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QFC Tournament 725 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramazan Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volkan Xhaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ramazan Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Volkan Xhaka!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Magomedov enables Xhaka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Magomedov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xhaka is one step ahead there.
Xhaka wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Xhaka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Xhaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xhaka wanted to stand there but Magomedov had control of the position.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhaka cracks Magomedov with a solid left hand.
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xhaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xhaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xhaka with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing Xhaka from standing up.
Magomedov working a defensive guard here.
Xhaka preventing the sweep.
Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Xhaka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Xhaka trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Xhaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xhaka closes the distance and pushes Magomedov back into the cage.
Xhaka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
Xhaka moves in looking to clinch but Magomedov pushes him off.
Xhaka shoots and misses
and Magomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Xhaka's guard.
Ramazan Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volkan Xhaka.
Xhaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xhaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Xhaka, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xhaka controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
Xhaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Xhaka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Xhaka tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xhaka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Xhaka tries to clinch up but Magomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Xhaka shoots in for a double leg but Magomedov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magomedov successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
Magomedov continues to stall.
Magomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Xhaka on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ramazan Magomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Magomedov gets a takedown into half guard.
Xhaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Xhaka.
Xhaka isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Magomedov stacks Xhaka on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Magomedov!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhaka is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Magomedov working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xhaka being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xhaka prevents Magomedov from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Xhaka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Xhaka is trying to stand back up but Magomedov is controlling him
Xhaka gets full guard.
Xhaka is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Magomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xhaka is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Magomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Xhaka!
Xhaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xhaka struggling a bit here.
Xhaka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Magomedov tries to move to mount but Xhaka blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xhaka trying his best to control but Magomedov has mounted him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramazan Magomedov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Xhaka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Xhaka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Xhaka wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is thwarting Xhaka's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xhaka is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Xhaka is looking to control Magomedov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xhaka avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Magomedov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xhaka keeps working.
Magomedov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ramazan Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xhaka regains half guard.
Xhaka is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xhaka wants to control but Magomedov passes into side.
Xhaka tries to improve position but can't.
Xhaka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Xhaka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee asks Magomedov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Magomedov prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Magomedov with a poor takedown
and Xhaka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xhaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Xhaka stalling in the clinch but Magomedov improves position.
Magomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Xhaka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Magomedov stalling the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov breaks the clinch.
Xhaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Volkan Xhaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramazan Magomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xhaka jumps into guard, dragging Magomedov to the mat.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
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 Ramazan Magomedov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magomedov, 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 for Ramazan Magomedov!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Ramazan Magomedov!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Ramazan Magomedov!
Ramazan Magomedov wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Rigondeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maro Torbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Rigondeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maro Torbar!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torbar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rigondeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Torbar tries to break free but Rigondeaux pushes him back against the cage.
Rigondeaux is trying to force a seperation but Torbar has the dominant position.
Torbar manages to break the clinch.
Torbar misses with a double jab
and Rigondeaux holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Torbar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rigondeaux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Torbar's defenses.
It looks like Maro Torbar has been cut.
Torbar tries to circle away but Rigondeaux has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigondeaux has clasped his hands together around Torbar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rigondeaux working the ground and pound from side control.
Rigondeaux postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Torbar is pushing Rigondeaux's head away, looking to escape. Rigondeaux manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigondeaux working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rigondeaux content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Torbar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rigondeaux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rigondeaux tries to move to mount but Torbar blocks the move with his legs.
Rigondeaux has an Americana. Torbar didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rigondeaux is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rigondeaux hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lucas Rigondeaux!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antero Jose Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abbas Shahriari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antero Jose Carneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abbas Shahriari!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carneiro enables Shahriari to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carneiro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Carneiro looking to control.
Carneiro is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shahriari rolls with it to try and escape but Carneiro cranks on the arm and Shahriari is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antero Jose Carneiro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muhhamad Bin Zayed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misha Vorobey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muhhamad Bin Zayed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Misha Vorobey!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vorobey gets caught napping as Bin Zayed dives in and scores a takedown. Vorobey manages to retain guard.
Vorobey wants to get back to his feet but Bin Zayed passes into half guard.
Bin Zayed scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bin Zayed 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.
Vorobey is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Bin Zayed has latched onto it... Big trouble! Bin Zayed pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Vorobey is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Bin Zayed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Muhhamad Bin Zayed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Cajellon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Maichuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Cajellon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Maichuso!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cajellon wants to clinch.
Cajellon throws a body shot but no joy.
Cajellon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maichuso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maichuso manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cajellon on his heels. He'll look to pass Cajellon's guard now, I'm sure.
Maichuso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maichuso should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maichuso is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maichuso stands and throws Cajellon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maichuso controls the position.
Cajellon can't do much from the bottom here.
Maichuso working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Maichuso is putting a hurting on Cajellon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cajellon is letting Maichuso control him for a moment.
Maichuso gets to mount! Cajellon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maichuso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maichuso looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Maichuso swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Maichuso!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavlo Denysuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olavi Korhonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pavlo Denysuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Olavi Korhonen!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denysuk wants to clinch.
Korhonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Korhonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Denysuk tries to clinch but Korhonen moves out of range.
Denysuk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korhonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korhonen connects with the punch.
Denysuk doesn't manage to clinch there - Korhonen circles away.
Korhonen scores with the left hand. Denysuk knows he should have avoided that one.
Korhonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Korhonen lands a big uppercut and Denysuk crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Denysuk looks OK. Korhonen waves Denysuk back to his feet!
Denysuk is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denysuk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Korhonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Denysuk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Korhonen engages and cracks Denysuk with a massive lead left hook - Denysuk tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Korhonen is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olavi Korhonen!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maro Veljanovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Heinrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maro Veljanovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Heinrich!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veljanovski tries to sprawl but Heinrich drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Veljanovski wants to control but Heinrich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heinrich lands strikes from half guard.
Veljanovski trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veljanovski is pressing down on Heinrich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Heinrich is looking to pass into half guard but Veljanovski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Veljanovski is in guard.
Veljanovski controlling from the top position.
Veljanovski trying to control but Heinrich is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljanovski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Heinrich has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Veljanovski has passed into side control.
Heinrich manages to get back to half guard.
Veljanovski decides to stand up.
Veljanovski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Veljanovski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Veljanovski is looking to take a break and control but Heinrich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heinrich tries to get to full guard but Veljanovski has control of the leg.
Veljanovski controlling the pace.
Veljanovski trying to control from half guard but Heinrich is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heinrich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Heinrich can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Heinrich controlling the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Veljanovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heinrich moves away.
Veljanovski fails with the takedown.
Heinrich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Veljanovski.
The fighters circling - Heinrich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heinrich throws a head kick but Veljanovski moves out of range.
Heinrich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Veljanovski.
Heinrich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Veljanovski!
Veljanovski tries to improve position but can't.
Heinrich working the ground and pound.
Heinrich wants to control for a moment but Veljanovski uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veljanovski is controlling Heinrich's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maro Veljanovski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Heinrich tries for a takedown but Veljanovski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Heinrich feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Veljanovski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Heinrich has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Veljanovski is looking for a takedown.
Veljanovski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Heinrich to keep the fight standing.
Veljanovski has Heinrich pushed against the cage.
Heinrich pulls guard effortlessly.
Heinrich trying to keep a closed guard but Veljanovski is proving a slippery customer.
Heinrich keeping moving, preventing Veljanovski from controlling successfully.
Heinrich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Veljanovski is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljanovski stands up and waves to Heinrich to follow him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heinrich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Veljanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heinrich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heinrich tries to sprawl but Veljanovski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Veljanovski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Veljanovski wants to control but Heinrich is keeping him busy.
Heinrich is trying to maintain the position but Veljanovski is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Veljanovski connects with a nice short shot to Heinrich's temple.
Veljanovski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Veljanovski is thwarting Heinrich's attempts to control the position.
Veljanovski wants to take a breather but Heinrich is having none of it.
Heinrich wants to control but Veljanovski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heinrich wants to get back to his feet.
Veljanovski is trying to control. Heinrich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Heinrich misses with a hook. Veljanovski ducked under it nicely.
Veljanovski is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veljanovski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Heinrich!
Heinrich throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Heinrich is breathing heavily.
Heinrich dives in for a single leg takedown but Veljanovski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Heinrich tries to clinch but Veljanovski moves out of range.
No luck for Heinrich with that takedown attempt.
Maro Veljanovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Heinrich.
Veljanovski throws the kick towards the body but Heinrich avoids it.
Heinrich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veljanovski.
Heinrich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Veljanovski throws a hook but Heinrich blocks it.
Heinrich with the counter takedown but Veljanovski avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Heinrich.
Veljanovski throws a big counter combination but Heinrich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Veljanovski is defended easily by Heinrich.
Heinrich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Veljanovski defends it well.
Veljanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Heinrich moves out of range easily.
Heinrich fails with a takedown attempt.
Heinrich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Veljanovski as he jumps to the side.
Heinrich gets caught napping as Veljanovski dives in and scores a takedown. Heinrich manages to retain guard.
Veljanovski landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maro Veljanovski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Veljanovski takes the fight into the clinch.
Heinrich jumps guard but Veljanovski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Heinrich gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Veljanovski regains guard.
Veljanovski looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Heinrich's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veljanovski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Veljanovski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heinrich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heinrich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veljanovski keeping moving, preventing Heinrich from controlling successfully.
Veljanovski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heinrich wants to stand but Veljanovski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Veljanovski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heinrich manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Heinrich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heinrich controls Veljanovski momentarily but Veljanovski frees himself.
Heinrich wants to control the position but Veljanovski says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Heinrich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Veljanovski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heinrich keeps working.
Heinrich moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heinrich looking to control but Veljanovski passes into half guard.
Veljanovski content to control rather than advance.
Veljanovski wants to pass the guard but Heinrich is defending well.
Veljanovski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Veljanovski is looking to take a break and control but Heinrich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Veljanovski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Veljanovski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Heinrich defends it nicely.
Veljanovski gets a double leg takedown into Heinrich's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heinrich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Heinrich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Veljanovski trying to control but Heinrich is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maro Veljanovski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Veljanovski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 for Maro Veljanovski!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Maro Veljanovski!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Maro Veljanovski!
Maro Veljanovski wins by unanimous decision!
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