.
Ghetto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jaffer sprawls well. Jaffer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ghetto gets slowly back to his feet.
Ghetto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jaffer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ghetto wants to slow Jaffer down by chopping away at his legs.
A left lands for Jaffer.
Nice shot by Jaffer.
James Jaffer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaffer misses with a wild body shot.
Ghetto keeps Jaffer at a distance using the push kick.
Jaffer lands a really nice looking cross but Ghetto seems unphased.
Jaffer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jaffer lands a right hook to the body.
A lazy left from Jaffer finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetto misses with a body kick.
Ghetto shoots in for a takedown but Jaffer shows good takedown defense.
Jaffer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ghetto avoids it really well and circles away.
Ghetto wants to clinch up but Jaffer keeps it at a distance.
Jaffer keeps the fight on the outside.
Ghetto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jaffer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jaffer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaffer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jaffer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ghetto.
Ghetto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ghetto connects with a body shot.
Ghetto fails with the takedown
and Jaffer counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Project Ghetto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some bone on bone action there as Jaffer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ghetto misses.
Jaffer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaffer throws an overhand right that lands on Ghetto's shoulder, as Ghetto tries to avoid the shot.
Jaffer avoids the head kick by Ghetto.
Jaffer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghetto is looking to reverse the position.
Ghetto wants to control but Jaffer postures up.
Ghetto sneaks back into half guard.
Jaffer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ghetto's head.
Ghetto actively working from the bottom here.
Jaffer throwing shots but Ghetto is blocking nicely.
Ghetto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jaffer winds up and cracks Ghetto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jaffer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ghetto's head.
Jaffer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ghetto is looking for a sweep. Jaffer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaffer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ghetto gets back to full guard.
Ghetto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jaffer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ghetto keeping moving, preventing Jaffer from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ghetto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jaffer wants to control from the top but Ghetto keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghetto controlling Jaffer's posture.
Ghetto keeping full guard, as Jaffer tries to pass.
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 Project Ghetto will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ghetto staying out of range there.
Ghetto is looking to land body kicks.
Jaffer misses the shot to the body.
Jaffer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaffer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ghetto was covering up waiting for the punch and Jaffer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jaffer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jaffer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James Jaffer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaffer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ghetto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jaffer defends it easily.
Ghetto is looking for a triangle but Jaffer pushes his legs off easily.
Jaffer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaffer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghetto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jaffer's guard.
Jaffer working a defensive guard here.
Ghetto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ghetto trying to control but Jaffer is working from the bottom.
Jaffer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jaffer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jaffer drops an elbow to the side of Ghetto's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer wants to pass to mount but Ghetto is defending the position.
Ghetto trying to control from the bottom.
Jaffer wants to take a breather but Ghetto is having none of it.
Jaffer thows a huge punch but Ghetto dodges it nicely.
Ghetto is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghetto manages to get to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghetto lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jaffer!
Ghetto wants to control the pace but Jaffer is squirming around nicely.
Ghetto controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jaffer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ghetto wants to control the pace but Jaffer is squirming around nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ghetto prevents Jaffer from getting the reversal.
Ghetto wants to control the pace but Jaffer is squirming around nicely.
Jaffer tries to lock up and control but Ghetto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghetto looking for a guillotine from mount but Jaffer is having none of it.
Ghetto working for a guillotine from mount but Jaffer is in no mood to give up.
Ghetto working for a guillotine from mount but Jaffer is in no mood to give up.
Jaffer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ghetto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jaffer turns into him and now he's in Ghetto's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ghetto pushes Jaffer off and gets back to his feet.
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 Project Ghetto.
Well Ghetto 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project Ghetto!
A victorious Project Ghetto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Runtu-Jorma Gorbatsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nena Apina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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190 lbs
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187 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Runtu-Jorma Gorbatsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nena Apina!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorbatsov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Apina doesn't seem bothered though.
Apina shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Apina was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gorbatsov tries to lock up and control but Apina gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Apina looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Apina lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apina working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gorbatsov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apina raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apina scoring with strikes but Gorbatsov is staying in there.
Apina working the ground and pound effectively.
Apina fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Apina raining down shots from the mount!
Gorbatsov is rocked!
Apina landing shots from mount.
Oh Gorbatsov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apina loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Gorbatsov scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Apina land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Apina stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nena Apina!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Nate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veikko Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuri Nate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veikko Velmu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velmu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Velmu wants to pass the guard but Nate is defending well.
Velmu is looking to stall here but Nate recovers full guard.
Nate looking for a sweep. Not yet Nate, not yet.
Velmu looking to sit in guard and control but Nate gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Velmu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Velmu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Velmu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velmu is keen to just control but Nate is a slippery customer.
Velmu working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nate's thigh. Nate counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu looking to pass the guard.
Velmu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nate bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Velmu's guard.
Nate is in close to Velmu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Velmu keeping moving, preventing Nate from controlling successfully.
Nate tries to free his leg and advance position but Velmu is retaining full guard.
Velmu has his hands on Nate's head, controlling the position.
Nate won't allow Velmu to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nate tries to free his leg and advance position but Velmu is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nate stopping the sweep attempt from Velmu.
Nate is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nate advances position into side control!
Nate lands a nice forearm strike.
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!
Velmu is looking for a sweep.
Nate gets to mount! Velmu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Velmu is in a horrible position here. Nate smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Velmu working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nate trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Velmu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nate trying to control but Velmu is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Nate.
Velmu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nate landing shots from mount.
Nate trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nate postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Velmu looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Velmu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nate throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Velmu manages to get to full guard.
Velmu keeping moving, preventing Nate from controlling successfully.
Nate preventing the sweep.
Nate working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Velmu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Velmu punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velmu lands a big shot there that rocks Nate but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Velmu with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Veikko Velmu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nate just misses with a punch to the body.
Nate tries to clinch up
and Velmu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Velmu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nate. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nate keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nate has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Velmu thows a huge punch but Nate dodges it nicely.
Nate blocking the ground and pound attempt from Velmu.
Nate slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nate lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Velmu!
Veikko Velmu has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee warns Velmu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nate with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nate postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Velmu looks a forlorn figure.
Velmu is trying desperately to improve position.
Nate scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Velmu?
Velmu regains half guard.
Velmu is trying to get back to full guard.
Nate passes into side control, despite Velmu's attempt to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velmu is not content to let Nate control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nate cracks Velmu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Velmu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Velmu taking some punishment here, with Nate in his half guard.
Nate is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nate is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Velmu gets back to half guard.
Nate seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Velmu wants to get back to full guard.
Velmu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nate jumps into side control!
Nate lands an elbow.
Nate works to advance to full mount. Velmu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velmu is in a horrible position here. Nate smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Velmu tries to lock up and control but Nate gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Velmu can't escape the position.
Nate with a couple of short strikes.
Velmu is desperately trying to improve his position but Nate has a good base and remains in mount.
Nate landing punches.
Nate scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nate lands a big shot there that rocks Velmu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nate postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Velmu looks a forlorn figure.
Nate in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Velmu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nate trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velmu wants to hold on but Nate pushes him away.
Velmu is trying desperately to improve position.
Nate trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Velmu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nate looking for a sweep. Not yet Nate, not yet.
Nate had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Velmu defends it easily.
Velmuis looking to pass into half guard but Nate pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nate is in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nate forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Nate dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nate lands with a good body shot.
Nate misses with a wild body shot.
Yuri Nate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nate manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Velmu on his heels. He'll look to pass Velmu's guard now, I'm sure.
Nate wants to control from the top but Velmu keeps moving.
Velmu working a defensive guard here.
Velmu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nate distracts Velmu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nate distracts Velmu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Velmu keeping moving, preventing Nate from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Velmu is on top in guard.
Velmu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Velmu throws a strike but Nate rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nate wants to control from the top but Velmu keeps moving.
Nate is pushing down on Velmu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Velmu is fighting to maintain full guard but Nate has managed to sneak the leg through.
Velmu tries to get to full guard but Nate has control of the leg.
Nate wants to free his trapped foot but Velmu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Velmu is looking for a sweep. Nate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Velmu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nate trying to mount his opponent but Velmu defends it.
Velmu is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Nate there.
Velmu is looking to improve his position.
Nate sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Velmu defending well though.
Velmu wants to get back to full guard but Nate has passed into side control.
Velmu tries to improve position but can't.
Velmu is not content to let Nate control the position.
Velmu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nate wants to control but Velmu is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nate throwing shots but Velmu is blocking nicely.
Velmu wants to get back to full guard.
Nate throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nate trying to control the pace.
Nate thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Velmu's head.
Nate thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Velmu is trying to get back to full guard.
Velmu lands with a few short shots to the body.
Velmu manages to get to full guard.
Nate trying to control the position from guard on top but Velmu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nate postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velmu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Velmu can't keep his opponent in guard - Nate advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nate lands with a punch from half guard.
Nate moves into full mount! Velmu won't be happy about that!
Velmu working to try and regain half guard.
Velmu is squirming around, avoiding Nate's attempts to control the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velmu working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Nate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nate 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Nate!
After the fight, Yuri Nate was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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