PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balal Lama (ranked 1450 p4p, 711 weight class) and Alexandru Mircea (ranked 179 p4p, 98 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Lama
vs
Mircea

195 cm
34
220
15 - 11 - 0

190 cm
38
247
23 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balal Lama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandru Mircea!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lama fails with a takedown attempt.
Mircea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lama misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mircea.
Lama walks into a left hand.
Nice shot by Mircea.
Mircea staying out of range there.

Lama throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mircea was covering up waiting for the punch and Lama finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lama trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Mircea has his hands on Lama's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Mircea has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mircea is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lama, into his guard.

Lama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lama seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Lama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mircea defends well.
Lama looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mircea controlling from the top position.

Lama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Lama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lama is looking to sweep but instead, Mircea has passed into half guard.
Lama is looking for a sweep. Mircea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mircea performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mircea's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mircea's back!

Lama looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lama's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lama is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lama is looking to control Mircea but Mircea is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lama is really struggling to control Mircea but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lama working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mircea takes a big shot to the side of the head.

Lama sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Mircea taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Balal Lama!
After the big win, Balal Lama made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Alexandru Mircea stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Train Hard And Get My Shot One More Time'.