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EFC 21: Verhoeven vs Orkas PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Kota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kota comes to the cage accompanied by Airplanes - B.o.B ft Hayley Williams. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jason Klein enters the cage!
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206 lbs
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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Kota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Klein!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kota shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kota showed some decent athleticism there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Klein wants to control but Kota is keeping busy.
Kota is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Klein is just riding it out for now. Kota eventually gives up the hold.
Klein tries to get to full guard but Kota has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klein trying to control here.
Kota is looking for a kimura here.
Kota seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Klein has recovered full guard.
Kota definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kota throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Klein's body to avoid the submission. Klein has instead reached around Kota's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Klein arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jason Klein!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edson Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramazan Emaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramazan Emaev has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Edson Garcia's chin.
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142 lbs
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155 lbs
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Brawler
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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
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edson Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramazan Emaev!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia gets caught napping as Emaev dives in and scores a takedown. Garcia manages to retain guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Emaev from controlling successfully.
Ramazan Emaev has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Emaev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Emaev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Garcia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garcia tries to get out of the position.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emaev trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
Emaev has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Garcia wants to hold on but Emaev pushes him away.
Emaev wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely.
Emaev raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emaev wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely.
Emaev misses with a head shot.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Emaev's attempts to control the action.
Emaev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Garcia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Emaev jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Garcia is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Garcia and Emaev has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia prevents Emaev from improving position.
Emaev working away.
Garcia is not content to let Emaev control the position.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Emaev trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Ramazan Emaev has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Garcia.
Emaev has clasped his hands together around Garcia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia tries to bench press Emaev off him but Emaev keeps the position.
Garcia parries the strikes from Emaev easily there. Emaev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Garcia to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramazan Emaev 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.
Emaev throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Garcia rushes Emaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Emaev gets control of Garcia's arms and successfully pulls guard. Emaev will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Emaev is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
Garcia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Edson Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia clinches.
Garcia slowing the pace effectively.
Emaev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Emaev manages to end up in side control.
Emaev throws an elbow but Garcia slips to the side and avoids it well.
Garcia managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Emaev.
Emaev throws a strike aimed at the side of Garcia's head but Garcia avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia regains half guard there - taking advantage of Emaev's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Emaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Emaev trying to advance position but Garcia counters by regaining guard.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Emaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Emaev is fighting to break Garcia's control of his arms but Garcia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Garcia is trying to keep Emaev in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Emaev wants to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Emaev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia avoids the attempt from Emaev to control.
Garcia thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ramazan Emaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.
Emaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia moves into the clinch successfully.
Garcia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Emaev trying to land knees to the body.
Garcia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Emaev jumps guard.
Emaev wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia prevents Emaev from getting back to his feet.
Emaev pulls Garcia in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Emaev keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Edson Garcia just wasn't active enough.
Garcia rushes Emaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Emaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garcia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Garcia.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Garcia scores with a shot to the side of Emaev's head.
Garcia lands with a light punch inside.
Emaev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Emaev manages to end up in side control.
Emaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here.
Garcia is not content to let Emaev control the position.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Emaev working the strikes but Garcia uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to roll over but Emaev keeps him under control.
Garcia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ramazan Emaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Emaev is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Garcia.
Emaev tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Emaev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Garcia defending against the ground and pound.
Garcia tries to buck Emaev off but Emaev is having none of it.
Emaev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Garcia is avoiding damage well.
Edson Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emaev scores with punches from side control.
Ramazan Emaev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garcia throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ramazan Emaev.
I've got Emaev 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ramazan Emaev!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abner Llorent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
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135 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abner Llorent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Turner!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llorent takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Turner stuffs the takedown attempt from Llorent. Llorent gets slowly back to his feet.
Turner feints a jab promting Llorent to slip. Turner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Llorent slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
Turner feints a jab promting Llorent to slip. Turner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Llorent slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Llorent dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Llorent misses with a takedown attempt
and Turner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Turner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Llorent.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abner Llorent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Llorent has a takedown stuffed.
Turner lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Abner Llorent has been cut.
Llorent drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Turner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Llorent is controlling him.
Llorent advances position into side control!
Turner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Llorent landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Llorent decides to stand back up. Llorent steps back and let's Turner get back to his feet.
Turner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Llorent did well to prevent Turner getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Llorent manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Turner wants to pass the guard but Llorent is keeping the position.
Llorent is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turner is aware though and is defending well.
Llorent is breathing heavily.
Llorent trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llorent utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turner postures up and lands a big shot to Llorent's brow.
Turner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Turner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Llorent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Llorent has wrist control.
Turner scoring with some ground and pound.
Turner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turner postures up.
Llorent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Llorent is tightening it up a little... Turner has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Turner reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Turner taps out! Nice BJJ there by Llorent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Abner Llorent!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Weichel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Demarce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kyle Demarce enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicholas Weichel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Demarce!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demarce doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Weichel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Weichel wants to control from the top but Demarce keeps moving.
Demarce tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Weichel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Demarce wants to sweep but no luck.
Demarce controlling Weichel's posture.
Weichel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weichel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Demarce striking off his back but it's not causing Weichel any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarce wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Weichel throwing strikes but missing.
Demarce looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Weichel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Demarce dives on top into guard.
Weichel controls Demarce momentarily but Demarce frees himself.
Demarce pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weichel is keeping the position for now.
Demarce is looking to stand up but Weichel won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demarce working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Demarce 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.
Demarce trying to stand up but can't free himself from Weichel's guard.
Weichel can't keep his opponent in guard - Demarce advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Weichel is trying to get back to full guard.
Demarce maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Weichel could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Demarce has cracked it and Weichel is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Demarce!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyle Demarce!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Verhoeven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandor Orkas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandor Orkas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Verhoeven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandor Orkas!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verhoeven is looking to clinch.
Verhoeven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Verhoeven tries to clinch but Orkas moves out of range.
Verhoeven fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Verhoeven rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orkas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Verhoeven misses with a double jab.
Verhoeven throws a head kick but Orkas moves out of range.
Verhoeven has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orkas.
Verhoeven throws a nice looking combination but Orkas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verhoeven shoots and misses
and Orkas counters with a takedown into side control.
Verhoeven tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Orkas easily slips into full mount!
Orkas controlling from mount.
It looks like Orkas might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verhoeven is wriggling around trying to escape.
Orkas controlling his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sandor Orkas.
Verhoeven stuffs the takedown attempt from Orkas. Orkas gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verhoeven tries to sprawl but Orkas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Verhoeven makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Verhoeven.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verhoeven is trying to keep Orkas in close.
Orkas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Verhoeven controls Orkas momentarily but Orkas frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orkas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Verhoeven wants to improve his position but instead Orkas has moved into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Verhoeven wants to get back to full guard but Orkas has mounted him!
Orkas content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Orkas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Verhoeven moves in looking to clinch but Orkas pushes him off.
Verhoeven throws a right and a left that Orkas avoids nicely.
Verhoeven throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orkas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Orkas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Verhoeven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orkas is one step ahead there.
Orkas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Verhoeven is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orkas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sandor Orkas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Orkas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Verhoeven manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Verhoeven on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Verhoeven tries to get out of the position.
Orkas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Verhoeven controls Orkas momentarily but Orkas frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orkas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Verhoeven has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Orkas has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here as Orkas stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verhoeven gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Orkas content just to control the position here.
Verhoeven wants to control but Orkas is having none of it.
Orkas content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orkas prevents Verhoeven from getting the reversal.
Verhoeven is working hard here to advance position.
Orkas controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Orkas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Verhoeven throws a right and a left that both miss.
Verhoeven tries to clinch there but Orkas circles away.
Verhoeven fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Orkas avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Orkas is defended easily by Verhoeven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven throws a sloppy head kick and Orkas moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verhoeven tries for a takedown but Orkas circles away easily
and Orkas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Verhoeven's guard.
Orkas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Verhoeven looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Orkas passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orkas advances nicely into full mount.
Orkas controlling from the full mount.
Verhoeven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sandor Orkas has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orkas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Orkas has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sandor Orkas.
Verhoeven misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verhoeven closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Verhoeven.
Orkas tries to score a body lock takedown but Verhoeven shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Orkas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Verhoeven pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robin Verhoeven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor Orkas.
Nice sprawl there from Verhoeven as Orkas shoots in.
Orkas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Verhoeven tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Orkas is in Verhoeven's guard.
Robin Verhoeven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandor Orkas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orkas slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandor Orkas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Orkas 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandor Orkas!
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