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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orla Wanker (ranked 812 p4p, 2485 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 129 p4p, 339 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanker shoots in and bounces Krnacova off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Krnacova is trying to keep Wanker in close.
Wanker is pushing down on Krnacova's leg trying to pass to half guard. Krnacova is fighting to maintain full guard but Wanker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wanker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krnacova sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krnacova is trying to get back to full guard.
Wanker controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wanker not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Wanker seems content to control.
Krnacova trying to control from the bottom.
Krnacova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wanker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krnacova tries to roll over but Wanker keeps him under control.
Wanker moves nicely into side control.
Krnacova struggling a bit here.
Krnacova tries to bench press Wanker off him but Wanker keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Krnacova tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova is trying to improve his position.
Wanker is staying tight to Krnacova's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've been hearing that Wanker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Krnacova is trying to control Wanker's posture but Wanker avoids it.
Wanker is staying tight to Krnacova's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wanker lands a nice forearm strike.
Krnacova is trying to get back to half guard.
Krnacova felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wanker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krnacova keeps working.
Krnacova is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Krnacova's face as Wanker controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker advances to mount.
Wanker controlling the position easily from mount.
Wanker prevents Krnacova from getting the reversal.
Wanker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wanker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wanker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Krnacova is desperately trying to improve his position but Wanker has a good base and remains in mount.
Wanker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krnacova is looking to escape.
Wanker controlling the pace for now.
Krnacova is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wanker trying to control but Krnacova is having none of it.
Krnacova can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker controlling the position easily from mount.
Krnacova wants to hold on but Wanker pushes him away.
Krnacova is squirming around, avoiding Wanker's attempts to control the action.
Wanker controlling from the full mount.
Krnacova wants to hold on but Wanker pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krnacova tries to reverse the position but Wanker maintains control.
Wanker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orla Wanker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Krnacova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wanker circles away.
Krnacova drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wanker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krnacova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krnacova landing some decent shots from guard.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Wanker keeps moving.
Wanker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Wanker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wanker is controlling Krnacova's posture.
Wanker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krnacova can do to turn this around?
Krnacova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Wanker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Krnacova preventing the sweep.
Wanker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wanker is pulling down on Krnacova's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova preventing the sweep.
Wanker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Krnacova throws a big elbow that misses.
Krnacova trying to control but Wanker is working from the bottom.
Wanker is controlling Krnacova's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Krnacova stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krnacova wants it to stay on the feet.
Wanker throws a right hand that Krnacova ducks under and follows up with a left that Krnacova also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krnacova is defended easily by Wanker.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wanker as he jumps to the side.
Wanker attempts a counter takedown but Krnacova avoids it well and moves away.
Orla Wanker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
Wanker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova shoots for a takedown but Wanker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wanker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Krnacova!
Wanker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Krnacova is looking to regain half guard here but Wanker keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Wanker stalls from top position.
Wanker wants to control but Krnacova is keeping him busy.
Krnacova is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wanker is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wanker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Krnacova is squirming around, avoiding Wanker's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Krnacova wants to hold on but Wanker pushes him away.
Krnacova is in all sorts of trouble here.
Krnacova taking shots to the head.
Wanker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Krnacova wants to control but Wanker is having none of it.
Wanker prevents Krnacova from getting the reversal.
Wanker fails to move to back control.
Wanker controlling the pace for now.
Wanker wants to finish this one by submission but Krnacova is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wanker.
Wanker controlling from the full mount.
Krnacova is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Krnacova tries to hold on but Wanker pushes him away.
Krnacova manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Krnacova keeping hold of Wanker's head, controlling as best he can.
Wanker tries to pass to full mount but Krnacova defends it.
Krnacova is trying is best to control the position here.
Wanker slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wanker trying to control the action but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orla Wanker dominated that second round.
That's time! Wanker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Krnacova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wanker's waist but Wanker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krnacova off to one side.
Wanker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krnacova's head.
Wanker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Felix Krnacova has been cut.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wanker as he avoids it easily.
Krnacova takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wanker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wanker wants it to stay on the feet.
Orla Wanker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
A head kick misses from Wanker.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krnacova takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wanker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Krnacova takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Krnacova is rocked!
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!
Krnacova looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wanker is fending him off so far but Krnacova persists. Nope, Wanker circles away and we're back to standing.
Krnacova is still on wobbly legs! Can Wanker finish him?
Wanker shoots in and bounces Krnacova off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wanker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Krnacova seems to have recovered his senses.
Krnacova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wanker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker pushing down on Krnacova's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wanker slows the pace down in half guard.
Krnacova wants to improve his position but Wanker is controlling well.
Wanker is thwarting Krnacova's attempts to control the position.
Wanker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krnacova doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wanker.
Wanker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Krnacova knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Krnacova wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wanker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wanker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wanker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wanker controlling from the full mount.
Krnacova looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Wanker looking for the choke from the back.
Krnacova is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wanker gets his way!
Wanker controlling well, preventing Krnacova from escaping the position.
Wanker just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Krnacova showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker biding his time, controlling Krnacova.
Wanker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Krnacova turns into Wanker and is now in his guard.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Wanker keeps moving.
Krnacova being controlled here momentarily.
Wanker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Wanker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wanker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krnacova's guard.
Wanker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krnacova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wanker wants to get back to full guard.
Wanker moves into full guard.
Wanker pulls Krnacova in close to prevent any damage.
Wanker wants to sweep here but Krnacova controlling him for the moment.
Orla Wanker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Wanker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Felix Krnacova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wanker looking for a sweep. Not yet Wanker, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orla Wanker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wanker 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orla Wanker!
Orla Wanker made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.
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