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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rankka Ankka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfgang Gullich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankka comes into the arena with Milk - The Knife Song blaring out of the sound system. Rankka Ankka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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222 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rankka Ankka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wolfgang Gullich!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ankka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ankka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ankka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ankka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gullich backwards.
Good body shot from Ankka.
Ankka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ankka landing knees to the head.
It looks like Wolfgang Gullich has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Ankka.
Ankka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gullich backwards.
Ankka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Ankka.
Gullich looks gassed!
Ankka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ankka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ankka lands an uppercut.
Ankka pushes Gullich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ankka scores with a shot to the side of Gullich's head.
Ankka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gullich's efforts to push away.
Ankka lands a knee to the head.
Ankka scores a nice knee to the body.
Ankka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gullich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ankka.
Ankka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gullich takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ankka scores a nice knee to the body.
Ankka cracks Gullich with a nice body shot.
Gullich takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short uppercut from Ankka.
Ankka digs a right hand into Gullich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gullich's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Ankka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Ankka.
Ankka cracks Gullich with a nice body shot.
Ankka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ankka.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ankka.
Still in the clinch, Ankka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gullich stalling in the clinch but Ankka improves position.
A left hand lands to the body for Ankka.
Ankka lands a nice uppercut.
Gullich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ankka is leaning against Gullich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ankka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gullich.
Ankka digs a right hand underneath Gullich's ribcage. Gullich let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ankka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gullich backwards.
Gullich takes a shot to the head.
Ankka lands a body shot.
Ankka lands a body shot.
Ankka tries to land a knee to the head but Gullich blocks with his arms.
Ankka works on Gullich's body with a couple of short punches.
Ankka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ankka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Ankka.
Gullich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ankka smiles and moves away.
Rankka Ankka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gullich swinging wildly here.
Ankka lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ankka clinches.
Gullich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ankka.
Ankka scores with a shoulder strike.
Gullich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gullich takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ankka.
A frustrated look appears on Gullich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Ankka.
A short body shot lands from Ankka as the two fighters clinch.
Ankka lands a left hand.
Ankka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gullich leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ankka.
Ankka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gullich tries to stall but Ankka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ankka scores with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ankka lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Ankka on the inside.
Ankka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gullich gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ankka regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ankka wants to sweep here but Gullich controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gullich is fighting to break Ankka's control of his arms but Ankka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gullich throws and elbow that misses. Ankka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gullich's guard. Nice move by Ankka!
Gullich trying to control the position.
Ankka trying to control the position from guard on top but Gullich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gullich lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ankka!
That's four 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.
Poor strikes thrown by Gullich there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gullich with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
BOOM! Gullich connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gullich is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ankka has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ankka!
Gullich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ankka defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rankka Ankka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Gullich's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ankka scores with a nice right hand.
Ankka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gullich's head.
Ankka checks a low kick from Gullich.
Gullich looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gullich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gullich wants to take a breather but Ankka is having none of it.
Ankka tries to kick Gullich off but Gullich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gullich is keen to just control but Ankka is a slippery customer.
Gullich throwing shots but Ankka is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gullich misses with a head shot. Ankka uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ankka has his hands on Gullich's head, controlling the position.
Gullich throwing strikes but missing.
Gullich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gullich is looking to advance position but Ankka has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gullich is desperately trying to improve his position but Ankka has a good base and remains in mount.
Gullich wants to hold on but Ankka pushes him away.
Gullich regains half guard.
Gullich misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gullich wants to get back to full guard but Ankka has passed into side control.
Gullich tries to reverse the position but Ankka maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gullich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ankka controlling from mount.
Ankka's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gullich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gullich is looking to improve his position but Ankka isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four 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.
Ankka controlling from mount.
Ankka prevents Gullich from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rankka Ankka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Gullich's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ankka has managed to clinch.
Ankka presses Gullich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gullich stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gullich.
Ankka scores with a hook to the body.
Gullich is looking to break free of the clinch but Ankka has double underhooks.
Gullich taking a breather.
Ankka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gullich backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ankka as Gullich tries to tie him up.
Ankka pushes Gullich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gullich wants to stall.
Ankka is leaning against Gullich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ankka lands a body punch.
Ankka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ankka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gullich.
Ankka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ankka lands a shoulder strike.
Gullich takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ankka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rankka Ankka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ankka works on Gullich's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ankka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ankka pushes Gullich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ankka.
Ankka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ankka presses Gullich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Ankka.
Gullich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Ankka.
A short body shot lands from Ankka as the two fighters clinch.
Ankka lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ankka.
Ankka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Ankka.
Ankka lands a shoulder strike.
Ankka lands a body shot.
Ankka lands an uppercut.
Ankka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ankka.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ankka.
Ankka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ankka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gullich is looking to control Ankka's arms but Ankka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gullich has his back to the cage.
Ankka scores with a hook to the body.
Gullich looking to slow down the pace here.
Ankka lands a nice knee to the body.
Gullich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ankka lands a hook that snaps the head of Gullich backwards.
Gullich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ankka throws a head kick that half lands.
Ankka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gullich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gullich is looking to clinch but Ankka is avoiding it.
Gullich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gullich has Ankka up against the cage in a clinch.
Gullich is trying to maintain a safe position but Ankka gets an underhook and turns Gullich into the cage.
Ankka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gullich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ankka cracks Gullich with a nice body shot.
Ankka lands with a left to the head.
Gullich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ankka walks away with a smile on his face. Gullich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Donk. Ankka catches Gullich right on the button with a cross.
Ankka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gullich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gullich misses with a looping left.
Ankka with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ankka.
Some wild striking there from Ankka.
Gullich misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gullich darts in trying to clinch
and Ankka counters with a big head kick but Gullich shrugs it off.
Ankka's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ankka duly obliges.
Gullich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ankka throws a sloppy head kick and Gullich moves out of range easily.
Ankka tries to land a leg kick but Gullich saw it coming and moves away.
Ankka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gullich looks to clinch
and Ankka counters with a head kick. That will keep Gullich thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wolfgang Gullich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gullich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ankka makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gullich really felt that one!
Gullich lands a jab-cross combination.
Ankka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ankka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gullich.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gullich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gullich scores a takedown into full mount!
Gullich moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ankka has worked his arm free - good work by Ankka!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gullich's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gullich is looking for a kimura here.
Wolfgang Gullich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gullich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ankka defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gullich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ankka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gullich.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rankka Ankka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ankka, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rankka Ankka!
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energy
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