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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karel Varhola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trikki Texas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Varhola comes to the cage accompanied by jump for joy - 2 unlimited . Karel Varhola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karel Varhola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trikki Texas!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Texas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Varhola sprawls well. Varhola wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Texas gets slowly back to his feet.
Texas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Varhola on his heels. He'll look to pass Varhola's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Varhola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Texas content to stall in guard here.
Varhola is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Texas is controlling him.
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.
Texas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Varhola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Varhola displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Texas.
Texas moves into the clinch successfully.
Varhola is trying to force a seperation but Texas has the dominant position.
Texas tightens his grip and picks Varhola up, before dumping him to the ground. Varhola manages to land in guard.
Varhola trying to control the position.
Varhola is really struggling to control Texas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Karel Varhola wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Varhola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut lands for Varhola. That snapped Texas's head back.
Varhola goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Varhola feints a jab promting Texas to slip. Varhola then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Texas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Texas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Karel Varhola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Texas slips a jab and a cross from Varhola.
Varhola throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Texas.
Karel Varhola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Varhola is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varhola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Texas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Texas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Varhola is trying to defend but Texas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Texas not doing much here.
Texas tries to pass to full mount but Varhola defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varhola is looking to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Trikki Texas.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Varhola.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varhola misses with a few strikes there.
Texas shoots in and bounces Varhola off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trikki Texas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Varhola lands a nice looking body kick.
Texas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Texas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Varhola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Varhola throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice shot by Varhola.
Texas shoots for a double leg takedown but Varhola sprawls well. He's pushed Texas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Texas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice straight punches there by Texas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Texas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Texas slips a jab and a cross from Varhola.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Texas drives through with a takedown into Varhola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Texas prevents Varhola from getting back to his feet.
Texas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Trikki Texas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Texas looks for a takedown but Varhola sprawls well.
Karel Varhola is winning the standup battle so far.
Varhola scores with a jab to the head.
Texas gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Texas in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Varhola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Texas slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Varhola delivers a nice body kick.
Varhola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Varhola lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Texas. That snapped Varhola's head back.
Texas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Varhola defends it nicely.
Karel Varhola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trikki Texas.
Varhola pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Texas back to the cage. Varhola follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varhola throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Texas.
Varhola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Texas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Varhola throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Varhola goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Texas tries to clinch up but Varhola circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Varhola throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Varhola throws a head kick but Texas moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Texas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Karel Varhola will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Texas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Varhola lands with a cross.
Texas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Texas pushing down on Varhola's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Varhola wants to control but Texas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Texas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Varhola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karel Varhola has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Varhola misses with a head kick.
Varhola lands with a slapping head kick.
Varhola lands with a kick to the ribs.
Texas misses the shot to the body.
Texas feints and as Varhola raises his hands in defense, Texas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Texas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Trikki Texas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Varhola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Texas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karel Varhola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Varhola cracks Texas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Varhola throws a nice head kick!
Varhola fails to land with a series of punches.
Varhola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Texas misses with a hook.
Varhola tries a head kick but it misses.
Texas feints and as Varhola raises his hands in defense, Texas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Varhola looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Varhola wants to get back to his feet but Texas passes into half guard.
Varhola looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varhola is looking to escape.
Well, if Texas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Varhola wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trikki Texas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Texas 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 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trikki Texas!
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hype
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