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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorde Runkputte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Maverick has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorde Runkputte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Maverick!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Maverick - just one landing.
Maverick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Runkputte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Runkputte misses.
Maverick is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Runkputte blocks a head kick by Maverick.
Runkputte scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Dan Maverick has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Runkputte.
Runkputte blocks a head kick by Maverick.
Maverick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maverick misses with a low kick.
Maverick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maverick lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Maverick moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maverick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Runkputte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maverick.
Runkputte misses with a straight right.
Runkputte tries to bum rush Maverick with a series of wild strikes but Maverick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runkputte wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte misses with a low kick.
Jorde Runkputte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maverick throws a head kick but Runkputte moves out of range.
Runkputte lands with a cross.
Runkputte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runkputte moves into range and clinches up with Maverick.
Runkputte lands a left hand.
A short left from Runkputte.
Runkputte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Runkputte scores with a hook to the body.
Runkputte stalling the fight.
Runkputte misses with a body punch.
Runkputte misses with a punch on the inside.
Runkputte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maverick tightens his grip and picks Runkputte up, before dumping him to the ground. Runkputte manages to land in guard.
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!
Maverick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maverick postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maverick throws a big elbow that misses.
Maverick looking to pass the guard.
Runkputte seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Runkputte wants to sweep here but Maverick controlling him for the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Maverick working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Runkputte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Runkputte keeping moving, preventing Maverick from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice body punch from Maverick.
Jorde Runkputte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Runkputte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte with a nice cross.
Runkputte throws a big shot that misses.
Runkputte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maverick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Runkputte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maverick's hands.
Runkputte digs a good hook to Maverick's body.
Runkputte instigates a clinch.
Runkputte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mavericks head.
Runkputte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maverick.
Maverick gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Runkputte looking for a sweep. Not yet Runkputte, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Runkputte is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte looking to pass the guard.
Runkputte wants to control from the top but Maverick keeps moving.
Runkputte tries to free his leg and advance position but Maverick is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maverick is trying to control the position but Runkputte postures up.
Runkputte wants to control from the top but Maverick keeps moving.
Maverick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maverick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Runkputte does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorde Runkputte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Maverick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters circling - Runkputte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Runkputte misses
and Maverick counters with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maverick. That's going to slow Runkputte down.
Runkputte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maverick moves away.
Maverick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Runkputte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maverick.
Runkputte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Maverick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maverick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runkputte.
Maverick cracks the inside of Runkputte's front leg.
Runkputte wants to land a leg kick but Maverick is out of range.
Maverick is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runkputte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maverick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Runkputte gets a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Runkputte.
Runkputte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maverick lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Runkputte looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maverick tries to work over Runkputte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maverick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Runkputte avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Runkputte misses with the head strike.
Maverick prevents a body shot from Runkputte.
Runkputte lands a shoulder strike.
Runkputte working aggressively here.
Runkputte lands a left hand.
Maverick lands a damaging elbow.
Runkputte tries a body shot but Maverick blocks it.
Runkputte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Runkputte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Runkputte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maverick is trying to break the clinch but Runkputte is controlling him.
Runkputte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maverick can do to turn this around?
Maverick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runkputte's elbow.
Maverick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Runkputte - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Runkputte swings wildly with an uppercut but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maverick as Runkputte tries to tie him up.
Maverick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runkputte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maverick prevents a body shot from Runkputte.
Runkputte tries to work over Maverick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maverick takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runkputte throws a head punch that misses.
Runkputte misses with a punch on the inside.
Runkputte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maverick's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Runkputte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runkputte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Runkputte tries to throw a body punch but Maverick avoids it by throwing Runkputte back against the cage.
Runkputte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maverick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Runkputte.
Runkputte throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maverick is trying to push Runkputte away but Runkputte has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Runkputte lands with a light punch inside.
Maverick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Runkputte avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Runkputte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Runkputte has a couple of punches blocked by Maverick.
Maverick swings wildly with an uppercut but Runkputte uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick misses with a punch to the body.
Runkputte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Runkputte blocks a body shot from Maverick.
Runkputte prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jorde Runkputte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Maverick.
A short right from Runkputte.
Runkputte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runkputte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maverick has a couple of punches blocked by Runkputte.
Maverick breaks the clinch.
Runkputte punishes Maverick's body with a nice straight punch.
Maverick drops his hands momentarily and Runkputte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Runkputte scoring well with a low kick there.
Runkputte moves to clinch but Maverick breaks away
and Maverick counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorde Runkputte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Maverick's cut.
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!
Runkputte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Runkputte tries to clinch there but Maverick circles away.
Maverick throws a wild body kick that Runkputte sees coming a mile off.
Runkputte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Runkputte is looking to clinch but Maverick is avoiding it.
Maverick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Runkputte moves out of range as Maverick strikes.
Maverick digs a good body shot into Runkputte's ribs.
No joy there for Runkputte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jorde Runkputte is winning the standup battle so far.
Maverick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maverick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Runkputte looks to throw the jab but Maverick is out of range.
Maverick follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Runkputte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick connects with a solid leg kick.
Runkputte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Runkputte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maverick doesn't seem phased though.
Runkputte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maverick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maverick throws a leg kick but Runkputte sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maverick.
Maverick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runkputte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Runkputte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maverick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maverick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Runkputte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Runkputte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maverick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Maverick misses
and Maverick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Runkputte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maverick under the eye.
Maverick misses with a takedown attempt - Runkputte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maverick lands with a kick to the ribs.
Runkputte throws out a loose jab but Maverick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maverick follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Runkputte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maverick's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runkputte scores with a jab to the head.
Runkputte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maverick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maverick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maverick looks for the body kick but Runkputte saw that one coming.
Maverick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maverick is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maverick swings for the body but Runkputte moves out of range.
Runkputte throws out a powerful jab.
Maverick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Runkputte rather than just go for the knockout.
Runkputte throws a push kick but Maverick slaps the foot to one side.
Runkputte scores with a hook.
Runkputte stuffs the takedown attempt from Maverick. Maverick gets slowly back to his feet.
Maverick throws out a loose jab but Runkputte uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Runkputte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maverick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maverick misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Runkputte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Runkputte misses with a wild body shot.
Runkputte throws a body shot but no joy.
Maverick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Runkputte.
Maverick slips a straight right by Runkputte.
Maverick misses with a body kick.
Runkputte misses the jab.
Maverick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Runkputte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
Maverick slips under a jab.
Maverick appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maverick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maverick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runkputte.
Runkputte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dan Maverick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Runkputte doesn't manage to clinch there - Maverick circles away.
Donk. Runkputte catches Maverick right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runkputte connects with a nice looking jab.
That has opened up Dan Maverick's cut even more.
Maverick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Runkputte misses with a two punch combination.
Runkputte will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Maverick throws a front kick that sends Runkputte stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Runkputte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maverick was well out of range. Poor timing from Runkputte.
No joy there for Runkputte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Runkputte blocks the body kick.
Maverick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Runkputte. That did some damage!
Runkputte on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Runkputte throws an overhand right that lands on Maverick's shoulder, as Maverick tries to avoid the shot.
Maverick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runkputte.
Runkputte seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jorde Runkputte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Runkputte is looking to chop away at Maverick's legs.
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 Jorde Runkputte.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Runkputte, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorde Runkputte!
A relieved looking Jorde Runkputte thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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