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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kebab Nurminen (ranked 727 p4p, 1144 weight class) and Maverick Syndal (ranked 121 p4p, 182 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kebab Nurminen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maverick Syndal!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurminen lands a jab-cross combination.
Syndal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurminen.
Nurminen has closed the distance and engaged Syndal in a clinch.
Syndal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Syndal breaks from the clinch.
Nurminen scores with a hook to the body. Syndal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Syndal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurminen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nurminen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nurminen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Syndal tries to break free but Nurminen pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Syndal.
Syndal throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Nurminen to work.
Nurminen is trying to trip Syndal. He has hold of a leg but Syndal is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nurminen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen stops Syndal from standing up.
Nurminen trying to control but Syndal is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syndal controlling Nurminen's posture.
Nurminen landing some decent shots from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Syndal holds on and takes a little breather.
Syndal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurminen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Syndal is pulling down on Nurminen's head to control his posture.
Nurminen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Syndal is keeping the position for now.
Nurminen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurminen advances to half guard.
Syndal wants to control but Nurminen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nurminen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Syndal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurminen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurminen's back!
Syndal just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nurminen staying busy and making it hard for Syndal to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen trying to control but not successfully.
Syndal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nurminen.
Syndal has the hooks in. Nurminen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nurminen is working hard here to advance position.
Syndal not allowing Nurminen to control his hands.
Syndal controls the action.
Nurminen 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen tries to roll but Syndal sticks to his back.
Syndal struggling to keep hold of the position.
I would not like to be Nurminen right now.
Syndal controlling well, preventing Nurminen from escaping the position.
Syndal just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kebab Nurminen 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.
A jab from Nurminen finds it's way through Syndal's defenses.
Nurminen with the inside leg kick.
Nurminen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Syndal.
Nurminen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Syndal appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Syndal's coach down at Essence Dive was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Syndal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Syndal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurminen in his tracks.
Nurminen fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Syndal is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nurminen swings for the body but Syndal moves out of range.
Syndal misses with a low kick.
Syndal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurminen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Syndal throws a hook but Nurminen blocks it.
Nurminen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Syndal sprawls and moves away.
Nurminen misses with a takedown attempt
and Syndal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Syndal connects with a right hand. Nurminen shakes it off.
Nurminen throws a body punch but Syndal moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nurminen.
Nurminen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nurminen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Syndal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen slips a straight right by Syndal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syndal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Syndal tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Nurminen misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nurminen.
Syndal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maverick Syndal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurminen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Syndal to the mat! Syndal manages to get full guard.
Kebab Nurminen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Syndal wants to control the position but Nurminen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nurminen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Syndal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Nurminen.
Nurminen prevents Syndal from improving his 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.
Nurminen is nestled in close to Syndal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nurminen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Syndal can do to turn this around?
Syndal is controlling Nurminen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nurminen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Syndal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Syndal is trying to control but can't.
Syndal is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurminen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nurminen is trying to control. Syndal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Syndal trying to control but Nurminen postures up.
Ground and pound from Nurminen.
Syndal has his hands clasped together around Nurminen's back. He's all about the action.
Nurminen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Syndal gets full guard.
Syndal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurminen is one step ahead there.
Syndal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kebab Nurminen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nurminen drives through and clinches with Syndal against the cage.
Nurminen slowing the pace effectively.
The referee calls for Nurminen to work.
A bit of stalling here from Syndal.
Nurminen tries to throw a body punch but Syndal avoids it by throwing Nurminen back against the cage.
Syndal swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurminen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurminen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Syndal misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen avoids the head kick by Syndal.
Nurminen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Syndal on the side of the head.
Nurminen has a takedown stuffed.
Kebab Nurminen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen darts in looking for a takedown but Syndal gets double underhooks and turns Nurminen into the cage.
Syndal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Syndal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurminen looks to land a right hand but Syndal moved out of range.
Nurminen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nurminen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syndal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nurminen lands with a nice combination. Syndal backs away looking to recover.
Syndal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurminen.
Syndal feints a counter leg kick.
Syndal blocks a low kick nicely.
Syndal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen misses the shot to the body.
Nurminen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nurminen misses with a leg kick.
Nurminen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nurminen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndal is trying to get back to half guard.
Nurminen is looking to take a break and control but Syndal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurminen advances nicely into full mount.
Nurminen lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndal tries to reverse the position but Nurminen maintains control.
Syndal wants to hold on but Nurminen pushes him away.
Nurminen prevents Syndal from getting the reversal.
Nurminen landing shots from mount.
Nurminen working the ground and pound effectively.
Syndal is bucking up trying to escape but Nurminen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Syndal is squirming around, avoiding Nurminen's attempts to control the action.
Syndal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Syndal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nurminen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Syndal's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syndal taking some punishment here, with Nurminen in his half guard.
Nurminen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Syndal is trying to stand up here but Nurminen is controlling him well.
Nurminen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Syndal defending well though.
Nurminen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nurminen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Syndal's head.
Nurminen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Syndal defending well though.
Nurminen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurminen winds up and cracks Syndal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Syndal gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Syndal is on top in guard.
Nurminen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kebab Nurminen clearly takes 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.
Nurminen closes the distance but Syndal moves to the side
and Syndal counters with a nice leg kick.
Nurminen fails with the takedown.
Good shot there by Nurminen.
A jab lands there for Nurminen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal throws a chopping leg kick but Nurminen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looks like Nurminen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nurminen defending well as Syndal loads up on a big left hand.
Nurminen just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Syndal to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurminen looks to score with a jab to the body but Syndal is just out of range.
Kebab Nurminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndal checks a leg kick nicely.
Syndal tries a quick counter leg kick but Nurminen is wise to it.
Nurminen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Syndal moves away.
Nurminen takes a swing at Syndal's ribcage but misses.
Syndal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Syndal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Syndal circles away from the clinch attempt
and Syndal counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen looks to score with a jab to the body but Syndal is just out of range.
Nurminen takes a swing at Syndal's ribcage but misses.
Nurminen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Syndal throws a fast counter high kick but Nurminen manages to duck under it in time.
Nurminen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syndal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurminen.
Nurminen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Syndal slips a jab from Nurminen.
Syndal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nurminen with a body shot.
A big right from Nurminen misses.
That kick from Syndal tenderised Nurminen's leg. Nurminen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nurminen throws a low kick but Syndal avoids it.
Syndal looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen misses with a straight left.
Syndal swings for the body but Nurminen moves out of range.
Syndal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nurminen lands a leg kick that knocks Syndal off balance momentarily.
Nurminen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurminen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Syndal throws a leg kick but Nurminen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syndal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nurminen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Syndal was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurminen.
A little jabbing left from Syndal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Syndal misses
and Nurminen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Nurminen.
Nurminen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Syndal to counter with a crisp jab.
Syndal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurminen.
Nurminen misses with a kick to the body
and Syndal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Syndal dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Nurminen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nurminen missing with a left hand there. Syndal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurminen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Syndal, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Nurminen on the inside.
Nurminen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Syndal manages to break the clinch.
Nurminen jabs Syndal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Syndal blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Syndal is trying to control but can't.
Syndal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurminen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurminen's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurminen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Syndal is riding his opponent, not letting Nurminen buck him off.
Nurminen rolls, trying to escape but Syndal keeps control of the position.
Nurminen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nurminen is trying desperately to improve position.
Syndal trying to control but Nurminen is having none of it.
Nurminen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maverick Syndal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Syndal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Syndal throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nurminen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Syndal controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen is squirming around, avoiding Syndal's attempts to control the action.
Nurminen tries to lock up and control but Syndal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Syndal controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nurminen working to try and regain half guard.
Kebab Nurminen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Syndal unloads with some shots from mount but Nurminen bucks and avoids them well.
Nurminen wants to control but Syndal is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Syndal unloads with some shots from mount but Nurminen bucks and avoids them well.
Syndal punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maverick Syndal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nurminen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kebab Nurminen!
Kebab Nurminen retains his welterweight title!
Kebab Nurminen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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RATING
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