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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elbrys Gora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Vandalay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gora's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cadillac Records - Howlin' Wolf Sings . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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272 lbs
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240 lbs
30 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Elbrys Gora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Vandalay!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gora tries for a takedown but Vandalay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vandalay scores with a one two! Gora had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Elbrys Gora has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Gora has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gora drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vandalay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gora tries to free his leg and advance position but Vandalay is retaining full guard.
Vandalay trying to control the position.
Gora slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gora landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandalay looking to control.
Vandalay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandalay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gora working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vandalay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gora postures up.
Gora might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gora stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vandalay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gora stands and throws Vandalay's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gora working away.
Check out the look on Gora's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vandalay gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gora trying to control the action but Vandalay is working from the bottom.
Vandalay manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gora trying to control but Vandalay is working from the bottom.
Gora showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vandalay is trying to keep Gora in close.
Gora pushing down on Vandalay's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gora seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vandalay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vandalay tries to roll over but Gora keeps him under control.
Gora is keen to just control but Vandalay is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gora wants to pass the guard but Vandalay is defending well.
Vandalay is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gora's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gora's back!
Gora can't escape the position.
Vandalay controlling from the back.
Vandalay missing with strikes from the back.
Gora trying to control the action but Vandalay just sinks the hooks in.
Vandalay throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gora is in bad spot here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vandalay's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gora tries to escape the position.
Gora has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vandalay tries to get the hooks in deep but Gora pushed the leg off.
Gora trying to control the position but Vandalay manages to sink in the hooks.
Vandalay tries to keep control of the position but Gora is staying busy.
Vandalay might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gora haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gora can't escape the position.
Vandalay missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Art Vandalay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elbrys Gora's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vandalay lands with a straight right. Gora didn't see that one coming.
Art Vandalay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Vandalay.
Vandalay throws a head kick that misses.
Vandalay lands a jab to Gora's midsection.
Vandalay throws a body punch but Gora moves out of range.
A jab from Gora finds it's way through Vandalay's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandalay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gora shoots in looking for a takedown. Vandalay tries to sprawl out of it but Gora keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vandalay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Vandalay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Vandalay as he connects with a hook.
Vandalay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Vandalay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vandalay lands with a good body shot.
Art Vandalay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vandalay throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gora lands a right hook to the body.
Gora shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vandalay manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gora trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gora slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gora trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gora won't allow Vandalay to sweep him here.
Vandalay looking to control.
Gora slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vandalay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vandalay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gora looks for a takedown but Vandalay sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandalay slips under a jab from Gora.
Gora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vandalay misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vandalay scores with a jab.
Gora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vandalay.
Vandalay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vandalay scores with a jab.
Elbrys Gora's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gora sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good leg kick by Vandalay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gora throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vandalay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gora is in Vandalay's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gora accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Elbrys Gora overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gora trying to control but Vandalay is working from the bottom.
Vandalay keeping full guard, as Gora tries to pass.
Vandalay wants to sweep here but Gora controlling him for the moment.
Vandalay pulls Gora in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Art Vandalay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elbrys Gora's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vandalay cracks Gora with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Vandalay misses the target.
Vandalay swings widly with a right hand
and Gora counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gora looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gora thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora is trying to control. Vandalay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gora is pressing down on Vandalay's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vandalay is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gora thows a huge punch but Vandalay dodges it nicely.
Gora is working for a submission of some sort.
Gora is looking for a kimura here.
Vandalay controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gora is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two 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.
Gora trying to pass the guard but Vandalay defending well.
Vandalay is looking to improve his position.
Gora landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vandalay keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gora is trying to work for a kimura but Vandalay is defending well.
Gora is trying to work for a kimura but Vandalay is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gora prevents Vandalay from improving his position.
Gora is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gora is trying to work for a kimura but Vandalay is defending well.
Vandalay is staying active underneath Gora, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Vandalay scores with a hook to the body. Gora takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Art Vandalay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Art Vandalay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Gora with that takedown attempt.
Gora throws a body punch but Vandalay moves out of range.
Gora moves out of range of the strikes.
Gora fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vandalay lands a jab.
Elbrys Gora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gora.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elbrys Gora showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vandalay has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Art Vandalay!
During a confident post fight interview, Art Vandalay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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