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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Mavromatis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kafka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mavromatis comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kafka's choice of entrance music: Welcome to the Jungle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andreas Mavromatis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Kafka!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mavromatis throws a head kick that misses.
Kafka slips a jab from Mavromatis.
Kafka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kafka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mavromatis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kafka manages to avoid it.
Mavromatis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mavromatis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kafka avoids the body shot from Mavromatis.
Kafka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kafka throws a push kick but Mavromatis slaps the foot to one side.
Mavromatis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kafka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mavromatis if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mavromatis tries to sprawl but Kafka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mavromatis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kafka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kafka throwing shots but Mavromatis is blocking nicely.
Mavromatis is trying to maintain the position but Kafka is very close to passing his half guard.
Kafka is trying to control. Mavromatis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kafka is just content to waste time from the top position. Mavromatis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kafka trying to control the position from guard on top but Mavromatis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kafka looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kafka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kafka is fighting to break Mavromatis's control of his arms but Mavromatis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Andreas Mavromatis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
That kick from Kafka tenderised Mavromatis's leg. Mavromatis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kafka lands a nice looking body shot.
Mavromatis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kafka counters with a body kick that stops Mavromatis in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kafka.
Mavromatis takes a swing at Kafka's ribcage but misses.
Kafka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mavromatis wants to clinch
and Kafka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kafka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mavromatis.
Kafka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kafka works Mavromatis's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kafka.
Kafka thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mavromatis if he has to take too many more of those.
Mavromatis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mavromatis is looking to slow Kafka down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kafka cracks Mavromatis with a good jab.
Mavromatis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kafka was well out of range. Poor timing from Mavromatis.
Kafka lands a really nice looking cross but Mavromatis seems unphased.
Kafka gets a double leg takedown into Mavromatis's guard.
Mavromatis keeping moving, preventing Kafka from controlling successfully.
Kafka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mavromatis is keeping the position for now.
Kafka postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kafka trying to control but Mavromatis is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kafka dominated that 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.
Mavromatis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mavromatis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kafka takes a step back to recover.
Kafka tries to clinch up.
Mavromatis misses with a low kick as Kafka jumps back.
Kafka misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Kafka as he connects with a hook.
Mavromatis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kafka misses with a looping right.
Kafka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good shot there by Mavromatis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mavromatis throws a push kick but Kafka slaps the foot to one side.
Mavromatis looks to score with a jab to the body but Kafka is just out of range.
Kafka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A clash of legs there as Mavromatis blocks the low kick.
Mavromatis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kafka to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mavromatis keeping moving, preventing Kafka from controlling successfully.
Kafka postures up in Mavromatis's guard and throws a big left but Mavromatis blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kafka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mavromatis is keeping the position for now.
Mavromatis is trying to control the position but Kafka postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kafka stands and throws Mavromatis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kafka creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mavromatis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kafka advances nicely into full mount.
Kafka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kafka wants to control the pace but Mavromatis is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kafka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mavromatis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mavromatis is squirming around, avoiding Kafka's attempts to control the action.
Mavromatis is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Kafka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mavromatis is squirming around, avoiding Kafka's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kafka cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mavromatis wants to control but Kafka is having none of it.
Kafka unloads with some shots from mount but Mavromatis bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mavromatis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kafka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mavromatis is looking to escape.
Mavromatis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kafka 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! This is the final round!
Kafka tries to clinch but Mavromatis is having none of it.
Mavromatis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kafka.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kafka.
Kafka takes a swing at Mavromatis's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kafka.
Kafka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mavromatis scores with a body shot.
Mavromatis wants to clinch up but Kafka keeps it at a distance.
Mavromatis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kafka throws a poor cross that misses
and Mavromatis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mavromatis is looking to clinch but Kafka is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mavromatis checks the leg kick.
Mavromatis moves forwards but Kafka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kafka shoots in for a takedown but Mavromatis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mavromatis tries to bum rush Kafka with a series of wild strikes but Kafka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decent striking displayed by Kafka there.
Mavromatis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kafka has time to react.
Kafka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kafka misses with a body kick.
Mavromatis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mavromatis blocks a low kick nicely.
Mavromatis throws a shot from downtown. Kafka moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mavromatis.
Andreas Mavromatis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viktor Kafka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kafka tries to score with a low kick but Mavromatis moves his leg out of the way.
Mavromatis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kafka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mavromatis's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mavromatis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mavromatis lands a nice hook to Kafka's body. Kafka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mavromatis misses with a jab to the body
and Kafka counters with a leg kick.
Mavromatis walks into a left hand.
Kafka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mavromatis.
Kafka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mavromatis moves away.
Mavromatis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kafka can pounce on him.
Kafka throws a head kick that half lands.
Mavromatis looks for the body kick but Kafka saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kafka misses with a low kick.
Kafka digs a good body shot into Mavromatis's ribs.
Andreas Mavromatis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kafka thows a body kick. Mavromatis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slow jab from Mavromatis misses its intended target.
Kafka looks for the body kick but Mavromatis saw that one coming.
Mavromatis works the jab nicely.
Kafka lands with a cross.
Kafka scores with a jab.
Kafka checks the leg kick.
Kafka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kafka shoots in but no luck this time.
Andreas Mavromatis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Kafka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kafka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mavromatis's sensitive parts.
Mavromatis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kafka.
Mavromatis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mavromatis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mavromatis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kafka blocks a jab.
Kafka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mavromatis.
Kafka cracks a nice hook into Mavromatis's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mavromatis gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Kafka counter with a right hand.
Mavromatis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kafka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Andreas Mavromatis.
Well Kafka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Kafka!
A very excited looking Viktor Kafka made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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