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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miso Jurisa (ranked 4198 p4p, 24656 weight class) and Demetrius Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miso Jurisa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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167 cm 18 145 0 - 0 - 0 |
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225 cm 30 145 2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling Counter fighter KO power |
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Good takedowns Brawler Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miso Jurisa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Demetrius Alvarez! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alvarez misses with a wild body shot. Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch. Alvarez goes for a double leg but Jurisa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jurisa continues to drive forward. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez. Alvarez avoids the body shot from Jurisa.
Alvarez goes for a double leg but Jurisa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jurisa continues to drive forward. Miso Jurisa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Alvarez. A slow jab from Jurisa misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jurisa tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jurisa to the ground. Jurisa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Jurisa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Jurisa. Jurisa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvarez doesn't seem bothered though. Jurisa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jurisa cracks Alvarez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Alvarez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Jurisa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alvarez thinking. Alvarez misses with the combination.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Jurisa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Alvarez with a poor takedown and Jurisa counters with a right hand to the body. Jurisa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Jurisa throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Alvarez with the counter takedown but Jurisa avoids it easily. Jurisa thuds his right hand into Alvarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Alvarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Alvarez shoots in for a double leg but Jurisa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Alvarez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jurisa digs a good body shot into Alvarez's ribs. Alvarez throws a right and a left that Jurisa avoids nicely. Jurisa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Alvarez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jurisa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. It looked like Jurisa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alvarez. Jurisa throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily. Alvarez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jurisa swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jurisa misses with a hook. Jurisa misses with a straight right. Jurisa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Alvarez avoids the body shot from Jurisa.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jurisa scores with a jab to the jaw. Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt and Jurisa counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jurisa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez. Alvarez looks winded! Jurisa looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range. Alvarez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Miso Jurisa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jurisa lands a nice hook to Alvarez's body. Alvarez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jurisa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Jurisa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jurisa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Jurisa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch. Jurisa throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez. Alvarez shoots and misses and Jurisa counters with a straight right hand.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Alvarez misses with a double jab
letting Jurisa counter with a right hand.
Alvarez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jurisa did well to prevent Alvarez getting side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jurisa is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Jurisa is controlling Alvarez's posture. Jurisa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jurisa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Jurisa 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. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miso Jurisa dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jurisa throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot. Alvarez with the counter takedown but Jurisa avoids it easily. Jurisa misses with a straight left. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvarez! But no joy. Demetrius Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jurisa throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it. Alvarez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Alvarez closes the distance and pushes Jurisa back into the cage. Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Jurisa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jurisa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jurisa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around? Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jurisa tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Jurisa back against the cage. Alvarez tries to pull guard but Jurisa holds him up against the cage and eventually Alvarez drops back down to his feet.
Alvarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jurisa misses with a hook from the clinch.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jurisa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alvarez pulls him back up using the underhooks. Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as Jurisa controls the action.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jurisa to keep the fight standing. Jurisa pushes Alvarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Jurisa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Alvarez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jurisa smiles and moves away.
Miso Jurisa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Alvarez. Alvarez goes for a double leg but Jurisa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jurisa continues to drive forward. It looked like Jurisa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alvarez. Miso Jurisa is winning the standup battle so far. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez. Jurisa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Alvarez tries for a takedown but Jurisa circles away easily and Jurisa counters with a nice uppercut. Alvarez is breathing heavily. Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jurisa.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Jurisa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Jurisa misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Alvarez darts in and clinches Jurisa up against the cage. Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jurisa lands a right hand. Jurisa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards. Jurisa has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Jurisa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Jurisa is controlling him. Jurisa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jurisa. Jurisa working aggressively here.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jurisa misses with a short punch on the inside. Jurisa throws a head punch that misses. Jurisa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards. Jurisa tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Jurisa back against the cage. Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jurisa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Alvarez blocks a body shot from Jurisa. Jurisa misses with a hook from the clinch. Jurisa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Alvarez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jurisa just stands there and leans against the cage. Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Jurisa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jurisa throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez. Alvarez prevents a body shot from Jurisa.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Alvarez wants to get back to striking at distance but Jurisa won't allow it.
Jurisa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jurisa tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Jurisa back against the cage. Alvarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Jurisa gets an underhook and turns Alvarez into the cage. Alvarez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jurisa smiles and moves away.
Alvarez looks to clinch and Jurisa counters with a nice uppercut. Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jurisa. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Jurisa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. It looked like Jurisa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Alvarez tries to clinch but Jurisa moves away and Jurisa counters with a left to the body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jurisa throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it. Alvarez throws a counter combo. Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miso Jurisa dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Alvarez tries to clinch but Jurisa is having none of it.
Jurisa tries to keep at a distance but Alvarez has taken the fight into the clinch. Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez jumps guard but Jurisa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Jurisa misses with a short punch on the inside. Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jurisa lands a body punch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Jurisa. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alvarez is working for takedown but Jurisa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jurisa throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range. Jurisa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jurisa lands with an uppercut that bounces Alvarez off the cage and back into range. A left lands for Jurisa. The fighters circling - Jurisa throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Alvarez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Jurisa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alvarez goes for a double leg but Jurisa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jurisa continues to drive forward. Miso Jurisa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Alvarez. Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt. Jurisa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Horrible takedown attempt by Alvarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Jurisa, which made it look bad.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Jurisa shows good takedown defense. Alvarez slips a straight right by Jurisa. Alvarez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jurisa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Jurisa. Good shot there by Jurisa. Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jurisa. Horrible takedown attempt by Alvarez or perhaps it was just good defense by Jurisa, which made it look bad. Jurisa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. A left lands for Jurisa.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jurisa throws a big shot that misses. Alvarez throws a hook to the side of Jurisa's head but Jurisa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jurisa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Jurisa throws a big shot that misses. Alvarez feints the counter takedown. Nice shot lands for Jurisa. Alvarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jurisa. And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Jurisa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alvarez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Jurisa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez passes into half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jurisa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight! Miso Jurisa showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jurisa, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miso Jurisa! Miso Jurisa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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