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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ur Gonnalose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonnalose has chosen Uprising as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Viktor Herzog could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ur Gonnalose's chin.
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134 lbs
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140 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Herzog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ur Gonnalose!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonnalose connects with a nice looking jab.
Gonnalose misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Gonnalose misses.
Gonnalose throws an overhand right that lands on Herzog's shoulder, as Herzog tries to avoid the shot.
Herzog with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gonnalose to score with a decent uppercut.
Gonnalose leaves Herzog with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gonnalose drops Herzog with a left and a right! Oh, Herzog is hurt - Gonnalose dives into side control looking to finish!
Herzog is rocked!
Herzog is trying to control Gonnalose's posture but Gonnalose avoids it.
Oh Herzog is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Herzog regains half guard.
Herzog wants to control but Gonnalose is keeping busy.
Herzog seems to have got his legs back now.
Herzog is looking to improve his position.
Herzog wants to control but Gonnalose is keeping busy.
Herzog controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gonnalose not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonnalose wants to control but Herzog is keeping him busy.
Herzog is controlling Gonnalose's trapped leg to prevent Gonnalose from advancing to side control.
Gonnalose throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gonnalose throws a big shot that misses.
Herzog drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gonnalose looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonnalose, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herzog postures up.
Gonnalose tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herzog 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.
Gonnalose wants to stand but Herzog is controlling the position.
Gonnalose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonnalose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonnalose working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herzog.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Herzog throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gonnalose's waist but Gonnalose gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herzog off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Herzog.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herzog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonnalose throws out the jab.
Gonnalose tests Herzog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gonnalose throws a body punch but Herzog moves out of range.
Herzog moves away from the strike by Gonnalose.
Gonnalose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Herzog fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gonnalose misses with an uppercut. Herzog saw that one coming.
Ur Gonnalose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog gets the takedown into side control.
Herzog tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Herzog prevents Gonnalose from escaping the position.
Gonnalose tries to improve position but can't.
Gonnalose is trying to get back to his feet.
Herzog is trying to get an arm triangle but Gonnalose is defending well.
Gonnalose is trying to get back to his feet.
Herzog throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gonnalose is looking for a sweep.
Herzog throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Herzog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Herzog throws a leg kick but Gonnalose sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Gonnalose.
Herzog closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gonnalose did well to prevent Herzog getting side control.
Herzog is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gonnalose!
Herzog trying to control but Gonnalose is having none of it.
Gonnalose bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herzog controlling the position.
Herzog is looking for a triangle but Gonnalose pushes his legs off easily.
Gonnalose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 Viktor Herzog will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Herzog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Gonnalose does no damage.
Gonnalose uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Herzog has time to react.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Herzog takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ur Gonnalose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonnalose misses with a jab to the body
and Herzog counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gonnalose's guard now.
Herzog drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gonnalose looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gonnalose looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gonnalose!
Gonnalose grinds an elbow into Herzog's temple.
Gonnalose is working Herzog over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gonnalose scoring with punches and elbows.
Herzog takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Herzog is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Herzog taking some punishment here, with Gonnalose in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog is trying to maintain the position but Gonnalose is very close to passing his half guard.
Gonnalose is trying to control. Herzog wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gonnalose lands strikes from half guard.
Gonnalose moves into full mount! Herzog won't be happy about that!
Herzog working to try and regain half guard.
Gonnalose really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herzog. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gonnalose with shots to the head and body - Herzog looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gonnalose with shots to the head and body - Herzog looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gonnalose connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Herzog wants to hold on but Gonnalose pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gonnalose cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Herzog regains half guard.
Gonnalose stands up and beckons Herzog to join him on the feet.
Gonnalose is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonnalose misses with a two punch combination.
Gonnalose clobbers Herzog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Herzog closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Herzog lands in his opponent's guard.
Gonnalose pushes Herzog off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gonnalose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Herzog doesn't seem bothered though.
Herzog shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Herzog was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herzog thowing shots but they're missing.
Viktor Herzog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herzog looking for a guillotine from mount but Gonnalose is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Herzog looking to control but Gonnalose is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gonnalose is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Herzog can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gonnalose is looking to escape.
Gonnalose wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gonnalose can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gonnalose is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four 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.
Herzog tries to control but Gonnalose wriggling away.
Herzog working for a submission but Gonnalose is keeping him at bay.
Gonnalose working to try and regain half guard.
Herzog wants to finish this one by submission but Gonnalose is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Herzog.
Herzog unloads with some shots from mount but Gonnalose bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonnalose is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gonnalose is looking to improve his position but Herzog isn't that keen on the idea.
Herzog wants to take Gonnalose's back but he can't do it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ur Gonnalose will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gonnalose just misses with a punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gonnalose.
Herzog scores a takedown into full mount!
Herzog is working for a guillotine from mount but Gonnalose frees his head quite easily.
Herzog sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gonnalose wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gonnalose is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonnalose is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gonnalose holds on for dear life, controlling Herzog's posture momentarily.
Herzog throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gonnalose because Herzog loaded up on that one.
Gonnalose blocking the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gonnalose can't escape the position.
Gonnalose is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Herzog is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gonnalose is surviving well by controlling Herzog's body position as best he can.
Gonnalose is trying to stand.
Gonnalose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonnalose tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Herzog with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gonnalose tries to improve his position but instead Herzog has taken his back!
Gonnalose covering up well and avoiding damage.
Gonnalose defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gonnalose trying to get back to his feet but Herzog is in full control for now.
Gonnalose is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Herzog off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Gonnalose can't escape the position.
Gonnalose manages to reverse the position and now he's in Herzog's guard. Nice work there by Gonnalose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonnalose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Herzog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Herzog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gonnalose wants to stand and escape but instead Herzog has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Herzog is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Herzog thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gonnalose kicks Herzog off and gets to his feet.
Herzog walks into a straight right hand from Gonnalose.
Herzog closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gonnalose to the mat! Gonnalose manages to get full guard.
Herzog prevents Gonnalose from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog wants to pass the guard but Gonnalose is keeping the position.
Gonnalose is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Herzog is controlling him.
Herzog is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Herzog drops back looking for a leg! Gonnalose is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gonnalose manages to kick Herzog off! Herzog jumps back into Gonnalose's guard.
Herzog 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.
Herzog throws a strike but Gonnalose rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Herzog showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Herzog has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Herzog!
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