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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pijter Diezel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diezel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica - Battery. Kula comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bullet - Bite the Bullet kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 cm
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154 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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158 cm
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133 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pijter Diezel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kalle Kula! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kula fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Diezel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kula to score an easy takedown into full guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Kula postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diezel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kula, into his guard. Kula looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kula had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diezel defends it easily. Kula looking for a guillotine here but Diezel defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kula is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diezel is aware though and is defending well. Kula is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diezel defends well. Kula looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diezel passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diezel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Kula is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Kula makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kula.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kula escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diezel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Kula looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kula bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diezel's guard. Kula drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diezel dives on top into guard. Diezel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Diezel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kula dives on top into guard. Diezel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diezel, not yet. Kula drops back looking for a leg! Diezel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diezel manages to kick Kula off! Kula jumps back into Diezel's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Diezel keeping full guard, as Kula tries to pass. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Diezel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kula dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kula looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Kula avoids the body shot from Diezel.
A slow jab from Diezel misses its intended target. Kula shoots in but Diezel avoids the takedown attempt easily. Kula shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diezel defends it nicely. Pijter Diezel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kula. Kula gets a takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diezel is defending against the submission attempts here by Kula.
Kula trying to work for an americana but Diezel has managed to regain full guard.
Kula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diezel swivels though and keeps the full guard. Diezel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Kula drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diezel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diezel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diezel! Diezel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kula is trying to work for a sweep but Diezel has mounted him! Kula regains half guard. Diezel is looking for a kimura but Kula is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diezel to get the leverage. Kula looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kula gets full guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kula is on top in guard.
Kula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diezel swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kula advances position into side control! Kula is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diezel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kula is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diezel has escaped the position, nice work there. Diezel tries to buck Kula off but Kula is having none of it. Kula tries to move to mount but Diezel blocks the move with his legs. Diezel sneaks back into half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kula is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kula is trying to work for a kimura but Diezel is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Diezel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Diezel moves into range and connects with a jab. Kula misses with a takedown attempt and Diezel counters with a straight right hand. Kula shoots in and drives through. Diezel sprawls well. Kula tries for a takedown but Diezel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Pijter Diezel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kula. Kula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diezel. Kula has his takedown stuffed and Diezel counters with a left and a right that stings Kula. Kula shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Kula slips a straight right by Diezel.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diezel scores with a jab to the jaw. Diezel leaves Kula with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Diezel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Diezel scores with a jab to the jaw. Diezel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Kula slips a jab from Diezel. Kula looks for a takedown but Diezel sprawls well. Kula scores with a takedown into Diezel's guard. Kula drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diezel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kula has Diezel in his guard. Kula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diezel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kula looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kula looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kula! Kalle Kula has got the better of the ground game so far. Diezel tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kula is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diezel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Diezel tries to bench press Kula off him but Kula keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Diezel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Diezel makes his way to full guard, as Kula worked for a kimura.
Kalle Kula is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Kula 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diezel is keeping the position for now. Pijter Diezel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kula controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kalle Kula hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Kula misses with a takedown attempt and Diezel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Diezel stuffs the takedown. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kula moves away from the strike by Diezel. Kula shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Kula shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diezel as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Kalle Kula. I've got Kula winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kula! Kalle Kula decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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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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