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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilco Van Duijnhoven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldemir Warzecha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Duijnhoven comes to the cage accompanied by People of the sun - R.A.T.M.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wilco Van Duijnhoven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waldemir Warzecha!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Duijnhoven avoids the head kick by Warzecha.
Warzecha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Warzecha dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Duijnhoven sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Van Duijnhoven feinted with a counter takedown.
Warzecha shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Warzecha was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Van Duijnhoven can't do much from the bottom here.
Van Duijnhoven wants to get back to his feet but Warzecha drags him back down.
Van Duijnhoven can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Warzecha are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Van Duijnhoven's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Warzecha happy to just control the position for now.
Warzecha cracks Van Duijnhoven with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Duijnhoven can't do much from the bottom here.
Warzecha postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Van Duijnhoven on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Warzecha trying to control the position but Van Duijnhoven is working away.
Warzecha in side control lands a decent elbow.
Warzecha looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Van Duijnhoven is avoiding damage well.
Van Duijnhoven is trying to buck Warzecha off.
Warzecha scoring with punches and elbows.
The strikes coming from Warzecha are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Van Duijnhoven avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Warzecha.
Warzecha working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warzecha scores with a couple of short elbows.
Warzecha in side control, throwing shots but Van Duijnhoven defends.
Van Duijnhoven wants to control but Warzecha postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warzecha fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Warzecha trying to control the action but Van Duijnhoven is working from the bottom.
Warzecha working away.
Warzecha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Duijnhoven, who protects the arm well.
Warzecha in side control, throwing shots but Van Duijnhoven defends.
Warzecha tries to advance to mount but Van Duijnhoven denies him.
Warzecha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Duijnhoven keeps working.
Van Duijnhoven is trying to control Warzecha's posture but Warzecha avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Duijnhoven is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Warzecha has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Warzecha working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Van Duijnhoven wants to get back to his feet.
Warzecha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Duijnhoven, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Van Duijnhoven's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Warzecha working the ground and pound but Van Duijnhoven is defending the strikes.
Warzecha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Duijnhoven is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Warzecha is looking to take a break and control but Van Duijnhoven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha is working Van Duijnhoven over with some ground and pound from side control.
Van Duijnhoven wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Van Duijnhoven is trying to control Warzecha's posture but Warzecha avoids it.
Van Duijnhoven taking a bit of punishment here - Warzecha scoring with strikes.
Warzecha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Warzecha advances to full mount.
Van Duijnhoven is looking to get to half guard.
Warzecha content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Warzecha connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Warzecha has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Van Duijnhoven's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldemir Warzecha dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Warzecha works Van Duijnhoven's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Warzecha is defended easily by Van Duijnhoven.
A jab from Warzecha misses.
Warzecha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Duijnhoven drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warzecha sprawls and moves away.
Warzecha moves in looking to clinch but Van Duijnhoven pushes him off.
Warzecha misses with a body shot
and Van Duijnhoven counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warzecha is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Van Duijnhoven seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Warzecha is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warzecha struggling a bit here.
Van Duijnhoven stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Warzecha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Duijnhoven defends it nicely.
Wilco Van Duijnhoven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldemir Warzecha.
Van Duijnhoven tries to sprawl but Warzecha drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Van Duijnhoven wants to improve his position but Warzecha is controlling well.
Warzecha sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Duijnhoven defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Duijnhoven keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Duijnhoven is trying to get back to full guard.
Warzecha is thwarting Van Duijnhoven's attempts to control the position.
Warzecha slips a nice elbow through Van Duijnhoven's hands, connecting with Van Duijnhoven's forehead.
Van Duijnhoven tries to kick Warzecha off but Warzecha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Warzecha is taking a breather. Van Duijnhoven says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Van Duijnhoven keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Duijnhoven tries to roll over but Warzecha keeps him under control.
Warzecha is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Duijnhoven is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Van Duijnhoven wants to improve his position but Warzecha is controlling well.
Van Duijnhoven is not content to let Warzecha control the position.
Warzecha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Warzecha drops an elbow to the side of Van Duijnhoven's head.
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. Warzecha connects with a nice short shot to Van Duijnhoven's temple.
Warzecha is trying to control. Van Duijnhoven wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Warzecha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Warzecha is thwarting Van Duijnhoven's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Van Duijnhoven is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Warzecha's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Warzecha's back!
Van Duijnhoven is trying to stick to Warzecha's back but Warzecha is turning into Van Duijnhoven. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Van Duijnhoven's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Warzecha.
Van Duijnhoven keeping moving, preventing Warzecha from controlling successfully.
Van Duijnhoven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Warzecha scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warzecha postures up in Van Duijnhoven's guard and throws a big left but Van Duijnhoven blocks it.
Van Duijnhoven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Warzecha trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Duijnhoven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Waldemir Warzecha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Warzecha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Duijnhoven as he jumps to the side.
Warzecha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Duijnhoven counters with a nice double leg into side control. Warzecha won't be happy with that.
Warzecha is not content to let Van Duijnhoven control the position.
Van Duijnhoven decides to stand back up.
Warzecha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Duijnhoven as he avoids it easily.
Van Duijnhoven changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wilco Van Duijnhoven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldemir Warzecha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Van Duijnhoven. No joy for Warzecha on that attempt.
Van Duijnhoven avoids the head kick by Warzecha.
Van Duijnhoven appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Van Duijnhoven ducks under a wild hook from Warzecha.
Van Duijnhoven tries to counter with a takedown but Warzecha is quick to defend against it.
Warzecha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warzecha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Duijnhoven avoids it really well and circles away.
Warzecha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Duijnhoven tries to counter with a takedown but Warzecha is quick to defend against it.
Warzecha shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Warzecha is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Duijnhoven is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Van Duijnhoven has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Warzecha is on him like a limpet, forcing Van Duijnhoven back against the cage.
Van Duijnhoven gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Warzecha.
Van Duijnhoven is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Warzecha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warzecha is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Duijnhoven throws an elbow but it misses.
Warzecha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Van Duijnhoven prevents it.
Warzecha is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Duijnhoven pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Warzecha wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Duijnhoven manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Duijnhoven can't find room to land a body shot as Warzecha controls the action.
Warzecha can't get the takedown.
Wilco Van Duijnhoven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Duijnhoven misses with an elbow strike.
Van Duijnhoven tries to throw a body punch but Warzecha avoids it by throwing Van Duijnhoven back against the cage.
Van Duijnhoven lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Waldemir Warzecha has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Duijnhoven prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Duijnhoven prevents the takedown attempt.
Warzecha blocks an elbow strike.
Van Duijnhoven throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha misses with the head strike.
Warzecha wants a takedown.
Warzecha is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Duijnhoven pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Duijnhoven creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Duijnhoven prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Duijnhoven gets through Warzecha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Duijnhoven is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Van Duijnhoven misses with an elbow strike.
Waldemir Warzecha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Duijnhoven misses with a punch to the body.
Van Duijnhoven lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Warzecha or not.
Van Duijnhoven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Duijnhoven tries to throw a body punch but Warzecha avoids it by throwing Van Duijnhoven back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Duijnhoven comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Van Duijnhoven tries to throw a body punch but Warzecha avoids it by throwing Van Duijnhoven back against the cage.
Warzecha blocks a body shot from Van Duijnhoven.
Van Duijnhoven tries to throw a body punch but Warzecha avoids it by throwing Van Duijnhoven back against the cage.
Van Duijnhoven pushes off an throws an elbow but Warzecha leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wilco Van Duijnhoven has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Duijnhoven struggles to land a body shot inside as Warzecha controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Van Duijnhoven.
Van Duijnhoven tries to throw a body punch but Warzecha avoids it by throwing Van Duijnhoven back against the cage.
Van Duijnhoven tries a body shot but Warzecha blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilco Van Duijnhoven showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Warzecha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldemir Warzecha!
An out of breath Waldemir Warzecha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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