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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Murzol Gro Ulfimph (ranked 1122 p4p, 2034 weight class) and Vang Poulsen (ranked 133 p4p, 203 weight class). Gro Ulfimph comes to the cage accompanied by Hired Gun. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vang Poulsen!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poulsen swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Poulsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Gro Ulfimph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gro Ulfimph motions for Poulsen to come forward. Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poulsen! But no joy.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a body shot.
Poulsen checks the leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poulsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Poulsen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gro Ulfimph catches Poulsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Poulsen avoids the body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
A jab from Poulsen does it's job there.
Gro Ulfimph motions for Poulsen to come forward. Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the body shot from Poulsen.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gro Ulfimph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Poulsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Poulsen swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Poulsen swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook.
Poulsen lands a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a head kick by Poulsen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poulsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph slips a jab and a cross from Poulsen.
Gro Ulfimph wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Poulsen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Poulsen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gro Ulfimph rather than just go for the knockout.
Gro Ulfimph takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Gro Ulfimph.
Poulsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poulsen tries to work over Gro Ulfimph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard but Poulsen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gro Ulfimph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poulsen backwards.
Poulsen looking to stall.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hand.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a short shot to the head.
Poulsen blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poulsen.
Poulsen takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poulsen leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a light punch inside.
Poulsen can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Gro Ulfimph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poulsen backwards.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but Poulsen won't allow it.
Gro Ulfimph can't find room to land a body shot as Poulsen controls the action.
Gro Ulfimph fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murzol Gro Ulfimph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gro Ulfimph tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gro Ulfimph pulls guard.
Gro Ulfimph has his hands on Poulsen's head, controlling the position.
Poulsen wants to control from the top but Gro Ulfimph keeps moving.
Gro Ulfimph looking for a guillotine here but Poulsen defends easily.
Gro Ulfimph preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poulsen works over Gro Ulfimph with some ground and pound from guard.
Gro Ulfimph lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Poulsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gro Ulfimph can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Poulsen keeping full guard, as Gro Ulfimph tries to pass.
Gro Ulfimph got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poulsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gro Ulfimph has managed to get both his arms back between Poulsen's legs - danger averted.
Gro Ulfimph tries to free his leg and advance position but Poulsen is retaining full guard.
Gro Ulfimph drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gro Ulfimph jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Poulsen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Poulsen pulls Gro Ulfimph in to control the position.
Poulsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gro Ulfimph defends well.
Gro Ulfimph looking to pass the guard.
Gro Ulfimph sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Poulsen checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Poulsen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Poulsen lands with an overhand left.
Gro Ulfimph swinging wildly here.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a jab to the head.
Poulsen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Poulsen.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick that misses.
Poulsen checks a leg kick nicely.
Poulsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gro Ulfimph here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Poulsen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gro Ulfimph throws a body punch but Poulsen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph has managed to clinch.
Gro Ulfimph misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Poulsen.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Poulsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gro Ulfimph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Poulsen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Poulsen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Poulsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph was well out of range. Poor timing from Poulsen.
Gro Ulfimph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poulsen can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Poulsen.
Gro Ulfimph slips under a jab from Poulsen.
Gro Ulfimph throws a jab when Poulsen was well out of range.
Poulsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poulsen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gro Ulfimph is able to avoid easily.
Gro Ulfimph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poulsen.
Poulsen swinging wildly here.
As Poulsen tries to get set, Gro Ulfimph tries to push him back and clinch up but Poulsen manages to avoid the attempt.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Poulsen blocks a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poulsen on the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a crisp jab.
Gro Ulfimph misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poulsen. Gro Ulfimph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but Poulsen checks it.
Gro Ulfimph scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poulsen walks into a stiff left hand from Gro Ulfimph.
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!
Poulsen throws a hook to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gro Ulfimph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poulsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poulsen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Poulsen moves out of range as Gro Ulfimph strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gro Ulfimph darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Poulsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gro Ulfimph finds it's way round the side to connect with Poulsen's head.
Poulsen misses with a body kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a big shot that misses.
Gro Ulfimph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gro Ulfimph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a jab.
Poulsen checks the leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poulsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gro Ulfimph connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gro Ulfimph. That's going to slow Poulsen down.
Gro Ulfimph fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poulsen is out of range.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range of the leg kick from Poulsen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch but Poulsen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poulsen. Gro Ulfimph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poulsen stuns Gro Ulfimph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Poulsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poulsen throws a solid leg kick but Gro Ulfimph takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Poulsen.
A big right from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Gro Ulfimph looks to throw the jab but Poulsen is out of range.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Poulsen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gro Ulfimph backs up against the cage.
Nice defenses there by Poulsen.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot
and Poulsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Poulsen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poulsen takes one to the chin there.
Poulsen lands with a right hand.
Gro Ulfimph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poulsen. That did some damage!
Poulsen blocks a jab.
A big left from Poulsen misses.
Gro Ulfimph ducks under a wild hook from Poulsen.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the body shot from Poulsen.
Poulsen lands with a good body shot.
Poulsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Poulsen stuns Gro Ulfimph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gro Ulfimph changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gro Ulfimph lands a glancing blow to the side of Poulsen's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gro Ulfimph.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gro Ulfimph takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Poulsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poulsen looks to land a left hand but Gro Ulfimph moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poulsen. Gro Ulfimph does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Murzol Gro Ulfimph will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jab from Gro Ulfimph.
Poulsen throws a looping overhand right but Gro Ulfimph ducks down to avoid it.
Poulsen throws a head kick that misses.
Gro Ulfimph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poulsen.
Gro Ulfimph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice side step and Poulsen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Poulsen looks to land a right hand but Gro Ulfimph moved out of range.
Gro Ulfimph takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Poulsen scores with a shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poulsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gro Ulfimph holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Poulsen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poulsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but Poulsen won't allow it.
Poulsen slowing the pace effectively.
Gro Ulfimph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph tries a body shot but Poulsen blocks it.
Poulsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body punch in the clinch.
Poulsen trying to control the position but instead, Gro Ulfimph has worked for underhooks and has pushed Poulsen into the cage.
Gro Ulfimph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poulsen's elbow.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but Poulsen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph tries a body shot but Poulsen blocks it.
Poulsen blocks an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard.
Gro Ulfimph throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Poulsen trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph pulls Poulsen in close to prevent any damage.
Gro Ulfimph working a defensive guard here.
Gro Ulfimph pulls Poulsen in to control the position.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to control the position but Poulsen postures up.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Poulsen trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a powerful jab.
Poulsen jabs Gro Ulfimph right on the nose. Gro Ulfimph blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut there from Poulsen.
Gro Ulfimph fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance and clinches.
Poulsen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Poulsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poulsen is trying to break free.
Poulsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poulsen throws a head punch that misses.
Poulsen misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph working aggressively here.
Poulsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poulsen avoiding damage.
Poulsen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Poulsen pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Gro Ulfimph.
Poulsen lands an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gro Ulfimph stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Gro Ulfimph.
Vang Poulsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poulsen misses with a punch to the body.
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 Murzol Gro Ulfimph.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gro Ulfimph, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
Murzol Gro Ulfimph decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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