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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Sturmvogel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irio Arts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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172 cm
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190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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175 cm
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erwin Sturmvogel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Irio Arts! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sturmvogel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Sturmvogel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Arts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Sturmvogel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Sturmvogel does no damage. Sturmvogel lands a nice looking body shot.
Arts lands a nice looking body kick. Sturmvogel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sturmvogel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arts manages to avoid it. A solid leg kick lands there for Arts.
Arts lands a right hook to the body.
Sturmvogel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Arts on his heels. He'll look to pass Arts's guard now, I'm sure. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Sturmvogel looking to sit in guard and control but Arts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arts is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Arts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Sturmvogel tries to land a sweep but no joy. Sturmvogel is trying to control the position but Arts postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sturmvogel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arts is aware though and is defending well. Sturmvogel working a defensive guard here.
Sturmvogel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Arts! Arts regains half guard. Arts looking for submissions off his back. Arts moves into full guard.
Arts working for a triangle but Sturmvogel defends it easily.
Arts has his foot on Sturmvogel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sturmvogel works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sturmvogel trying to control but Arts is working from the bottom. Sturmvogel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arts is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Arts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sturmvogel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Arts keeping moving, preventing Sturmvogel from controlling successfully. Sturmvogel won't allow Arts to sweep him here. Sturmvogel pushing down on Arts's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Sturmvogel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Arts regains full guard. Nicely done. Sturmvogel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Sturmvogel wants to control from the top but Arts keeps moving. Arts looking for a guillotine here but Sturmvogel defends easily.
Sturmvogel trying to control the position from guard on top but Arts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Arts tries to land a sweep but no joy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Arts is adopting a defensive guard. Sturmvogel won't allow Arts to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Arts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Arts working for a triangle but Sturmvogel defends it easily.
Sturmvogel trying to control but Arts is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sturmvogel is pushing down on Arts's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arts is fighting to maintain full guard but Sturmvogel has managed to sneak the leg through. Arts is in trouble now - Sturmvogel has advanced to mount! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sturmvogel wants to control the pace but Arts is squirming around nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Sturmvogel working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Sturmvogel dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Arts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sturmvogel's sensitive parts. Sturmvogel blocks a head kick by Arts.
Sturmvogel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A big left from Sturmvogel misses. Arts throws a series of punches but Sturmvogel avoids them all with ease. Decent striking displayed by Sturmvogel there. Sturmvogel digs a good hook to Arts's body.
Arts is looking to score with low kicks. Sturmvogel lands a glancing blow to the side of Arts's head. Arts takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sturmvogel swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sturmvogel throws a jab when Arts was well out of range. Sturmvogel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arts makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sturmvogel really felt that one! Sturmvogel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Arts tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sturmvogel cracks a nice hook into Arts's ribs. Arts's corner calls for a 1-2. Arts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Sturmvogel lunges at Arts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arts's hand. Sturmvogel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Sturmvogel throws a hook but Arts avoids it easily. A slapping leg kick lands for Arts.
Arts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturmvogel.
Arts scores with a leg kick.
Sturmvogel misses with a leg kick. Sturmvogel lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Sturmvogel misses. Sturmvogel wants to slow Arts down by chopping away at his legs. Sturmvogel motions for Arts to come forward. Sturmvogel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Sturmvogel misses with a wild body shot. Sturmvogel throws a jab when Arts was well out of range. Arts cracks the inside of Sturmvogel's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Sturmvogel.
Arts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A looping hook to the body misses from Sturmvogel. Arts does a little dance to reset his feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A looping hook to the body misses from Sturmvogel. Arts does a little dance to reset his feet. Arts defending well as Sturmvogel loads up on a big left hand. Arts throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sturmvogel connects with a nice looking jab.
Arts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturmvogel looks to land a right hand but Arts moved out of range. Sturmvogel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arts manages to avoid it. Arts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sturmvogel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturmvogel swinging wildly here.
Arts just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Arts avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Arts scoring well with a low kick there.
Sturmvogel swings for the body but Arts moves out of range.
Sturmvogel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arts.
Sturmvogel throws a body kick that misses. Arts plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Arts is looking to slow Sturmvogel down with leg kicks. Arts connects with a single shot there. Sturmvogel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Sturmvogel looks to score with a jab to the body but Arts is just out of range. Sturmvogel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arts was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturmvogel. Erwin Sturmvogel is winning the standup battle so far. Sturmvogel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Arts moves out of range of the strikes. Arts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Sturmvogel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arts. Arts obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Arts throws a jab but it's blocked by Sturmvogel. Erwin Sturmvogel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sturmvogel looks to land a left hand but Arts moved out of range nicely. Sturmvogel throws a leg kick that misses. Arts loads up on a big right hand but Sturmvogel slips the punch. Arts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sturmvogel rather than just go for the knockout. Sturmvogel looks to score with a jab to the body but Arts is just out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sturmvogel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Nice body punch from Arts. A jab from Sturmvogel finds it's way through Arts's defenses. Sturmvogel darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Arts misses with an uppercut. Sturmvogel saw that one coming. Sturmvogel misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Sturmvogel just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Arts.
Arts feints and then cracks Sturmvogel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sturmvogel down. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erwin Sturmvogel dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Arts avoids the body shot from Sturmvogel.
Arts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sturmvogel throws an overhand right that lands on Arts's shoulder, as Arts tries to avoid the shot. Sturmvogel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arts's head. Arts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Arts throws a half hearted mid kick. Arts walks into a left hand. Arts tries to score with a low kick but Sturmvogel moves his leg out of the way. Arts tries to move into range but Sturmvogel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Sturmvogel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arts moves away. Sturmvogel getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Arts throws a front kick that sends Sturmvogel stumbling back into the cage. Sturmvogel misses with a lunging right hand
and Arts counters with an outside leg kick.
Arts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arts there as he acknowledges the shot. Arts lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! Arts moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big left from Sturmvogel misses. Arts scores with a jab to the head.
Arts misses with a low kick.
Sturmvogel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arts. Sturmvogel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Arts lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Sturmvogel. Those never looked like landing. Arts dodges the punch combination from Sturmvogel.
Sturmvogel misses with a looping left. Arts walks into a stiff left hand from Sturmvogel. Arts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Arts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Sturmvogel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Arts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturmvogel. Sturmvogel lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sturmvogel throws a combination that misses and Sturmvogel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sturmvogel throws a jab when Arts was well out of range. Arts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sturmvogel. Sturmvogel circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Arts moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Arts misses with a body kick. A swing and a miss from Sturmvogel. Sturmvogel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Arts fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sturmvogel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A left lands for Sturmvogel. Arts lands a leg kick that knocks Sturmvogel off balance momentarily. Arts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturmvogel sees it coming and avoids it easily. Arts ducks under a wild hook from Sturmvogel. Arts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturmvogel. Sturmvogel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arts punishes Sturmvogel's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sturmvogel ducks under a wild hook from Arts. Sturmvogel scores with a three punch combo!
Sturmvogel misses with an uppercut. Sturmvogel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sturmvogel lands with an uppercut that bounces Arts off the cage and back into range. Arts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Sturmvogel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Arts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sturmvogel. Irio Arts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturmvogel throws out the jab. Sturmvogel moves out of range as Arts throws a body kick.
Sturmvogel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Sturmvogel misses with a lunging right hand
and Arts counters with a head kick. Arts pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sturmvogel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Arts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sturmvogel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arts moves away. Sturmvogel missing with a left hand there. Arts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Arts lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sturmvogel lands a nice shot to the body.
Sturmvogel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sturmvogel circles away quickly and effectively. Arts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sturmvogel circles away quickly and effectively. Sturmvogel throws the left hand but Arts avoids the punch easily. Sturmvogel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arts. Arts obviously looking to wear him down.
Arts misses with a wild body shot. Sturmvogel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Sturmvogel throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Arts misses the body punch and Sturmvogel counters with a straight right hand. Arts scores with a push kick. Sturmvogel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Artss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Erwin Sturmvogel. Well Sturmvogel 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erwin Sturmvogel! Erwin Sturmvogel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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