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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kunwa Jiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Osterberg Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kunwa Jiki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Osterberg Jr's chin.
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270 lbs
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277 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kunwa Jiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Osterberg Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Osterberg Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jiki somewhat.
Jiki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Osterberg Jr's guard.
Jiki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osterberg Jr is keeping the position for now.
Jiki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jiki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiki won't allow Osterberg Jr to sweep him here.
Jiki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Osterberg Jr's head.
Osterberg Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Osterberg Jr, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osterberg Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiki trying to control the position from guard on top but Osterberg Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osterberg Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jiki 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.
Jiki trying to control but Osterberg Jr is working from the bottom.
Osterberg Jr wants to sweep here but Jiki controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jiki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Osterberg Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Osterberg Jr misses with a body shot.
Jiki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Osterberg Jr did well to prevent Jiki getting side control.
Jiki is keen to just control but Osterberg Jr is a slippery customer.
Osterberg Jr is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Jiki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jiki trying to control the pace.
Osterberg Jr is looking for a sweep. Jiki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Osterberg Jr is trying to maintain the position but Jiki is very close to passing his half guard.
Jiki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Osterberg Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Jiki sits in half guard.
Osterberg Jr regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jiki.
Osterberg Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Osterberg Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jiki kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kunwa Jiki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Osterberg Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jiki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Osterberg Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jiki wants to control for a moment but Osterberg Jr uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Osterberg Jr is trying to control. Jiki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Osterberg Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Jiki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jiki wants to get back to full guard but Osterberg Jr has mounted him!
Jiki is desperately trying to improve his position but Osterberg Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiki gets back to half guard.
Osterberg Jr trying to control the action but Jiki is working from the bottom.
Jiki keeping control of the position.
Jiki trying to control but Osterberg Jr postures up.
Osterberg Jr trying to control from half guard but Jiki is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jiki wants to get back to full guard.
Jiki trying to get back to full guard but Osterberg Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jiki is trying desperately to improve position.
Jiki is working hard here to advance position.
Osterberg Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiki can't escape the position.
Osterberg Jr controlling the pace for now.
Jiki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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.
Osterberg Jr trying to control the action but Jiki is working from the bottom.
Jiki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jiki working a defensive guard but Osterberg Jr manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jiki is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kunwa Jiki dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Osterberg Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Osterberg Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jiki's sensitive parts.
Osterberg Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Osterberg Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Jiki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Osterberg Jr.
Osterberg Jr lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Jiki misses
and Osterberg Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jiki shoots and misses
and Osterberg Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jiki fails with the takedown
and Osterberg Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jiki really felt that one!
Jiki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Osterberg Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jiki.
Jiki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Osterberg Jr.
Osterberg Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osterberg Jr thows a body kick. Jiki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Osterberg Jr.
James Osterberg Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Osterberg Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Osterberg Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Osterberg Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jiki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Osterberg Jr is looking to slow Jiki down with leg kicks.
Jiki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Osterberg Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jiki if he has to take too many more of those.
Kunwa Jiki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Osterberg Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Osterberg Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jiki.
Osterberg Jr scores with a leg kick.
Osterberg Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Osterberg Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Jiki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Osterberg Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Osterberg Jr connects with a high kick.
Jiki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jiki tries for a takedown but Osterberg Jr circles away easily
and Osterberg Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kunwa Jiki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osterberg Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jiki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jiki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Osterberg Jr counters with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jiki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Osterberg Jr - the referee stops the clock and Jiki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Osterberg Jr. Jiki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Osterberg Jr feints and then cracks Jiki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jiki down.
James Osterberg Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jiki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
James Osterberg Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jiki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Jiki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Osterberg Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Osterberg Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Jiki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Osterberg Jr. That one must have hurt.
A head kick from Osterberg Jr lands but Jiki takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osterberg Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Osterberg Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jiki tries for a takedown but Osterberg Jr circles away easily
and Osterberg Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Jiki thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Osterberg Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Osterberg Jr lands with a cross.
Osterberg Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Osterberg Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Jiki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Osterberg Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Osterberg Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Kunwa Jiki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osterberg Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Osterberg Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jiki will feel that in the morning.
Osterberg Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jiki.
Jiki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Osterberg Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jiki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Osterberg Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Osterberg Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Osterberg Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jiki.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Osterberg Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jiki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kunwa Jiki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters circling a little - Osterberg Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Osterberg Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jiki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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