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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Venger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Langerholc might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hypocrisy - Fractured Millennium. Venger is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Live and Let Die. Vladimir Venger told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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239 lbs
30 - 22 - 0 |
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180 cm
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264 lbs
24 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davor Langerholc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Venger!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langerholc blocks a jab.
Langerholc blocks a jab.
Venger loads up on a big right hand but Langerholc slips the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Venger, right into the meat.
Langerholc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Venger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Langerholc somewhat.
Venger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Langerholc.
Venger slips a straight right by Langerholc.
Venger throws a poor cross that misses
and Venger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venger lands a high kick to the side of Langerholc's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Venger dives into guard, looking to finish.
It looks like Davor Langerholc 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!
Langerholc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Venger is one step ahead there.
Venger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langerholc throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Langerholc working for a triangle but Venger defends it easily.
Venger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Langerholc wants to sweep here but Venger controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Venger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Langerholc's guard.
Venger won't allow Langerholc to sweep him here.
Venger has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Skating Rink. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Langerholc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Venger misses with an uppercut. Langerholc saw that one coming.
Langerholc moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Venger avoids the body shot from Langerholc.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Venger! But no joy.
Langerholc shoots in and bounces Venger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Langerholc engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc trying to control but Venger is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Langerholc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Langerholc won't allow Venger to sweep him here.
Venger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Langerholc trying to control the position from guard on top but Venger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Langerholc chips away with some ground and pound.
Langerholc works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Venger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Langerholc.
Langerholc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Venger keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Venger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Langerholc.
Langerholc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Venger defends it well.
Venger regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venger is pulling down on Langerholc's head. It's preventing any offense from Langerholc, at least for the moment.
Venger 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Venger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davor Langerholc's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Venger scores with a punch to the head.
Langerholc takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Langerholc will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Langerholc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Venger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Langerholc.
Langerholc takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Venger.
Venger is looking to slow Langerholc down with leg kicks.
Venger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Langerholc is able to avoid easily.
Langerholc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Langerholc takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Langerholc throws a lazy right hand but Venger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Venger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Venger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Davor Langerholc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venger lands with a straight right. Langerholc didn't see that one coming.
Langerholc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Venger is fending him off so far but Langerholc persists. Nope, Venger circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davor Langerholc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venger steps into range and cracks Langerholc with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Langerholc flops backwards and Venger dives into his guard looking to finish!
Langerholc is rocked!
Venger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oh Langerholc is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Langerholc seems to have got his legs back now.
Langerholc is looking for a triangle here but Venger uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Venger is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Langerholc will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Venger works to advance to full mount. Langerholc defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venger controlling his opponent.
Langerholc regains half guard.
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!
Langerholc is not content to let Venger control the position.
Langerholc trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Venger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Langerholc works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venger controlling from the top position.
Venger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Langerholc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Venger pushing down on Langerholc's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Langerholc looking for submissions off his back.
Langerholc actively working from the bottom here.
Venger is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Langerholc tries to roll over but Venger keeps him under control.
Langerholc actively working from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Langerholc moves out of range as Venger strikes.
Langerholc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Venger throws a big shot that misses.
Langerholc defending well as Venger loads up on a big left hand.
Langerholc ducks under a wild hook from Venger.
Venger scores with a jab. Langerholc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Venger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davor Langerholc's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Langerholc checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Langerholc works Venger's body with a nice hook.
Langerholc blocks the body kick.
Venger misses with a straight left.
Venger checks the leg kick.
Venger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Langerholc walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Venger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Langerholc backing away here, and Venger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Langerholc takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Venger misses with a head kick.
Langerholc swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Langerholc walks into a straight right hand from Venger.
Langerholc throws a shot from downtown. Venger moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Venger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Venger there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langerholc circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Venger. Langerholc falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Venger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Venger!
An out of breath Vladimir Venger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Davor Langerholc spoke after the fight, saying 'My vengeance will be torture and murder.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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