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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leo Vuce (ranked 2432 p4p, 3195 weight class) and Murzol Gro Ulfimph (ranked 147 p4p, 183 weight class). Vuce kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is MC Yankoo. Gro Ulfimph is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Have a banana. Murzol Gro Ulfimph has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Leo Vuce's chin.
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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 26 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Vuce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 25 - 4, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Vuce went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vuce really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to land body kicks.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a head kick.
Gro Ulfimph lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vuce circles away quickly and effectively.
As Gro Ulfimph looks to move away, Vuce throws a big counter combo but Gro Ulfimph just gets out of the way.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vuce counters with a series of strikes. Gro Ulfimph will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a head kick.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vuce moves into range and clinches up with Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vuce has him pressed against the ropes.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an elbow strike.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a wild elbow strike from Vuce.
Vuce lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to push Vuce away but Vuce has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vuce comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Murzol Gro Ulfimph has been cut.
Gro Ulfimph tries to break the clinch but Vuce is controlling the position.
Vuce has Gro Ulfimph pressed against the ropes, preventing Gro Ulfimph from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vuce pushes off an throws an elbow but Gro Ulfimph leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Gro Ulfimph breaks from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph catches Vuce with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuce throws a combination. Gro Ulfimph tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vuce tries to clinch up.
Gro Ulfimph misses the shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gro Ulfimph pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gro Ulfimph throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vuce moves into the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph breaks from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a few strikes there.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses.
Gro Ulfimph throws an overhand right that lands on Vuce's shoulder, as Vuce tries to avoid the shot.
Gro Ulfimph throws an off balance right hand
and Vuce counters with a left and a right that stings Gro Ulfimph.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance and clinches.
Vuce working Gro Ulfimph over with knees to the body.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Vuce.
Vuce comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the elbow strike from Vuce, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Vuce just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gro Ulfimph's brow.
Vuce pushes off an throws an elbow but Gro Ulfimph leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Vuce just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gro Ulfimph's brow.
Vuce throws an elbow but it misses.
Gro Ulfimph manages to break the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a straight right. Vuce didn't see that one coming.
Gro Ulfimph thuds his right hand into Vuce's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gro Ulfimph throws a lazy uppercut
and Vuce counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vuce looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land a leg kick but Vuce saw it coming and moves away.
Vuce went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A swing and a miss from Gro Ulfimph.
Vuce takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A big right from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Vuce appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vuce closes the distance and clinches.
Gro Ulfimph wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gro Ulfimph managing to block the knees to the body from Vuce.
Vuce lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vuce.
Gro Ulfimph wants to get back to striking at distance but Vuce won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Gro Ulfimph.
Vuce creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gro Ulfimph's defenses.
Vuce prevents Gro Ulfimph from breaking the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Vuce.
Vuce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vuce misses with a body punch.
Vuce misses with an elbow strike.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gro Ulfimph misses the jab.
Vuce takes the fight into the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph manages to break the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vuce counters with a series of strikes. Gro Ulfimph will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gro Ulfimph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gro Ulfimph looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with an uppercut but Vuce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vuce landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vuce lands an elbow just above Gro Ulfimph 's eye.
Gro Ulfimph breaks the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vuce manages to avoid it.
It looked like Vuce was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vuce moves into range and clinches up with Gro Ulfimph.
Vuce lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vuce.
Gro Ulfimph breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Gro Ulfimph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vuce appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vuce!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a lunging right hand
and Vuce counters with a series of strikes. Gro Ulfimph will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gro Ulfimph showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vuce.
Vuce tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gro Ulfimph looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Vuce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murzol Gro Ulfimph's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick by Gro Ulfimph misses
and Vuce counters with a straight right hand.
Vuce drops his hands momentarily and Gro Ulfimph takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick but Vuce moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land a body kick
and Vuce moves into the clinch.
Vuce scores a nice knee to the body.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to break the clinch but Vuce is controlling him.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gro Ulfimph in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vuce makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vuce lands a damaging elbow.
Vuce lands a damaging elbow.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to break free of the clinch but Vuce has double underhooks.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a wild elbow strike from Vuce.
Gro Ulfimph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vuce moves into the clinch.
Vuce throws an elbow that misses.
Vuce lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vuce misses with an elbow over the top.
Leo Vuce has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vuce lands a damaging elbow.
Gro Ulfimph tries to circle away but Vuce has him pinned against the ropes.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the elbow strike from Vuce, against the ropes.
Vuce lands an elbow just above Gro Ulfimph 's eye.
Vuce blocks an uppercut.
Vuce creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vuce misses with an elbow strike.
Vuce creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Vuce just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gro Ulfimph's brow.
Vuce with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vuce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gro Ulfimph can do to turn this around?
Gro Ulfimph is trying to break the clinch but Vuce has him pressed against the ropes.
Vuce creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vuce looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gro Ulfimph tries to break free but Vuce pushes him back against the ropes.
Gro Ulfimph wants to get back to striking at distance but Vuce won't allow it.
Gro Ulfimph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Gro Ulfimph breaks from the clinch.
Vuce ducks under a wild hook from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a double jab
and Vuce counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Gro Ulfimph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vuce moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Vuce was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gro Ulfimph throws a right hand that misses
and Vuce counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gro Ulfimph drives through and clinches with Vuce against the ropes.
Vuce lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vuce pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Vuce misses with an elbow over the top.
Vuce creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vuce lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph managing to block the knees to the body from Vuce.
Vuce comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vuce backwards.
Vuce creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gro Ulfimph's defenses.
A frustrated look appears on Gro Ulfimph's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vuce has Gro Ulfimph pressed against the ropes, preventing Gro Ulfimph from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vuce misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Vuce.
Vuce missing with knees to the body.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the elbow strike from Vuce, against the ropes.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Vuce.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vuce lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gro Ulfimph can't break the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Vuce.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an elbow strike from Vuce.
Vuce throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vuce throws an elbow that misses.
Vuce lands an elbow inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vuce lands an elbow inside that Gro Ulfimph shrugs off.
Vuce pushes off an throws an elbow but Gro Ulfimph leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Gro Ulfimph takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vuce throws an elbow but it misses.
Gro Ulfimph tries to circle away but Vuce has him pinned against the ropes.
Vuce misses with a knee strike.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head punch that misses.
Vuce comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vuce throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gro Ulfimph managing to block the knees to the body from Vuce.
Vuce misses with an elbow over the top.
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!
Gro Ulfimph has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vuce lands a good knee to the midsection. Gro Ulfimph won't want to take too many of those.
Gro Ulfimph takes an elbow to the temple.
Vuce throws an elbow that misses.
Vuce crunches a lovely knee into Gro Ulfimph's ribcage.
Gro Ulfimph is breathing heavily.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Vuce.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Vuce.
Vuce landing knees to the body.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to break free of the clinch but Vuce has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Vuce.
Gro Ulfimph takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to force a seperation but Vuce has the dominant position.
Gro Ulfimph tries to circle away but Vuce has him pinned against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Vuce.
Vuce pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Vuce tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vuce lands a right hand.
Vuce lands a nice elbow.
Vuce has Gro Ulfimph pressed against the ropes, preventing Gro Ulfimph from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to break free of the clinch but Vuce has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Vuce throws an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Vuce dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Murzol Gro Ulfimph's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Gro Ulfimph does no damage.
Vuce wants to clinch up but Gro Ulfimph keeps it at a distance.
Good shot there by Gro Ulfimph.
Vuce clinches up with Gro Ulfimph and pushes him back against the ropes.
Gro Ulfimph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook.
Gro Ulfimph tries a head kick but it misses.
Vuce appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vuce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a push kick but Vuce slaps the foot to one side.
Vuce lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph loads up on a big right hand but Vuce slips the punch.
Gro Ulfimph forces Vuce back against the ropes and clinches.
Vuce misses with an elbow strike.
Gro Ulfimph avoiding damage as Vuce throws knees to the body.
Vuce throws an elbow that misses.
Vuce comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an elbow strike from Vuce.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Vuce throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an elbow strike.
Gro Ulfimph managing to block the knees to the body from Vuce.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a wild elbow strike from Vuce.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Vuce.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to force a seperation but Vuce has the dominant position.
Gro Ulfimph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vuce fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gro Ulfimph, pushing him back against the ropes.
Gro Ulfimph manages to break the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a looping right.
Vuce shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gro Ulfimph as he avoids it easily.
Vuce keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses.
Vuce tries to clinch but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vuce avoids the body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Vuce looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gro Ulfimph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vuce moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vuce is looking for a counter combo.
Gro Ulfimph looks to land a left hand but Vuce moved out of range nicely.
Gro Ulfimph lands with an uppercut that bounces Vuce off the ropes and back into range.
Vuce tries to clinch up.
Gro Ulfimph getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Vuce.
Gro Ulfimph looks to throw the jab but Vuce is out of range.
Vuce rushes Gro Ulfimph and presses him up against the ropes.
Gro Ulfimph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vuce.
Vuce blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
As Gro Ulfimph looks to move away, Vuce throws a big counter combo but Gro Ulfimph just gets out of the way.
Gro Ulfimph swats away the attempt to clinch by Vuce.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vuce tries to clinch but Gro Ulfimph is having none of it.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a counter right but Vuce avoids it with no problem.
Vuce tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vuce tries to close the distance and clinch but Gro Ulfimph swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vuce slips a jab from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph swinging wildly here.
Gro Ulfimph goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Leo Vuce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a series of punches.
Gro Ulfimph moves into the clinch.
Vuce connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gro Ulfimph's face.
Gro Ulfimph takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an elbow strike from Vuce.
Vuce comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vuce creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gro Ulfimph takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vuce throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gro Ulfimph has had enough of the clinch but Vuce keeps him there for the moment.
Vuce misses with an elbow strike.
Vuce keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gro Ulfimph's efforts to push away.
Vuce comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Vuce.
Vuce lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Vuce.
Vuce lands a good knee to the midsection. Gro Ulfimph won't want to take too many of those.
Gro Ulfimph wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vuce lands with a right to the head.
Leo Vuce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vuce looking to throw knees to the head but Gro Ulfimph is blocking nicely.
Vuce throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gro Ulfimph tries to throw a body punch but Vuce avoids it by throwing Gro Ulfimph back against the ropes.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gro Ulfimph is trying to push Vuce away but Vuce has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Vuce.
Vuce lands a nice elbow.
Gro Ulfimph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vuce scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 Leo Vuce.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vuce, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Vuce!
Leo Vuce decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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