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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Vogel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kurt Vogel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang digs a good hook to Vogel's body.
Lang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lang wants it to stay on the feet.
Vogel takes one to the chin there.
We've been hearing reports that Lang has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lang throws a shot to the body.
Vogel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vogel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vogel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vogel counters with a shoot takedown. Lang fights it but they end up in guard.
Lang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vogel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vogel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vogel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vogel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogel with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vogel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vogel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vogel wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
Lang trying to control the position.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Vogel from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vogel chips away with some ground and pound.
Vogel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lang's head.
Vogel lands a couple of elbows.
Lang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vogel passes into half guard.
Vogel is looking to advance position but Lang won't allow it.
Vogel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vogel lands strikes from half guard.
Lang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogel with the ground and pound but Lang uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vogel wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
Vogel stopping the sweep attempt from Lang.
Lang looking to control.
Vogel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vogel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vogel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vogel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vogel wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
Lang working for a triangle but Vogel defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vogel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Vogel pushes Lang off and gets back to his feet.
Vogel moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Vogel moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Nice cross by Lang.
Vogel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lang's waist but Lang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vogel off to one side.
Mark Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Vogel.
Vogel tries to close the distance and clinch but Lang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vogel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Vogel feints the counter takedown.
Vogel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kurt Vogel will probably get the nod.
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.
Vogel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lang is fending him off so far but Vogel persists. Nope, Lang circles away and we're back to standing.
Lang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lang connects with a single shot there.
Vogel scores with a takedown into Lang's guard.
Vogel wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
Vogel preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang is pulling down on Vogel's head to control his posture.
Vogel throws a big elbow that misses.
Vogel wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lang is on top in guard.
Vogel wants to stand and escape but Lang is having none of it.
Lang trying to control but Vogel is working from the bottom.
Lang won't allow Vogel to get back to his feet.
Vogel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kurt Vogel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vogel momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lang cracks Vogel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vogel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vogel moves into the clinch.
Vogel digs a right hand underneath Lang's ribcage. Lang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vogel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vogel struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
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!
Vogel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lang is trying to control the position but Vogel postures up.
Kurt Vogel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vogel throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Vogel from controlling successfully.
Lang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vogel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lang is keeping the position for now.
Lang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vogel defends it easily.
Vogel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vogel postures up in Lang's guard and throws a big left but Lang blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lang pulls Vogel in to control the position.
Lang keeping full guard, as Vogel tries to pass.
Vogel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lang is staying active underneath Vogel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vogel winds up and cracks Lang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lang is looking for a sweep. Vogel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lang is not content to let Vogel control the position.
Lang is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lang wants to control but Vogel is keeping busy.
Vogel wants to pass to mount but Lang is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kurt Vogel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lang misses with a hook
and Vogel counters with a shoot takedown. Lang fights it but they end up in guard.
Vogel throws an elbow that misses. Lang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vogel's guard. Nice move by Lang!
Lang wants to control from the top but Vogel keeps moving.
Lang postures up in Vogel's guard and throws a big left but Vogel blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogel is looking to stand up but Lang isn't so interested in that idea.
Lang trying to control but Vogel is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vogel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vogel lands in his opponent's guard.
Lang is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vogel presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Vogel gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vogel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vogel wants to control but Lang is keeping him busy.
Vogel stops Lang from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vogel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lang is trying to get back to full guard.
Vogel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lang is not content to let Vogel control the position.
Lang tries to roll over but Vogel keeps him under control.
Vogel throws a strike but Lang avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Vogel from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vogel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vogel connects with a couple of short punches.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Vogel from controlling successfully.
Vogel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vogel throwing strikes but missing.
Lang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vogel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand.
Lang misses with a right hand
and Vogel counters with a shoot takedown. Lang fights it but they end up in guard.
Vogel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mark Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vogel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vogel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vogel postures up and lands a big shot to Lang's brow.
Kurt Vogel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vogel is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Vogel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vogel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kurt Vogel!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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