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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ogmak N`bagr (ranked 948 p4p, 127 weight class) and Henkka Seppala (ranked 2299 p4p, 280 weight class). Ogmak N`bagr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Henkka Seppala's chin.
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187 cm
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175 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
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182 cm
39
187 lbs
27 - 14 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ogmak N`bagr! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henkka Seppala! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! N`bagr looks to score with a jab to the body but Seppala is just out of range. Seppala fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging N`bagr to the ground. Seppala is now in N`bagr's guard. N`bagr trying to control the position.
Seppala works over N`bagr with some ground and pound from guard. Seppala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Seppala scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Seppala with a nice head shot there. Seppala preventing the sweep. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Seppala looking to pass the guard. N`bagr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. N`bagr keeping moving, preventing Seppala from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Seppala works over N`bagr with some ground and pound from guard. N`bagr is adopting a defensive guard. Seppala postures up in N`bagr's guard and throws a big left but N`bagr blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. N`bagr wants to sweep here but Seppala controlling him for the moment. Seppala wants to control from the top but N`bagr keeps moving. N`bagr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seppala is one step ahead there. N`bagr working a defensive guard here.
N`bagr wants to sweep but no luck. We've been hearing good reports from N`bagr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. N`bagr is working hard here to advance position. N`bagr seems keen to control Seppala's posture. Seppala trying to control but N`bagr is working from the bottom. Seppala preventing the sweep. N`bagr controls Seppala momentarily but Seppala frees himself. Seppala sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed N`bagr's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. N`bagr wants to improve his position but Seppala is controlling well.
N`bagr trying to control here.
N`bagr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Seppala is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Seppala winds up and cracks N`bagr with a swinging punch to the side of the head. N`bagr trying to hold on to Seppala's head to control him but Seppala postures up.
Seppala is looking to advance position but N`bagr won't allow it. N`bagr is looking for a sweep. Seppala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Seppala missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Seppala seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Seppala prevents N`bagr from improving his position. N`bagr gets full guard. N`bagr pulls Seppala in close to his closed guard and prevents Seppala from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. N`bagr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Seppala wants to get back to his feet.
N`bagr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seppala keeps working. The fighters are battling for position here. Seppala manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Seppala trying to control the position.
N`bagr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. N`bagr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. N`bagr landing with the ground and pound. Seppala wants to improve his position but instead N`bagr has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Seppala is looking to improve his position.
Seppala on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Seppala taking some punishment here, with N`bagr in his half guard. Seppala is trying to control but can't.
N`bagr is looking for a kimura but Seppala is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for N`bagr to get the leverage. Seppala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. N`bagr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Seppala is looking for a sweep. N`bagr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. N`bagr scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Seppala is looking for a sweep. N`bagr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. This has been an exciting period of action! N`bagr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ogmak N`bagr will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Seppala shoots in for a double leg but N`bagr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. N`bagr slips a jab from Seppala. N`bagr throwing a counter right hand but Seppala manages to avoid it. Seppala tries to clinch but N`bagr moves out of range. Seppala is looking to clinch but N`bagr is avoiding it.
Seppala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Seppala is rocked! Seppala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but N`bagr was well out of range. Poor timing from Seppala. A big left from N`bagr misses. Seppala closes the distance and clinches up with N`bagr, looking for a takedown. Seppala pushes N`bagr against the ropes but N`bagr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. No luck with that takedown attempt from Seppala. Ogmak N`bagr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henkka Seppala. Seppala avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. N`bagr jabs Seppala right on the nose. Seppala blinks but takes it well. Seppala is still on wobbly legs! Can N`bagr finish him? N`bagr misses with an uppercut. Seppala saw that one coming. Seppala scores with a hook to the body. N`bagr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Seppala seems to have recovered his senses. Ouch! a nice leg kick from N`bagr, right into the meat.
Seppala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as N`bagr throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Seppala lands with a good body shot. N`bagr lands a big head kick that sends Seppala tumbling to the mat! N`bagr takes a step backwards and waves Seppala back to his feet - he wants the finish! Ogmak N`bagr is winning the standup battle so far. N`bagr misses with a wild body shot. Seppala with the counter takedown but N`bagr avoids it easily. Seppala fails with a takedown attempt. N`bagr blocks a jab. N`bagr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Seppala shoots for a double leg takedown but N`bagr sprawls well. He's pushed Seppala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. N`bagr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seppala can do to turn this around? Seppala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. N`bagr misses with an uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. N`bagr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seppala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. N`bagr thuds his right hand into Seppala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Seppala looks to throw the jab but N`bagr is out of range. N`bagr connects with a solid leg kick. N`bagr throws a right and a left that both miss. And Seppala tries to counter it with a takedown but N`bagr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Seppala throws a right hand that misses
and N`bagr counters with a nice right hand that sends Seppala toppling to the canvas! Seppala scrambles and gets back to his feet - can N`bagr finish him?! Seppala leaves his chin hanging out and N`bagr seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Seppala crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ogmak N`bagr! Ogmak N`bagr retains his middleweight title! An out of breath Ogmak N`bagr 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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