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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vince Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Junakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vince Sandoval has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vince Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Junakovic!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sandoval.
Sandoval wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junakovic keeps working.
Junakovic pushes Sandoval away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sandoval gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Junakovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sandoval is trying to get an arm triangle but Junakovic is defending well.
Sandoval working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sandoval tries to move to mount but Junakovic blocks the move with his legs.
Junakovic is pushing Sandoval's head away, looking to escape. Sandoval manages to hold on to the position though.
Sandoval working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junakovic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Junakovic tries to escape but Sandoval is in control.
Junakovic looks gassed!
Sandoval wants to control but Junakovic is keeping him busy.
Sandoval content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sandoval looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Junakovic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sandoval wants to stand but Junakovic has his arm trapped.
Sandoval trying to control the action but Junakovic is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval decides to stand back up.
Junakovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Sandoval tries to sprawl out of it but Junakovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sandoval manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Junakovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sandoval.
Junakovic looks to land a right hand but Sandoval moved out of range.
Junakovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Sandoval off the cage and back into rage.
Sandoval connects with a good right hand that stumbles Junakovic. Junakovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sandoval keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Junakovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Sandoval with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Junakovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Sandoval finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval tries to stand but Junakovic is controlling from the bottom.
Junakovic is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sandoval dives into side control.
Sandoval has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sandoval moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Junakovic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sandoval napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Sandoval's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sandoval takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junakovic tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sandoval's legs.
Sloppy strikes there by Junakovic.
Check out the look on Junakovic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sandoval can't do much from the bottom here.
Junakovic working the head with strikes.
Sandoval takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sandoval sneaks back into half guard.
Junakovic stops Sandoval from getting back to his feet.
Sandoval manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Sandoval dominated that round.
That's time! Sandoval's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Junakovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sandoval pinned against the cage. Sandoval gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sandoval dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Junakovic. That did some damage!
Sandoval fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sandoval throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Junakovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Sandoval finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vince Sandoval overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sandoval tries to free his leg and advance position but Junakovic is retaining full guard.
Sandoval is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sandoval wants to stand but Junakovic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Junakovic is working an open guard so Sandoval takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Junakovic is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junakovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Sandoval, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Junakovic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sandoval is trying to defend but Junakovic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Junakovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sandoval defending well though.
Sandoval is looking to control Junakovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sandoval avoid being mounted?
Junakovic throws a strike but Sandoval avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Junakovic postures up.
Junakovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Junakovic postures up and lands a big shot to Sandoval's brow.
Junakovic works over Sandoval with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval has momentary wrist control but Junakovic slips an elbow through the middle.
Junakovic thows a big elbow that misses.
Sandoval working a defensive guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Junakovic.
Junakovic thows a big elbow that misses.
Junakovic throwing strikes from guard but Sandoval blocks nicely.
Sandoval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Junakovic postures up and lands a big shot to Sandoval's brow.
Sandoval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Junakovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sandoval is trying to control the position but Junakovic postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Junakovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval pushes Junakovic off and gets back to his feet.
Junakovic throws a combination that misses
and Sandoval counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Junakovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sandoval content to stall in guard here.
Junakovic scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval clinches up with Junakovic and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junakovic goes for a takedown attempt but Sandoval pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sandoval lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sandoval shoots in but Junakovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Junakovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vince Sandoval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Junakovic.
Sandoval lands with a shot to the body.
Sandoval scores with a takedown into Junakovic's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Junakovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sandoval is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Sandoval dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Junakovic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sandoval lands with a thumping leg kick.
Junakovic throws a big shot that misses.
Junakovic tries to keep at a distance but Sandoval has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sandoval lands a takedown into guard.
Sandoval controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Junakovic is looking to stand up but Sandoval isn't so interested in that idea.
Junakovic keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
Sandoval wants to pass the guard but Junakovic is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sandoval looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sandoval has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Vince Sandoval wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Junakovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sandoval defends it nicely.
Sandoval wants to clinch.
Sandoval plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sandoval closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Junakovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sandoval seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Junakovic looks like he's trying to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junakovic is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sandoval tries to pass to full mount but Junakovic defends it.
Junakovic tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sandoval manages to move to mount!
Sandoval dominating with strikes here.
Junakovic is trying to stand up.
Sandoval looking for a guillotine from mount but Junakovic is having none of it.
Junakovic is in a horrible position here. Sandoval smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junakovic is trying to stand.
Sandoval trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Junakovic is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sandoval lands a big shot there that rocks Junakovic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Junakovic somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Sandoval connects with a right hand. Junakovic shakes it off.
Vince Sandoval is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junakovic fails to land the takedown.
Junakovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sandoval tries to avoid it but Junakovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sandoval to the ground. Sandoval escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vince Sandoval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Junakovic.
Junakovic leaves Sandoval with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sandoval fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sandoval slaps away a takedown attempt from Junakovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Junakovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Junakovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sandoval counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval is standing up over Junakovic. Junakovic looks to escape but Sandoval dives into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sandoval controls the position from side control.
Mario Junakovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vince Sandoval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sandoval avoids the strikes from the bottom by Junakovic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Sandoval showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sandoval has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vince Sandoval!
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