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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Oppelaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Malham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malham has chosen Sparzanza - My World of Sin as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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192 lbs
18 - 16 - 1 |
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183 lbs
24 - 21 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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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
18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Oppelaar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, John Malham!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oppelaar tries to avoid it but Malham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oppelaar to the ground. Oppelaar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jab from Malham.
Malham tries a head kick but it misses.
Oppelaar throws a combination that misses
and Malham counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Malham.
Oppelaar has his foot on Malham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malham works his way back into a safe position though.
Oppelaar is trying to control the position but Malham postures up.
Oppelaar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oppelaar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malham has managed to get both his arms back between Oppelaar's legs - danger averted.
Malham passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malham creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oppelaar is looking for a sweep.
My spies in London Workout inform me that Malham has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Oppelaar sneaks back into half guard.
Oppelaar is looking to improve his position.
Oppelaar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppelaar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Malham is aware though and is defending well.
Oppelaar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Malham preventing the sweep.
Oppelaar working for a triangle but Malham defends it easily.
Malham throws a big right hand that misses.
Malham wants to control from the top but Oppelaar keeps moving.
Malham is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malham wants to pass the guard but Oppelaar is keeping the position.
Oppelaar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oppelaar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Malham postures up.
Malham trying to control but Oppelaar is working from the bottom.
Oppelaar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oppelaar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Malham is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Malham looking to pass the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malham trying to control the position from guard on top but Oppelaar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Oppelaar misses with a combination
and Malham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malham misses with a takedown attempt
and Oppelaar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Malham working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oppelaar wants to pass the guard but Malham is keeping the position.
Oppelaar with a nice head shot there.
Oppelaar wants to control from the top but Malham keeps moving.
Malham looking for a sweep. Not yet Malham, not yet.
Oppelaar wants to control from the top but Malham keeps moving.
Oppelaar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oppelaar wants to control from the top but Malham keeps moving.
Malham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oppelaar.
Malham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oppelaar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Malham working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oppelaar postures up in Malham's guard and throws a big left but Malham blocks it.
Oppelaar slips nicely into half guard.
Oppelaar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oppelaar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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. Oppelaar connects with a nice short shot to Malham's temple.
Malham tries to get to full guard but Oppelaar has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oppelaar preventing the sweep.
Oppelaar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oppelaar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Oppelaar dominated that round.
That's time! Oppelaar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab lands there for Oppelaar.
Oppelaar misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oppelaar.
Oppelaar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Malham tries to clinch up but Oppelaar circles away and keeps his distance.
Malham shoots in for a takedown but Oppelaar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Malham.
Oppelaar tries to bench press Malham off him but Malham keeps the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malham cracks Oppelaar with a big right hand but Oppelaar just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oppelaar can't do much from the bottom here.
Oppelaar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Malham looking for submissions off his back.
Malham on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppelaar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malham defending well though.
Malham regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oppelaar wants to control from the top but Malham keeps moving.
Oppelaar throws a big right hand that misses.
Oppelaar is looking to work some ground and pound but Malham has wrist control.
Malham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oppelaar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oppelaar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oppelaar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oppelaar throws a big elbow that misses.
Malham keeping full guard, as Oppelaar tries to pass.
Oppelaar scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malham wants to get back to his feet but Oppelaar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Malham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oppelaar's guard.
Oppelaar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Malham works over Oppelaar with some ground and pound from guard.
Malham stands up over Oppelaar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Malham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Malham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oppelaar is keeping the position for now.
Malham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oppelaar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oppelaar controlling Malham's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malham wants to control from the top but Oppelaar keeps moving.
Oppelaar has his foot on Malham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malham works his way back into a safe position though.
Oppelaar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Malham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malham prevents Oppelaar from getting back to his feet.
Oppelaar keeping moving, preventing Malham from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oppelaar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Malham trying to control the position from guard on top but Oppelaar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis Oppelaar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Malham wasn't active enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malham is defended easily by Oppelaar.
Malham shoots in for a takedown but Oppelaar shows good takedown defense.
Dennis Oppelaar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Malham.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malham ducks under a wild hook from Oppelaar.
The fighters circling - Oppelaar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oppelaar misses with a two punch combination.
Oppelaar misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Oppelaar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Oppelaar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oppelaar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oppelaar misses with a series of wild punches.
Oppelaar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oppelaar fails to land with a series of punches.
Oppelaar misses with a straight left.
Malham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oppelaar.
Oppelaar fails to land with a series of punches.
Malham shoots in but no luck this time.
We've been told by Oppelaar's head coaches at Wrecking Crew Elite MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oppelaar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Malham counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Malham finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Oppelaar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oppelaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malham looks to land a combination. Oppelaar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oppelaar slaps away a takedown attempt from Malham, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dennis Oppelaar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Malham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Oppelaar.
Oppelaar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malham tries to close the distance and clinch but Oppelaar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oppelaar tries to keep at a distance but Malham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Malham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oppelaar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oppelaar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malham manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oppelaar on his heels. He'll look to pass Oppelaar's guard now, I'm sure.
Oppelaar working a defensive guard here.
Oppelaar has his foot on Malham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malham works his way back into a safe position though.
Oppelaar working a defensive guard here.
Oppelaar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malham stops Oppelaar from standing up.
Oppelaar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malham is pushing down on Oppelaar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oppelaar is fighting to maintain full guard but Malham has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malham lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Malham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oppelaar is looking for a sweep. Malham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Malham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oppelaar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oppelaar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Malham scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oppelaar moves into full guard.
Oppelaar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oppelaar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oppelaar working a defensive guard here.
Oppelaar working for a triangle but Malham defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malham trying to control the position from guard on top but Oppelaar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oppelaar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Malham trying to control but Oppelaar is working from the bottom.
Malham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oppelaar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malham controls the pace.
John Malham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malham postures up and lands a big shot to Oppelaar's brow.
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 Dennis Oppelaar.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oppelaar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Oppelaar!
Dennis Oppelaar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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