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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ezra Kazee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Job Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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131 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ezra Kazee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Job Jobber! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jobber drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Jobber trying to control but Kazee is working from the bottom. Kazee looking for a sweep. Not yet Kazee, not yet. Jobber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Kazee looking for a sweep. Not yet Kazee, not yet. Jobber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Job Jobber was stalling too much, according to the referee. Kazee gets a takedown into half guard. Kazee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kazee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Kazee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jobber doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazee. Kazee seems to be looking for submissions.
Jobber is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Jobber is looking for a sweep. Kazee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kazee is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jobber still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jobber has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Kazee is looking for a sweep. Kazee is trying to escape the position but Jobber is controlling the position. Jobber connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kazee some visible discomfort.
Jobber tries to advance to mount but Kazee denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jobber controls the position. Jobber goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kazee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jobber but great work by Kazee. Jobber wants to control but Kazee postures up. Kazee trying to control the position but Jobber is working away. Jobber struggling a bit here. Kazee tries for a kimura but Jobber is defending well. Kazee is trying to get an arm triangle but Jobber is defending well. Kazee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jobber wants to control but Kazee postures up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kazee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. You can see the frustration on Jobber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Job Jobber will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kazee blocks the body kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Kazee looking to score a takedown here. Jobber is defending well but Kazee drives through and ends up in Jobber's guard. Ezra Kazee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kazee throws a strike but Jobber rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Kazee is looking to sweep but instead, Jobber has passed into half guard.
Kazee trying to control from the bottom.
Kazee works his way to full guard. Good work. Jobber wants to pass the guard but Kazee is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jobber trying to control but Kazee is working from the bottom. Jobber stays in close to Kazee's body and controls the position. Jobber scoring with punches to the head and body. Jobber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Kazee keeping moving, preventing Jobber from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Job Jobber wasn't active enough on the ground. Jobber gets a takedown into half guard. Jobber content to control rather than advance. The fighters are battling for position here. Kazee manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Jobber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Jobber looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jobber works a leg free and moves into half guard. Jobber trying to control the action but Kazee is working from the bottom. Jobber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Kazee regains full guard. Nicely done. Jobber throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jobber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kazee is keeping the position for now. Jobber's corner is telling him to maintain position. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Kazee working a defensive guard here.
Jobber postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Kazee keeping full guard, as Jobber tries to pass. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kazee is on top in guard.
Jobber is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Job Jobber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kazee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Kazee thows a huge punch but Jobber dodges it nicely.
Jobber controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Jobber trying to control here.
Jobber is pressing down on Kazee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Kazee forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kazee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Kazee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kazee is trying to work for a kimura but Jobber is defending well.
Jobber is trying to get back to full guard. Jobber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Jobber is trying is best to control the position here. Jobber is defending against the submission attempts here by Kazee.
Ezra Kazee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kazee is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Jobber as he works his way to full guard.
Jobber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Jobber seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Kazee throws a strike but Jobber rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Jobber wants to control from the top but Kazee keeps moving. Jobber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kazee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jobber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kazee's head. Kazee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jobber is aware though and is defending well. Kazee being controlled here, momentarily. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kazee is on top in guard.
Kazee drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jobber dives on top into guard. Kazee manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Job Jobber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jobber tries to hold on but Kazee pushes him away. Kazee goes for an armbar but Jobber turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jobber. Jobber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jobber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kazee works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jobber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Kazee striking off his back but it's not causing Jobber any problems.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ezra Kazee. Well Jobber 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Job Jobber! Our winner, Job Jobber, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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