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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Dapalong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfgang Becker (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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180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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186 cm
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200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very flexible |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Dapalong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wolfgang Becker!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dapalong digs a good body shot into Becker's ribs.
Dapalong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dapalong sizes up Becker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dapalong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dapalong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Becker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dapalong on his heels. He'll look to pass Dapalong's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Becker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Becker wants to control from the top but Dapalong keeps moving.
Dapalong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Becker.
Dapalong looking for a sweep. Not yet Dapalong, not yet.
Dapalong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Becker controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Becker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dapalong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Becker throwing strikes from guard but Dapalong blocks nicely.
Becker stands up over Dapalong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Becker landing some decent shots from guard.
Becker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dapalong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Becker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dapalong wants to stand but Becker is controlling the position.
Dapalong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dapalong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Becker controls the pace.
Becker postures up in Dapalong's guard and throws a big left but Dapalong blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dapalong keeping full guard, as Becker tries to pass.
Becker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
My spies in Hate Made Me Asylum inform me that Becker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
It looks like Becker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Becker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Becker prevents Dapalong from getting back to his feet.
Becker working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dapalong is looking to stand up but Becker isn't so interested in that idea.
Becker controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dapalong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dapalong being controlled here, momentarily.
Dapalong has momentary wrist control but Becker slips an elbow through the middle.
Becker won't allow Dapalong to sweep him here.
Becker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Becker advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker working the body and head with strikes.
Becker taking a breather here.
Becker tries to advance to mount but Dapalong denies him.
Becker trying to control the action but Dapalong is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Becker is working Dapalong over with some ground and pound from side control.
Becker is chipping away with strikes.
Becker landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Becker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Becker moves out of range of the strikes.
Dapalong misses with a series of wild punches.
Becker feints and as Dapalong raises his hands in defense, Becker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Becker landing some decent shots from guard.
Wolfgang Becker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Becker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dapalong keeping full guard, as Becker tries to pass.
Dapalong has momentary wrist control but Becker slips an elbow through the middle.
Becker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Becker is looking to work some ground and pound but Dapalong has wrist control.
Becker 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker is looking to work some ground and pound but Dapalong has wrist control.
Becker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wolfgang Becker has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dapalong jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dapalong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Becker clinches.
Dapalong pushes Becker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dapalong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dapalong is trying to force a seperation but Becker has the dominant position.
Becker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Becker is looking to work some ground and pound but Dapalong has wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Becker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dapalong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dapalong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Becker.
Becker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Becker stands up over Dapalong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Becker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dapalong's head.
Becker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Becker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dapalong's head.
Becker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Becker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dapalong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Becker is looking for a sweep. Dapalong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Becker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Becker manages to get to full guard.
Becker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Becker content to control rather than advance.
Becker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Becker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Becker working Dapalong over with strikes.
Still in half guard, Becker seems content to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Becker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dapalong's head.
Becker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dapalong to regain full guard.
Becker working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Becker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Becker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dapalong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Becker eats them both and turns towards Dapalong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Becker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Becker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Becker shoots for a double leg takedown but Dapalong sprawls well. He's pushed Becker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Becker avoids the body shot from Dapalong.
Becker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dapalong sprawls well initially but Becker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Becker controlling the action here.
Becker wants to pass to mount but Dapalong is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker is trying to control the action in half guard but Dapalong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Becker thows a huge punch but Dapalong dodges it nicely.
Becker is nestled in close to Dapalong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Becker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dapalong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Becker connects with a nice short shot to Dapalong's temple.
Becker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Becker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Becker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dapalong is trying to stand up here but Becker is controlling him well.
Becker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Becker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dapalong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Becker trying to control the pace.
Becker is nestled in close to Dapalong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Becker controlling the action here.
Becker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Becker passes to side control.
Dapalong is not content to let Becker control the position.
Dapalong takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dapalong keeps working.
Becker lands an elbow.
Becker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Becker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dapalong down.
Dapalong struggling a bit here.
Becker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Becker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dapalong down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker lands a nice forearm strike.
Dapalong is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dapalong tries to buck Becker off but Becker is having none of it.
Oh Dapalong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dapalong taking a bit of punishment here - Becker scoring with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Becker works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Becker landing a few strikes.
Becker just content to control the position.
Becker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vincent Dapalong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Becker lands a strong strike to the head of Dapalong. That's dazed him! Becker looking to finish here. Dapalong is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Becker lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Becker!
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energy
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hype
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