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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Gundarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mcortner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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205 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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, Jan Gundarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Mcortner!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcortner has managed to clinch.
Mcortner tightens his grip and picks Gundarsson up, before dumping him to the ground. Gundarsson manages to land in guard.
Mcortner lands a couple of digs.
Gundarsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcortner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gundarsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gundarsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mcortner controls the pace.
Mcortner stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcortner has closed the distance and engaged Gundarsson in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gundarsson is trying to force a seperation but Mcortner has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcortner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gundarsson is trying to keep an underhook but Mcortner manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mcortner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gundarsson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gundarsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcortner.
Mcortner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gundarsson!
Gundarsson holds of for dear life.
Gundarsson wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcortner raining down shots from the mount!
Mcortner landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcortner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mcortner looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mcortner controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcortner tries to control but Gundarsson wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcortner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mcortner prevents Gundarsson from getting the reversal.
Mcortner raining down shots from the mount!
Mcortner controlling the position easily from mount.
Gundarsson working to try and regain half guard.
Mcortner lands a big shot there that rocks Gundarsson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mcortner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gundarsson reaches up to try and control the position but Mcortner seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gundarsson rolls and tries to escape and now Mcortner has his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcortner is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mcortner is looking to control Gundarsson but Gundarsson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gundarsson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Gundarsson is breathing heavily.
Gundarsson tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcortner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gundarsson.
Mcortner tightening his grip on Gundarsson, looking for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcortner trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mcortner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mcortner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mcortner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gundarsson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gundarsson is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Gundarsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
James Mcortner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcortner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gundarsson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mcortner is looking to take a break and control but Gundarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gundarsson is looking to get back to his feet here but Mcortner is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gundarsson's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gundarsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gundarsson breaks Mcortner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gundarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mcortner is looking for a triangle but Gundarsson pushes his legs off easily.
Mcortner is looking to stand up but Gundarsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Gundarsson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gundarsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mcortner dives on top into guard.
Gundarsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcortner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mcortner stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mcortner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gundarsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcortner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gundarsson some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcortner controlling from side mount.
Mcortner moves into full mount!
Mcortner controlling from the full mount.
Mcortner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gundarsson is working to get back to half guard.
Mcortner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mcortner controlling from the full mount.
Gundarsson taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcortner raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mcortner content just to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcortner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mcortner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mcortner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gundarsson to the mat! Gundarsson manages to get full guard.
Gundarsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcortner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gundarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Mcortner is proving a slippery customer.
Mcortner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gundarsson, up you get!
Mcortner swinging wildly here.
Gundarsson has his takedown stuffed
and Mcortner counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An elbow from Mcortner crashes against the mat.
Mcortner decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcortner closes the distance and pushes Gundarsson back into the cage.
Mcortner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcortner rushes Gundarsson and presses him up against the cage.
Mcortner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mcortner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gundarsson.
Gundarsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mcortner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mcortner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mcortner!
Mcortner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gundarsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gundarsson is looking for a sweep.
Mcortner staying calm.
Mcortner is looking to take a break and control but Gundarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcortner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mcortner taking a breather here.
James Mcortner has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gundarsson fails with the takedown
so Mcortner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gundarsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mcortner has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcortner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mcortner seems to be working for a kimura but Gundarsson defends the submission attempt.
Mcortner stands up and beckons Gundarsson to join him on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gundarsson is defended easily by Mcortner.
Jan Gundarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Mcortner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Gundarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gundarsson avoids the head kick by Mcortner.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Mcortner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcortner 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Mcortner!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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