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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onyx Outlaw (ranked 1842 p4p, 1865 weight class) and Hamza Kosen (ranked 78 p4p, 79 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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205 cm 30 290 11 - 6 - 0 |
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225 cm 25 300 10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Excellent MT Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler Excellent MT Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Onyx Outlaw! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hamza Kosen! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kosen lands an overhand right. Kosen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
 It looks like Hamza Kosen has been cut. Kosen lunges at Outlaw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Outlaw's hand. Kosen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kosen throws a right and a left that Outlaw avoids nicely. Kosen ducks under a wild hook from Outlaw. Kosen takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kosen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outlaw.
Kosen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Outlaw is looking for a sweep. Kosen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kosen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kosen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kosen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Kosen thows a huge punch but Outlaw dodges it nicely.
Kosen thows a huge punch but Outlaw dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Outlaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kosen. Kosen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Kosen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kosen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Outlaw defending well though. Kosen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Outlaw's head. Outlaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Outlaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kosen.
Kosen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Outlaw has managed to free his arm - good work. Kosen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Kosen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Outlaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kosen on the ground. Kosen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Outlaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Outlaw tries to get out of the position. Kosen throwing shots but Outlaw is blocking nicely.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Outlaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Kosen is nestled in close to Outlaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kosen seems to be looking for submissions.
Kosen wants to control but Outlaw is keeping him busy. Outlaw is looking to improve his position.
Outlaw tries to kick Kosen off but Kosen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Kosen working over Outlaw with some ground and pound. Outlaw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Kosen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Outlaw is trying to stand.
Kosen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kosen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Kosen trying to control from half guard but Outlaw is working away. Kosen thows a huge punch but Outlaw dodges it nicely.
Kosen looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Kosen trying to control from half guard but Outlaw is working away.
 The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kosen seems to be working for a kimura but Outlaw defends the submission attempt. Kosen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Outlaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kosen.
Kosen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Kosen looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Kosen scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Outlaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kosen. Kosen not landing any meaningful shots this time. Kosen stalling. Kosen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Outlaw wants to control but Kosen is keeping busy and won't allow it. Kosen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Outlaw's head. Kosen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Outlaw defending well though. Kosen trying to control the action but Outlaw is working from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamza Kosen dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hamza Kosen's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kosen digs a good body shot into Outlaw's ribs. Kosen lands a body shot.
Outlaw throws a looping overhand right but Kosen ducks down to avoid it. Outlaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kosen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Outlaw takes one on the button. Kosen connects with a nice looking jab.
Kosen moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Outlaw goes down! Can Kosen finish him!?
 Outlaw is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kosen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Oh Outlaw is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Kosen passes Outlaw's left leg - he's now in half guard. Outlaw seems to have got his legs back now. Kosen is controlling the pace.
Kosen looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Kosen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kosen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kosen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Outlaw! Hamza Kosen has got the better of the ground game so far. Outlaw takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Outlaw takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Kosen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Outlaw can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kosen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Outlaw hang on? Kosen with the ground and pound from mount.
Kosen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Outlaw is surviving well by controlling Kosen's body position as best he can. Kosen connects with a bit shot that sees Outlaw covering up! More strikes from Kosen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kosen is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamza Kosen!
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hype
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