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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Ajax (ranked 677 p4p, 84 weight class) and Street Fighter (ranked 618 p4p, 77 weight class). Ajax comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Fighter has chosen You Know How I Do It as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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158 lbs
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152 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Ajax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Street Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter slips a straight right by Ajax.
Fighter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ajax takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ajax moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fighter checks a leg kick nicely.
Fighter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ajax lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fighter's sensitive parts.
Ajax looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.
Fighter cracks Ajax with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fighter scores with a kick to the body.
Fighter tries to sprawl but Ajax drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ajax throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fighter wants to control but Ajax is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ajax thows a huge punch but Fighter dodges it nicely.
Fighter trying to control but Ajax postures up.
Fighter has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Team Alpha Midget. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ajax working the head and body with strikes.
Fighter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ajax.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ajax not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ajax throwing shots but Fighter is blocking nicely.
Ajax lands with a punch from half guard.
Ajax lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ajax lands with a punch from half guard.
Fighter trying to control here.
Ajax working Fighter over with strikes.
Ajax working over Fighter with some ground and pound. Fighter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ajax thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fighter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fighter is trying to maintain the position but Ajax is very close to passing his half guard.
Fighter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ajax working over Fighter with some ground and pound. Fighter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fighter looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ajax pulls his head out easily.
Ajax thows a huge punch but Fighter dodges it nicely.
Fighter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ajax scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ajax connects with a nice short shot to Fighter's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ajax thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fighter looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ajax sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fighter defending well though.
Fighter desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ajax lands a nice short elbow.
Fighter looking for submissions off his back.
Ajax thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajax working over Fighter with some ground and pound. Fighter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fighter actively working from the bottom here.
Ajax is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ajax working the head and body with strikes.
Ajax is nestled in close to Fighter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ajax thows a huge punch but Fighter dodges it nicely.
Fighter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fighter is trying to get back to full guard.
Ajax throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ajax thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ajax lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ajax thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fighter wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ajax working the head and body with strikes.
Ajax lands strikes from half guard.
Ajax takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ajax is nestled in close to Fighter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fighter manages to get to full guard.
Ajax content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fighter is rocked!
Fighter can't keep his opponent in guard - Ajax advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fighter actively working from the bottom here.
Fighter looking for submissions off his back.
Ajax working over Fighter with some ground and pound. Fighter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Ajax dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ajax, right into the meat.
Street Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fighter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ajax stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ajax throws a big shot that misses.
Fighter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ajax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter can do to turn this around?
Fighter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ajax's calf.
A clash of legs there as Fighter blocks the low kick.
Ajax wants to land a leg kick but Fighter is out of range.
Fighter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marco Ajax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ajax tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fighter is able to avoid easily.
Ajax looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ajax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fighter.
Ajax with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ajax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fighter with a nice cross.
Ajax dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Ajax blocks the leg kick.
Ajax lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ajax looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Fighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ajax throws a solid leg kick but Fighter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ajax.
Ajax walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fighter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ajax checks a low kick from Fighter.
Ajax will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fighter flicks out a counter leg kick but Ajax steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax throws a series of punches but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter misses with a straight left.
Fighter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Fighter.
Ajax cracks Fighter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ajax has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fighter.
Fighter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Fighter misses.
Ajax throws out a loose jab but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter connects with a crisp jab.
Ajax walks into a stiff left hand from Fighter.
Ajax fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ajax connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ajax misses with a looping right.
Fighter cracks Ajax with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ajax scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ajax tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fighter defends well and Ajax ends up having to push Fighter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Ajax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ajax.
Ajax connects with a solid leg kick.
Fighter misses with a low kick as Ajax jumps back.
Ajax loads up on a big right hand but Fighter slips the punch.
Ajax thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fighter follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ajax misses with an uppercut. Fighter saw that one coming.
Ajax fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fighter checks it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Fighter misses.
Street Fighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fighter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fighter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ajax did well to prevent Fighter getting side control.
Fighter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ground and pound from Fighter.
Ajax regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ajax looking for a guillotine here but Fighter defends easily.
Ajax utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ajax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ajax trying to keep a closed guard but Fighter is proving a slippery customer.
Fighter won't allow Ajax to sweep him here.
Ajax is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ajax is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ajax working a defensive guard but Fighter manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ajax is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fighter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ajax actively working from the bottom here.
Fighter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fighter passes into side control, despite Ajax's attempt to control the position.
Ajax is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fighter off and has taken his back!
Fighter turns into Ajax and is now in his guard.
Fighter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ajax looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ajax looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ajax!
Ajax working the ground and pound but Fighter is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Street Fighter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ajax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fighter throws a body kick that misses.
Ajax throws a shot from downtown. Fighter moves away and avoids it.
Fighter tries to clinch but Ajax moves out of range.
Ajax throws a lazy right hand but Fighter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fighter takes a swing at Ajax's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Ajax.
Ajax fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fighter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fighter throws the left hand but Ajax avoids the punch easily.
Ajax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fighter.
Some wild striking there from Ajax.
Ajax looks to land a right hand but Fighter moved out of range.
Ajax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ajax slips a jab from Fighter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ajax darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fighter connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ajax as Fighter shoots in.
Fighter lands a leg kick that knocks Ajax off balance momentarily.
Fighter blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax tries to work over Fighter's front leg with a kick but Fighter checks it.
Ajax moves forwards but Fighter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fighter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fighter motions for Ajax to come forward. Fighter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter. Ajax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ajax jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fighter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ajax changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fighter throws a wild body kick that Ajax sees coming a mile off.
Ajax gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ajax misses with a straight left.
Ajax with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fighter to score with a decent uppercut.
Ajax chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ajax works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fighter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Ajax throws out a loose jab but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ajax throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ajax scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ajax shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fighter sprawls well. Fighter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ajax gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Ajax, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ajax looks to land a right hand but Fighter moved out of range.
Fighter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ajax is looking to slow Fighter down with leg kicks.
Fighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fighter works Ajax's body with a nice hook.
Fighter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ajax. Ajax obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fighter.
The fighters circling - Ajax throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fighter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ajax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fighter misses with a hook.
Fighter tests Ajax's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ajax will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ajax backing away here, and Fighter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fighter lands with a shot to the body.
Fighter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ajax defends well and Fighter ends up having to push Ajax into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ajax moves away from the strike by Fighter.
Fighter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fighter loads up on a big right hand but Ajax slips the punch.
Ajax tests Fighter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fighter throws out a powerful jab.
Ajax will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ajax scores with a leg kick.
Ajax connects with a leg kick. Fighter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ajax misses with a head kick.
Fighter keeps Ajax at a distance using the push kick.
Ajax throws out a loose jab but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Fighter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fighter throws a hook but Ajax avoids it easily.
Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ajax.
Fighter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ajax had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fighter defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fighter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ajax working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fighter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fighter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fighter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ajax has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fighter has managed to get both his arms back between Ajax's legs - danger averted.
Fighter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ajax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fighter wants to control from the top but Ajax keeps moving.
Fighter passes Ajax's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Street Fighter.
I think Fighter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Street Fighter!
An out of breath Street Fighter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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