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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Gonzalez Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Marduk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marduk has chosen Cody's Theme as his entrance music. 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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290 lbs
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225 cm
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300 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Gonzalez Ortega! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Marduk! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gonzalez Ortega shoots for a double leg takedown but Marduk sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzalez Ortega's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Marduk shoots and misses
and Gonzalez Ortega counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Marduk! Gonzalez Ortega tries to control but Marduk wriggling away. Gonzalez Ortega looking to control and managing it successfully.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzalez Ortega wants to control the pace but Marduk is squirming around nicely. Marduk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonzalez Ortega. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Marduk is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Marduk is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Gonzalez Ortega trying to control but he's not successful this time. Gonzalez Ortega content just to control the position here. 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. You get the feeling that Marduk really doesn't like being in this position too much.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Gonzalez Ortega looking to control but Marduk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Marduk is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Marduk is squirming around, avoiding Gonzalez Ortega's attempts to control the action. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gonzalez Ortega controlling the pace for now. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Gonzalez Ortega dominated that round. That's time! Gonzalez Ortega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gonzalez Ortega throws a lazy right hand but Marduk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gonzalez Ortega shoots in for a takedown but Marduk shows good takedown defense. Marduk doesn't succeed with the takedown and Gonzalez Ortega counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gonzalez Ortega shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marduk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Diego Gonzalez Ortega. Marduk stuffs the takedown. Marduk with a lazy takedown attempt and Gonzalez Ortega counters with a three punch combo that has Marduk backing up. Marduk nods at Gonzalez Ortega to acknowledge the strikes. Marduk has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzalez Ortega counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Diego Gonzalez Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Marduk. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gonzalez Ortega wants to control from the top but Marduk keeps moving. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Marduk wants to stand but Gonzalez Ortega is controlling the position.
 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. Gonzalez Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Marduk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Marduk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
 Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marduk gets the takedown into side control. Marduk scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gonzalez Ortega to see if he's OK.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Gonzalez Ortega on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Marduk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Gonzalez Ortega taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Marduk's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gonzalez Ortega takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Gonzalez Ortega is looking for a sweep. Check out the look on Marduk's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gonzalez Ortega takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Marduk lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gonzalez Ortega down.
Gonzalez Ortega is trying to control Marduk's posture but Marduk avoids it. Marduk in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Diego Gonzalez Ortega will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Marduk drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marduk stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Gonzalez Ortega has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Marduk manages to get his head free but now Gonzalez Ortega has transitioned to an armbar! Marduk grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Gonzalez Ortega! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Gonzalez Ortega!
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hype
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