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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pull Plugger (ranked 3135 p4p, 3504 weight class) and Karsten Koererlaerer (ranked 282 p4p, 309 weight class). Karsten Koererlaerer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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150
15 - 18 - 0 |
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155
14 - 12 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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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 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Pull Plugger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karsten Koererlaerer!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plugger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Plugger throws a push kick but Koererlaerer slaps the foot to one side.
Koererlaerer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koererlaerer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Plugger tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab by Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Plugger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Plugger is trying to keep Koererlaerer in close.
Plugger pulls Koererlaerer in close to his closed guard and prevents Koererlaerer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Koererlaerer is in close to Plugger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Koererlaerer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koererlaerer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Plugger is trying to control the position but Koererlaerer postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plugger pulls Koererlaerer in close to prevent any damage.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Plugger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koererlaerer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Koererlaerer throwing strikes from guard but Plugger blocks nicely.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Plugger is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Plugger pulls Koererlaerer in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koererlaerer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Plugger's guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Plugger is working from the bottom.
Plugger working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Plugger holds on and takes a little breather.
Koererlaerer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Plugger is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Plugger is not content to let Koererlaerer control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plugger tries to bench press Koererlaerer off him but Koererlaerer keeps the position.
Check out the look on Koererlaerer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Plugger is trying to improve his position.
Koererlaerer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Plugger some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Plugger tries to bench press Koererlaerer off him but Koererlaerer keeps the position.
Koererlaerer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plugger keeps working.
Koererlaerer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Plugger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Koererlaerer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Koererlaerer winds up and cracks Plugger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Koererlaerer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Plugger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koererlaerer is working away from the top position though.
Plugger tries to roll over but Koererlaerer keeps him under control.
Plugger has hold of Koererlaerer's hands but Koererlaerer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Koererlaerer there.
Plugger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Koererlaerer is trying to work for a kimura but Plugger is defending well.
Plugger wants to improve his position but Koererlaerer is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Koererlaerer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Koererlaerer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Plugger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Plugger trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plugger pulls Koererlaerer in close to prevent any damage.
Koererlaerer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Plugger controlling the position.
Plugger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Koererlaerer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Plugger is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koererlaerer cracks Plugger with a solid left hand.
Plugger working for a triangle but Koererlaerer defends it easily.
Koererlaerer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Koererlaerer connects with a couple of short punches.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Plugger keeps moving.
Plugger working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Plugger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Plugger keeps moving.
Koererlaerer postures up.
Koererlaerer slips nicely into half guard.
Koererlaerer drops an elbow to the side of Plugger's head.
Plugger is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Koererlaerer working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plugger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koererlaerer scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Plugger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Plugger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koererlaerer throwing strikes from guard but Plugger blocks nicely.
Koererlaerer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Plugger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Plugger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koererlaerer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Plugger trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koererlaerer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koererlaerer postures up in Plugger's guard and throws a big left but Plugger blocks it.
Plugger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Plugger throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koererlaerer tests Plugger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koererlaerer avoids the body shot from Plugger.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koererlaerer! But no joy.
Plugger feints and as Koererlaerer raises his hands in defense, Plugger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Plugger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koererlaerer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plugger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karsten Koererlaerer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Koererlaerer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Plugger!
Karsten Koererlaerer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koererlaerer trying to control the action but Plugger is working from the bottom.
Plugger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Koererlaerer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Plugger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Koererlaerer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plugger wants to pass the guard but Koererlaerer is keeping the position.
Koererlaerer is looking to stand up but Plugger isn't so interested in that idea.
Plugger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Plugger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Plugger looking to pass the guard.
Koererlaerer wriggles free and stands up.
Koererlaerer dives in and scores a takedown into Plugger's guard.
Koererlaerer lands a couple of digs.
Plugger trying to keep a closed guard but Koererlaerer is proving a slippery customer.
Plugger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Koererlaerer looking to pass the guard.
Plugger has momentary wrist control but Koererlaerer slips an elbow through the middle.
Plugger being controlled here, momentarily.
Koererlaerer looking to pass the guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Plugger is working from the bottom.
Koererlaerer throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Plugger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koererlaerer defends well.
Plugger looking to control.
Koererlaerer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Plugger's head.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Plugger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plugger working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Plugger keeping moving, preventing Koererlaerer from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Koererlaerer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Plugger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Karsten Koererlaerer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koererlaerer is looking for a sweep. Plugger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plugger trying to control the action but Koererlaerer is working from the bottom.
Koererlaerer wants to get back to his feet.
Plugger thows a huge punch but Koererlaerer dodges it nicely.
Pull Plugger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koererlaerer wants to control but Plugger is keeping busy.
Koererlaerer is looking to improve his position.
Plugger wants to control but Koererlaerer is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Plugger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karsten Koererlaerer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koererlaerer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karsten Koererlaerer!
After the big win, Karsten Koererlaerer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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