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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Minerva Wulf (ranked 729 p4p, 2016 weight class) and Murzol Gro Ulfimph (ranked 46 p4p, 126 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wulf might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sanctus Dominus. Gro Ulfimph has chosen Have a banana as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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37 - 22 - 4 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Minerva Wulf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 22 - 4, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wulf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gro Ulfimph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wulf moves away.
A punch combination from Wulf misses.
Wulf throws a hook to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wulf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wulf lands with a cross.
Gro Ulfimph displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from Wulf misses.
Wulf connects with the punch.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wulf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wulf moves out of range of the body kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph moves into range and clinches up with Wulf.
Gro Ulfimph breaks the clinch.
Wulf blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Wulf lands with an uppercut that bounces Gro Ulfimph off the cage and back into range.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the body shot from Wulf.
Wulf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gro Ulfimph.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gro Ulfimph looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Wulf misses the target.
Wulf scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Wulf to counter with a crisp jab.
Wulf moves out of range of the strikes.
Wulf lands with an overhand left.
Wulf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wulf has Gro Ulfimph pressed against the cage.
Wulf gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gro Ulfimph kicks Wulf off and gets back to his feet.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wulf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wulf throws an overhand right that lands on Gro Ulfimph's shoulder, as Gro Ulfimph tries to avoid the shot.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a counter right but Wulf avoids it with no problem.
Wulf takes a swing at Gro Ulfimph's ribcage but misses.
Gro Ulfimph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wulf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wulf fails with the takedown.
Gro Ulfimph fakes the leg kick and cracks Wulf in the body.
Wulf loads up on a big right hand but Gro Ulfimph slips the punch.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a kick to the temple. Wulf shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance and pushes Wulf back into the cage.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to break free of the clinch but Wulf has double underhooks.
Gro Ulfimph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wulf looks to land a right hand but Gro Ulfimph moved out of range.
Wulf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wulf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gro Ulfimph gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gro Ulfimph.
Wulf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gro Ulfimph prevents it.
Wulf prevents Gro Ulfimph from breaking the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wulf works Gro Ulfimph's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Gro Ulfimph.
Wulf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wulf throws a body shot but no joy.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a hook.
Wulf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minerva Wulf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wulf blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Wulf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf throws a looping overhand right but Gro Ulfimph ducks down to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Wulf tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wulf tests Gro Ulfimph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gro Ulfimph gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph tries to break the clinch but Wulf is controlling the position.
Gro Ulfimph gets underhooks to prevent Wulf's takedown attempt.
Wulf wants a takedown but no success here.
Gro Ulfimph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wulfs head.
Gro Ulfimph has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wulf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gro Ulfimph pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gro Ulfimph manages to break the clinch.
Wulf throws a series of punches but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
A jab from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Wulf is looking to counter punch.
Wulf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gro Ulfimph can pounce on him.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gro Ulfimph with a nice cross.
Wulf takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gro Ulfimph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wulf.
Wulf is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wulf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gro Ulfimph.
Decent striking displayed by Wulf there.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gro Ulfimph jabs Wulf to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Gro Ulfimph.
A head kick misses from Gro Ulfimph.
Wulf is looking to counter the offense by Gro Ulfimph and move into the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a head kick.
Wulf tries to counter with a takedown but Gro Ulfimph is quick to defend against it.
Wulf lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wulf has closed the distance and engaged Gro Ulfimph in a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wulf tries to score a body lock takedown but Gro Ulfimph shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wulf goes for a takedown attempt but Gro Ulfimph pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the body shot from Wulf.
Wulf scores with a sloppy right hand. Gro Ulfimph should have avoided that one.
Gro Ulfimph cracks Wulf with an open hand slap.
Gro Ulfimph cracks Wulf with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gro Ulfimph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gro Ulfimph tries to break the clinch but Wulf is controlling the position.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to break the clinch but Wulf has him pressed against the cage.
Wulf pushes Gro Ulfimph back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph manages to break the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph swinging wildly here.
Gro Ulfimph throws a series of punches but Wulf moves out of range.
Wulf thuds a left hand into Gro Ulfimph's body.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hook to the body.
Wulf dodges the punch combination from Gro Ulfimph.
Wulf closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gro Ulfimph did well to prevent Wulf getting side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Wulf's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to escape.
Gro Ulfimph has hold of Wulf's hands but Wulf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wulf is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Wulf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wulf slips a nice elbow through Gro Ulfimph's hands, connecting with Gro Ulfimph's forehead.
Wulf stops Gro Ulfimph from getting back to his feet.
Wulf working Gro Ulfimph over with strikes.
Wulf is working for a submission of some sort.
Wulf tries to pass to full mount but Gro Ulfimph defends it.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to stand back up but Wulf is controlling him
Wulf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gro Ulfimph is just riding it out for now. Wulf eventually gives up the hold.
Wulf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gro Ulfimph does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and defends easily.
Gro Ulfimph has hold of Wulf's hands but Wulf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wulf slips a nice elbow through Gro Ulfimph's hands, connecting with Gro Ulfimph's forehead.
Wulf wants to advance to full mount but Gro Ulfimph doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gro Ulfimph kicks Wulf off and gets to his feet.
Gro Ulfimph has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gro Ulfimph's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wulf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gro Ulfimph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gro Ulfimph has Wulf up against the cage in a clinch.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wulf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the body shot from Wulf.
Wulf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to get back to his feet.
Gro Ulfimph is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wulf is looking to take a break and control but Gro Ulfimph is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to escape.
Wulf wants to take a breather but Gro Ulfimph is having none of it.
Gro Ulfimph pushes Wulf off looking to stand but Wulf dives back in and keeps control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gro Ulfimph on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gro Ulfimph taking some punishment here, with Wulf in his half guard.
Wulf 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.
Gro Ulfimph is not content to let Wulf control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gro Ulfimph pushes Wulf off looking to stand but Wulf dives back in and keeps control.
Wulf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wulf wants to pass to mount but Gro Ulfimph is defending the position.
Gro Ulfimph taking some punishment here, with Wulf in his half guard.
Gro Ulfimph won't allow Wulf to pass to mount.
Wulf looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gro Ulfimph with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wulf prevents Gro Ulfimph from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minerva Wulf dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wulf keeps the fight on the outside.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a kick to the temple. Wulf shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wulf misses with a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a series of punches.
Wulf smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wulf moves out of range of the strikes.
Gro Ulfimph throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice looking body kick.
Wulf avoids the head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws the left hand but Wulf avoids the punch easily.
Gro Ulfimph swats away the attempt to clinch by Wulf.
Wulf misses with an uppercut. Gro Ulfimph saw that one coming.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter the offense by Wulf and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulf closes the distance and clinches.
Gro Ulfimph gets underhooks to prevent Wulf's takedown attempt.
Gro Ulfimph prevents the takedown attempt.
Wulf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gro Ulfimph avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minerva Wulf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Gro Ulfimph's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph tries to break free but Wulf pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gro Ulfimph can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gro Ulfimph.
Wulf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gro Ulfimph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance but Wulf moves to the side
and Wulf counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Gro Ulfimph coming out on top.
Wulf blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Wulf avoids the body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wulf takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wulf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wulf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gro Ulfimph takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Wulf wants to clinch.
Wulf digs a good hook to Gro Ulfimph's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulf blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Wulf blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wulf connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gro Ulfimph scrambles back to his feet.
Wulf drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around but Wulf manages to pass to half guard.
Wulf is working for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph is defending it quite comfortably.
Wulf landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Minerva Wulf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wulf trying to control the action but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to stand up here but Wulf is controlling him well.
Wulf is trying to control the action in half guard but Gro Ulfimph is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wulf stops Gro Ulfimph from getting back to his feet.
Wulf takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gro Ulfimph pushes Wulf off looking to stand but Wulf dives back in and keeps control.
Wulf working over Gro Ulfimph with some ground and pound. Gro Ulfimph looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wulf trying to mount his opponent but Gro Ulfimph defends it.
Wulf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and defends easily.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to escape.
Wulf 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.
Wulf working Gro Ulfimph over with strikes.
Wulf works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wulf lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wulf scoring with strikes but Gro Ulfimph is staying in there.
Gro Ulfimph is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Wulf connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gro Ulfimph is trying to stand up.
Wulf trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gro Ulfimph's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wulf lands a big elbow.
Gro Ulfimph is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wulf cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gro Ulfimph is still in real trouble! Can Wulf finish him?
Wulf lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wulf postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Gro Ulfimph badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Wulf around the waist but Wulf pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Wulf is the winner by TKO! Wulf jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minerva Wulf!
A very excited looking Minerva Wulf made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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