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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mee Vattalles (ranked 2723 p4p, 344 weight class) and Daniel Mouwanga (ranked 3281 p4p, 404 weight class). Vattalles comes to the cage accompanied by Biggie "The Notorious B.I.G." (ft. Eminem) - Dead Wrong . Mouwanga has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mee Vattalles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Mouwanga!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouwanga throws a lazy right hand but Vattalles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mouwanga has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vattalles tries for a takedown but Mouwanga circles away easily
and Mouwanga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vattalles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mouwanga swivels and escapes.
Vattalles has his takedown stuffed
enabling Mouwanga to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mee Vattalles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mouwanga misses with an uppercut.
Vattalles keeps the fight on the outside.
Vattalles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vattalles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mouwanga defends it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Mouwanga's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A swing and a miss from Mouwanga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Mouwanga finds it's target.
Mouwanga takes a swing at Vattalles's ribcage but misses.
Mouwanga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vattalles has time to react.
Mouwanga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vattalles feinted with a counter takedown.
Vattalles dives in and grabs Mouwanga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mouwanga pushes down on Vattalles's head and hops out.
Vattalles connects with a body shot.
Mouwanga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Mouwanga tenderised Vattalles's leg. Vattalles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vattalles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mouwanga is fending him off so far but Vattalles persists. Nope, Mouwanga circles away and we're back to standing.
Vattalles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mouwanga defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouwanga connects with a right hand. Vattalles shakes it off.
Mouwanga misses with a series of wild punches.
Vattalles gets tackled into the cage by Mouwanga. Mouwanga maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vattalles fails to pull guard.
Knees to the body from Mouwanga.
Vattalles wants to take the fight to the mat but Mouwanga manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vattalles jumps into guard, dragging Mouwanga to the mat.
Vattalles is trying to control the position but Mouwanga postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vattalles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vattalles is breathing heavily.
Vattalles being controlled here, momentarily.
Vattalles trying to keep a closed guard but Mouwanga is proving a slippery customer.
Vattalles wants to sweep but no luck.
Mouwanga showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vattalles is trying to control the position but Mouwanga postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daniel Mouwanga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vattalles manages to avoid it.
Mouwanga scores with a decent looking hook.
Mouwanga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vattalles, pushing him back against the cage.
Vattalles is looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mouwanga dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vattalles tries to pull guard but Mouwanga holds him up against the cage and eventually Vattalles drops back down to his feet.
Vattalles managing to block the knees to the body from Mouwanga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Mouwanga dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mouwanga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vattalles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vattalles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mouwanga throws a leg kick that misses.
Vattalles scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vattalles wants to free his trapped foot but Mouwanga is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vattalles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vattalles throwing shots but Mouwanga is blocking nicely.
Vattalles is pressing down on Mouwanga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mouwanga is holding on for now.
Mouwanga is looking to control Vattalles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mouwanga avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vattalles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mouwanga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mouwanga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mouwanga holds on and takes a little breather.
Vattalles trying to control the position from guard on top but Mouwanga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mouwanga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mouwanga keeping moving, preventing Vattalles from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mouwanga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vattalles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mouwanga as he jumps to the side.
Vattalles throws out a loose jab but Mouwanga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vattalles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mouwanga pushes Vattalles up against the cage in a clinch.
Vattalles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mouwanga.
Vattalles is looking for a takedown.
Mouwanga with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vattalles managing to block the knees to the body from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mouwanga slows down the pace here.
Mouwanga lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouwanga is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mee Vattalles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mouwanga landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mouwanga landing knees to the body.
Mouwanga crunches a lovely knee into Vattalles's ribcage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mouwanga takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mouwanga tries to land knees in the clinch but Vattalles avoids the damage to the body.
Mouwanga trying to land knees to the body.
Mouwanga missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Mouwanga.
Mouwanga prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mouwanga scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga trying to land knees to the body.
Mouwanga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mouwanga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mouwanga crunches a lovely knee into Vattalles's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Mouwanga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mouwanga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vattalles.
Mouwanga lands a nice uppercut.
Mouwanga taking a breather.
Vattalles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mouwanga smiles and moves away.
Vattalles gets tackled into the cage by Mouwanga. Mouwanga maintains the clinch.
Vattalles managing to block the knees to the body from Mouwanga.
Vattalles managing to block the knees to the body from Mouwanga.
Vattalles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mouwanga is defending well.
Vattalles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mouwanga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mouwanga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vattalles's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Mouwanga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mouwanga pushes Vattalles up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Mouwanga.
Vattalles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mouwanga just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vattalles is trying to drag Mouwanga to the mat but Mouwanga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mouwanga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mouwanga lands a nice knee to the body.
Mouwanga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mouwanga lands a hook that snaps the head of Vattalles backwards.
Mouwanga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouwanga leaning against his opponent.
Mouwanga's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mouwanga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mouwanga landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vattalles being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouwanga missing with knees to the body.
Vattalles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mouwanga just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mee Vattalles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mouwanga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vattalles avoids it.
Mouwanga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mouwanga crunches a lovely knee into Vattalles's ribcage.
A body shot lands from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vattalles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mouwanga landing knees to the body.
Mouwanga landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mouwanga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vattalles avoids it.
Mouwanga lands a good knee to the midsection. Vattalles won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Mouwanga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouwanga stalling the fight.
Mouwanga working Vattalles over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mouwanga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vattalles up against the cage.
Mouwanga trying to land knees to the body.
Mouwanga tries to land knees in the clinch but Vattalles avoids the damage to the body.
Mouwanga trying to land knees to the body.
Mouwanga controlling the action here for a moment.
Vattalles wants a takedown.
Mouwanga is pressed up against the cage. Vattalles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mouwanga down to the mat. Mouwanga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mouwanga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mouwanga wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouwanga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mouwanga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mouwanga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mouwanga crunches a lovely knee into Vattalles's ribcage.
Vattalles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vattalles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mouwanga lands a nice knee to the body.
Mouwanga lands a knee to the body.
Mouwanga is pushing Vattalles up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vattalles tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles avoiding damage as Mouwanga throws knees to the body.
Mouwanga unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vattalles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mouwanga pushes Vattalles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Daniel Mouwanga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vattalles takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mouwanga lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mouwanga obliges.
Mouwanga putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vattalles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vattalles takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mouwanga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vattalles.
Mouwanga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mouwanga lands a knee to the body.
Vattalles managing to block the knees to the body from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga lands a good knee to the midsection. Vattalles won't want to take too many of those.
Vattalles letting Mouwanga take a breather here.
Vattalles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Mouwanga really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mouwanga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vattalles.
Mouwanga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vattalles fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mouwanga to the ground. Vattalles is now in Mouwanga's guard.
Mouwanga is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vattalles avoiding damage as Mouwanga throws knees to the body.
Vattalles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mouwanga prevents it.
Mouwanga lands a knee to the body.
Mouwanga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mouwanga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mouwanga putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vattalles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mouwanga lands a knee to the body.
Mouwanga lands a good knee to the midsection. Vattalles won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vattalles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vattalles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mouwanga prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mee Vattalles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mouwanga tries to land knees in the clinch but Vattalles avoids the damage to the body.
Mouwanga missing with knees to the body.
Mouwanga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mouwanga putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vattalles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mouwanga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mouwanga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mouwanga obliges.
Vattalles managing to block the knees to the body from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mouwanga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mouwanga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouwanga gets underhooks to prevent Vattalles's takedown attempt.
Mouwanga is leaning against Vattalles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mouwanga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mouwanga is working Vattalles over against the cage.
Mouwanga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mouwanga scores a nice knee to the body.
Mouwanga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vattalles is defending well for now.
Vattalles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mouwanga lands with a light punch inside.
Vattalles wants to take the fight to the mat but Mouwanga manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mouwanga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vattalles backwards.
Mouwanga landing knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Mouwanga.
Vattalles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles can't get the takedown.
Mouwanga stalls.
Mouwanga trying to land knees to the body.
Mouwanga putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vattalles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mouwanga taking a breather.
Vattalles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mouwanga displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vattalles up against the cage.
Mouwanga slows down the pace here.
The referee calls for Mouwanga to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Daniel Mouwanga.
Vattalles swats away the attempt to clinch by Mouwanga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Mouwanga. That snapped Vattalles's head back.
Vattalles swats away the attempt to clinch by Mouwanga.
Vattalles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vattalles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vattalles dodges the punch combination from Mouwanga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Mouwanga dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vattalles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mouwanga tries to avoid it but Vattalles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mouwanga to the ground. Mouwanga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mouwanga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mouwanga tries to clinch but Vattalles moves out of range.
Vattalles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vattalles there as he acknowledges the shot.
A combination from Mouwanga does no damage.
Daniel Mouwanga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mouwanga misses with a looping right.
Daniel Mouwanga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouwanga lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouwanga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mouwanga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vattalles.
Vattalles tries to keep at a distance but Mouwanga has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vattalles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vattalles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mouwanga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mouwanga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vattalles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mee Vattalles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mouwanga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vattalles avoids it.
Mouwanga scores a nice knee to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mouwanga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vattalles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mouwanga is defending well.
Vattalles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mouwanga to keep the fight standing.
Vattalles wants to take the fight to the mat but Mouwanga manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mouwanga putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vattalles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mouwanga tries to land knees in the clinch but Vattalles avoids the damage to the body.
Mouwanga lands a shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mouwanga.
Mouwanga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vattalles takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mouwanga working Vattalles over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is keeping an eye on Mouwanga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mouwanga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vattalles is defending well for now.
Mouwanga landing knees to the body.
Mouwanga controlling the action here for a moment.
Vattalles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mouwanga smiles and moves away.
Vattalles takes one to the side of the head.
Mouwanga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vattalles is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouwanga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vattalles on the side of the head.
Vattalles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mouwanga swivels and escapes.
Sloppy strikes from Mouwanga. Those never looked like landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mouwanga.
Vattalles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mouwanga has managed to clinch.
Vattalles wants to break free but Mouwanga has control.
Vattalles takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vattalles fails to pull guard.
Vattalles managing to block the knees to the body from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga tries to land knees in the clinch but Vattalles avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouwanga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mouwanga scores a nice knee to the body.
Mouwanga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vattalles is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vattalles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mouwanga fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mouwanga clinches with his opponent.
Daniel Mouwanga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vattalles jumps guard but Mouwanga turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mouwanga scores a nice knee to the body.
Mouwanga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vattalles avoids it.
Mouwanga is pushing Vattalles up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mee Vattalles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vattalles tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Mouwanga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mouwanga 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 42:50
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 42:50
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Mouwanga!
Daniel Mouwanga really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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