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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zero Udala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Peterwhacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Udala comes to the cage accompanied by The Beach Boys - Wouldn't it be nice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Peterwhacker's choice of entrance music: Bad to the Bone by George Thorogood. 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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220 cm
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255 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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190 cm
27
259 lbs
11 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zero Udala! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Peterwhacker! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Udala throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A jab from Peterwhacker does it's job there.
It looks like Zero Udala has been cut. Udala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Peterwhacker is fending him off so far but Udala persists. Nope, Peterwhacker circles away and we're back to standing. Peterwhacker misses with a double jab.
Udala throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Peterwhacker throws a sloppy head kick and Udala moves out of range easily. Some wild striking there from Udala.
A head kick misses from Udala. Udala misses with a double jab.
Peterwhacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Udala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Peterwhacker misses with a body shot.
Peterwhacker misses with a few strikes there.
Michael Peterwhacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Udala throws a right and a left that Peterwhacker avoids nicely. A punch combination from Udala misses. Peterwhacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterwhacker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Udala fails in his attempt to clinch. Udala darts in and clinches Peterwhacker up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Udala. Peterwhacker has Udala pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Peterwhacker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Udala tumbling to the mat - Peterwhacker dives into Udala's guard. Udala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Peterwhacker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Udala is looking to stand up but Peterwhacker isn't so interested in that idea. Udala has a closed guard, preventing Peterwhacker from standing up. Udala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Peterwhacker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Udala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Udala has a closed guard, preventing Peterwhacker from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Udala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Peterwhacker counters with a right hand to the body. Udala is breathing heavily. Peterwhacker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Udala swats him away and circles back towards the center. Peterwhacker closes the distance but Udala moves to the side and Udala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nice uppercut lands for Peterwhacker. That snapped Udala's head back.
Peterwhacker throws a nice looking combination but Udala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Peterwhacker rushes Udala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Peterwhacker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Udala scores with a knee to the head.
Peterwhacker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peterwhacker pulls Udala into guard.
Peterwhacker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Udala defends it easily. Peterwhacker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Udala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Udala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Udala tries to stand but Peterwhacker is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Peterwhacker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Peterwhacker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Udala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Peterwhacker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Udala defends well. Udala stands and steps away. Peterwhacker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. The fight stays on the outside here - Udala looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Udala throws a series of strikes that have Peterwhacker backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Peterwhacker misses with a head kick.
Udala tries to clinch up but Peterwhacker circles away and keeps his distance. Peterwhacker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Udala paws at him with a jab and circles away. Udala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Peterwhacker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Peterwhacker thuds a left hand into Udala's body. Michael Peterwhacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Udala avoids the body shot from Peterwhacker.
Peterwhacker lands with a straight right. Udala didn't see that one coming. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Peterwhacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Udala manages to avoid it. Peterwhacker closes the distance and clinches. Peterwhacker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Udala smiles and moves away.
Zero Udala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Peterwhacker. Peterwhacker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Udala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Peterwhacker has Udala up against the cage in a clinch.
Peterwhacker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Udala uses from the top position. Peterwhacker controls Udala momentarily but Udala frees himself. Peterwhacker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Udala puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Peterwhacker dominated that round. The cut man is working on Zero Udala's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Peterwhacker circles away from the clinch attempt and Peterwhacker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Peterwhacker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Udala rather than just go for the knockout. Peterwhacker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Udala. Udala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Peterwhacker misses with a combination
and Udala counters with a lovely straight right hand! Udala tries a low kick but Peterwhacker avoids it. Peterwhacker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peterwhacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Udala gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Peterwhacker counters by clinching up. Peterwhacker tries to pull guard but Udala won't allow it.
Peterwhacker pulls guard. Peterwhacker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peterwhacker looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Udala wanted to stand there but Peterwhacker had control of the position. Peterwhacker wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round. Udala wants to stand but Peterwhacker has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Udala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peterwhacker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Udala has managed to get both his arms back between Peterwhacker's legs - danger averted. Udala wanted to stand there but Peterwhacker had control of the position. Peterwhacker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Udala is one step ahead there. Peterwhacker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Udala! Udala avoids a series of strikes thrown by Peterwhacker.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Udala is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Peterwhacker trying to control but he's not successful this time. Peterwhacker working for a guillotine from mount but Udala is in no mood to give up. Udala squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Peterwhacker working away from the top, dropping strikes. Peterwhacker tries to control but Udala wriggling away. Udala really wants to buck Peterwhacker off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Peterwhacker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Peterwhacker throwing strikes here but Udala is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Peterwhacker looking to finish with strikes here!
Peterwhacker working for a submission but Udala is keeping him at bay. Peterwhacker throws a sloppy strike and Udala uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Udala has ended up in Peterwhacker's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Peterwhacker has his feet on Udala's thighs here. He's pushed Udala off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Udala screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Peterwhacker!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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