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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Brona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Valtonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valtonen has chosen AC DC Thunder Struck as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DJ Brona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toni Valtonen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valtonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brona counters with an inside leg kick.
Brona fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valtonen avoids it really well and circles away.
Valtonen misses with a double jab
and Brona counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valtonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brona counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Valtonen stuffs the takedown.
Brona fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Brona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Valtonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valtonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brona counters with a nice uppercut.
Valtonen throws a combination that misses
and Brona counters with a shoot takedown. Valtonen fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brona trying to control the position from guard on top but Valtonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brona drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Valtonen dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Valtonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Valtonen working some strikes from top position.
Valtonen throws a strike but Brona rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Valtonen wants to stand up but Brona is controlling him.
Brona passes into half guard.
Brona is looking to stall here but Valtonen recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brona looking to sit in guard and control but Valtonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brona manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brona swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Valtonen is now in Brona's guard. A big mistake from Brona there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brona working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valtonen.
Brona preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brona is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valtonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brona is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valtonen wants to control from the top but Brona keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valtonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valtonen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brona is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Valtonen, into his guard.
Bronais looking to pass into half guard but Valtonen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Valtonen is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brona can't keep his opponent in guard - Valtonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Valtonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brona's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valtonen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brona to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that DJ Brona will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Valtonen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Valtonen misses with a double jab
and Brona counters with a single leg into guard. Valtonen didn't expect that.
Valtonen keeping moving, preventing Brona from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brona postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Valtonen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brona, into his guard.
Valtonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valtonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brona is keeping the position for now.
Valtonen landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brona preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valtonen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brona manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valtonen has Brona in his guard.
Brona throws an elbow that misses. Valtonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brona's guard. Nice move by Valtonen!
Brona controls Valtonen momentarily but Valtonen frees himself.
Brona keeping full guard, as Valtonen tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valtonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valtonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Valtonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Brona is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valtonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Valtonen postures up in Brona's guard and throws a big left but Brona blocks it.
Valtonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Brona has wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valtonenis looking to pass into half guard but Brona pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brona is in guard.
Brona tries to free his leg and advance position but Valtonen is retaining full guard.
Toni Valtonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brona is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Valtonen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Valtonen has escaped and now he's on top!
Valtonen wanted to stand there but Brona had control of the position.
Valtonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valtonen throws an elbow that misses. Brona uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valtonen's guard. Nice move by Brona!
Brona tries to free his leg and advance position but Valtonen is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brona is looking to advance position but Valtonen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Brona wants to control but Valtonen is having none of it.
Brona wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Valtonen.
Brona tries to lock up and control but Valtonen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Valtonen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valtonen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valtonen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brona is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valtonen wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toni Valtonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Valtonen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brona counters with a nice uppercut.
Valtonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brona counters with a slapping leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brona.
DJ Brona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valtonen throws a combination that misses
and Brona counters with a one-two to the body.
Valtonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brona counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brona wants to pass the guard but Valtonen is keeping the position.
Brona drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Valtonen dives on top into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valtonen postures up in Brona's guard and throws a big left but Brona blocks it.
Valtonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Brona has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valtonen scoring with some ground and pound.
Valtonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brona swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valtonen postures up.
Valtonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valtonen cracks Brona with a solid left hand.
Brona working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valtonen.
Valtonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Brona has wrist control.
Valtonen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brona dives on top into guard.
Valtonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valtonen wants to stand up but Brona is controlling him.
Brona passes Valtonen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brona looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brona trying to work for an americana but Valtonen has managed to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brona looking to sit in guard and control but Valtonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Valtonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Valtonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brona working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valtonen.
Valtonen throws a strike but Brona rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brona stops Valtonen from standing up.
Brona advances position into side control!
Brona postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brona tries for a kimura but Valtonen is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brona trying to control the position but Valtonen is working away.
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 DJ Brona.
I think Brona has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Brona!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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