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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Padraig McNamara (ranked 3783 p4p, 423 weight class) and Paavel Wulf (ranked 4116 p4p, 449 weight class). McNamara comes to the cage accompanied by Kung liligaya ka sa piling ng iba. Paavel Wulf told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Padraig McNamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paavel Wulf!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNamara throws a hook but Wulf blocks it.
McNamara swings widly with a right hand
and McNamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McNamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McNamara throws a shot from downtown. Wulf moves away and avoids it.
Wulf has McNamara up against the cage in a clinch.
McNamara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McNamara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wulf throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from McNamara misses its target.
McNamara throws the left hand but Wulf avoids the punch easily.
Wulf punishes McNamara's body with a nice straight punch.
McNamara throws a poor cross that misses
and Wulf counters with a straight right hand.
McNamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNamara avoids the body shot from Wulf.
Wulf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McNamara throws a leg kick
and Wulf counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNamara throws a right hand that misses
and Wulf counters with a body kick that stops McNamara in his tracks momentarily.
Wulf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wulf moves out of range of the strikes.
Wulf just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulf moves out of range as McNamara strikes.
Wulf throws out a counter right but McNamara avoids it with no problem.
McNamara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wulf shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wulf closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wulf lands in his opponent's guard.
McNamara looking for a sweep. Not yet McNamara, not yet.
McNamara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wulf is aware though and is defending well.
Wulf postures up.
McNamara has his foot on Wulf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wulf works his way back into a safe position though.
Wulf trying to control but McNamara is working from the bottom.
McNamara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wulf landing some decent shots from guard.
McNamara has his foot on Wulf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wulf works his way back into a safe position though.
McNamara has an active guard here but Wulf has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara is looking to improve his position.
Wulf wants to work for an arm triangle but McNamara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McNamara is trying to get back to full guard.
McNamara is refusing to be controlled, as Wulf sits in half guard.
Wulf working over McNamara with some ground and pound. McNamara looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wulf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McNamara sees it coming and defends easily.
Wulf is looking to take a break and control but McNamara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McNamara trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara is wriggling around trying to escape.
McNamara is working hard here to advance position.
Wulf controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNamara really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wulf dominating with strikes here.
McNamara regains half guard.
Wulf content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McNamara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McNamara.
McNamara keeping moving, preventing Wulf from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNamara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wulf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wulf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wulf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McNamara looking to control but Wulf passes into half guard.
McNamara manages to get to full guard.
Wulf stopping the sweep attempt from McNamara.
Wulf trying to control the position from guard on top but McNamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wulf looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavel Wulf dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McNamara moves out of range of the leg kick from Wulf.
McNamara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wulf tries to counter by closing the distance.
McNamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wulf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McNamara.
McNamara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Wulf.
A quick step to the side and McNamara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wulf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wulf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paavel Wulf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McNamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Padraig McNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNamara dips to his left and cracks Wulf with an uppercut!
Wulf scores with a jab to the body.
McNamara connects with a leg kick. Wulf looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wulf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McNamara.
McNamara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from McNamara misses the target.
Wulf avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara misses with a hook. Wulf ducked under it nicely.
McNamara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wulf pushes McNamara up against the cage in a clinch.
McNamara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McNamara.
McNamara wants a takedown but no success here.
McNamara misses with the head strike.
McNamara stalls.
McNamara misses with some punches.
McNamara is looking for a takedown.
Wulf blocks a body shot from McNamara.
McNamara lands with a light punch inside.
McNamara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wulf misses with an elbow strike.
Wulf taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Wulf.
McNamara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wulf or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wulf moves into the clinch.
Wulf tries to stall but McNamara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McNamara misses with a hook to the ribs.
McNamara has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wulf after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Padraig McNamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wulf lands a nice elbow.
Wulf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by McNamara.
McNamara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wulf blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for McNamara.
Wulf scores with a shot to the side of McNamara's head.
Wulf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McNamara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wulf gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wulf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNamara is looking for a takedown.
Paavel Wulf seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McNamara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNamara misses with a punch on the inside.
Wulf avoiding damage.
McNamara lands an elbow inside that Wulf shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara scores with a shot to the side of Wulf's head.
McNamara turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wulf dodges the ground and pound from McNamara.
McNamara stands up and beckons Wulf to his feet.
Wulf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McNamara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wulf.
McNamara throws a low kick but Wulf avoids it.
Wulf moves out of range as McNamara strikes.
A little jabbing left from Wulf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McNamara darts in looking for a takedown but Wulf gets double underhooks and turns McNamara into the cage.
Wulf scores with a sloppy right hand. McNamara should have avoided that one.
Wulf lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McNamara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNamara gets a takedown into half guard.
Wulf wants to get back to full guard.
Wulf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McNamara pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wulf is trying to get back to full guard.
Wulf gets back to full guard.
McNamara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McNamara postures up.
McNamara pushes down on Wulf's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McNamara trying to control the action but Wulf is working from the bottom.
Wulf is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Padraig McNamara dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wulf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McNamara.
Wulf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wulf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McNamara.
Nice takedown defense from Wulf. No joy for McNamara on that attempt.
Wulf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McNamara.
McNamara backing away here, and Wulf unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wulf throws a head kick but McNamara moves out of range.
McNamara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wulf circles away.
Wulf takes the fight into the clinch.
McNamara takes an elbow to the temple.
McNamara has Wulf pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McNamara pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wulf tumbling to the mat - McNamara dives into Wulf's guard.
Wulf is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McNamara presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNamara managing to block the knees to the body from Wulf.
Wulf prevents a body shot from McNamara.
Wulf prevents a body shot from McNamara.
Wulf using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McNamara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McNamara is trying to maintain a safe position but Wulf gets an underhook and turns McNamara into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wulf is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Padraig McNamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wulf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McNamara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wulf throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wulf scores with a shoulder strike.
Wulf lands an uppercut.
McNamara swings wildly with an uppercut but Wulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNamara tries a body shot but Wulf blocks it.
A short right from McNamara on the inside.
Wulf manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wulf punching from the bottom.
McNamara stopping the sweep attempt from Wulf.
McNamara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wulf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Wulf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wulf looking for a sweep. Not yet Wulf, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wulf is keeping the position for now.
McNamara gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wulf is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McNamara rather than just go for the knockout.
Wulf decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wulf wants to pass to mount but McNamara is defending the position.
McNamara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McNamara.
Wulf got a little sloppy there for a moment and McNamara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wulf has managed to get both his arms back between McNamara's legs - danger averted.
Wulf trying to control but McNamara is working from the bottom.
Wulf chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf is working McNamara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McNamara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wulf is one step ahead there.
Wulf trying to control the position from guard on top but McNamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wulf got a little sloppy there for a moment and McNamara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wulf has managed to get both his arms back between McNamara's legs - danger averted.
Wulf is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McNamara working a defensive guard here.
Wulf won't allow McNamara to sweep him here.
Wulf got a little sloppy there for a moment and McNamara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wulf has managed to get both his arms back between McNamara's legs - danger averted.
Wulf lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wulf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wulf wants to control from the top but McNamara keeps moving.
McNamara looking for a sweep. Not yet McNamara, not yet.
Paavel Wulf has got the better of the ground game so far.
McNamara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wulf's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McNamara has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wulf has passed into side control.
McNamara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wulf off and has taken his back!
Wulf is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paavel Wulf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wulf 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavel Wulf!
Padraig McNamara was interviewed post fight and said 'Chamba'.
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