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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Tunjic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tunjic comes into the arena with More Then A Feeling blaring out of the sound system. Ivan Tunjic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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148 lbs
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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
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Tunjic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boris The Beast!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tunjic doesn't manage to clinch there - The Beast circles away.
Ivan Tunjic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tunjic takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Beast connects with a nice looking jab.
The Beast works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Beast moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The Beast lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The Beast is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The Beast tries to sprawl but Tunjic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tunjic thows a huge punch but The Beast dodges it nicely.
Tunjic is trying to control the action in half guard but The Beast is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Beast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tunjic.
The Beast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tunjic.
The Beast avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tunjic.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tunjic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tunjic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tunjic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Beast is trying to stand.
Tunjic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tunjic moves nicely into side control.
Tunjic lands a nice forearm strike.
Tunjic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tunjic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Beast down.
The ground and pound from Tunjic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Tunjic are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The Beast is trying to get back to his feet.
Tunjic misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Tunjic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The Beast dodges the ground and pound from Tunjic.
The Beast takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The Beast is trying to buck Tunjic off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tunjic lands a nice forearm strike.
The Beast wants to get back to his feet but Tunjic drags him back down.
The ground and pound from Tunjic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The Beast managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tunjic.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Beast can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tunjic grinds an elbow into The Beast's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Beast is trying to buck Tunjic off.
The Beast avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tunjic.
The Beast is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tunjic connects with a decent elbow.
An elbow from Tunjic crashes against the mat.
Tunjic postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tunjic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tunjic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tunjic tries for a kimura but The Beast is defending well.
Tunjic is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but The Beast is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tunjic working the body and head with strikes.
Tunjic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The strikes coming from Tunjic are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tunjic trying to control the action but The Beast is working from the bottom.
Tunjic tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Beast is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tunjic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tunjic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Tunjic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Beast lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Beast misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tunjic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Beast with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Beast stalks Tunjic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tunjic's face. Tunjic staggers backwards, shaken.
Tunjic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Beast defends it nicely.
The Beast comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Beast avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Beast lands a nice looking body shot.
Tunjic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Beast lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Beast.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tunjic tries to clinch but The Beast moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Tunjic or perhaps it was just good defense by The Beast which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Beast moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boris The Beast seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tunjic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Beast as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Tunjic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunjic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Beast lands with a nice body punch.
The Beast rushes Tunjic and presses him up against the cage.
Tunjic wants a takedown.
The Beast is trying to break free.
The Beast is trying to break the clinch but Tunjic has him pressed against the cage.
The Beast gets underhooks to prevent Tunjic's takedown attempt.
Tunjic drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Beast pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Beast scores with a three punch combo!
Tunjic shoots for a takedown but The Beast saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Beast lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic walks into a left hand.
The Beast lands a glancing blow to the side of Tunjic's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from The Beast.
Tunjic is rocked!
The Beast jabs at Tunjic's body.
The Beast ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tunjic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Beast!
The Beast lands with a nice body punch.
The Beast looks for the body kick but Tunjic saw that one coming.
Tunjic closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Beast circles away.
The Beast throws a leg kick but Tunjic moved away.
The Beast fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Beast connects with a body shot.
The Beast closes the distance and pushes Tunjic back into the cage.
Tunjic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tunjic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Beast gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Beast tries to circle away but Tunjic has him pinned against the cage.
Tunjic wants to take the fight to the mat but The Beast manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from The Beast.
Tunjic prevents The Beast from breaking the clinch.
The Beast prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tunjic fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Beast is defending well.
The Beast wants to get back to striking at distance but Tunjic won't allow it.
The Beast cracks Tunjic with a nice body shot.
Tunjic is trying to drag The Beast to the mat but The Beast just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Beast tries to break the clinch but Tunjic is controlling the position.
Tunjic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Beast gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tunjic can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris The Beast 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The Beast looks to land a combination. Tunjic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The Beast lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Beast stuffs the takedown attempt from Tunjic. Tunjic gets slowly back to his feet.
Tunjic shoots in for a double leg but The Beast sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tunjic darts in trying to clinch
and The Beast counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tunjic takes the fight into the clinch.
Tunjic tries to pull guard but The Beast won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Tunjic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Beast is trying to force a seperation but Tunjic has the dominant position.
The referee calls for The Beast to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Beast looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Tunjic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tunjic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The Beast stalling the fight.
Tunjic has The Beast pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Beast manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Beast.
The Beast is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Beast is trying to push Tunjic away but Tunjic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tunjic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tunjic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The Beast wants to stand but Tunjic is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The Beast tries to stand but Tunjic is controlling from the bottom.
Tunjic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tunjic 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 three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from The Beast as Tunjic shoots in.
An inside leg kick from The Beast misses.
Boris The Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tunjic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The Beast stuns Tunjic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Beast works Tunjic's body with a nice hook.
The Beast scores with a body shot.
Tunjic is looking to clinch.
The Beast connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tunjic fails with a takedown attempt.
The Beast lands with a nice body punch.
Tunjic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tunjic is trying to pull guard but The Beast turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tunjic tries to pull guard but The Beast won't allow it.
Tunjic prevents The Beast from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on The Beast's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris The Beast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Beast 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris The Beast!
An out of breath and clearly excited Boris The Beast thanked xXx - iForce Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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