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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dracule Mihawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RIco Marlazonez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dracule Mihawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, RIco Marlazonez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihawk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mihawk showed some decent athleticism there.
Mihawk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mihawk passes into side control, despite Marlazonez's attempt to control the position.
Marlazonez is looking to regain half guard here but Mihawk keeps moving and retains side control.
Mihawk trying to control the position but Marlazonez is working away.
Mihawk tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mihawk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mihawk is putting a hurting on Marlazonez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mihawk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marlazonez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlazonez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mihawk is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mihawk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mihawk scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mihawk with shots to the head and body - Marlazonez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Marlazonez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marlazonez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mihawk goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Marlazonez is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marlazonez is fighting to break Mihawk's control of his arms but Mihawk is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marlazonez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mihawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marlazonez is one step ahead there.
Mihawk is breathing heavily.
Marlazonez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mihawk's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihawk keeping moving, preventing Marlazonez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marlazonez tries to free his leg and advance position but Mihawk is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mihawk gets a clinch.
Marlazonez stalling in the clinch but Mihawk improves position.
Mihawk successfully pulls guard.
Marlazonez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marlazonez wants to control from the top but Mihawk keeps moving.
Marlazonez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mihawk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Marlazonez, into his guard.
Mihawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marlazonez is keeping the position for now.
Mihawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Marlazonez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marlazonez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dracule Mihawk dominated that round.
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.
Marlazonez has his takedown stuffed
and Mihawk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mihawk.
Mihawk thows a big elbow that misses.
Mihawk throws a strike but Marlazonez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Marlazonez advances to half guard.
Marlazonez wants to take a breather but Mihawk is having none of it.
Mihawk is trying to maintain the position but Marlazonez is very close to passing his half guard.
Marlazonez wants to pass to mount but Mihawk is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihawk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mihawk will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Marlazonez wants to control from the top but Mihawk keeps moving.
Marlazonez gets to his feet - Mihawk follows without any prompting.
Mihawk avoids the head kick by Marlazonez.
Mihawk scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mihawk scoring with punches and elbows.
Marlazonez is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihawk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marlazonez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mihawk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marlazonez struggling a bit here.
Marlazonez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mihawk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlazonez wants to control but Mihawk postures up.
Marlazonez tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mihawk misses with a two punch combination.
Marlazonez misses with a double jab
and Mihawk counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Marlazonez!
Mihawk lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Marlazonez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marlazonez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marlazonez is pulling down on Mihawk's head. It's preventing any offense from Mihawk, at least for the moment.
Mihawk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mihawk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marlazonez did well to prevent Mihawk getting side control.
Marlazonez wants to control but Mihawk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marlazonez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dracule Mihawk dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Marlazonez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mihawk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mihawk.
Marlazonez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mihawk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mihawk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mihawk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marlazonez working a defensive guard here.
Marlazonez can't keep his opponent in guard - Mihawk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marlazonez is defending against the submission attempts here by Mihawk.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marlazonez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mihawk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marlazonez pushes Mihawk off looking to stand but Mihawk dives back in and keeps control.
Mihawk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mihawk thows a huge punch but Marlazonez dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mihawk trying to pass the guard but Marlazonez defending well.
Marlazonez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marlazonez trying to control the position.
Mihawk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marlazonez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marlazonez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mihawk is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mihawk shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marlazonez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Marlazonez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dracule Mihawk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marlazonez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mihawk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Marlazonez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mihawk throws an elbow but Marlazonez slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mihawk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marlazonez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Marlazonez tries to roll over but Mihawk keeps him under control.
Mihawk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marlazonez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
RIco Marlazonez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marlazonez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dracule Mihawk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mihawk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dracule Mihawk!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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