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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between niklas kastberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Hullman (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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166 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, niklas kastberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Hullman!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hullman shoots for a takedown but kastberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
kastberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hullman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
kastberg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hullman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hullman jumps guard but kastberg stands there with Hullman around his waist. Hullman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
kastberg is working for takedown but Hullman is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for niklas kastberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
kastberg wants to break free but Hullman has control.
Hullman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hullman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hullman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hullman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
kastberg won't allow Hullman to get back to his feet.
Hullman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hullman is trying to control the position but kastberg postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kastberg 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.
kastberg trying to control but Hullman is working from the bottom.
kastberg stands up and waves to Hullman to follow him.
Hullman shoots for a takedown but kastberg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
kastberg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
kastberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hullman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
kastberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hullman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hullman wants to get back to full guard but kastberg has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hullman looks gassed!
kastberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
kastberg thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
kastberg punching from mount but Hullman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kastberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hullman is trying desperately to improve position.
kastberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hullman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
kastberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hullman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
kastberg tries to control but Hullman wriggling away.
kastberg avoids the attempt from Hullman to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
kastberg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
niklas kastberg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hullman moves in looking to clinch but kastberg pushes him off.
kastberg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hullman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for kastberg!
kastberg really wants to buck Hullman off and get back to his feet.
Hullman landing shots from mount.
Hullman controlling from the full mount.
kastberg working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
kastberg throwing hammer fists to the chest of Hullman. What's that going to do exactly?
Hullman wants to finish this one by submission but kastberg is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hullman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hullman content just to control the position here.
kastberg swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
BOOM! Hullman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
kastberg tries to reverse the position but Hullman maintains control.
Hullman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
kastberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Hullman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
kastberg squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hullman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
kastberg is in all sorts of trouble here.
kastberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
kastberg trying to get back to full guard but Hullman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hullman looking to finish kastberg with some ground and pound. This is bad for kastberg!
Hullman raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kastberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hullman lands a heavy elbow.
Hullman lands a big shot there that rocks kastberg but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
kastberg tries to control Hullman's body but Hullman pushes him off. kastberg squirms to his side and now Hullman has his back!
kastberg wants to escape the position.
kastberg is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
kastberg trying to control the action but Hullman just sinks the hooks in.
Hullman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure kastberg doesn't escape.
kastberg is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
kastberg looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
kastberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hullman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Hullman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
kastberg misses with a leg kick
and Hullman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
kastberg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hullman uses from the top position.
Hullman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
kastberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hullman is one step ahead there.
Hullman trying to control but kastberg is working from the bottom.
Hullman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
kastberg looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hullman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hullman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hullman is looking to work some ground and pound but kastberg has wrist control.
kastberg working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hullman tries to clinch but kastberg moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Hullman or perhaps it was just good defense by kastberg which made him look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Hullman. No joy for kastberg on that attempt.
Hullman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kastberg looking for submissions off his back.
kastberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hullman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hullman is keen to just control but kastberg is a slippery customer.
kastberg is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hullman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and kastberg defends it well.
Ray Hullman has got the better of the ground game so far.
kastberg trying to control but Hullman postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hullman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hullman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
kastberg tries to clinch but Hullman moves out of range.
That's four 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.
kastberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Hullman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. kastberg tries to avoid it but Hullman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag kastberg to the ground. kastberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
niklas kastberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Hullman.
Hullman misses with a takedown attempt - kastberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
kastberg rushes Hullman and presses him up against the cage.
Hullman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hullman is trying to break the clinch but kastberg has him pressed against the cage.
kastberg is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hullman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. kastberg just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Hullman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hullman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Hullman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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