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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Icarus Ritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ritter comes to the ring accompanied by Postmortem - Slayer. Sax is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Solonen & Kosola - Kolmetoista Kertaa Kovempi Ku Kukaan . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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289 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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274 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Icarus Ritter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Orlando Sax!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ritter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ritter has managed to clinch.
Sax has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ritter is trying to keep an underhook but Sax manages to get the takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ritter desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sax throwing shots but Ritter is blocking nicely.
Sax thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sax lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sax working over Ritter with some ground and pound. Ritter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sax throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sax has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sax trying to control from half guard but Ritter is working away.
Ritter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sax.
Ritter tries to get to full guard but Sax has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sax thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ritter's head.
Ritter won't allow Sax to pass to mount.
Sax not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sax scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sax throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ritter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sax.
Ritter controlling the position for now.
Ritter is trying to maintain the position but Sax is very close to passing his half guard.
Sax trying to control the pace.
Sax thows a huge punch but Ritter dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sax throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sax sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ritter defending well though.
Sax working Ritter over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sax wants to work for an arm triangle but Ritter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sax thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ritter's head.
Sax is nestled in close to Ritter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sax wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ritter keeps working.
Sax tries to pass to full mount but Ritter defends it.
Sax is keen to just control but Ritter is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sax trying to mount his opponent but Ritter defends it.
Sax is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ritter is just riding it out for now. Sax eventually gives up the hold.
Sax lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sax is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ritter sees it coming and defends easily.
Ritter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sax is trying to control the action in half guard but Ritter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sax missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Sax is looking to take a break and control but Ritter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sax is nestled in close to Ritter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sax throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ritter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ritter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ritter looking for a sweep. Not yet Ritter, not yet.
Sax in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Sax dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ritter wants to clinch but Sax slips to the side
and Sax counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ritter enables Sax to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ritter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sax trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sax is looking to work some ground and pound but Ritter has wrist control.
Sax chips away with some ground and pound.
Ritter controls Sax momentarily but Sax frees himself.
Sax with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sax trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ritter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sax cracks Ritter with a solid left hand.
Sax has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sax keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ritter's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sax working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sax wants to control from the top but Ritter keeps moving.
Sax content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sax lands a couple of elbows.
Sax missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ritter working a defensive guard here.
Sax content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ritter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sax sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ritter keeping moving, preventing Sax from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sax postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ritter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sax defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sax accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sax working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sax trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sax lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sax lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sax scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sax is in close to Ritter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ritter is rocked!
Sax lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Ritter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sax gets to his feet and stands over Ritter, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Ritter felt that one! Sax unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Ritter from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orlando Sax!
During a confident post fight interview, Orlando Sax thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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