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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Katurian Tupolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Kluivert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tupolski comes to the cage accompanied by Mobb Deep - Shook Ones part II. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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182 lbs
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katurian Tupolski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Kluivert!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupolski's corner calls for a 1-2. Tupolski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kluivert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tupolski as he avoids it easily.
Tupolski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tupolski doesn't manage to clinch there - Kluivert circles away.
Robin Kluivert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupolski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kluivert throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tupolski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kluivert shoots in looking for a takedown but Tupolski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kluivert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kluivert shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kluivert showed some decent athleticism there.
Kluivert with the ground and pound but Tupolski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Kluivert from controlling successfully.
Tupolski manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluivert takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kluivert goes for a takedown attempt but Tupolski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Kluivert.
Kluivert tries for a takedown but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kluivert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tupolski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kluivert misses with a takedown attempt
and Tupolski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tupolski, as that shot connected.
Tupolski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kluivert throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tupolski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kluivert takes an elbow to the temple.
Kluivert is looking for a takedown.
Tupolski lands an elbow that stopped Kluivert in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tupolski lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tupolski is defending well.
Kluivert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tupolski thuds a left hand into Kluivert's body.
Tupolski closes the distance and clinches.
Kluivert tries to pull guard but Tupolski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tupolski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tupolski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kluivert jumps guard but Tupolski stands there with Kluivert around his waist. Kluivert gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kluivert is trying to push Tupolski away but Tupolski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike.
Tupolski lands a left hand.
Kluivert drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tupolski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tupolski lands a nice uppercut.
Tupolski stalling in the clinch but Kluivert improves position.
Tupolski scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Tupolski scores with a shot to the side of Kluivert's head.
Tupolski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kluivert throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tupolski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kluivert.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tupolski.
Tupolski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kluivert is keeping busy.
Kluivert changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tupolski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kluivert shoots in but Tupolski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tupolski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tupolski throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert misses with a wild combination.
Kluivert shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tupolski but Tupolski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tupolski has Kluivert up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kluivert.
Tupolski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tupolski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kluivert's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kluivert tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kluivert is trying to drag Tupolski to the mat but Tupolski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kluivert has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tupolski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kluivert can turn it around.
Kluivert is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kluivert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tupolski's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kluivert connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tupolski swinging wildly here.
Kluivert fails with the takedown.
Tupolski lands with an uppercut that bounces Kluivert off the cage and back into range.
Kluivert shoots and misses
and Tupolski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kluivert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tupolski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Kluivert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluivert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kluivert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tupolski sprawls well. Tupolski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kluivert gets slowly back to his feet.
Kluivert fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tupolski sprawls well initially but Kluivert persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kluivert is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski wants to get back to his feet.
Tupolski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluivert can do to turn this around?
Kluivert wants to work for an arm triangle but Tupolski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tupolski won't allow Kluivert to pass to mount.
Kluivert is just content to waste time from the top position. Tupolski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tupolski keeping moving, preventing Kluivert from controlling successfully.
Kluivert postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tupolski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kluivert, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert controls Tupolski momentarily but Tupolski frees himself.
Kluivert controlling the position.
Kluivert is trying to control the position but Tupolski postures up.
Kluivert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tupolski is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert is looking to sweep but instead, Tupolski has passed into half guard.
Kluivert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kluivert scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tupolski manages to mount him!
Tupolski gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Tupolski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kluivert.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert shoots in but no luck this time.
Kluivert shoots in looking for a takedown. Tupolski tries to sprawl out of it but Kluivert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tupolski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kluivert drops his hands momentarily and Tupolski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tupolski has closed the distance and engaged Kluivert in a clinch.
Tupolski is working Kluivert over against the cage.
Kluivert goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tupolski prevents it.
Kluivert tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tupolski smiles and moves away.
Tupolski is looking to clinch but Kluivert is avoiding it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tupolski is looking to clinch.
Kluivert swats away the attempt to clinch by Tupolski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kluivert has his takedown stuffed
and Tupolski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tupolski tries a knee to the head but Kluivert blocks it.
Kluivert is trying to drag Tupolski to the mat but Tupolski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kluivert has picked Tupolski up - he's going for a ride! Kluivert dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kluivert misses with a head shot. Tupolski uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kluivert trying to control the position from guard on top but Tupolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluivert has gone for a leg lock! Tupolski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kluivert's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluivert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tupolski is one step ahead there.
Kluivert controls Tupolski momentarily but Tupolski frees himself.
Kluivert wants to improve his position but instead Tupolski has moved into half guard.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tupolski tries to stand and escape but Kluivert is controlling the position.
Robin Kluivert has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tupolski is thwarting Kluivert's attempts to control the position.
Kluivert trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tupolski manages to pass to mount!
Kluivert tries to hold on but Tupolski postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert is trying desperately to improve position.
Tupolski stands up from mount. Strange move.
Kluivert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Kluivert.
Kluivert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kluivert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tupolski tries to clinch but Kluivert is having none of it.
Kluivert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tupolski defends it nicely.
Kluivert throws a big shot that misses.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert looks for a takedown but Tupolski sprawls well.
Robin Kluivert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tupolski scores with a punch to the head.
Tupolski throws a shot to the body.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kluivert misses with a jab to the body
and Tupolski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kluivert walks into a jab.
Kluivert drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tupolski. That's going to slow Kluivert down.
Kluivert takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kluivert throws an off balance right hand
and Tupolski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kluivert shoots and misses
and Tupolski counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluivert walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tupolski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katurian Tupolski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tupolski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
Katurian Tupolski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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