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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Kramer (ranked 470 p4p, 879 weight class) and Oscar Vogels (ranked 59 p4p, 126 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Vogels!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vogels leaves Kramer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vogels moves into the clinch.
Vogels swings wildly with an uppercut but Kramer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kramer is trying to pull guard but Vogels has him pressed against the cage.
Vogels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vogels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vogels swings wildly with an uppercut but Kramer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vogels stops a takedown attempt from Kramer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vogels throws a punch but it's blocked by Kramer.
Kramer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer fails to pull guard.
Vogels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kramer jumps guard but Vogels turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kramer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vogels can't fight it off and eventually Kramer manages to take the fight to the floor. Vogels looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vogels doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogels throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Vogels striking off his back but it's not causing Kramer any problems.
Vogels throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kramer throwing strikes but missing.
Vogels throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kramer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kramer postures up in Vogels's guard and throws a big left but Vogels blocks it.
Kramer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vogels looking for a sweep. Not yet Vogels, not yet.
Kramer pushes down on Vogels's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vogels tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kramer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vogels punching from the bottom.
Kramer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vogels punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is looking for a kimura but Vogels is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kramer to get the leverage.
Kramer is working for a kimura but Vogels is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vogels throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kramer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kramer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vogels defends it well.
Vogels missing with punches from the bottom.
Vogels is looking for a sweep. Kramer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kramer blocks the strikes from Vogels.
Vogels throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kramer prevents Vogels from improving his position.
Kramer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vogels throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vogels punching from the bottom.
Kramer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kramer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vogels defends it well.
Vogels tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kramer blocks the strikes from Vogels.
Kramer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kramer is working for a submission of some sort.
Vogels misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kramer prevents Vogels from improving his position.
Vogels 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.
Vogels misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kramer tries to pass to full mount but Vogels defends it.
Kramer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vogels misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vogels manages to get to full guard.
Kramer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kramer cracks Vogels with a solid left hand.
Kramer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vogels throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Vogels striking off his back but it's not causing Kramer any problems.
Kramer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Kramer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kramer can't get the takedown.
Kramer goes for a takedown attempt but Vogels pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vogels instigates a clinch.
Vogels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kramer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kramer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vogels misses with the head strike.
Vogels misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer tries to score a body lock takedown but Vogels shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vogels misses with a punch on the inside.
Kramer tries to pull guard but Vogels forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kramer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vogels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kramer blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Vogels.
Kramer is working for takedown but Vogels is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vogels working aggressively here.
Kramer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vogels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oscar Vogels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kramer tightens his grip and picks Vogels up, before dumping him to the ground. Vogels manages to land in guard.
Kramer stopping the sweep attempt from Vogels.
Kramer tries to free his leg and advance position but Vogels is retaining full guard.
Vogels throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Vogels wants to sweep but no luck.
Vogels throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kramer postures up and lands a big shot to Vogels's brow.
Vogels throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vogels thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kramer advances to half guard.
Kramer is looking for a kimura here.
Vogels tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogels is defending against the submission attempts here by Kramer.
Kramer is looking for a kimura here.
Kramer uses his free foot to push down on Vogels's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vogels.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Vogels flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kramer is working for a guillotine from mount but Vogels frees his head quite easily.
Vogels swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Vogels flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kramer working for a submission but Vogels is keeping him at bay.
Vogels keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vogels flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Vogels is desperately trying to improve his position but Kramer has a good base and remains in mount.
Vogels is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Vogels throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Vogels gets back to half guard.
Vogels tries to roll over but Kramer keeps him under control.
Vogels is pressing down on Kramer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vogels has momentary wrist control but Kramer slips an elbow through the middle.
Kramer is pushing down on Vogels's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vogels is fighting to maintain full guard but Kramer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kramer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kramer seems to be working for a kimura but Vogels defends the submission attempt.
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura but Vogels is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogels throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Vogels misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kramer blocks the strikes from Vogels.
Vogels tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kramer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kramer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kramer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vogels has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura but Vogels is defending well.
Vogels is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kramer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kramer's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kramer tries to roll but Vogels sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jon Kramer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vogels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vogels fails to land.
Vogels throws a head punch that misses.
Vogels lands with a left to the head.
Vogels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kramer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vogels is defending well.
Kramer wants a takedown but no success here.
Vogels working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Vogels fails to land.
Vogels misses with a punch on the inside.
Vogels working aggressively here.
Vogels throws a head punch that misses.
Vogels lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kramer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vogels working aggressively here.
Kramer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vogels prevents it.
Vogels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogels lands with a light punch inside.
Vogels prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kramer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kramer pulls guard successfully.
Kramer 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.
Kramer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vogels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vogels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jon Kramer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kramer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vogels must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vogels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vogels tries to free his leg and advance position but Kramer is retaining full guard.
Kramer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vogels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vogels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vogels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vogels throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogels is looking to work some ground and pound but Kramer has wrist control.
Vogels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kramer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vogels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kramer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vogels.
Kramer is looking for a triangle but Vogels pushes his legs off easily.
Vogels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kramer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vogels has managed to get both his arms back between Kramer's legs - danger averted.
Vogels makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Kramer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vogels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vogels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vogels landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vogels is working Kramer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kramer has his foot on Vogels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vogels works his way back into a safe position though.
Vogels is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vogels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vogels distracts Kramer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vogels postures up in Kramer's guard and throws a big left but Kramer blocks it.
Vogels with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kramer is rocked!
Kramer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oh Kramer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vogels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kramer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kramer seems to have got his legs back now.
Kramer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vogels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vogels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vogels is pushing down on Kramer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kramer is fighting to maintain full guard but Vogels has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vogels thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kramer's head.
Vogels winds up and cracks Kramer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer wants to improve his position but Vogels is controlling well.
Vogels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kramer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vogels.
Vogels drops an elbow to the side of Kramer's head.
Kramer looking for submissions off his back.
Kramer tries to roll over but Vogels keeps him under control.
Vogels sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Kramer! Oh, Kramer is in big trouble! Vogels lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oscar Vogels!
A victorious Oscar Vogels thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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