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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Kazarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazarian comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit - My Way. Putin has chosen "Ace of Spades" by Motorhead as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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153 lbs
22 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
30 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Kazarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Putin!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin feints and then cracks Kazarian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kazarian down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Putin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kazarian swats away the attempt to clinch by Putin.
Putin wants to clinch up but Kazarian keeps it at a distance.
Putin moves forwards but Kazarian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Putin clinches up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Putin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kazarian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Putin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kazarian misses with a wild combination.
Putin has closed the distance and engaged Kazarian in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazarian tries to pull guard but Putin holds him up against the cage and eventually Kazarian drops back down to his feet.
Putin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kazarian is keeping busy.
Putin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Putin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kazarian.
Putin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Putin breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazarian cracks a nice hook into Putin's ribs.
Putin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazarian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Putin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kazarian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kazarian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Putin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kazarian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Putin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kazarian.
It seemed like Putin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Putin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kazarian misses with an uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kazarian!
Putin drives through and clinches with Kazarian against the cage.
Kazarian avoids a wild elbow strike from Putin.
Putin trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Kazarian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kazarian is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Kazarian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin stops a takedown attempt from Kazarian.
Putin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kazarian backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Putin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian is trying to break the clinch but Putin is controlling him.
Kazarian tries to score a body lock takedown but Putin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kazarian is trying to drag Putin to the mat but Putin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Putin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Putin.
Putin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Putin closes the distance and pushes Kazarian back into the cage.
Putin lands a shoulder strike.
Kazarian wants to take the fight to the mat but Putin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Putin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kazarian's brow.
Kazarian jumps guard but Putin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Putin gets underhooks to prevent Kazarian's takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Putin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Putin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kazarian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Putin throws a sloppy head kick and Kazarian moves out of range easily.
Kazarian half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kazarian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Putin tries to avoid it but Kazarian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Putin to the ground. Putin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Putin has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kazarian backwards.
Kazarian decides to pull guard.
Putin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kazarian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Putin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Putin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Putin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kazarian is keeping the position for now.
Putin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kazarian, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazarian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Putin staying out of range there.
Kazarian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Putin pinned against the cage. Putin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kazarian cracks Putin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kazarian moves out of range as Putin throws a body kick.
Kazarian attempts a counter takedown but Putin avoids it well and moves away.
Putin wants to clinch up but Kazarian keeps it at a distance.
Kazarian looks to score with a jab to the body but Putin is just out of range.
Putin moves out of range as Kazarian strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Putin.
Putin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kazarian, pushing him back against the cage.
Kazarian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Putin 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.
Kazarian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Putin rushes Kazarian and presses him up against the cage.
Putin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Putin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kazarian, pushing him back against the cage.
Putin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kazarian backwards.
Putin is struggling to control the position.
Putin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kazarian misses with a takedown attempt - Putin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Putin tries to clinch up but Kazarian circles away and keeps his distance.
Kazarian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Putin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kazarian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kazarian circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazarian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Putin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazarian trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazarian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kazarian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kazarian landing with the ground and pound.
Kazarian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kazarian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kazarian wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.
Kazarian scoring with punches to the head and body.
Putin working for a triangle but Kazarian defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kazarian throws an elbow that misses. Putin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kazarian's guard. Nice move by Putin!
Putin wants to control from the top but Kazarian keeps moving.
Putin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Putin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazarian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Putin clinches up with Kazarian and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Putin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Putin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jonas Putin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kazarian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
Kazarian pulls guard effortlessly.
Putin wants to stand and escape but instead Kazarian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kazarian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kazarian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kazarian working some strikes from top position.
Kazarian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom.
Kazarian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Putin trying to keep a closed guard but Kazarian is proving a slippery customer.
Kazarian with a nice head shot there.
Kazarian throwing strikes but missing.
Putin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kazarian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Putin keeping full guard, as Kazarian tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonas Putin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kazarian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Putin is defended easily by Kazarian.
Kazarian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Putin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Putin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left and a right from Kazarian both land. Nice combination.
Tony Kazarian is winning the standup battle so far.
Kazarian throws a hook but Putin avoids it easily.
Putin rushes Kazarian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Putin pushes Kazarian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kazarian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Putin prevents the takedown attempt.
Putin scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Putin.
Kazarian is trying to drag Putin to the mat but Putin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Kazarian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Putin - that landed with a thud.
Kazarian is trying to break the clinch but Putin is controlling him.
Kazarian working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazarian goes for a takedown attempt but Putin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Putin instigates a clinch.
Kazarian is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Putin can't fight it off and eventually Kazarian manages to take the fight to the floor. Putin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kazarian trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom.
Putin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kazarian throwing strikes from guard but Putin blocks nicely.
Putin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Putin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kazarian.
Putin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kazarian defends it easily.
Putin can't keep his opponent in guard - Kazarian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kazarian is keen to just control but Putin is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A shot to the body from Kazarian misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Putin clinches up with Kazarian and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Putin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kazarian breaks the clinch.
Kazarian throws a big shot that misses.
Putin tries to clinch but Kazarian is having none of it.
Kazarian keeps the fight on the outside.
Kazarian changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Putin clinches.
Jonas Putin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kazarian goes for a takedown attempt but Putin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Putin wants to clinch.
Kazarian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kazarian throws a series of strikes that have Putin backpedaling.
Putin has Kazarian up against the cage in a clinch.
Putin scores with a shoulder strike.
Tony Kazarian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazarian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kazarian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kazarian wants to break free but Putin has control.
Putin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Putin tries to clinch but Kazarian is having none of it.
Kazarian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Putin circles away.
Putin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kazarian.
Putin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kazarian.
Kazarian throws a jab when Putin was well out of range.
Putin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Putin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Putin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Putin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazarian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonas Putin.
I've got Putin 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Putin!
A victorious Jonas Putin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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