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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Van Der Meer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Kyronviita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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198 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan Van Der Meer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jussi Kyronviita!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Meer wants to clinch up but Kyronviita keeps it at a distance.
Kyronviita closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kyronviita trying to control the action but Van Der Meer is working from the bottom.
Kyronviita lands with a punch from half guard.
Kyronviita is keen to just control but Van Der Meer is a slippery customer.
Van Der Meer is pressing down on Kyronviita's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kyronviita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Der Meer is keeping the position for now.
Kyronviita throws and elbow that misses. Van Der Meer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kyronviita's guard. Nice move by Van Der Meer!
Kyronviita has his hands on Van Der Meer's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyronviita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kyronviita is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van Der Meer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kyronviita postures up in Van Der Meer's guard and throws a big left but Van Der Meer blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Meer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kyronviita.
Kyronviita postures up.
Kyronviita is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kyronviita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Der Meer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kyronviita wants to pass the guard but Van Der Meer is keeping the position.
Van Der Meer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kyronviita is looking to control Van Der Meer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kyronviita avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Van Der Meer controlling the action here.
Kyronviita makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Kyronviita dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Van Der Meer is looking to clinch but Kyronviita is avoiding it.
Van Der Meer doesn't manage to clinch there - Kyronviita circles away.
Van Der Meer tries to clinch there but Kyronviita circles away.
Van Der Meer moves in looking to clinch but Kyronviita pushes him off.
Van Der Meer wants to clinch up but Kyronviita keeps it at a distance.
Jussi Kyronviita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Der Meer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyronviita swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Der Meer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Der Meer is looking to clinch.
Van Der Meer is looking to clinch but Kyronviita is avoiding it.
Van Der Meer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Der Meer tries to clinch but Kyronviita is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyronviita bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Van Der Meer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Van Der Meer tries to buck Kyronviita off but Kyronviita is having none of it.
Kyronviita swings around for an armbar but Van Der Meer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kyronviita's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Meer is pushing down on Kyronviita's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kyronviita is fighting to maintain full guard but Van Der Meer has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyronviita tries to kick Van Der Meer off but Van Der Meer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kyronviita gets back to full guard.
Kyronviita trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Der Meer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Van Der Meer is looking to take a break and control but Kyronviita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyronviita keeps Van Der Meer under control for a moment.
That's four 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.
Van Der Meer is trying to get an arm triangle but Kyronviita is defending well.
Kyronviita is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jussi Kyronviita will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Kyronviita drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kyronviita lands a couple of elbows.
Van Der Meer keeping moving, preventing Kyronviita from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kyronviita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Der Meer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kyronviita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Der Meer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyronviita is aware though and is defending well.
Van Der Meer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kyronviita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Der Meer keeping full guard, as Kyronviita tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Van Der Meer tries to clinch up.
Van Der Meer wants to clinch.
Van Der Meer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyronviita swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Der Meer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyronviita swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Der Meer tries to clinch but Kyronviita moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kyronviita.
No luck for Kyronviita with that takedown attempt.
Van Der Meer tries to clinch up.
Van Der Meer moves in looking to clinch but Kyronviita pushes him off.
Kyronviita circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two 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.
Van Der Meer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Der Meer moves into the clinch.
Van Der Meer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Van Der Meer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kyronviita has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Der Meer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kyronviita can't get the takedown.
Ethan Van Der Meer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jussi Kyronviita.
Kyronviita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Der Meer tries to land a knee to the head but Kyronviita blocks with his arms.
Van Der Meer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kyronviita's face.
Kyronviita is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Der Meer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Der Meer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Van Der Meer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kyronviita tries for a takedown. No joy.
Van Der Meer lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Van Der Meer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Van Der Meer.
Van Der Meer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kyronviita blocks it with crossed arms.
Kyronviita takes a knee to the side of the body.
Van Der Meer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Der Meer lands a nice knee to the body.
Kyronviita has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Der Meer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Van Der Meer tries to land a knee to the head but Kyronviita blocks with his arms.
Van Der Meer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Der Meer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Der Meer trying to land knees to the body.
Kyronviita has Van Der Meer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Der Meer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Van Der Meer working Kyronviita over with knees to the body.
Van Der Meer tries to land a knee to the head but Kyronviita blocks with his arms.
Jussi Kyronviita is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Der Meer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van Der Meer connects with a knee to the head.
Van Der Meer scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van Der Meer obliges.
Van Der Meer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Der Meer misses with a knee to the head.
Kyronviita looking for a takedown.
Van Der Meer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Der Meer prevents a body shot from Kyronviita.
Kyronviita is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Der Meer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Der Meer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kyronviita blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Der Meer with a knee to the head.
Ethan Van Der Meer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Der Meer misses with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Van Der Meer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kyronviita 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jussi Kyronviita!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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