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QFC Tournament 167 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obie Trice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Training Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obie Trice 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Obie Trice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Training Bot!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trice shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Trice controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bot is trying to keep Trice in close.
Trice wants to control from the top but Bot keeps moving.
Trice controlling from the top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Obie Trice wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Bot - just one landing.
Trice has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bot pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Trice back to the cage. Bot follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bot wants to land a leg kick but Trice is out of range.
Trice takes a swing at Bot's ribcage but misses.
Bot works over Trice's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Trice misses with a wild body shot.
Bot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Trice is able to avoid easily.
Trice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trice just misses with a punch to the body.
Bot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot looks to score with a jab to the body but Trice is just out of range.
Bot dives in and scores a takedown into Trice's guard.
Bot 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.
Bot wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Trice's closed guard. He's half up but Trice has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Trice pivots and extends the arm, Bot falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Trice! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Obie Trice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurycy Topollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travon Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maurycy Topollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Travon Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taylor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Topollo uses from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Topollo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Taylor manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Topollo controlling the position.
Topollo wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Topollo is working hard here to advance position.
Topollo keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topollo keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Travon Taylor was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Topollo looking to score a takedown here. Taylor is defending well but Topollo drives through and ends up in Taylor's guard.
Taylor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Topollo is controlling him.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Topollo controlling him for the moment.
Taylor looking to control but Topollo passes into half guard.
Taylor trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topollo blocks the strikes from Taylor.
Topollo not doing much here.
Topollo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Taylor for as long as he can get away with.
Topollo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topollo content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Topollo controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurycy Topollo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Taylor misses with a takedown
and Topollo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Taylor won't be happy with that.
Topollo slows the pace down.
Topollo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We're going to have a standup here because Maurycy Topollo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Topollo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taylor defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topollo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Taylor counters with a nice body shot.
Taylor fails with the takedown.
Topollo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Taylor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Topollo is controlling him.
Topollo wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Topollo controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Maurycy Topollo.
Taylor wants to clinch.
A left and a right from Taylor both land. Nice combination.
Maurycy Topollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor moves into range and clinches up with Topollo.
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Taylor tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maurycy Topollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travon Taylor.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Taylor enables Topollo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Taylor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Topollo controls the pace.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
We're going to have a standup here because Maurycy Topollo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Topollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Topollo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taylor defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Topollo pinned against the cage. Topollo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Topollo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Topollo showed some decent athleticism there.
Topollo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurycy Topollo 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!
Topollo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Topollo showed some decent athleticism there.
Taylor tries to roll over but Topollo keeps him under control.
Topollo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topollo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Maurycy Topollo just wasn't active enough.
Topollo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Topollo prevents Taylor from getting back to his feet.
Topollo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Topollo is pushing down on Taylor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taylor is fighting to maintain full guard but Topollo has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Topollo is very close to passing his half guard.
Topollo stands up and beckons Taylor to join him on the feet.
Topollo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Taylor's half guard.
Topollo stands up and beckons Taylor to join him on the feet.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Topollo.
Topollo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Topollo gets slowly back to his feet.
Topollo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Topollo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Topollo is in Taylor's guard.
Topollo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Topollo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Maurycy Topollo.
Topollo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topollo throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Topollo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taylor was covering up waiting for the punch and Topollo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Topollo tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Taylor throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Topollo stays in close to Taylor's body and controls the position.
Travon Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Topollo passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurycy Topollo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Topollo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Maurycy Topollo!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Maurycy Topollo!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Maurycy Topollo!
Maurycy Topollo wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Akinfeav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adelberry Gunderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Miroslav Akinfeav has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miroslav Akinfeav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adelberry Gunderson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gunderson showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Akinfeav wants to get back to full guard.
Gunderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gunderson prevents Akinfeav from improving his position.
Gunderson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gunderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Akinfeav is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gunderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Akinfeav makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Akinfeav.
Gunderson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gunderson distracts Akinfeav with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gunderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akinfeav keeping full guard, as Gunderson tries to pass.
Gunderson 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.
Akinfeav is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akinfeav keeping full guard, as Gunderson tries to pass.
Gunderson prevents Akinfeav from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson works over Akinfeav with some ground and pound from guard.
Akinfeav is looking to stand back up but Gunderson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Akinfeav.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akinfeav manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunderson stands up and waves to Akinfeav to follow him.
Gunderson dives in and scores a takedown into Akinfeav's guard.
Gunderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Akinfeav wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gunderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akinfeav is looking to stand up but Gunderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Gunderson works over Akinfeav with some ground and pound from guard.
Gunderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gunderson working the ground and pound.
Akinfeav tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akinfeav is breathing heavily.
Akinfeav taking a bit of punishment here - Gunderson scoring with strikes.
Gunderson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gunderson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunderson is chipping away with strikes.
Gunderson grinds an elbow into Akinfeav's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gunderson is putting a hurting on Akinfeav here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gunderson tries for a kimura but Akinfeav is defending well.
Gunderson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gunderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Akinfeav. No joy for Gunderson on that attempt.
Gunderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gunderson trying to control the position but Akinfeav is working away.
Akinfeav manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adelberry Gunderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gunderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akinfeav circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunderson.
Miroslav Akinfeav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akinfeav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Gunderson. No joy for Akinfeav on that attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Akinfeav.
Akinfeav gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gunderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Akinfeav is retaining full guard.
Gunderson prevents Akinfeav from getting back to his feet.
Gunderson stays in close to Akinfeav's body and controls the position.
Gunderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Akinfeav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Adelberry Gunderson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gunderson.
Miroslav Akinfeav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adelberry Gunderson.
Akinfeav pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akinfeav swivels and escapes.
Gunderson shoots in for a takedown but Akinfeav shows good takedown defense.
Gunderson is breathing heavily.
Akinfeav gets a takedown into half guard.
Akinfeav trying to control from half guard but Gunderson is working away.
Gunderson is looking to control Akinfeav's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunderson avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson is looking to escape.
Gunderson gets full guard.
Akinfeav with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akinfeav would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gunderson wants to stand and escape but Akinfeav is having none of it.
Gunderson is pulling down on Akinfeav's head to control his posture.
Gunderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akinfeav can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunderson kicks Akinfeav off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Akinfeav fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gunderson to the ground. Akinfeav is now in Gunderson's guard.
Gunderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gunderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gunderson 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.
Akinfeav is looking to stand up but Gunderson won't let him.
Gunderson has his feet on Akinfeav's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gunderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Akinfeav is just out of range.
Gunderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gunderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Akinfeav tries to avoid it but Gunderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Akinfeav to the ground. Akinfeav escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gunderson stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Akinfeav is trying to maintain the position but Gunderson is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gunderson trying to control from half guard but Akinfeav is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adelberry Gunderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Akinfeav fails to land with a series of punches.
Akinfeav shoots in and gets a takedown into Gunderson's guard.
Gunderson wants to get back to his feet but Akinfeav is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Akinfeav trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunderson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Akinfeav throws a head kick that misses.
Akinfeav lands a glancing blow to the side of Gunderson's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gunderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Gunderson wants to advance to full mount but Akinfeav doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Akinfeav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akinfeav looking for a sweep. Not yet Akinfeav, not yet.
Akinfeav wants to stand and escape but Gunderson is having none of it.
Akinfeav being controlled here, momentarily.
Akinfeav is working an open guard so Gunderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gunderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Akinfeav tries to avoid it but Gunderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Akinfeav to the ground. Akinfeav escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akinfeav fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akinfeav circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gunderson is defended easily by Akinfeav.
Miroslav Akinfeav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adelberry Gunderson.
Gunderson throws a body punch but Akinfeav moves out of range.
Gunderson shoots and misses
and Akinfeav counters with a right hand to the body.
Adelberry Gunderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akinfeav wants to clinch up but Gunderson keeps it at a distance.
Gunderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Akinfeav throws a head kick but Gunderson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gunderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gunderson is trying to control the position but Akinfeav postures up.
Akinfeav sitting in guard here, content to control.
Akinfeav chips away with some ground and pound.
Akinfeav advances to half guard.
Akinfeav wants to get back to his feet.
Gunderson gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson controlling the position.
Gunderson is looking to sweep but instead, Akinfeav has passed into half guard.
Akinfeav is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gunderson is looking to control Akinfeav's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunderson avoid being mounted?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunderson has one foot on Akinfeav's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adelberry Gunderson.
I've got Gunderson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Adelberry Gunderson!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Adelberry Gunderson!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Adelberry Gunderson!
Adelberry Gunderson wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong Un (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Kuruts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jong Un might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DPRKorean National Anthem. Alex Kuruts is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kim Jong Un!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Kuruts!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jong Un doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kuruts counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kuruts.
Jong Un tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuruts smiles and moves away.
Kuruts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kuruts showed some decent athleticism there.
Jong Un trying to hold on to Kuruts's head to control him but Kuruts postures up.
Kuruts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jong Un trying to get back to full guard but Kuruts takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jong Un is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuruts content just to control the position here.
Jong Un tries to lock up and control but Kuruts gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jong Un is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuruts controlling from the full mount.
Kuruts throwing strikes here but Jong Un is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuruts has hold of Jong Un's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jong Un manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jong Un working to try and regain half guard.
Jong Un is working hard here to advance position.
Kuruts content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Un sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kuruts perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kuruts is pressing down on Jong Un's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jong Un is holding on for now.
Jong Un manages to get to full guard.
Jong Un is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuruts postures up.
Jong Un pulls Kuruts in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuruts from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kuruts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jong Un wants to get back to his feet but Kuruts is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Un is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuruts is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Kuruts will probably get the nod.
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.
Jong Un shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuruts tries to sprawl out of it but Jong Un keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuruts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jong Un has Kuruts up against the cage in a clinch.
Jong Un tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jong Un changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kuruts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Jong Un. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuruts closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jong Un's guard.
Kuruts is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jong Un is trying to keep Kuruts in close.
Jong Un wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kuruts is now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Un tries to get to full guard but Kuruts has control of the leg.
Jong Un is trying to control but Kuruts passes into side control!
Jong Un is looking to reverse the position.
Alex Kuruts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jong Un looking for a sweep but Kuruts has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kuruts controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jong Un wants to control but Kuruts is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuruts sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jong Un sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kuruts seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Un tries to roll over but Kuruts keeps him under control.
Jong Un moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jong Un looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuruts passes into half guard.
Kuruts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jong Un tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kuruts has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Un tries to lock up and control but Kuruts gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kuruts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Kuruts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jong Un throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jong Un has his takedown stuffed
and Kuruts holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jong Un tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuruts smiles and moves away.
Jong Un misses with a takedown attempt - Kuruts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Jong Un. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jong Un tries for a takedown but Kuruts circles away easily
and Kuruts counters with a single leg into guard. Jong Un didn't expect that.
Kuruts not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jong Un looking for a guillotine here but Kuruts defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Un looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuruts passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuruts gets to mount! Jong Un was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kuruts controlling the position easily from mount.
Jong Un tries to hold on but Kuruts pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Un is trying to reverse the position but instead Kuruts has taken his back - oops!
Kuruts controls the action.
Kuruts sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jong Un taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Kuruts!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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