Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 380 - Drop Vs English
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Mircea slips a jab from Mad Onion.
Mircea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mircea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mad Onion's sensitive parts.
Mircea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion slips under a jab from Mircea.
Mircea will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mad Onion slips under a jab from Mircea.#CL#
Mad Onion rushes Mircea and presses him up against the cage.
Mircea tries to circle away but Mad Onion has him pinned against the cage.
Mad Onion dodges an elbow strike from Mircea. #BC2#
Mircea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mircea pushes Mad Onion away with a front kick.
Mircea throws out a loose jab but Mad Onion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mad Onion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some bone on bone action there as Mad Onion checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mad Onion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mircea feints a counter leg kick.
Mad Onion blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Mad Onion rushes Mircea and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Mircea as the two fighters clinch.
Mad Onion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mircea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mircea lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Luke Mad Onion has been cut.
Mad Onion tries to work over Mircea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Mircea creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mad Onion throws an elbow but it misses.
Mad Onion tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mad Onion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mircea pushes Mad Onion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mad Onion landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mircea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mad Onion blocks it with crossed arms.
Mircea throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mad Onion lands an elbow just above Mircea 's eye.
Mircea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mad Onions head.
Mad Onion looking to stall.
Nice elbow from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion pushes off an throws an elbow but Mircea leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mad Onion scores with a shot to the side of Mircea's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mircea as Mad Onion tries to tie him up.
Mircea avoids the elbow strike from Mad Onion, against the cage.
Mad Onion blocks an elbow strike.
Mircea tries a body shot but Mad Onion blocks it. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mad Onion lands a nice uppercut.
Mad Onion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mircea.
Our sources have told us that Mad Onion has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mircea looks winded!
Mad Onion scores with a shot to the side of Mircea's head.
Mad Onion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mad Onion lands with a left to the head.
Mad Onion blocks a body shot from Mircea.
Mircea wants to get back to striking at distance but Mad Onion won't allow it.
Mad Onion working Mircea over with knees to the body.
Mad Onion lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Alexandru Mircea has been cut.
Mad Onion gets through Mircea's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mad Onion scores with a shoulder strike.
Mircea takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mad Onion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mad Onion lands an elbow inside.
Mad Onion lands an elbow inside.
Mad Onion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mircea.
Mad Onion landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mad Onion.
Knees to the body from Mad Onion. #T3#
Mircea throws an elbow that misses.
Mad Onion scores with a shot to the side of Mircea's head.
A short right from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion tries to land knees in the clinch but Mircea avoids the damage to the body.
Mircea tries a body shot but Mad Onion blocks it.
Mad Onion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mad Onion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mad Onion lands an elbow inside that Mircea shrugs off. #ROC#Mircea is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Alexandru Mircea's cut even more.
Mad Onion lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mircea to his knees! Mad Onion keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Mad Onion!
Luke Mad Onion thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Alexandru Mircea was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill Train Hard And Get My Shot One More Time'.

Event: OFK 373 - Bol Vs Johnson
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
OcasioCortez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
OcasioCortez is looking to clinch.
Mircea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mircea avoids the body shot from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez is looking to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as OcasioCortez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice defenses there by OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch up but Mircea circles away and keeps his distance.
OcasioCortez scores with a nice strike.
Mircea circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mircea throws a head kick but OcasioCortez moves out of range.
Mircea looks to land a left hand but OcasioCortez moved out of range nicely.#CL#
OcasioCortez closes the distance and clinches.
OcasioCortez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
OcasioCortez throws a knee to the head but misses.
OcasioCortez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
OcasioCortez dodges an elbow strike from Mircea.
Mircea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OcasioCortez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mircea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OcasioCortez. #BC2#
Mircea manages to break the clinch.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch but Mircea is having none of it. #T1#
Mircea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch but Mircea is having none of it.
A cross from OcasioCortez lands.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch but Mircea is having none of it.
Mircea feints a counter leg kick.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Mircea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch up.
OcasioCortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mircea throws a leg kick but OcasioCortez checks it.
Mircea tries a low kick but OcasioCortez avoids it.
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mircea paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
OcasioCortez moves into the clinch.
OcasioCortez lands a body shot in the clinch.
OcasioCortez prevents a body shot from Mircea.
Our sources have told us that OcasioCortez has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mircea avoids the elbow strike from OcasioCortez, against the cage.
Mircea presses OcasioCortez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mircea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mircea missing with knees to the body.
Mircea dodges an elbow strike from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow inside.
OcasioCortez stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, OcasioCortez throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
OcasioCortez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mircea lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OcasioCortez or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mircea scores with a shot to the side of OcasioCortez's head.
OcasioCortez tries to work over Mircea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mircea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mircea avoids a wild elbow strike from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mircea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mircea lands with a light punch inside.
OcasioCortez missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Mircea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OcasioCortez doesn't manage to clinch there - Mircea circles away.
OcasioCortez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mircea.
Mircea throws a hook but OcasioCortez blocks it.
OcasioCortez wants to clinch.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch up but Mircea circles away and keeps his distance.
OcasioCortez works over Mircea's head and body with a nice combination.
Mircea swats away the attempt to clinch by OcasioCortez.#T3#
Mircea thumps OcasioCortez with a low kick.
OcasioCortez is looking to clinch.
Mircea counters with a body kick.#CL#
OcasioCortez has closed the distance and engaged Mircea in a clinch.
Mircea lands a left hand.
Mircea tries to land knees in the clinch but OcasioCortez avoids the damage to the body.
OcasioCortez pushes Mircea back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mircea lands a body punch.
Mircea has a couple of punches blocked by OcasioCortez.
Good body shot from Mircea.
Mircea tries to land knees in the clinch but OcasioCortez avoids the damage to the body.
OcasioCortez stalling against the cage.
Mircea unloads a knee to the mid-section. OcasioCortez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mircea takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, OcasioCortez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mircea's brow.
Mircea lands a left hand that snaps the head of OcasioCortez backwards.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow just above Mircea 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mircea trying to land knees to the body.
OcasioCortez throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
OcasioCortez lands a hook to the side of the head.
OcasioCortez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
OcasioCortez misses with an elbow over the top.
A right handed body shot lands from Mircea.
OcasioCortez stalling against the cage.
OcasioCortez prevents a body shot from Mircea.
OcasioCortez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mircea in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mircea misses with some punches.
Mircea blocks an elbow strike.
OcasioCortez avoids a wild elbow strike from Mircea.
OcasioCortez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
OcasioCortez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
OcasioCortez misses with an elbow strike.
OcasioCortez trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from OcasioCortez - that landed with a thud.
OcasioCortez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mircea missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
OcasioCortez lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexandria OcasioCortez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mircea throws a hook but OcasioCortez avoids it easily.
OcasioCortez is looking to counter punch.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch up.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch up but Mircea circles away and keeps his distance.
Mircea feints a counter leg kick.
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch but Mircea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from OcasioCortez misses.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mircea keeps OcasioCortez at a distance using the push kick.
Mircea uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
OcasioCortez is looking to clinch.
OcasioCortez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mircea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mircea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OcasioCortez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mircea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
OcasioCortez gets a clinch.
Alexandria OcasioCortez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
OcasioCortez presses Mircea against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
OcasioCortez pushes Mircea back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OcasioCortez tries to land a knee to the head but Mircea blocks with his arms.
OcasioCortez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
OcasioCortez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mircea avoids the elbow strike from OcasioCortez, against the cage.
OcasioCortez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mircea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OcasioCortez blocks a body shot from Mircea.
Mircea has a couple of punches blocked by OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mircea blocks an elbow strike from OcasioCortez.
Mircea prevents a body shot from OcasioCortez.
Mircea digs a right hand underneath OcasioCortez's ribcage. OcasioCortez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
OcasioCortez blocks an uppercut.
Mircea working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mircea scores with a shot to the side of OcasioCortez's head.
Mircea throws an elbow but it's blocked.
OcasioCortez managing to block the knees to the body from Mircea.
A short right from Mircea.
OcasioCortez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mircea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OcasioCortez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mircea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
OcasioCortez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2#
Mircea lands a shot to the body.
Mircea digs a right hand underneath OcasioCortez's ribcage. OcasioCortez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mircea just misses with a elbow thrown towards OcasioCortez's brow.
Mircea tries to work over OcasioCortez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OcasioCortez blocks a body shot from Mircea.
OcasioCortez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mircea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mircea has a couple of punches blocked by OcasioCortez.
A shot in the inside from Mircea.
Mircea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Mircea.
Mircea managing to block the knees to the body from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez tries a knee to the head but Mircea blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, OcasioCortez throws an elbow but misses.
Mircea misses with a knee to the head.
OcasioCortez misses with the head strike.
Mircea misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Mircea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mircea trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Mircea - that landed with a thud.
OcasioCortez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OcasioCortez managing to block the knees to the body from Mircea.
Mircea missing with knees to the body.
OcasioCortez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, OcasioCortez scores with a nice short uppercut.
OcasioCortez is pushing Mircea up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
OcasioCortez pushes off an throws an elbow but Mircea leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mircea lands with a right to the head.
Mircea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mircea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OcasioCortez.
With the fighters up against the cage, OcasioCortez throws an elbow but misses.
OcasioCortez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Alexandru Mircea has been cut.#T4#
Nice elbow from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez pushes off an throws an elbow but Mircea leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mircea swings wildly with an uppercut but OcasioCortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mircea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OcasioCortez.
Mircea can't break the clinch.
OcasioCortez tries to land a knee to the head but Mircea blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Mircea.
Mircea blocks an elbow strike from OcasioCortez.
Mircea lands an elbow that stopped OcasioCortez in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Alexandria OcasioCortez has been cut.
Mircea lands a shoulder strike.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow inside.
Mircea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mircea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mircea has had enough of the clinch but OcasioCortez keeps him there for the moment.
Mircea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mircea avoids a wild elbow strike from OcasioCortez.
Nice elbow from Mircea. #BC2#
Mircea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
OcasioCortez wants to clinch up but Mircea keeps it at a distance.
OcasioCortez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
OcasioCortez looks to clinch
and Mircea counters with a nice uppercut.
OcasioCortez moves out of range as Mircea throws a body kick.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mircea with the inside leg kick.
OcasioCortez wants to clinch
and Mircea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OcasioCortez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mircea.
OcasioCortez doesn't manage to clinch there - Mircea circles away.
OcasioCortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - OcasioCortez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OcasioCortez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea throws a low kick, looking for OcasioCortez's leg but OcasioCortez calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Mircea tries to keep at a distance but OcasioCortez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mircea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, OcasioCortez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mircea's brow. #T1#
Mircea working hard to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mircea.
OcasioCortez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OcasioCortez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mircea presses OcasioCortez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OcasioCortez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OcasioCortez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
OcasioCortez avoids the elbow strike from Mircea, against the cage.
Mircea tries to throw a body punch but OcasioCortez avoids it by throwing Mircea back against the cage.
Mircea lands a left hand that snaps the head of OcasioCortez backwards.
Mircea trying to land knees to the body.
OcasioCortez blocks an elbow strike.
OcasioCortez scores with a nice hook to the head.
OcasioCortez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mircea blocks it with crossed arms.
OcasioCortez misses with an elbow strike.
Mircea blocking some punches.
Mircea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mircea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mircea swings wildly with an uppercut but OcasioCortez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
OcasioCortez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OcasioCortez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
OcasioCortez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mircea takes an elbow to the forehead.
OcasioCortez is stalling here.
OcasioCortez lands a nice elbow.
Mircea blocks the elbow strike.
Mircea is working OcasioCortez over against the cage.
OcasioCortez trying to stall but Mircea improves his position. #BC2#
Mircea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandria OcasioCortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Mircea. That snapped OcasioCortez's head back.
OcasioCortez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mircea takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mircea bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch up.
OcasioCortez is looking to clinch but Mircea is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mircea! But no joy.
OcasioCortez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
OcasioCortez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mircea throws a body punch but OcasioCortez moves out of range.
OcasioCortez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mircea circles away from the clinch attempt.
OcasioCortez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mircea connects with a solid leg kick.
Mircea loads up on a big right hand but OcasioCortez slips the punch.
Mircea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A left lands for OcasioCortez.
Mircea wants to land a leg kick but OcasioCortez is out of range.
OcasioCortez wants to clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Mircea lands a nice shot to the body.
OcasioCortez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.
Mircea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OcasioCortez.
Mircea working some nice short punches in the clinch.
OcasioCortez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
OcasioCortez prevents a body shot from Mircea.
Mircea pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mircea looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mircea can't find room to land a body shot as OcasioCortez controls the action.
Mircea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OcasioCortez.
Mircea missing with knees to the body.
Mircea lands a body punch in the clinch.
OcasioCortez trying to control the position but instead, Mircea has worked for underhooks and has pushed OcasioCortez into the cage.
Mircea misses with a punch to the body.
OcasioCortez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.
Mircea lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandru Mircea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mircea has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandru Mircea!
After winning the bout, Alexandru Mircea thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 370 - Escalante Vs Maki
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Mircea scores with a nice head shot.
Ritola misses with a straight right.
Ritola has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ritola there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mircea lands with a nice body punch.
We've been told by Ritola's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mircea fakes the leg kick and cracks Ritola in the body.
Ritola tries to land a front kick but Mircea steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mircea lands a nice shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mircea.
Mircea scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Ritola misses.
Ritola throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Alexandru Mircea has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritola takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mircea looks to throw the jab but Ritola is out of range.
Ritola gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ritola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ritola lands with a cross. #T1#
Mircea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ritola.
Ritola throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mircea avoids it.
Ritola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ritola has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ritola there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ritola misses with a hook. Mircea ducked under it nicely.
Mircea flicks out a counter leg kick but Ritola steps away.
Ritola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mircea.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mircea darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mircea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ritola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mircea moves away.
Mircea walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mircea misses with a head kick.
Ritola has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ritola there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mircea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ritola looks for the body kick but Mircea saw that one coming. #T2#
Mircea scores with a sloppy right hand. Ritola should have avoided that one.
Ritola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mircea explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mircea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ritola looks to score with a jab to the body but Mircea is just out of range.
Mircea ducks under a wild hook from Ritola.
Mircea has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mircea throws a low kick, looking for Ritola's leg but Ritola calmly moves out of range.
Mircea lands a jab to the head.
Mircea does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ritola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mircea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mircea misses with a left hand #KD#
and Ritola counters with a head kick that drops Mircea to the mat! Mircea scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Ritola moves out of range of the body kick from Mircea.
Mircea chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Mircea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mircea misses with a looping left.
Ritola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mircea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ritola loads up on a big right hand but Mircea slips the punch.
Mircea lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mircea throws out a loose jab but Ritola uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Ritola misses its target.
A low kick from Mircea is predictable there
and Ritola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ritola.
Mircea moves out of range as Ritola strikes.
Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ritola.
Mircea misses with a body kick.
Ritola works the jab nicely.#T4#
Mircea with a nice calf kick.
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!
Mircea scores with a shot to the body.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritola looks to land a right hand but Mircea moved out of range.
Mircea cracks Ritola with an open hand slap.
Mircea throws a head kick but Ritola moves out of range.
Ritola throws out a leg kick but Mircea moves out of range and Ritola only half commits.
Mircea throws a jab but it's blocked by Ritola.
Ritola connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mircea.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mircea looks to throw the jab but Ritola is out of range.
Mircea comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandru Mircea's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ritola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mircea. Mircea obviously looking to wear him down.
Mircea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Ritola.
Nice shot by Mircea.
Mircea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ritola misses with a body kick.
Mircea lands a head kick. Ritola smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #KD#
Ritola lands a big head kick that sends Mircea tumbling to the mat! Ritola takes a step backwards and waves Mircea back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Mircea is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mircea throws a jab but it's blocked by Ritola.
Mircea is still on wobbly legs! Can Ritola finish him?
Mircea leaves his chin hanging out and Ritola seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mircea crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommi Ritola!
In defeat, Alexandru Mircea stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Train Hard And Get My Shot One More Time'.

Event: OFK 365 - Marek Vs Nik
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Mircea fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ironfeld avoids it really well and circles away.
Mircea slips under a jab from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld misses with a body shot.
Mircea is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ironfeld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mircea manages to avoid it.
Ironfeld swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mircea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ironfeld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mircea manages to avoid it.
Ironfeld has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Final Mile in the buildup to the fight.
Ironfeld dodges the punch combination from Mircea.
Ironfeld feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironfeld connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ironfeld throws a lazy right hand but Mircea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ironfeld doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
A combination from Ironfeld does no damage.
Ironfeld throws a body shot but no joy.
Mircea tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ironfeld misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ironfeld blocks a head kick by Mircea.
Ironfeld attempts a counter takedown but Mircea avoids it well and moves away.
Theros Ironfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironfeld misses with a wild body shot.
Mircea is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice defenses there by Mircea.
Ironfeld waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mircea.
Ironfeld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mircea was well out of range. Poor timing from Ironfeld.
Mircea now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mircea throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mircea scores with a leg kick.
Mircea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mircea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ironfeld sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ironfeld appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mircea shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ironfeld pinned against the cage. Ironfeld gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Theros Ironfeld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandru Mircea.#T2#
Mircea fails with a takedown attempt.
Ironfeld tries to bum rush Mircea with a series of wild strikes but Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ironfeld is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mircea.
Mircea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mircea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ironfeld takes a swing at Mircea's ribcage but misses.
Mircea throws a series of punches but Ironfeld avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Ironfeld misses.
Mircea connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Ironfeld cracks Mircea with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ironfeld throws a body shot but no joy.
Ironfeld dodges the punch combination from Mircea. #KD#
Ironfeld drops Mircea with a beautiful combination! Mircea stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ironfeld is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Alexandru Mircea has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Ironfeld as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mircea misses with a two punch combination.
Mircea dives in and grabs Ironfeld's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ironfeld pushes down on Mircea's head and hops out.
Ironfeld looks to land a left hand but Mircea moved out of range nicely.
Ironfeld tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ironfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ironfeld with a jab.#T4#
Ironfeld slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ironfeld misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mircea! But no joy.
Mircea ducks under a wild hook from Ironfeld.
Mircea doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ironfeld throws a body punch but Mircea moves out of range.
Mircea lands a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Ironfeld as Mircea shoots in.
Mircea scores with a one two! Ironfeld had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ironfeld throws a body shot but no joy.
Mircea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ironfeld. Mircea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ironfeld throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mircea counters with a series of strikes. Ironfeld will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mircea with a nice cross.
Ironfeld throws a jab but it's blocked by Mircea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theros Ironfeld dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandru Mircea's cut.
That's time! Ironfeld's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mircea tries to land a front kick but Ironfeld steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mircea moves away from the strike by Ironfeld.
Nice body punch from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld throws a body punch but Mircea moves out of range.
Mircea steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld misses with a hook. Mircea ducked under it nicely.
Ironfeld misses with a looping right.
Ironfeld throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mircea misses the shot to the body.
Ironfeld throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mircea counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ironfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ironfeld loads up on a big right hand but Mircea slips the punch.
A jab from Ironfeld misses. #T1#
Ironfeld wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ironfeld throws a body punch but Mircea moves out of range.
Ironfeld is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mircea can do to turn this around?
Ironfeld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ironfeld rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mircea counters with a stiff right hand.
Ironfeld throws an overhand right that lands on Mircea's shoulder, as Mircea tries to avoid the shot.
Mircea is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mircea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ironfeld.
Mircea lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mircea throws a head kick but Ironfeld moves out of range.
Ironfeld throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Mircea counters by clinching up.
Ironfeld tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow. #BC#
Ironfeld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mircea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Ironfeld decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mircea's guard.
Ironfeld is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Ironfeld with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mircea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironfeld engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ironfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Mircea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Ironfeld content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ironfeld lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mircea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ironfeld scoring with some ground and pound.
Ironfeld slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Ironfeld is looking to work some ground and pound but Mircea has wrist control.
Ironfeld wants to control from the top but Mircea keeps moving.
Mircea really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ironfeld. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ironfeld trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mircea pulls Ironfeld in close to prevent any damage.
Mircea looking for a sweep. Not yet Mircea, not yet.
Ironfeld not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ironfeld lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ironfeld postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ironfeld content to stall in guard here.
Mircea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ironfeld with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Mircea looking for a sweep. Not yet Mircea, not yet.
Ironfeld stands up over Mircea, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ironfeld landing some decent shots from guard.
Mircea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ironfeld is fighting to break Mircea's control of his arms but Mircea is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mircea is trying to control the position but Ironfeld postures up.
Ironfeld wants to control from the top but Mircea keeps moving.
Ironfeld scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironfeld is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ironfeld seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mircea for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theros Ironfeld dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexandru Mircea's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ironfeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ironfeld changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ironfeld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mircea manages to avoid it.
Mircea unleashes a big counter combination but Ironfeld bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ironfeld checks a leg kick.
Ironfeld misses with a looping left.
Ironfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mircea throws a right and a left that Ironfeld avoids nicely.
Theros Ironfeld is winning the standup battle so far.
Ironfeld throws a right and a left that Mircea avoids nicely.
Ironfeld lands with a nice body punch.
Mircea walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mircea dives in and grabs Ironfeld's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ironfeld pushes down on Mircea's head and hops out.
Mircea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ironfeld.
Ironfeld lands a really nice looking cross but Mircea seems unphased. #T1#
Ironfeld throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mircea throws a right and a left that Ironfeld avoids nicely.
Mircea shoots in for a double leg but Ironfeld sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ironfeld scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mircea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ironfeld loads up on a big right hand but Mircea slips the punch.
Ironfeld misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mircea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ironfeld.
Ironfeld shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mircea as he avoids it easily.
Mircea wants to counter the offense by Ironfeld and move into the clinch position.
Ironfeld throws a jab when Mircea was well out of range.
Ironfeld misses with a straight left.
Mircea unleashes a big counter combination but Ironfeld bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Ironfeld misses the target. #T2#
Nice sprawl there from Mircea as Ironfeld shoots in.
Mircea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Ironfeld misses
and Mircea counters with a left and a right that stings Ironfeld.
Mircea blocks a jab.
Mircea wants to counter the offense by Ironfeld and move into the clinch 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!
Ironfeld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ironfeld fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theros Ironfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mircea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ironfeld.
Mircea on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ironfeld misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mircea to counter with a crisp jab.
Ironfeld will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Mircea changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Ironfeld shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mircea's guard.
Mircea controlling the position.
Mircea keeping moving, preventing Ironfeld from controlling successfully.
Ironfeld is really struggling to control Mircea but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ironfeld throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mircea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mircea is trying to keep Ironfeld in close.
Ironfeld scoring with some ground and pound.
Ironfeld connects with a couple of short punches.
Mircea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ironfeld working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Ironfeld wants to control from the top but Mircea keeps moving.
Ironfeld 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.
Ironfeld controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ironfeld trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ironfeld is working Mircea over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mircea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mircea is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alexandru Mircea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ironfeld with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mircea is trying to keep Ironfeld in close.
Ironfeld controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ironfeld postures up in Mircea's guard and throws a big left but Mircea blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theros Ironfeld showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ironfeld, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theros Ironfeld!
Our winner, Theros Ironfeld, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Alexandru Mircea was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill Train Hard And Get My Shot One More Time'.

Event: OFK 359 - Biden Vs Craven
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Mircea misses with a takedown
and Ritola counters with a nice uppercut.
Mircea tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ritola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mircea somewhat.
Mircea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ritola.
Mircea misses with a head kick.
And Ritola responds with a good body kick, but Mircea manages to step out the way in time.
Mircea scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola misses with a body shot.
Mircea lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mircea takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Ritola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mircea takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ritola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mircea moves away.
Mircea scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ritola wants to clinch.
Mircea seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mircea avoids a kick to the body.
Mircea scoring well with a low kick there.
Ritola tries to clinch but Mircea moves out of range. #T2#
Mircea slips under a jab.
Ritola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mircea manages to avoid it.
Ritola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mircea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mircea shoots in for a takedown but Ritola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandru Mircea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ritola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mircea feints a jab promting Ritola to slip. Mircea then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ritola slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mircea. Mircea obviously looking to wear him down.
Ritola throws a push kick but Mircea slaps the foot to one side.
Ritola throws a sloppy head kick and Mircea moves out of range easily. #T3#
Mircea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ritola throws a head kick that misses
and Mircea counters with a solid body kick.
Mircea misses with a head kick.
Mircea blocks a jab.
Ritola on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ritola throws a leg kick but Mircea sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ritola tries to land a front kick but Mircea steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mircea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ritola connects with a single shot there.
Mircea fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Mircea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ritola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ritola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mircea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Mircea tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mircea lands a head kick!
Ritola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mircea or perhaps it was just good defense by Ritola, which made it look bad.
Ritola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ritola misses with a body shot.
Mircea thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritola takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ritola misses with a shot to the body
and Mircea counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexandru Mircea will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mircea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A punch combination from Mircea misses.
Ritola tries a low kick but Mircea avoids it.
Mircea connects with a high kick.
Mircea misses with a series of wild punches.
Ritola has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ritola thows a leg kick but Mircea checks it
and Mircea counters with a two punch combo.
Mircea moves out of range of the body kick from Ritola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola misses with a hook.
Mircea is looking to counter the offense by Ritola and move into the clinch.
Mircea looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ritola is fending him off so far but Mircea persists. Nope, Ritola circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mircea. #T1#
Ritola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for Mircea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ritola.
Tommi Ritola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ritola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mircea.
Mircea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ritola stuffs the takedown attempt from Mircea. Mircea gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandru Mircea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mircea keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Mircea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ritola counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Mircea! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tommi Ritola!
Alexandru Mircea spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Train Hard And Get My Shot One More Time'.

Event: OFK 353 -
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Lama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mircea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Lama.
A head kick misses from Lama.
Mircea throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lama on the side of the head.
Lama lands a slapping body shot.
Mircea scores with a sloppy right hand. Lama should have avoided that one.
Mircea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mircea throws a leg kick which misses Lama's front leg but catches the back leg as Lama tries to avoid it.
Lama lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mircea backs up against the cage.
Mircea just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Lama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lama slips a jab from Mircea.
Balal Lama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lama tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Mircea throws an overhand right that lands on Lama's shoulder, as Lama tries to avoid the shot.
Lama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lama goes for a double leg but Mircea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mircea continues to drive forward.
Lama works over Mircea's head and body with a nice combination.
Lama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mircea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lama tries a head kick but it misses.
Mircea moves out of range of the body kick from Lama.
Mircea throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Mircea feints and then cracks Lama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lama down.
Lama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mircea misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Lama closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lama lands in his opponent's guard.
Mircea has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lama works over Mircea with some ground and pound from guard.
Lama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mircea is keeping the position for now.
Lama throwing strikes from guard but Mircea blocks nicely. #T2#
Mircea is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mircea keeping full guard, as Lama tries to pass.
Mircea keeping moving, preventing Lama from controlling successfully.
Lama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lama tries to free his leg and advance position but Mircea is retaining full guard. #T3#
Mircea working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lama misses with a straight left.
Lama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mircea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mircea sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lama somewhat.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balal Lama.
Mircea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mircea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lama throws a poor cross that misses
and Lama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mircea listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mircea moves out of range of the body kick from Lama. #T4#
Mircea thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Lama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mircea manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mircea is looking to stand back up but Lama counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mircea.
Mircea knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lama on the ground.
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!#REVR#
Mircea is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lama scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lama content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Lama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Lama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Balal Lama will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lama misses with a double jab
and Mircea counters with a good low kick that Lama was not able to check.
Balal Lama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mircea misses with a head kick.
Mircea connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mircea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lama throws a big shot that misses.
Mircea throwing a counter right hand but Lama manages to avoid it.
Lama slips a straight right by Mircea.
Lama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lama shoots in but no luck this time.
Lama tries for a takedown but Mircea circles away easily
and Mircea counters with a two punch combo.
Lama lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Mircea throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Lama changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mircea looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lama trying to control the action but Mircea is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mircea is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Lama just content to control the position.
Mircea is not content to let Lama control the position.
Lama has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mircea!
Lama throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lama controlling the pace for now.
Lama wants to control the pace but Mircea is squirming around nicely.
Lama looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T2#
Mircea is squirming around, avoiding Lama's attempts to control the action.
Lama controlling the pace for now.
Lama throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mircea because Lama loaded up on that one.
Lama looking to control but Mircea is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lama avoids the attempt from Mircea to control.#T3#
Mircea is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lama lands a couple of good shots and Mircea has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Lama has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lama trying to control.#SUB2#
Lama is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB2#
Lama patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
Lama gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Mircea rolls, trying to escape but Lama keeps control of the position.
Lama throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB2#
Mircea is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lama gets his way!
Balal Lama has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Lama struggling to land strikes to the head as Mircea covers up.
Lama is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balal Lama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lama throws a sloppy head kick
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mircea lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lama misses with a combination
and Mircea counters with a low kick, right behind Lama 's knee.
Mircea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mircea wants it to stay on the feet.
Lama with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Mircea to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Mircea as he connects with a hook.
Lama throws a head kick that misses.
Mircea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lama lands with an uppercut that bounces Mircea off the cage and back into range.
Jab by Lama.
Mircea blocks the body kick.
Mircea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Lama bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Lama trying to control the action but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Lama grinds an elbow into Mircea's temple. #T1##SUB2#
Lama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lama tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lama fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lama trying to control the position but Mircea is working away.
Mircea is trying to improve his position.
Lama trying to control the position but Mircea is working away.
Lama is trying to ground and pound but Mircea uses the momentary lack of control by Lama to regain half guard.
Alexandru Mircea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mircea is trying to stand.
Lama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lama sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lama working over Mircea with some ground and pound. Mircea looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lama is nestled in close to Mircea, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lama wants to pass to mount but Mircea is defending the position. #T3#
Lama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lama is trying to control. Mircea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lama controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balal Lama.
Mircea connects with a leg kick.
Lama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mircea.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Lama throws a head kick but Mircea moves out of range.
Mircea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mircea sprawls well. Mircea wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lama gets slowly back to his feet.
Lama connects with a right hand. Mircea shakes it off.
Balal Lama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lama throws a series of strikes that have Mircea backpedaling.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mircea.
Mircea blocks a head kick by Lama.
Lama throws a lazy right hand but Mircea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mircea looks for the body kick but Lama saw that one coming.
Mircea displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lama.
Mircea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lama missing with a left hand there. Mircea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Lama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Balal Lama.
I've got Lama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Balal Lama!
Balal Lama took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Alexandru Mircea had this to say: 'Ill Train Hard And Get My Shot One More Time'.

Event: OFK 349 - Nik Vs Jam
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Mircea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mircea looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Williams takes a swing at Mircea's ribcage but misses.
Mircea connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mircea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mircea throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Williams misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Mircea finds it's target.
Mircea blocks a head kick by Williams.
Mircea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mircea throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Mircea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mircea throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Mircea.
Williams staying out of range there.
Mircea digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Mircea lands a jab to the head.
Williams lands a body shot.
Mircea misses with a low kick.
Mircea throws a low kick but it's checked well by Williams.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mircea misses with a right hand
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
That kick from Mircea tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mircea moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Mircea tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Mircea goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mircea checks a leg kick nicely.
Mircea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mircea works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mircea.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Mircea counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Williams thows a leg kick but Mircea checks it
and Mircea counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mircea is out of range.
Mircea looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Mircea makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mircea scores with a punch to the head.
Mircea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mircea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
A big right from Mircea misses.
Mircea misses the jab.#T3#
Mircea lands a slapping body shot.
Mircea takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Mircea finds it's way through Williams's defenses.
Mircea connects with a leg kick.
Mircea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Mircea slips under a jab from Williams.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Williams throws a series of punches but Mircea moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Williams blocks the low kick.
Mircea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mircea connects with a looping right hand.
Mircea avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Mircea saw that one coming.
Mircea misses the shot to the body. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mircea cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mircea.
Mircea is looking to counter punch.
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mircea.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mircea lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mircea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Williams.
Mircea ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Mircea appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mircea is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mircea.
Mircea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That kick from Mircea tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mircea lands with a shot to the body.
Mircea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mircea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams moves out of range as Mircea throws a body kick.
Mircea drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mircea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mircea ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Mircea throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
Mircea lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
Mircea connects with a nice looking jab.
Mircea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams misses with a low kick.
Mircea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Mircea.
Mircea swings away with a body shot that misses
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mircea throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Mircea doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mircea is out of range.
Mircea throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good leg kick by Mircea.
Mircea connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
Williams throws a right hand that Mircea ducks under and follows up with a left that Mircea also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Mircea throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick lands for Williams.
Alexandru Mircea is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mircea.
A clash of legs there as Mircea blocks the low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Mircea.
A combination from Mircea does no damage. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mircea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mircea.
Mircea just misses with a punch to the body.
Mircea throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Mircea throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams unleashes a big counter combination but Mircea bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Mircea lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mircea throws out a powerful jab.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mircea misses with a wild body shot.
Mircea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
An inside leg kick lands from Mircea. #T3#
Williams checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Williams tries a quick counter leg kick but Mircea is wise to it.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mircea ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Mircea lands a jab to the head.
Mircea misses the shot to the body.
Mircea with a nice calf kick.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mircea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams tries to move into range but Mircea moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams lands with a hook. Mircea tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick by Mircea misses
and Mircea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Williams is predictable there
letting Mircea counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mircea.
Mircea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Mircea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Billy Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Mircea misses the body punch
and Williams counters with a two punch combo. #CUT2#It looks like Alexandru Mircea has been cut.
Williams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mircea backs up against the cage.
Williams takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Mircea scores with a push kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mircea here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mircea throws a nice head kick!
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mircea finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mircea.
Williams avoids the head kick by Mircea.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Mircea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mircea throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mircea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheers as Mircea lands an impressive looking overhand right. Williams doesn't seem phased though.
Williams has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mircea.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexandru Mircea's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Williams takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A lazy left from Mircea finds it's target.
Mircea avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mircea.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Mircea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Mircea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mircea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Williams misses.
Mircea connects with a nice looking jab.
Mircea slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Mircea connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mircea.#T1#
Williams staying out of range there.
Mircea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mircea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williams wants to counter the offense by Mircea and move into the clinch position.
Mircea connects with an inside leg kick.
Mircea throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Williams throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mircea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Mircea.
Williams tries to bum rush Mircea with a series of wild strikes but Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Williams misses
and Mircea counters with a leg kick.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Mircea.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Mircea.
Mircea scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Williams throws a one two combo.
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!
That kick from Mircea tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Mircea's shoulder, as Mircea tries to avoid the shot.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mircea.
Williams swings for the body but Mircea moves out of range.
Williams throws a leg kick
and Mircea counters with a straight right hand.
Williams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mircea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mircea scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mircea scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
Mircea scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Mircea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mircea to score with a decent uppercut.
Mircea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Mircea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mircea. Mircea obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams moves out of range as Mircea throws a body kick.
Williams wants to counter with a clinch but Mircea pushes him away.
Mircea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Mircea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Williams tenderised Mircea's leg. Mircea is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Mircea tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Mircea throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Williams lands with a hook. Mircea tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mircea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mircea connects with a jab.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mircea can pounce on him.
Williams throws a low kick but Mircea avoids it.
Mircea lands a jab to the head.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mircea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Williams misses with a hook. Mircea ducked under it nicely.
Billy Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mircea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandru Mircea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mircea 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandru Mircea!
Alexandru Mircea looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Give Me A Saul Goodman Rematch Please '.

Event: OFK 344 - Chika Vs Drop
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Mircea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jameison throws a sloppy head kick
and Mircea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jameison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mircea throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Jameison counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jameison.
Jameison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Jameison breaks from the clinch.
Jameison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mircea defends it nicely.
Mircea misses with an uppercut. Jameison saw that one coming.
Mircea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jameison closes the distance but Mircea moves to the side
and Mircea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison doesn't manage to clinch there - Mircea circles away.
Jameison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mircea's waist but Mircea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jameison off to one side.
Mircea throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mircea feints and then cracks Jameison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jameison down.
Jameison darts in looking for a takedown but Mircea gets double underhooks and turns Jameison into the cage.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.#T1#
Jameison tries for a takedown but Mircea circles away easily
and Mircea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid body kick from Mircea.
Mircea cracks Jameison with a good jab.
Jameison avoids the body shot from Mircea.
Jameison is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mircea digs a good body shot into Jameison's ribs.
Mircea pushes Jameison away with a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mircea.
Jameison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mircea sprawls well. Mircea wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jameison gets slowly back to his feet.
Jameison tries to clinch up.
Mircea misses with the combination.
Mircea takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2##CL2#
Mircea gets tackled into the cage by Jameison. Jameison maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mircea working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mircea lands a shot to the body.
Mircea avoids the elbow strike from Jameison, against the cage.
Mircea can't find room to land a body shot as Jameison controls the action.
Mircea scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Mircea manages to break the clinch.
Mircea tests Jameison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mircea paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jameison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jameison shoots in for a takedown but Mircea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mircea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jameison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mircea circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jameison is defended easily by Mircea.#T3#
Jameison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jameison gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mircea.
Mircea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jameison fails to land the takedown.
Mircea is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jameison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mircea can pounce on him.
Mircea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jameison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jameison has a takedown stuffed.
Mircea throws out a powerful jab.
Jameison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Mircea leaves Jameison with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jameison just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMircea.
Jameison takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mircea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jameison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mircea but Mircea pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jameison has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mircea.
Mircea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jameison's sensitive parts.
Jameison checks a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mircea!
Good shot there by Mircea.
Mircea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mircea connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jameison momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mircea throws a shot to the body.
Mircea misses with a straight left.
Jameison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mircea is looking to slow Jameison down with leg kicks.
Jameison closes the distance and clinches up with Mircea, looking for a takedown. Jameison pushes Mircea against the cage but Mircea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mircea misses with an uppercut.
Mircea misses with a body kick.
Alexandru Mircea is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Jameison. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Jameison instigates a clinch.
Mircea pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jameison tries to pull guard but Mircea won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea working aggressively here.
Mircea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mircea misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Mircea manages to break the clinch.
Mircea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Jameison clinches. #T1#
Mircea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Mircea.
Mircea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mircea misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mircea throws an elbow but misses.
Jameison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Jameison breaks from the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mircea.
A cross from Mircea lands.
Mircea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jennson Jameison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mircea stuns Jameison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jameison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mircea throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jameison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mircea throws out a loose jab but Jameison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mircea bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jameison's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Mircea.
Jameison has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mircea.
Jameison doesn't manage to clinch there - Mircea circles away.
It looks like Mircea has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Mircea slips a jab and a cross from Jameison.
Mircea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jameison.
Mircea lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A left lands for Mircea.
Jameison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mircea scores with a shot to the body.
Mircea connects with a solid leg kick.
Mircea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jameison throws the kick towards the body but Mircea avoids it.
Jameison dives in and grabs Mircea's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mircea pushes down on Jameison's head and hops out.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
Mircea swings for the body but Jameison moves out of range.
Mircea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jameison can do to turn this around?
Mircea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jameison is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mircea is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jameison.
Mircea throws a leg kick but Jameison checks it.
Jameison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jameison is breathing heavily.#T3#
Mircea stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Mircea misses the target.
Mircea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mircea lands a jab.
Jameison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab, jab by Mircea - just one landing.
Jameison shoots in for a takedown but Mircea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mircea scores with a leg kick.
Mircea connects with an inside leg kick.
Jameison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mircea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mircea half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Mircea.
Mircea fails to land with a series of punches.
Jameison tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mircea throws the left hand but Jameison avoids the punch easily.
Mircea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jameison darts in looking for a takedown but Mircea gets double underhooks and turns Jameison into the cage. #T4#
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!
Mircea scores with the left hand. Jameison knows he should have avoided that one.
Mircea dips to his left and cracks Jameison with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Mircea. No joy for Jameison on that attempt.
Mircea with a nice calf kick.
Jameison blocks a head kick by Mircea.
A nice leg kick from Mircea, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mircea fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jameison checks it well.
Jameison tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mircea is looking to score with low kicks.
Mircea throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jameison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jameison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mircea swivels and escapes.
Mircea bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jameison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mircea works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jameison is looking to land body kicks.
Jab from Mircea.
Mircea lands a jab to Jameison's midsection.
Jameison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mircea connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jameison scrambles back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Jameison 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Jameison forces Mircea back against the cage and clinches.
Alexandru Mircea has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mircea tries a body shot but Jameison blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jameison takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mircea using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mircea gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jameison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mircea lands an elbow that stopped Jameison in his tracks for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mircea misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Jameison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Mircea scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Mircea.
Donk. Mircea catches Jameison right on the button with a cross.
Mircea lands with an uppercut that bounces Jameison off the cage and back into range.
Mircea fakes the leg kick and cracks Jameison in the body.
Mircea bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mircea, as that shot connected.
Mircea throws a front kick that sends Jameison stumbling back into the cage.
Mircea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jameison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Jameison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mircea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jameison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mircea defends it nicely.#T2#
Mircea works the jab nicely.
Jameison throws a right and a left that Mircea avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mircea.
Jameison misses with a two punch combination.
Jameison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid body kick from Mircea.
Mircea moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice leg kick from Mircea, right into the meat of the thigh.
You can see that Jameison has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Jameison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mircea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jameison.
Jameison misses with the body kick
and Mircea counters with a nice uppercut.
Mircea cracks a nice hook into Jameison's ribs.#T3#
Mircea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mircea sets himself, and Jameison steps forward looking for the clinch! Mircea avoids it this time.
Jameison ducks right into an uppercut from Mircea.
Jameison is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mircea.
Mircea throws a hook but Jameison blocks it.
Mircea connects with a jab.
Mircea lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Mircea finds it's way through Jameison's defenses.
Mircea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jameison tries to clinch but Mircea moves out of range.
Mircea lands with a cross.
Nice shot by Mircea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mircea throws a sloppy head kick and Jameison moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Mircea - just one landing.
Jameison slips a jab and a cross from Mircea. #T4#
Mircea is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jameison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mircea lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jameison will feel that in the morning.
Mircea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jameison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jameison tries to clinch there but Mircea circles away.
Jameison misses with a straight left.
Jameison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jameison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mircea's waist but Mircea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jameison off to one side.
Jameison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mircea changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mircea throws a head kick that misses.
Mircea misses the shot to the body.
Jennson Jameison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jameison swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandru Mircea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mircea 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandru Mircea!
An intense looking Alexandru Mircea took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Give Me A Saul Goodman Rematch Please '.

Event: OFK 337 - Chika Vs Mad Onion
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Mircea fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nickels shoots in but Mircea avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mircea goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mircea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mircea misses with a body shot.
Nickels shoots in but no luck this time.
Nickels moves to clinch but Mircea breaks away
and Nickels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickels throws a sloppy head kick and Mircea moves out of range easily.
Mircea lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nickels takes a step back to recover.
Mircea tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nickels checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nickels fails to land the takedown.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Mircea changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mircea.
Nickels blocks the body kick.
A nice side step and Nickels releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nickels walks into a left hand.
Mircea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nickels closes the distance and clinches up with Mircea, looking for a takedown. Nickels pushes Mircea against the cage but Mircea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nickels fails with a takedown attempt.
Mircea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nickels looks winded!
Nickels shoots in and drives through. Mircea sprawls well.
A nice leg kick from Mircea, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mircea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nickels's sensitive parts.
Mircea connects with a jab.
Mircea with a nice calf kick.
Nickels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Mircea lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickels looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nickels drops his hands momentarily and Mircea takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mircea bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nickels's head backwards.
Nickels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mircea.
Mircea is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mircea scores with a nice right hand.
Nickels takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mircea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A lazy body kick from Mircea #TD2#
and Nickels counters with a single leg into guard. Mircea didn't expect that.
Nickels trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickels is stalling in the full guard.
Mircea wants to sweep here but Nickels controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Nickels postures up in Mircea's guard and throws a big left but Mircea blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mircea controlling Nickels's posture.
Nickels is looking to pass into half guard but Mircea pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mircea is in guard.#REVR#
Nickels trying to keep a closed guard but Mircea is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nickels is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mircea slips nicely into half guard.
Nickels trying to control but Mircea postures up.
Nickels is looking for a sweep. Mircea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickels throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nickels is concentrating on defense, preventing Mircea from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mircea connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nickels momentarily.
Nickels tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mircea connects with an inside leg kick.
Mircea is looking to slow Nickels down with leg kicks.
Nickels moves out of range of the strikes.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mircea pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nickels is out of range and Mircea settles back down.
Nickels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mircea half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Nickels clinches up with Mircea and pushes him back against the cage.
Nickels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mircea blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Mircea. #BC#
Mircea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nickels moves out of range of the body kick.
Nickels takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mircea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Mircea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alexandru Mircea is winning the standup battle so far.
Mircea dips to his left and cracks Nickels with an uppercut!
Mircea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mircea moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickels shoots in but Mircea avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nickels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mircea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mircea.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mircea.
Nice takedown defense from Mircea. No joy for Nickels on that attempt.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Nickels is breathing heavily.
Mircea punishes Nickels's body with a nice straight punch.
Mircea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mircea scores with a body shot.
Mircea scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Mircea throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Mircea swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nickels goes for a double leg but Mircea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mircea continues to drive forward.
Mircea throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nickels misses with a takedown attempt - Mircea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nickels takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nickels's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mircea scores with a nice head shot.
Mircea fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mircea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mircea uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickels has time to react.
Mircea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mircea scores with a push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mircea.
Mircea lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Nickels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mircea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mircea sizes up Nickels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mircea will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nickels changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mircea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mircea connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nickels's hands.
Mircea thows a body kick. Nickels tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mircea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mircea with a nice calf kick.
Nickels shoots in for a double leg but Mircea sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mircea throws a combination. Nickels tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mircea lands a nice looking body kick.
Mircea scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Mircea throws a one two combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Mircea. That snapped Nickels's head back. #ROC#Nickels is rocked!#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Mircea.
Nice body kick from Mircea.
Mircea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mircea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mircea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mircea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mircea lands a jab to Nickels's midsection.
Mircea scores with a decent looking hook.
Mircea throws a sloppy head kick and Nickels moves out of range easily.
Mircea throws a front kick that sends Nickels stumbling back into the cage.
Mircea lands a glancing blow to the side of Nickels's head.
Nickels is still on wobbly legs! Can Mircea finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickels has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mircea.
You can see that Nickels has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Mircea explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
BOOM! Mircea lands a beautiful left hook that drops Nickels. Nickels tries to recover but Mircea is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Nickels lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandru Mircea!
Alexandru Mircea looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Give Me A Saul Goodman Rematch Please '.

Event: OFK 327 - Kim Vs Epolito
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Mircea connects with an inside leg kick.
Ironfeld has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A left lands for Ironfeld.
Ironfeld shoots in for a takedown but Mircea shows good takedown defense.
Ironfeld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mircea manages to avoid it.
Ironfeld misses with a lunging right hand
and Mircea counters with a stiff right hand.
Mircea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mircea lands with a right hand.
Ironfeld misses with a looping left.
A head kick from Mircea lands but Ironfeld takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
Mircea tests Ironfeld's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mircea tries to work over Ironfeld's front leg with a kick but Ironfeld checks it.
And Ironfeld tries to counter it with a takedown but Mircea pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mircea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ironfeld throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Ironfeld shoots in and gets a takedown into Mircea's guard.
Ironfeld throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mircea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ironfeld controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Ironfeld stands and throws Mircea's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ironfeld throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mircea managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ironfeld.
Ironfeld is looking to take a break and control but Mircea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mircea is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ironfeld connects with a decent elbow.
Ironfeld wants to control but Mircea is keeping him busy. #T2#
Ironfeld creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mircea sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Ironfeld crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironfeld throws a strike aimed at the side of Mircea's head but Mircea avoids it well.
Ironfeld has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ironfeld staying calm.
The ground and pound from Ironfeld seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mircea defending against the ground and pound.
Ironfeld creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mircea sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Mircea is looking for a sweep.
Ironfeld in side control, throwing shots but Mircea defends.
Ironfeld advances nicely into full mount.
Mircea tries to hold on but Ironfeld postures up.
Ironfeld looking to control but Mircea is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ironfeld throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mircea because Ironfeld loaded up on that one.
Ironfeld punching from mount but Mircea doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ironfeld with a couple of short strikes.
Ironfeld throwing strikes here but Mircea is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ironfeld postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mircea looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
Ironfeld takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ironfeld can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mircea is looking to escape.
Ironfeld throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ironfeld throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mircea because Ironfeld loaded up on that one.
Ironfeld landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ironfeld is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mircea can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ironfeld scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mircea?
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!
Ironfeld lands a big shot there that rocks Mircea but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ironfeld thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theros Ironfeld dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theros Ironfeld's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ironfeld will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Ironfeld.
Mircea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ironfeld.
Mircea throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ironfeld shoots in looking for a takedown but Mircea manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ironfeld's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters circling - Mircea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ironfeld feints the counter takedown.
Ironfeld jabs Mircea to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mircea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ironfeld takes a swing at Mircea's ribcage but misses.
Mircea walks into a straight right hand from Ironfeld.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironfeld looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid body kick from Mircea.
Mircea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ironfeld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ironfeld drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mircea defends it well.
Ironfeld shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Ironfeld gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Ironfeld is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ironfeld wants to take a breather but Mircea is having none of it.
Ironfeld wants to pass to mount but Mircea is defending the position.
Ironfeld stalling.
Ironfeld is thwarting Mircea's attempts to control the position.
Ironfeld has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ironfeld not doing much here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ironfeld lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ironfeld thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Mircea on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ironfeld is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ironfeld sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ironfeld throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ironfeld missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironfeld landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ironfeld throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mircea regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom. #T4#
Mircea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ironfeld postures up in Mircea's guard and throws a big left but Mircea blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mircea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ironfeld moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Mircea misses.
Ironfeld scores with a jab. Mircea acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Mircea. No joy for Ironfeld on that attempt.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theros Ironfeld.
Ironfeld throws a body punch but Mircea moves out of range.
Ironfeld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mircea.
Ironfeld connects with a right hand. Mircea shakes it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironfeld misses with a straight right.
Ironfeld thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mircea scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mircea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ironfeld manages to avoid it.
Ironfeld feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theros Ironfeld showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Theros Ironfeld's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ironfeld connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Ironfeld shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mircea's guard.
Mircea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ironfeld postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ironfeld passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ironfeld throwing strikes but Mircea manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Ironfeld wants to control but Mircea postures up.
Ironfeld sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ironfeld looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Ironfeld is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ironfeld is concentrating on defense, preventing Mircea from advancing position.
Mircea prevents Ironfeld from improving his position.
Ironfeld is looking to escape.
Ironfeld slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ironfeld pulls Mircea in close to prevent any damage.
Alexandru Mircea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Ironfeld looking for a guillotine here but Mircea defends easily.
Ironfeld seems keen to control Mircea's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Nice cross by Ironfeld.
Mircea throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ironfeld counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ironfeld is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ironfeld is continuing to stall.#T4#
Ironfeld lands with a punch from half guard.
Ironfeld throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ironfeld lands a nice short elbow.
Ironfeld stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mircea tries to kick Ironfeld off but Ironfeld keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theros Ironfeld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ironfeld winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theros Ironfeld!
A determined Theros Ironfeld didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
The defeated Alexandru Mircea had this to say: 'Ill Train Hard And Get My Shot One More Time'.

Event: OFK 319 - Escalante Vs Gomez
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Mircea tries to bum rush Moder with a series of wild strikes but Moder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mircea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mircea.
Moder only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Moder.
Moder looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Mircea closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moder did well to prevent Mircea getting side control.
Mircea prevents Moder from improving his position.
Mircea stops Moder from getting back to his feet.
Mircea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moder keeps working.
Moder is trying to stand up here but Mircea is controlling him well.
Mircea is thwarting Moder's attempts to control the position.
Mircea trying to control from half guard but Moder is working away. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Moder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mircea throwing strikes from guard but Moder blocks nicely.
Mircea throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moder looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moder looking for a sweep. Not yet Moder, not yet.
Mircea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mircea with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mircea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moder controlling Mircea's posture.
Mircea postures up in Moder's guard and throws a big left but Moder blocks it.
Mircea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moder swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Moder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mircea is looking to work some ground and pound but Moder has wrist control.
Moder controls Mircea momentarily but Mircea frees himself.
Mircea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moder wants to sweep but no luck.
Mircea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moder is adopting a defensive guard.
Moder is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mircea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moder throws a hook but Mircea blocks it.#T3#
Mircea throws a head kick but Moder moves out of range.
Moder throws an overhand right that lands on Mircea's shoulder, as Mircea tries to avoid the shot.
Moder throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moder cracks Mircea with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moder throws a hook but Mircea avoids it easily.
Jan Moder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moder avoids the head kick by Mircea.
Mircea moves out of range of the body kick.
Mircea throws a series of punches but Moder avoids them all with ease.
Mircea stuns Moder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moder feints a jab promting Mircea to slip. Moder then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mircea slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mircea thumps Moder with a low kick.#T4#
Mircea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moder moves away.
Moder connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moder lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Moder lands a jab to Mircea's midsection.
Moder connects with a body shot.
Moder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mircea moves away.
Moder throws a jab when Mircea was well out of range.
Mircea shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moder scores with a nice head shot.
Jan Moder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moder moves out of range as Mircea strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mircea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jan Moder will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Moder takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fighters circling - Mircea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mircea takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mircea blocks a jab.
Mircea swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mircea shoots in and drives through. Moder sprawls well.
Moder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mircea doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moder.
Moder scores with a spinning back kick!
Moder dips to his left and cracks Mircea with an uppercut!#T1#
An inside leg kick from Moder misses.
Moder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moder.
Mircea throws a sloppy head kick and Moder moves out of range easily.
Mircea misses with a takedown attempt - Moder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandru Mircea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moder lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mircea will feel that in the morning.
Moder throws a jab when Mircea was well out of range.
Moder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moder misses with a left hand
and Mircea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moder pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mircea is out of range and Moder settles back down.
Moder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mirceas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mircea misses with a takedown attempt - Moder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2##CL2#
Moder has managed to clinch.
Mircea has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mircea blocks an elbow strike from Moder.
Mircea wants a takedown.
Moder throws a head punch that misses.
Moder throws a head punch that misses.
Moder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moder swings wildly with an uppercut but Mircea uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Moder breaks the clinch. #T3#
Mircea darts in looking for a takedown but Moder gets double underhooks and turns Mircea into the cage.
Moder lands a shoulder strike.
Moder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Moder.
A left hand lands to the body for Moder.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Moder manages to break the clinch.
Moder throws a sloppy head kick and Mircea moves out of range easily.
Moder just misses with a punch to the body.
Mircea slips under a jab from Moder.
Moder misses with the body kick
and Mircea counters with a left and a right that stings Moder.
Moder missing with a left hand there. Mircea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jan Moder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moder scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Mircea throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crunch! Mircea slams his shin into Moder's torso.
Mircea takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mircea moves out of range as Moder throws a body kick.
Moder is looking to land body kicks.
Mircea appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mircea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moder walks into a stiff left hand from Mircea.
Moder misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mircea throws a right and a left that Moder avoids nicely.
Mircea takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moder throws a jab when Mircea was well out of range.
Mircea shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moder as he avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Moder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Moder.
Moder connects with a single shot there.
Moder blocks a head kick by Mircea.
Moder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mircea throws a big counter combination but Moder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mircea moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Moder misses
and Mircea counters with a head kick. That will keep Moder thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Moder throws a hook but Mircea blocks it.
Moder misses with a looping left.
Moder throws a jab when Mircea was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moder cracks a nice hook into Mircea's ribs.
Moder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mircea takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mircea appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Moder throws a lazy right hand but Mircea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mircea throws a head kick but Moder moves out of range.
Moder is looking to chop away at Mircea's legs.
Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moder.
Moder throws a shot from downtown. Mircea moves away and avoids it.
Moder throws a leg kick but Mircea moved away.
Moder attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mircea blocks a low kick nicely.
Moder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mircea.
Mircea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mircea fails with the takedown
and Moder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandru Mircea. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Moder throws a chopping leg kick but Mircea manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Moder.
As Moder looks to move away, Mircea throws a big counter combo but Moder just gets out of the way.
Mircea tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moder defends well and Mircea ends up having to push Moder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mircea blocks a body shot from Moder.
Mircea blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Moder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jan Moder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mircea's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mircea.
Moder lands an elbow that stopped Mircea in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Moder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moder.
Mircea drops his hands momentarily and Moder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mircea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moder lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mircea will feel that in the morning.
Moder wants to clinch up but Mircea keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Moder misses with a shot to the body
and Mircea counters with a one-two to the body.
Moder is looking to land body kicks.
Mircea moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moder lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mircea has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mircea and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moder thumps Mircea with a low kick.
Mircea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexandru Mircea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moder checks the leg kick.
Moder thumps Mircea with a low kick.
Moder checks a leg kick.
Mircea fakes the leg kick and cracks Moder in the body.
Moder misses the shot to the body.
Mircea shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moder sprawls well. Moder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mircea gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Moder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moder winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Moder!
Jan Moder thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Alexandru Mircea spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Train Hard And Get My Shot One More Time'.

Event: OFK 312 - Craven Vs Alcala
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Mircea takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Radar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mircea eats them both and turns towards Radar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mircea tries to score with a low kick but Radar moves his leg out of the way.
Mircea thuds a left hand into Radar's body.
Radar cracks Mircea with a right hand to the side of the head.
Radar misses with a right hand
and Mircea counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Radar.
Mircea flicks out a counter leg kick but Radar steps away.
Mircea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Radar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mircea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radar walks into a jab.
Radar throws a push kick but Mircea slaps the foot to one side.
Mircea looks to land a left hand but Radar moved out of range nicely.
Mircea scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mircea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Radar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mircea shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Max Radar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radar moves in looking to clinch but Mircea pushes him off.
Mircea throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Radar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mircea throws an elbow but it misses.
Radar keeps control of Mircea as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Radar throws a punch but it's blocked by Mircea. #T1#
Radar misses with some punches.
I was talking to Radar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Radar lands with a light punch inside.
Radar misses with a punch on the inside.
Mircea lands a left hand.
Mircea lands a left hand.
Mircea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Radar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Radar.
Mircea tries to work over Radar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Radar.
Radar working aggressively here.
Radar misses with the head strike.
Mircea landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Radar struggles to land a body shot inside as Mircea controls his hands.
Mircea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mircea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Radar's elbow.
Mircea lands a shot to the body.
Radar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mircea just misses with a elbow thrown towards Radar's brow.
Radar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Radar throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Radar blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Mircea.
Radar is breathing heavily.
Mircea lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Mircea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Mircea misses.
Radar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mircea lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Max Radar has been cut.
Radar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mircea connects with a solid leg kick.
Radar scores with a nice head shot.
Mircea wants to land a leg kick but Radar is out of range.
Radar throws a right hand that misses
and Mircea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Radar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mircea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A solid body kick from Radar.
Mircea throws a quick inside leg kick.
Radar motions for Mircea to come forward. Radar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Radar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Mircea misses with a left hand
enabling Radar to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Mircea misses.
Radar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mircea was well out of range. Poor timing from Radar.
Radar tries to clinch there but Mircea circles away.
Radar throws an overhand right that lands on Mircea's shoulder, as Mircea tries to avoid the shot.
Mircea let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Radar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Radar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Radar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mircea.
Radar moves out of range of the leg kick from Mircea.
Mircea works Radar's body with a nice hook.
Mircea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Radar.
Radar thumps Mircea with a low kick.
Mircea misses with an uppercut.
Radar misses with a wild body shot.
Mircea takes one to the side of the head.
Radar ducks under a wild hook from Mircea.
Radar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mircea backs up against the cage. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mircea slips a jab and a cross from Radar.
Radar throws an off balance right hand
and Mircea makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mircea misses with a head kick.
Mircea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mircea tries to land a front kick but Radar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mircea darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Mircea tries to keep at a distance but Radar has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mircea.
Radar misses with a punch to the body.
Radar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mircea misses with a punch on the inside.
Radar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mircea.
Radar lands a shoulder strike.
Mircea lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mircea lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mircea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Radar's cut.
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.#R2#
Radar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mircea misses with a low kick.
Mircea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mircea throws an overhand right that lands on Radar's shoulder, as Radar tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mircea.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mircea lands with an uppercut that bounces Radar off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Mircea.
Radar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mircea lands with an uppercut that bounces Radar off the cage and back into range.
Mircea lands a nice hook to Radar's body. Radar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mircea throws a jab when Radar was well out of range.
Radar throws a leg kick which misses Mircea's front leg but catches the back leg as Mircea tries to avoid it.
Radar throws a wild body kick that Mircea sees coming a mile off.
Mircea throws a push kick but Radar slaps the foot to one side.
Radar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mircea is looking to slow Radar down with leg kicks.
Mircea scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mircea manages to avoid it.
Mircea throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Radar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mircea - the referee stops the clock and Radar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mircea. Radar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Radar misses with a body kick.
Mircea looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Mircea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Radar. That snapped Mircea's head back.
Radar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Radar throws the left hand but Mircea avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Mircea.
Mircea moves away from the strike by Radar.
Radar thuds his right hand into Mircea's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mircea tries a low kick but Radar avoids it.
Mircea dips to his left and cracks Radar with an uppercut!
Mircea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Radar throws a nice looking combination but Mircea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Radar misses with a straight right.
Mircea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mircea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radar wants to land a leg kick but Mircea is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mircea. Radar does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Mircea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mircea throws a leg kick but Radar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mircea throws a low kick but Radar avoids it.
Mircea tries a low kick but Radar avoids it.
It looked like Radar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Radar throws a shot from downtown. Mircea moves away and avoids it.
Mircea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Radar.
Some wild striking there from Radar.
Radar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mircea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mircea tries a head kick but it misses.
Radar swings for the body but Mircea moves out of range.
And Mircea responds with a good body kick, but Radar manages to step out the way in time.
Mircea throws the kick towards the body but Radar avoids it.
Radar feints a jab promting Mircea to slip. Radar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mircea slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mircea fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Radar checks it well.
A big right from Radar misses.
Radar lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Radar.
That kick from Mircea tenderised Radar's leg. Radar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mircea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Radar throws an off balance right hand
and Mircea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Radar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mircea throws a jab but it's blocked by Radar.
Mircea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Radar. Radar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Radar blocks a head kick by Mircea.
Radar misses with a looping left.
Radar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Radar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mircea checks it well.
Mircea looks to throw the jab but Radar is out of range.
Radar throws a leg kick
and Mircea makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mircea catches Radar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Radar throws a leg kick but Mircea sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Radar as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mircea moves away.
Mircea scores with a leg kick.
Radar throws a nice looking combination but Mircea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mircea was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Radar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mircea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Radar. That did some damage!
Radar defending well as Mircea loads up on a big left hand.
Radar tries to score with a low kick but Mircea moves his leg out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Radar.
Mircea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radar was well out of range. Poor timing from Mircea.
Mircea scores with a nice head shot.
Radar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mircea.
Mircea is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Radar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mircea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Mircea does it's job there.
Mircea moves away from the strike by Radar.
Radar misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Radar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Radar just misses with a punch to the body.
Radar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mircea thows a body kick. Radar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mircea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Radar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Radar looks to land a right hand but Mircea moved out of range.
Radar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Radar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mircea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mircea ducks under a wild hook from Radar.
Mircea lands a leg kick that knocks Radar off balance momentarily.
Radar slips a straight right by Mircea.
Mircea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radar takes one on the button.
Mircea blocks a head kick by Radar.
Radar throws a right and a left that Mircea avoids nicely.
Mircea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Radar lands a head shot.#T1#
Radar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mircea.
Radar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mircea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Radar misses with a hook.
Mircea lands with a right hand.
Mircea scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Radar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Radar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
Radar takes a shot to the head.
Mircea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mircea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Radars head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mircea gets through Radar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mircea lands an elbow just above Radar 's eye. #ROC2#Radar is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Radar tries to work over Mircea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Radar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.
Mircea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Radar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Radar tries to throw a body punch but Mircea avoids it by throwing Radar back against the cage.
Radar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Max Radar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Radar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Max Radar's cut is getting worse.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mircea.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Radar misses with a body punch.
Mircea creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Radar with a big uppercut! Radar tries to clinch up but Mircea pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Radar to the mat! Radar covers up and Mircea unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexandru Mircea!
Alexandru Mircea took some time post fight to say the following; 'Give Me A Saul Goodman Rematch Please '.

Event: OFK 303 - Robson Vs Do Urden
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Lama tries to clinch there but Mircea circles away.
Lama throws an off balance right hand
and Mircea makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD#
Mircea gets caught napping as Lama dives in and scores a takedown. Mircea manages to retain guard.
Lama tries to free his leg and advance position but Mircea is retaining full guard.
Lama throwing strikes but missing.
Mircea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lama.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mircea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mircea keeping moving, preventing Lama from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mircea is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mircea works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Lama advances to half guard.
Mircea tries to get to full guard but Lama has control of the leg.
Lama is looking to take a break and control but Mircea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lama is looking to stall here but Mircea recovers full guard.
Lama passes into half guard.
Lama seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lama has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Lama with the ground and pound but Mircea uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lama scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lama trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Mircea pulls Lama in close to his closed guard and prevents Lama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lama postures up.
Lama throws an elbow that misses. Mircea uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lama's guard. Nice move by Mircea!#REVB##T3#
Lama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mircea manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lama looking to pass the guard.
Lama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mircea can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lama controls the pace.
Lama looking to sit in guard and control but Mircea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Lama has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mircea is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lama.
Lama looks to move to half guard but instead Mircea has passed into mount! Damn!#T4#
Mircea tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lama is working to get back to half guard.
Lama tries to buck Mircea off but he can't manage it.
Lama sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lama pushes Mircea off looking to stand but Mircea dives back in and keeps control.
Lama regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mircea stopping the sweep attempt from Lama.
Lama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mircea sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lama's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Balal Lama will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Lama looks to land a left hand but Mircea moved out of range nicely.
Mircea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mircea sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balal Lama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lama misses with a takedown attempt
and Mircea counters with a straight right hand.
Mircea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mircea has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lama is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mircea connects with a leg kick.
Mircea scores with a jab to the body.
Lama throws a head kick but Mircea moves out of range.
Mircea throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Lama closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Mircea has one foot on Lama's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Lama misses its intended target.
Lama takes a swing at Mircea's ribcage but misses.
Mircea looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mircea misses with an uppercut.
Lama fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balal Lama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mircea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Mircea lands the left hand.
Mircea connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lama misses with a body shot
enabling Mircea to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Lama.
Lama misses with the combination.
Lama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lama throws a looping overhand right but Mircea ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mircea.
Nice uppercut lands for Mircea. That snapped Lama's head back.
Lama blocks a head kick by Mircea.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lama or perhaps it was just good defense by Mircea, which made it look bad.
Lama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mircea is fending him off so far but Lama persists. Nope, Mircea circles away and we're back to standing.
Lama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mircea.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lama throws the left hand but Mircea avoids the punch easily.
Lama is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Mircea cracks Lama with an open hand slap.
Jab by Mircea.
Lama steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mircea. That one must have hurt.
Mircea lands a jab to the head.
Lama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mircea.
A low kick from Lama is predictable there
and Mircea counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lama with a poor takedown
and Mircea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body kick from Mircea.
Lama misses with a body shot
and Mircea counters with a nice body shot.
Lama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mircea throws a nice outside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Mircea. Beautiful body shot.
Mircea connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mircea throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mircea throws a leg kick which misses Lama's front leg but catches the back leg as Lama tries to avoid it.
Mircea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lama. Lama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lama swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mircea counters with a right hand to the body.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Mircea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lama. That did some damage!
Mircea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mircea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mircea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balal Lama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lama.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mircea.
Lama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lama throws a hook but Mircea blocks it.
Lama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lama takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lama throws the left hand but Mircea avoids the punch easily.
Lama throws a series of punches but Mircea avoids them all with ease.
Mircea bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lama's head backwards.
Lama throws a leg kick
and Mircea counters with a good, hard body kick but Lama shrugs it off. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick there by Mircea.
Mircea moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mircea lands an overhand right.
Mircea lands a really nice looking cross but Lama seems unphased.
Nice takedown defense from Mircea. No joy for Lama on that attempt.
Jab from Mircea.
Lama will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mircea circles away quickly and effectively.
Mircea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lama has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mircea.
A swing and a miss from Lama.
Mircea changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mircea scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mircea cracks Lama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mircea scoring well with a low kick there.
Lama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A left lands for Mircea.
Lama throws an overhand right that lands on Mircea's shoulder, as Mircea tries to avoid the shot.
Lama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lama shoots in looking for a takedown. Mircea tries to sprawl out of it but Lama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mircea manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mircea cracks Lama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Both fighters circling a little - Mircea finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lama tries for a takedown but Mircea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea pushes Lama away with a front kick.
Mircea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mircea.
Mircea scores with a jab. Lama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Mircea - just one landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mircea lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Lama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mircea displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lama.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balal Lama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mircea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lama misses with a looping right.
Lama throws a looping overhand right but Mircea ducks down to avoid it.
Mircea scores with a kick to the body.
Mircea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lama misses with a leg kick
and Mircea counters with a straight right hand.
Lama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mircea circles away.
Mircea scores with the left hand. Lama knows he should have avoided that one.
Mircea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lama. That did some damage!
Lama loads up on a big right hand but Mircea slips the punch.
Mircea keeps Lama at a distance using the push kick.
A lazy left from Mircea finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lama throws a right hand that misses
and Mircea counters with a leg kick.
Mircea cracks Lama with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Mircea connects with a solid leg kick.
Mircea slips under a jab from Lama.
Mircea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mircea counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mircea lands a nice hook to Lama's body. Lama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mircea with a hook.
Mircea scores with a nice body kick.
A cross from Mircea lands.
Mircea stuns Lama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mircea uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lama has time to react.
Lama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mircea.
Jab from Mircea.
Mircea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mircea with the inside leg kick.
Mircea pushes Lama away with a front kick.
Nice jab there from Mircea. #T3#
Mircea dodges the punch combination from Lama.
Mircea lands a jab.
Mircea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lama misses with a body shot.
Mircea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mircea lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mircea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lama misses with a double jab.
Lama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mircea with a nice calf kick.
Lama looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lama misses with a hook. Mircea ducked under it nicely.
Lama looks to throw the jab but Mircea is out of range.
Mircea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lama takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lama throws a sloppy head kick and Mircea moves out of range easily.
Lama misses with a left hand
and Mircea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Mircea.
Lama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mircea sprawls well. Mircea wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lama gets slowly back to his feet.
Lama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mircea connects with a solid leg kick.
Lama takes a kick to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Lama misses its intended target.
Lama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mircea as he jumps to the side.
Mircea unleashes a big counter combination but Lama bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mircea avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mircea moves away from the strike by Lama.
Mircea lands with an overhand left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandru Mircea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mircea has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandru Mircea!
An intense looking Alexandru Mircea took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Give Me A Saul Goodman Rematch Please '.

Event: OFK 298 - Howard Vs Kelly
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Mircea missing with a left hand there. Gazersky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gazersky swings for the body but Mircea moves out of range.
Gazersky blocks the body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Gazersky has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gazersky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gazersky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mircea.
Mircea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Mircea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gazersky cracks Mircea with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gazersky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gazersky moves away from the strike by Mircea.
Gazersky drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mircea sprawls and moves away.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mircea feints a jab promting Gazersky to slip. Mircea then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gazersky slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mircea connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Gazersky moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gazersky.
Mircea struggles to land a body shot inside as Gazersky controls his hands. #T1#
Gazersky blocks a body shot from Mircea.
Gazersky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mircea prevents a body shot from Gazersky.
Gazersky dodges an elbow strike from Mircea.
Gazersky fails to pull guard.
Mircea tries a knee to the head but Gazersky blocks it.
Mircea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mircea misses with an elbow strike.
Mircea tries to land knees in the clinch but Gazersky avoids the damage to the body.
Mircea misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Gazersky pulls guard.
Gazersky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gazersky is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Gazersky has his hands on Mircea's head, controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mircea won't allow Gazersky to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mircea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gazersky misses with a body punch
and Mircea counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gazersky's knee momentarily.
Mircea misses with a looping right.#T3#
Gazersky lands a jab.
Mircea works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gazersky. Mircea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mircea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gazersky.
Mircea scores with the left hand. Gazersky knows he should have avoided that one.
Gazersky throws a body shot but no joy.
Mircea misses with a leg kick.
Gazersky feinted with a counter takedown.
Gazersky connects with a body shot.
Mircea tries to land a body kick#TD#
so Gazersky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mircea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gazersky looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Gazersky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gazersky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Gazersky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mircea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gazersky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gazersky looking to sit in guard and control but Mircea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gazersky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gazersky 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marlon Gazersky will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mircea ducks under a wild hook from Gazersky.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mircea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mircea avoids the body shot from Gazersky.
Gazersky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Mircea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mircea ducks under a wild hook from Gazersky.
Mircea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mircea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gazersky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mircea throws a nice head kick!
Mircea throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Gazersky counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mircea won't be happy with that.
Gazersky wants to control but Mircea is keeping him busy.
Gazersky grinds an elbow into Mircea's temple.
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!
Gazersky in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1##SUB#
Gazersky is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mircea is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gazersky throws an elbow but Mircea slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gazersky is putting a hurting on Mircea here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gazersky is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gazersky working away.
Gazersky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gazersky tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gazersky misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Marlon Gazersky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Mircea managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gazersky.
Gazersky creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mircea sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Gazersky.
Mircea takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gazersky lands an elbow.
Gazersky throws a strike aimed at the side of Mircea's head but Mircea avoids it well.
Gazersky tries to score with some ground and pound. Mircea controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gazersky misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gazersky working the ground and pound but Mircea is defending the strikes.
Gazersky working the ground and pound.
Mircea avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gazersky. #T3#
Gazersky misses with the ground and pound.
Gazersky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gazersky working the ground and pound.
Gazersky throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Gazersky tries for a kimura but Mircea is defending well.
Mircea defending against the ground and pound.
Gazersky postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gazersky landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Gazersky crashes against the mat. #T4##SUB#
Gazersky is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mircea is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gazersky throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mircea is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gazersky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mircea on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gazersky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mircea with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gazersky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gazersky throwing shots but Mircea is blocking nicely.
Gazersky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Gazersky dominated that second round.
That's time! Gazersky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mircea throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Gazersky counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mircea!
Mircea is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gazersky connects with a decent elbow.
Gazersky tries to score with some ground and pound. Mircea controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gazersky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mircea keeps working.
Gazersky creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mircea managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gazersky.
Gazersky working the body and head with strikes. #ROC#Mircea is rocked!
Gazersky in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Mircea looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Gazersky turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon Gazersky!
A victorious Marlon Gazersky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Alexandru Mircea spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Train Hard And Get My Shot One More Time'.

Event: OFK 293 - Rize Vs Cubbedge
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mircea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mircea pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Mircea.
Williams tries to score with a low kick but Mircea moves his leg out of the way.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Mircea thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mircea throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Mircea.
Mircea throws a head kick that half lands.
Mircea dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Mircea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams slips a straight right by Mircea.
Williams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mircea checks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mircea connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
Mircea keeps Williams at a distance using the push kick.
Mircea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Mircea off balance momentarily.#T1#
Williams swings for the body but Mircea moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mircea!
Williams wants to land a leg kick but Mircea is out of range.
Williams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Mircea misses.
Mircea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mircea scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams moves away from the strike by Mircea.
Williams tests Mircea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Mircea counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Mircea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mircea scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Mircea.
Mircea misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Williams tries a quick counter leg kick but Mircea is wise to it.#T2#
Mircea slips a jab from Williams.
Mircea looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Williams takes a swing at Mircea's ribcage but misses.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Mircea feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams looks to land a combination but Mircea avoids it well.
Mircea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mircea lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
Mircea throws a leg kick but Williams checks it.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
As Williams looks to move away, Mircea throws a big counter combo but Williams just gets out of the way.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Mircea.
Williams throws a leg kick but Mircea moved away.
Williams misses with a jab to the body
letting Mircea counter with a right hand.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Mircea is just out of range.
Mircea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Mircea sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mircea lands the left hand.
Mircea thows a body kick. Williams tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mircea throws out a powerful jab.
Mircea uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Mircea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mircea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mircea pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mircea bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.
Mircea stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mircea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams misses with a hook. Mircea ducked under it nicely.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mircea.
Mircea is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Mircea scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mircea.
Williams throws a right hand that Mircea ducks under and follows up with a left that Mircea also avoids with ease.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mircea throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams throws out a leg kick but Mircea moves out of range and Williams only half commits.
Williams throws a combination. Mircea tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mircea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mircea looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams tries to move into range but Mircea moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mircea connects with a jab.
Mircea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Mircea.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Mircea.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Mircea is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
A jab from Mircea misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that round.
That's time! Mircea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mircea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mircea is out of range.
Williams throws a low kick but Mircea avoids it.
Mircea moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Mircea throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mircea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mircea chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
Mircea checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mircea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams throws a series of punches but Mircea moves out of range.
Mircea throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Mircea counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Williams throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mircea goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alexandru Mircea is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Mircea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Williams. #T1#
Mircea connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
Williams throws a low kick but Mircea avoids it.
Mircea is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mircea smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Mircea moves away and avoids it.
Mircea takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Mircea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Mircea misses.
A big left from Mircea misses.
Billy Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mircea throws a sloppy body shot
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mircea.
Mircea scores with a nice strike.
Williams avoids the body shot from Mircea. #T2#
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mircea.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams misses with a combination
and Mircea makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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!
Mircea lands with a nice body kick.
Mircea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mircea throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Mircea.
Mircea lands a slapping body shot.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Mircea lands a head shot.
A leg kick checked by Mircea.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mircea.
Mircea throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Mircea pushes Williams away with a front kick.
Nice body kick there by Mircea.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice straight punches there by Mircea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mircea.
Williams has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mircea.
Mircea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mircea checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mircea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mircea bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
Mircea blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams tries to work over Mircea's front leg with a kick but Mircea checks it.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mircea to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams is looking to chop away at Mircea's legs.
That kick from Mircea tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mircea, as that shot connected.
Mircea slips a straight right by Williams.
Mircea connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.#ROC#Williams is rocked!
Mircea walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Mircea saw that one coming.
A low kick from Williams misses
and Mircea counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Mircea cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Mircea finish him?
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Mircea cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Mircea counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mircea lands a nice looking kick to the body. Williams takes a step back to recover.
Williams misses with a hook. Mircea ducked under it nicely.
Mircea lands a lovely overhand right.
Mircea lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mircea counters with a huge left! Williams is in big trouble! He's backing up but Mircea isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Williams from any more damage. A dominating finish by Mircea!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandru Mircea!
Alexandru Mircea took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Give Me A Saul Goodman Rematch Please '.

Event: OFK 286 - Cubbedge Vs Rize
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Miettinen misses with a takedown attempt
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mircea uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miettinen has time to react.#CL2#
Miettinen has closed the distance and engaged Mircea in a clinch.
Mircea swings wildly with an uppercut but Miettinen uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Miettinen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mircea regains guard immediately.
Miettinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miettinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miettinen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miettinen landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Mircea is adopting a defensive guard.
Miettinen is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Miettinen looking to sit in guard and control but Mircea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Miettinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mircea defends it easily.#SUB2#
Miettinen has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mircea should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Miettinen has tightened it up now! Mircea should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Meltdown Miettinen!
Our winner, Meltdown Miettinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Alexandru Mircea stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Train Hard And Get My Shot One More Time'.

Event: OFK 279 - Cubbedge Vs Mircea
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Mircea throws an off balance right hand
and Cubbedge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mircea throws a leg kick
and Cubbedge counters with a left to the body.
Nice cross by Cubbedge.
Cubbedge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mircea tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cubbedge is able to avoid easily.
Cubbedge is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mircea throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cubbedge counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Mircea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Cubbedge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cubbedge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mircea connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cubbedge scrambles back to his feet.
Mircea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mircea missing with a left hand there. Cubbedge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cubbedge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Mircea misses its intended target. #CL#
Cubbedge clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cubbedge has Mircea pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Cubbedge.
Mircea looks winded!#T1#
Cubbedge tries a knee to the head but Mircea blocks it.
Cubbedge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mircea misses with a body punch.
Mircea missing with knees to the body.
Cubbedge managing to block the knees to the body from Mircea.
A right handed body shot lands from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge scores a nice knee to the body.
Cubbedge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cubbedge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cubbedge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cubbedge lands with a left to the head.
Cubbedge throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cubbedge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cubbedge crunches a lovely knee into Mircea's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cubbedge lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Alexandru Mircea has been cut.
Cubbedge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mircea backwards. #BC#
Cubbedge breaks the clinch.
Mircea walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Cubbedge moves into range and clinches up with Mircea.
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Mircea throws a punch but it's blocked by Cubbedge.
Cubbedge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mircea or not.
Cubbedge lands a left hand.
Cubbedge lands a nice shot to the body.
Cubbedge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mircea takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hook to the body lands for Cubbedge.
Cubbedge landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cubbedge avoiding damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cubbedge.
Cubbedge prevents a body shot from Mircea.
Cubbedge lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mircea pushes off an throws an elbow but Cubbedge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cubbedge struggles to land a body shot inside as Mircea controls his hands.
Cubbedge lands a hook that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
Cubbedge lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cubbedge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mircea backwards. #ROC#Mircea is rocked!
Cubbedge creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mircea with a big uppercut! Mircea tries to clinch up but Cubbedge pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mircea to the mat! Mircea covers up and Cubbedge unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Cubbedge!
Billy Cubbedge retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Billy Cubbedge, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Alexandru Mircea had this to say: 'Ill Train Hard And Get My Shot One More Time'.

Event: OFK 274 - Kosmanov Vs Do Urden
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
OcasioCortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Mircea is just out of range.
Mircea is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mircea lands with an overhand left.
Mircea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OcasioCortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Mircea.
Mircea throws the left hand but OcasioCortez avoids the punch easily.
Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OcasioCortez.
Mircea checks a leg kick nicely.
OcasioCortez fails to land with a series of punches.
It appears Mircea was looking to counter with a kick there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mircea.
Mircea with the inside leg kick.
Mircea catches OcasioCortez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A chopping leg kick lands by Mircea.
Mircea misses with a looping left.
OcasioCortez throws a lazy uppercut
and Mircea counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps OcasioCortez thinking.
Mircea avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OcasioCortez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mircea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OcasioCortez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mircea momentarily.
OcasioCortez with a hook.
Mircea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mircea takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
OcasioCortez throws a right and a left that Mircea avoids nicely.
Mircea scores with a three punch combo!
A slapping leg kick lands for OcasioCortez. #T1#
Mircea steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from OcasioCortez. That one must have hurt.#CL2#
OcasioCortez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mircea misses with the head strike.
OcasioCortez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mircea throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
OcasioCortez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mircea's defenses. #BC2#
OcasioCortez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mircea slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
OcasioCortez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mircea moves away from the strike by OcasioCortez.
That kick from Mircea tenderised OcasioCortez's leg. OcasioCortez is trying to keep his angry face on.
OcasioCortez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mircea.
Mircea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
OcasioCortez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mircea scores with a nice strike.
OcasioCortez misses with a double jab.
OcasioCortez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OcasioCortez.#T2#
OcasioCortez doesn't manage to clinch there - Mircea circles away.
OcasioCortez takes a jab right on the kisser.
OcasioCortez scores with a punch to the head.
OcasioCortez slips a straight right by Mircea.
OcasioCortez with a hook.
Mircea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mircea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OcasioCortez connects with a leg kick.
Mircea throws a hook but OcasioCortez avoids it easily.
OcasioCortez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
OcasioCortez misses with an uppercut.
OcasioCortez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mircea.
OcasioCortez needs to keep his hands up - Mircea had a free shot at his head there.
Alexandria OcasioCortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OcasioCortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OcasioCortez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Mircea to counter with a crisp jab.
OcasioCortez misses with a jab, cross combination.
OcasioCortez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mircea counters with a straight right hand.
OcasioCortez misses with a hook. Mircea ducked under it nicely. #T3#
OcasioCortez misses with a wild body shot.
OcasioCortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mircea throws a shot from downtown. OcasioCortez moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
OcasioCortez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mircea, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
OcasioCortez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mircea with the inside leg kick.
Mircea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
OcasioCortez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OcasioCortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Mircea is just out of range.
Mircea works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mircea throws a leg kick but OcasioCortez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mircea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OcasioCortez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OcasioCortez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OcasioCortez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mircea.
Mircea thuds his shin into the meat of OcasioCortez's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OcasioCortez avoids the body shot from Mircea.
Mircea throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
OcasioCortez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mircea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mircea has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A nice leg kick from Mircea, right into the meat of the thigh.
OcasioCortez misses with a low kick.
OcasioCortez throws a right hand that Mircea ducks under and follows up with a left that Mircea also avoids with ease.
Mircea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Mircea.
Mircea throws a head kick but OcasioCortez moves out of range.
OcasioCortez wants to clinch up but Mircea keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Mircea misses the target.
Mircea slips a straight right by OcasioCortez.
Mircea blocks a jab.
OcasioCortez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
OcasioCortez throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick from Mircea, right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OcasioCortez is looking to clinch but Mircea is avoiding it.
Mircea scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OcasioCortez thows a body kick. Mircea tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice cross by Mircea.
OcasioCortez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mircea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexandru Mircea will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mircea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexandru Mircea is winning the standup battle so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mircea!
OcasioCortez throws a hook but Mircea avoids it easily.
OcasioCortez tries to move into range but Mircea moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
OcasioCortez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mircea with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as OcasioCortez blocks the leg kick.
OcasioCortez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
OcasioCortez misses with an uppercut. Mircea saw that one coming.
Mircea throws a looping overhand right but OcasioCortez ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like OcasioCortez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
OcasioCortez throws a shot from downtown. Mircea moves away and avoids it.
Mircea scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
OcasioCortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mircea thumps OcasioCortez with a low kick.
Mircea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OcasioCortez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mircea needs to keep his hands up - OcasioCortez had a free shot at his head there.
Mircea throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mircea fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Mircea scores with a body shot.
OcasioCortez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mircea moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mircea lands a jab to the nose.
OcasioCortez throws a poor cross that misses
and Mircea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mircea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
OcasioCortez misses with a combination
and Mircea counters with a stiff right hand.
Mircea sizes up OcasioCortez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
OcasioCortez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mircea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
OcasioCortez closes the distance but Mircea moves to the side
and Mircea counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good leg kick by Mircea.
OcasioCortez misses with a low kick.
OcasioCortez scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OcasioCortez takes one to the side of the head.
Mircea slips a jab from OcasioCortez.
Mircea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mircea works OcasioCortez's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Mircea misses with the combination.
Mircea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mircea connects with a single shot there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mircea here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mircea misses with a few strikes there.
OcasioCortez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mircea fires out a quick counter leg kick but OcasioCortez just manages to avoid it.
OcasioCortez throws a lazy head kick
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mircea throws a leg kick which misses OcasioCortez's front leg but catches the back leg as OcasioCortez tries to avoid it.
A big right from Mircea misses.
OcasioCortez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OcasioCortez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mircea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Mircea wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Mircea.
OcasioCortez throws a looping overhand right but Mircea ducks down to avoid it.
Mircea fires out a quick counter leg kick but OcasioCortez just manages to avoid it.
OcasioCortez lands a jab to the head.
Mircea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
OcasioCortez is looking to clinch. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Mircea misses the target.
Mircea takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
You can see that OcasioCortez has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
OcasioCortez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mircea misses with a straight left.
OcasioCortez moves in looking to clinch but Mircea pushes him off.
OcasioCortez misses with a series of wild punches.
Mircea is looking to counter punch.
Mircea scores with a leg kick.
Mircea scores with a push kick.
OcasioCortez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OcasioCortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Mircea is just out of range.
OcasioCortez is breathing heavily.
Mircea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mircea keeps the fight on the outside.
Mircea half committed to a counter leg kick.
OcasioCortez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OcasioCortez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mircea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OcasioCortez can do to turn this around?
OcasioCortez misses with a lunging right hand
and Mircea counters with a right hand to the body.
OcasioCortez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OcasioCortez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mircea lands with a straight right. OcasioCortez didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Mircea bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mircea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mircea moves away.
Mircea moves away from the strike by OcasioCortez.
Mircea appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mircea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Mircea.
OcasioCortez wants to clinch.
OcasioCortez avoids the head kick by Mircea.
Mircea sizes up OcasioCortez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mircea.
Mircea misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mircea.
OcasioCortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Mircea is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
OcasioCortez tries to clinch there but Mircea circles away.
OcasioCortez thows a body kick. Mircea tries to catch it but that hurt him.
OcasioCortez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mircea momentarily.
Mircea with the inside leg kick.
OcasioCortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mircea.
OcasioCortez tries to move into range but Mircea moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mircea's jab looks to have found its range, popping OcasioCortez under the eye.
Mircea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez lands a jab to the head.
OcasioCortez tries to score with a low kick but Mircea moves his leg out of the way.
Mircea is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by OcasioCortez.
Donk. Mircea catches OcasioCortez right on the button with a cross.
Mircea dips to his left and cracks OcasioCortez with an uppercut!
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!
OcasioCortez avoids a punch combination nicely.
OcasioCortez looks to land a combination but Mircea avoids it well.
Mircea tries a head kick but it misses.
OcasioCortez throws a body punch but Mircea moves out of range.
OcasioCortez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mircea.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Mircea.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mircea checks a leg kick.
Mircea swings for the body but OcasioCortez moves out of range.
Mircea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
OcasioCortez swinging wildly here.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch but Mircea moves out of range.
OcasioCortez moves out of range of the body kick from Mircea.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch up but Mircea circles away and keeps his distance.
Mircea connects with a body shot that sends OcasioCortez's belly button to the back.
OcasioCortez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mircea. Mircea obviously looking to wear him down.
OcasioCortez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
OcasioCortez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mircea.
OcasioCortez looks to land a left hand but Mircea moved out of range nicely.
Mircea fires out a quick counter leg kick but OcasioCortez just manages to avoid it.
OcasioCortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mircea was well out of range. Poor timing from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez throws an off balance right hand
and Mircea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OcasioCortez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mircea lands a head shot.
A combination from OcasioCortez does no damage. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OcasioCortez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mircea throws out the jab.
It seemed like OcasioCortez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick lands for Mircea. #CL2#
OcasioCortez drives through and clinches with Mircea against the cage.
Mircea lands a shoulder strike.
OcasioCortez lands with a left to the head.
Mircea scores with a shoulder strike.
OcasioCortez misses with an elbow strike.
OcasioCortez trying to control the position but instead, Mircea has worked for underhooks and has pushed OcasioCortez into the cage.#BC#
Mircea manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Mircea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mircea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. OcasioCortez doesn't seem bothered though.
OcasioCortez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mircea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OcasioCortez misses with an uppercut
and Mircea counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for OcasioCortez.
That kick from Mircea tenderised OcasioCortez's leg. OcasioCortez is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mircea. #T3#
Mircea connects with a good right hand that stumbles OcasioCortez. OcasioCortez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
OcasioCortez closes the distance and pushes Mircea back into the cage.
Mircea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OcasioCortez.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mircea crunches a lovely knee into OcasioCortez's ribcage.
OcasioCortez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OcasioCortez wants to stall.
OcasioCortez misses with an elbow over the top.
Mircea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mircea gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
OcasioCortez tries a body shot but Mircea blocks it.
Mircea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mircea lands an elbow inside.
Mircea throws an elbow that misses.
Mircea lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
OcasioCortez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from OcasioCortez misses its intended target.
Mircea blocks a low kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Mircea tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
OcasioCortez throws a looping overhand right but Mircea ducks down to avoid it.
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mircea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mircea throws a combination. OcasioCortez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
OcasioCortez misses with an uppercut
and Mircea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mircea - that will leave a mark!
Mircea connects with a good right hand that stumbles OcasioCortez. OcasioCortez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mircea lands a lovely overhand right.
OcasioCortez throws a head kick that misses.
Mircea tests OcasioCortez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mircea lands with a straight right. OcasioCortez didn't see that one coming.
Alexandria OcasioCortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#OcasioCortez is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mircea scores with a push kick.
OcasioCortez is still on wobbly legs! Can Mircea finish him?
Mircea lands a nice looking kick to the body. OcasioCortez takes a step back to recover.
OcasioCortez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mircea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandru Mircea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mircea 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandru Mircea!
Post fight, Alexandru Mircea stared into the camera and said 'Give Me A Saul Goodman Rematch Please '.

Event: OFK 268 - Chika Vs Mad Onion
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Miettinen checks a leg kick.
A big right from Mircea misses.
As Mircea backs off Miettinen throws a huge counter combo but Mircea manages to avoid it all.
Miettinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miettinen staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miettinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miettinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mircea sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mircea throwing a counter right hand but Miettinen manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mircea.
Miettinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Meltdown Miettinen has been cut.
Miettinen is looking to clinch.
Mircea throws a leg kick but Miettinen checks it.
Miettinen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mircea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miettinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Mircea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mircea lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Miettinen throws a head kick but Mircea moves out of range.
A low kick from Mircea is predictable there #TD2#
and Miettinen counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Miettinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miettinen wants to control but Mircea is keeping him busy.
Miettinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Miettinen slows the pace down.
Miettinen trying to control the position but Mircea is working away. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Miettinen.#SU2#
Miettinen decides to stand back up.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miettinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meltdown Miettinen.#CL2#
Miettinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mircea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mircea.
Mircea working aggressively here.
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Miettinen lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mircea keeping full guard, as Miettinen tries to pass.
Miettinen throws a strike but Mircea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Miettinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mircea is one step ahead there.
Mircea is stalling in the full guard.
Mircea prevents Miettinen from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miettinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Mircea avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mircea has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mircea trying to control the position from guard on top but Miettinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mircea has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Miettinen is proving hard to escape from.
Miettinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Miettinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mircea can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Miettinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexandru Mircea will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Meltdown Miettinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mircea misses the jab.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mircea thuds his right hand into Miettinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice takedown defense from Mircea. No joy for Miettinen on that attempt.
A jab from Mircea finds it's way through Miettinen's defenses.
Mircea tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miettinen is able to avoid easily.
Miettinen ducks right into an uppercut from Mircea.
Miettinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mircea scores with a body shot.
Mircea scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mircea. #CL2#
Miettinen closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Mircea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mircea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miettinen backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mircea misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mircea.
Miettinen managing to block the knees to the body from Mircea. #T1#
Miettinen jumps guard but Mircea stands there with Miettinen around his waist. Miettinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Miettinen is leaning against Mircea and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Miettinen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mircea to keep the fight standing.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meltdown Miettinen.
Miettinen blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mircea just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miettinen's brow.
Miettinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mircea lands a nice elbow.
Mircea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miettinens head.
Mircea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miettinens head.
Miettinen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mircea avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mircea lands a nice uppercut.
Mircea is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Miettinen blocks an uppercut.
Miettinen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miettinen is breathing heavily.
Mircea misses with a knee strike.
Miettinen blocks a body shot from Mircea. #T2#
Mircea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mircea misses with a body punch.
Mircea blocks a body shot from Miettinen.
Miettinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.
Mircea works on Miettinen's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mircea. #BC2#
Miettinen breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miettinen.
Mircea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miettinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#That has opened up Meltdown Miettinen's cut even more.
Mircea misses with a head kick.
Miettinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A counter left hand to the body from Mircea misses its target.
Miettinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Mircea was looking to counter with a kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mircea! #T3#
Mircea misses the shot to the body.
Miettinen misses with a combination
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mircea stalks Miettinen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miettinen's face. Miettinen staggers backwards, shaken.
Mircea looks for the body kick but Miettinen saw that one coming.
Mircea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miettinen shoots in for a takedown but Mircea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mircea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miettinen.
Miettinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mircea scores with a jab.
Miettinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miettinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice takedown defense from Mircea. No joy for Miettinen on that attempt.
Mircea scores with a leg kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mircea sizes up Miettinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Miettinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Miettinen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mircea - the referee stops the clock and Miettinen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mircea. Miettinen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Miettinen moves away from the strike by Mircea.
Alexandru Mircea is winning the standup battle so far.
Mircea is looking to slow Miettinen down with leg kicks.
Mircea throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miettinen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Miettinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mircea can pounce on him.
Miettinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mircea.
Meltdown Miettinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miettinen walks into a straight right hand from Mircea.
A big left from Mircea misses.
Mircea lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miettinen takes a step back to recover.
Miettinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Mircea with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Meltdown Miettinen's cut.
That's time! Mircea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mircea lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Miettinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Miettinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mircea tries a low kick but Miettinen avoids it.
Mircea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miettinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mircea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miettinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mircea keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mircea went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Miettinen shoots in but Mircea avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mircea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miettinen wants to counter the offense by Mircea and move into the clinch position.
Miettinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mircea counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meltdown Miettinen.
Miettinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mircea jabs Miettinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Mircea as Miettinen shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Mircea on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mircea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miettinen can do to turn this around?
Mircea lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miettinen takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Mircea scores with a spinning back kick!
Mircea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miettinen.
Mircea connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mircea connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mircea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miettinen. That did some damage!
Mircea jabs Miettinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mircea lands an overhand right.
Mircea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miettinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mircea smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miettinen blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Mircea takes a swing at Miettinen's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mircea with a hook.
Mircea swings for the body but Miettinen moves out of range.
Miettinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Miettinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mircea's waist but Mircea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miettinen off to one side.
Mircea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miettinen.
Mircea misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Mircea misses.
Mircea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miettinen shoots and misses
and Mircea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mircea connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#The cut above Meltdown Miettinen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Miettinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mircea defends well and Miettinen ends up having to push Mircea into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mircea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miettinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Mircea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miettinen. That did some damage!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mircea, as that shot connected.
Mircea throws a lazy right hand but Miettinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miettinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mircea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mircea does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Mircea backs off Miettinen throws a huge counter combo but Mircea manages to avoid it all.
Mircea misses with a wild body shot.
Meltdown Miettinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Mircea tries to sprawl but Miettinen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mircea is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Miettinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mircea has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mircea is looking for a sweep. Miettinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##ES#
Mircea pushes Miettinen off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Mircea. No joy for Miettinen on that attempt.
Mircea avoids the head kick by Miettinen.
Miettinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miettinen wants to clinch
and Mircea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miettinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miettinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mircea throws a nice inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandru Mircea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mircea, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandru Mircea!
Post fight, an emotional Alexandru Mircea said 'I Train So Hard To Pull The Biggest Upset In Odense MMA History And Finally Become Heavyweight Champion Of The World.'.

Event: OFK 262 - Kosmanov Vs Bomstærk
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Williams plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mircea throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Mircea blocks a low kick nicely.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mircea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mircea scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mircea lands a nice looking body kick.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mircea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Williams misses its target.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mircea counters with an inside leg kick.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mircea is out of range.
Williams misses with a hook. Mircea ducked under it nicely.
Mircea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mircea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams misses with a body shot.
A cross from Mircea lands.#T1#
Mircea misses with a wild body shot.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Mircea counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mircea ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mircea counters with a nice body shot.
Mircea misses with an uppercut.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mircea throws a head kick that misses.
Mircea scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mircea misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
Williams misses with the combination.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mircea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mircea.
Mircea plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Billy Williams has been cut.
Mircea connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.#T2#
Mircea with a nice cross.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Mircea counters with a stiff right hand.
Mircea throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mircea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Mircea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mircea checks a leg kick.
Mircea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mircea scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams lands with a kick to the temple. Mircea shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Alexandru Mircea has been cut.
Mircea connects with a leg kick.
Mircea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mircea to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mircea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.#T3#
Mircea fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Mircea has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mircea lands a jab to Williams's midsection.
Williams takes a swing at Mircea's ribcage but misses.
Mircea lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mircea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mircea is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams clobbers Mircea with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mircea lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mircea.
Good exchange - Mircea coming out on top.
Mircea lands a slapping body shot.
Mircea lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mircea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mircea is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Williams had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
A left lands for Mircea.
Nice body kick from Mircea.
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams misses with the combination.
Mircea connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mircea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Williams tries to bum rush Mircea with a series of wild strikes but Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Mircea's head but Mircea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Williams is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mircea jabs at Williams's body.
Mircea throws a head kick that misses.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Mircea moved out of range.
Williams steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mircea. That one must have hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mircea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mircea connects with an inside leg kick.
Mircea misses with a series of wild punches.
Mircea blocks a low kick nicely.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams wants to slow Mircea down by chopping away at his legs.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Mircea lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mircea's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mircea duly obliges.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mircea manages to avoid it.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mircea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mircea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mircea scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mircea lands with an overhand left.
Williams will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mircea.
Danga de danga de dang - Mircea scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#Williams is rocked!
Williams leaves his chin hanging out and Mircea seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Williams crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandru Mircea!
Post fight, an emotional Alexandru Mircea said 'I Train So Hard To Pull The Biggest Upset In Odense MMA History And Finally Become Heavyweight Champion Of The World.'.

Event: OFK 256 - Paris VS Knox
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
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.#TD#
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.#T1#
Lama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
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. #REVB#
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.#SUB#
Lama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mircea defends well.
Lama looking to control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mircea controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Lama is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
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. #T3#
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!#SUB#
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.#T4##SUB#
Lama working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mircea takes a big shot to the side of the head. #SUB#
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'.

Event: OFK 249 - Knox Vs Barnes
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Ironfeld misses with a body shot.
Mircea jabs at Ironfeld's body.
Ironfeld looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Mircea. #TD#
Ironfeld closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mircea wants to control but Ironfeld is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ironfeld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mircea keeps working.
Mircea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mircea with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ironfeld lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ironfeld throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ironfeld misses with a head shot. Mircea uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Ironfeld trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Ironfeld throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ironfeld postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ironfeld throwing strikes but missing.
Ironfeld throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ironfeld accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mircea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mircea can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ironfeld controls the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mircea looking to control.
Ironfeld is stalling in the full guard.
Ironfeld postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ironfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Mircea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mircea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ironfeld.
Mircea with a jab.
Ironfeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ironfeld was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ironfeld misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ironfeld gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ironfeld swinging wildly here. #T3#
Ironfeld throws the left hand but Mircea avoids the punch easily.
Mircea throws a head kick but Ironfeld moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Mircea, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ironfeld misses the jab.
Ironfeld misses with a body punch
and Mircea counters with a leg kick.
Mircea misses with a head kick.
Mircea lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mircea.
Ironfeld is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mircea.
Mircea has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ironfeld is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ironfeld avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ironfeld appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ironfeld takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mircea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mircea scores with the left hand. Ironfeld knows he should have avoided that one.
Mircea scores with a leg kick.
Mircea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ironfeld. Ironfeld circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mircea lands an overhand right.
Mircea slips under a jab from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Ironfeld misses the target.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mircea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mircea lands a nice shot to the body.
Ironfeld misses with a body shot
and Mircea counters with a slapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mircea.
Mircea slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Ironfeld misses its intended target.
Mircea appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mircea moves out of range as Ironfeld strikes.
Mircea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ironfeld keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mircea.
Mircea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ironfeld throws out the jab.
Mircea connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ironfeld jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ironfeld throws an overhand right that lands on Mircea's shoulder, as Mircea tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick from Mircea, right into the meat of the thigh. #TD#
Mircea tries to sprawl but Ironfeld drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mircea is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ironfeld throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Ironfeld there.
Ironfeld wants to pass the guard but Mircea is defending well.
Ironfeld working over Mircea with some ground and pound. Mircea looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea is staying active underneath Ironfeld, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ironfeld wants to free his trapped foot but Mircea is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mircea controlling the position for now.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironfeld misses with a head shot. Mircea uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ironfeld in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mircea keeping moving, preventing Ironfeld from controlling successfully.
Ironfeld not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ironfeld with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mircea keeping moving, preventing Ironfeld from controlling successfully.
Ironfeld throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ironfeld makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ironfeld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mircea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ironfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Mircea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mircea thuds his right hand into Ironfeld's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Mircea gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Mircea has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ironfeld is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Mircea lands an elbow just above Ironfeld 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
Mircea lands a hook that snaps the head of Ironfeld backwards.
Ironfeld blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ironfeld blocking some punches.
Ironfeld misses with some punches.
Ironfeld looking to slow down the pace here.
Ironfeld changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mircea fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mircea. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ironfeld.#TD#
Ironfeld closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mircea did well to prevent Ironfeld getting side control.
Nice strikes from Ironfeld there.
Ironfeld is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mircea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ironfeld. #T4#
Ironfeld not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ironfeld tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mircea knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mircea keeping hold of Ironfeld's head, controlling as best he can.
Ironfeld throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ironfeld not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ironfeld controlling the action here.
Ironfeld sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mircea defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Theros Ironfeld will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Theros Ironfeld's cut.
That's time! Ironfeld's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mircea, as that shot connected.
Ironfeld gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ironfeld misses with a series of wild punches.
Mircea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ironfeld.
Mircea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ironfeld is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mircea slips a jab from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mircea counters with a straight right hand.
Mircea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mircea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mircea scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironfeld ducks under a wild hook from Mircea.
Ironfeld missing with a left hand there. Mircea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ironfeld changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mircea tries to avoid it but Ironfeld manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mircea to the ground. Mircea escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ironfeld throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ironfeld fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mircea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Mircea loads up on a big right hand but Ironfeld slips the punch.
Mircea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ironfeld misses the shot to the body.
Ironfeld wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ironfeld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mircea raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mircea just misses with a punch to the body.
Ironfeld misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mircea clobbers Ironfeld with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mircea.
Mircea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mircea ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ironfeld scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mircea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ironfeld stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ironfeld throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mircea throws out a counter right but Ironfeld avoids it with no problem.
Ironfeld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mircea was well out of range. Poor timing from Ironfeld.#T2#
Mircea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ironfeld misses with a hook.
Ironfeld on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mircea throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mircea throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ironfeld takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mircea throws a head kick that half lands.
Mircea connects with a body shot that sends Ironfeld's belly button to the back.
Donk. Mircea catches Ironfeld right on the button with a cross.
Mircea lands a high kick!
Ironfeld shoots in but Mircea avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theros Ironfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mircea.
Mircea lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mircea.
Ironfeld finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Mircea's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Ironfeld falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandru Mircea!
In his post fight interview, Alexandru Mircea gave a big smile as he said 'I Train So Hard To Pull The Biggest Upset In Odense MMA History And Finally Become Heavyweight Champion Of The World.'.
In defeat, Theros Ironfeld stepped up to the mic, saying 'Came in here thinking I could get a chance at that belt, but when the pieces don't fit, the Blacksmith goes back to the forge. I'll be back.'.

Event: OFK 244 - Mircea Vs Egomi
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Egomi slips a jab from Mircea.
Mircea tries to land a front kick but Egomi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mircea tries to move into range but Egomi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Egomi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Egomi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Egomi has closed the distance and engaged Mircea in a clinch.
Mircea tries to land knees in the clinch but Egomi avoids the damage to the body.
Mircea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Egomi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Egomi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Egomi manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Egomi holds on and takes a little breather.
Egomi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Egomi trying to control the position here. #T1##SUB2#
Egomi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mircea can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Egomi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mircea is one step ahead there.
Egomi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mircea is now in half guard.
Egomi moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Egomi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Egomi looking for a guillotine here but Mircea defends easily. #SUB2#
Egomi is looking for a triangle but Mircea pushes his legs off easily.
Mircea has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Egomi looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Egomi working for a triangle but Mircea defends it easily.
Mircea controlling from the top position. #T3##SUB2#
Egomi has his foot on Mircea's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mircea works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Egomi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Egomi looking for a guillotine here but Mircea defends easily. #SUB2#
Egomi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mircea passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mircea is thwarting Egomi's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Egomi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Egomi wants to improve his position but Mircea is controlling well.
Mircea keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mircea prevents Egomi from improving his position.
Egomi manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aron Egomi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mircea. That's going to slow Egomi down.
Mircea looks to land a body kick but Egomi moved away.#TD2#
Egomi gets the takedown into side control.

Mircea explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Mircea displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Egomi. #CL2#
Egomi moves into the clinch.
Egomi tries to score a body lock takedown but Mircea shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mircea tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Egomi jumps guard but Mircea stands there with Egomi around his waist. Egomi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aron Egomi.#TD2#
Egomi jumps guard and drags Mircea to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Egomi pulls Mircea in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Egomi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mircea defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Egomi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mircea stays in close to Egomi's body and controls the position.
Egomi wants to hit a sweep here but Mircea passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Egomi there!
Mircea controlling the pace for now.
Aron Egomi has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Egomi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Egomi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mircea controlling his opponent.
Egomi can't escape the position.
Egomi wants to control but Mircea is having none of it.#T3#
Egomi is trying desperately to improve position.
Egomi regains half guard.
Egomi wants to get back to full guard but Mircea has passed into side control.
Egomi is looking for a sweep.
Egomi is trying to work for a sweep but Mircea has mounted him!
Egomi really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Egomi tries to control the position but Mircea now has his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mircea's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Egomi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Egomi is trying to maintain the position but Mircea is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Egomi with the active half guard here but Mircea passes nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Mircea decides to stand back up. Mircea steps back and let's Egomi get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Egomi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Egomi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mircea swats away the attempt to clinch by Egomi.
Mircea with a hook.
Mircea throws a low kick, looking for Egomi's leg but Egomi calmly moves out of range.
Mircea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Egomi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Egomi trying to mount his opponent but Mircea defends it. #SUB2#
Egomi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mircea is just riding it out for now. Egomi eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Egomi is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB2#
Egomi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mircea has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Egomi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mircea has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Egomi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mircea defends it well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Egomi seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Egomi is looking for a kimura but Mircea is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Egomi to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Egomi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mircea tries to kick Egomi off but Egomi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mircea is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Egomi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Egomi slows the pace down in half guard.
Egomi wants to control but Mircea is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mircea trying to hold on to Egomi's head to control him but Egomi postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick from Mircea, right into the meat of the thigh.
Egomi tries to clinch up but Mircea circles away and keeps his distance.
Mircea takes a swing at Egomi's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mircea throws a low kick but it's checked well by Egomi.
Egomi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Egomi misses the target.
Egomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mircea misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mircea.
Mircea blocks a head kick by Egomi.
Mircea lands with a nice body punch.
Egomi tries to clinch but Mircea moves out of range.
Mircea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Egomi has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Egomi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mircea fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egomi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mircea in his tracks.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aron Egomi.
I think Egomi 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aron Egomi!
An out of breath Aron Egomi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Alexandru Mircea spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Train Hard And Get My Shot One More Time'.

Event: OFK 238 -
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
OcasioCortez misses with an uppercut. Mircea saw that one coming.
Mircea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
OcasioCortez looks to land a left hand but Mircea moved out of range nicely.
OcasioCortez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mircea.
Mircea with the inside leg kick.
OcasioCortez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alexandria OcasioCortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mircea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mircea lands a front kick.#CL2#
OcasioCortez rushes Mircea and presses him up against the cage.
OcasioCortez told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
OcasioCortez blocking some punches.
Mircea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mircea tries to throw a body punch but OcasioCortez avoids it by throwing Mircea back against the cage.
OcasioCortez lands a hook that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
Mircea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mircea.
OcasioCortez throws an elbow but it misses.
Mircea lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mircea blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Mircea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mircea connects with an inside leg kick.
Mircea circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mircea bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of OcasioCortez's head.#T1#
Mircea misses with a looping left.
OcasioCortez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
OcasioCortez defending well as Mircea loads up on a big left hand.
Mircea has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
OcasioCortez misses the jab.
Mircea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OcasioCortez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mircea fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mircea.
That kick from Mircea tenderised OcasioCortez's leg. OcasioCortez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mircea lands the left hand.
OcasioCortez lands with a straight right. Mircea didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mircea thumps OcasioCortez with a low kick.
OcasioCortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mircea misses with a hook.
OcasioCortez misses with a leg kick.
Mircea throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mircea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OcasioCortez wants to clinch up but Mircea keeps it at a distance.
Mircea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mircea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OcasioCortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mircea was well out of range. Poor timing from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez throws a hook to the side of Mircea's head but Mircea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OcasioCortez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mircea throws a shot from downtown. OcasioCortez moves away and avoids it.
Mircea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mircea loads up on a big right hand but OcasioCortez slips the punch.
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mircea swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
OcasioCortez drives through and clinches with Mircea against the cage.
Nice elbow from OcasioCortez. #BC2#
OcasioCortez breaks the clinch.
Mircea tries to land a leg kick but OcasioCortez saw it coming and moves away.
OcasioCortez works the jab nicely.
A left and a right from OcasioCortez both land. Nice combination.
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mircea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - OcasioCortez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mircea keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Mircea on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
OcasioCortez moves into the clinch.#BC2#
OcasioCortez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
OcasioCortez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mircea blocks a leg kick.
OcasioCortez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mircea dodges the punch combination from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mircea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OcasioCortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mircea.
An inside leg kick lands from OcasioCortez.
Mircea throws an overhand right that lands on OcasioCortez's shoulder, as OcasioCortez tries to avoid the shot.
OcasioCortez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OcasioCortez checks a low kick from Mircea.
Mircea checks the leg kick.
OcasioCortez misses with a hook to the body
and Mircea counters with a body kick.
Mircea paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Mircea misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by OcasioCortez. That's going to slow Mircea down.
OcasioCortez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch but Mircea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
OcasioCortez misses with a few strikes there.
OcasioCortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mircea.
Mircea scores with the left hand. OcasioCortez knows he should have avoided that one.
OcasioCortez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mircea.
Mircea takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mircea throws a body shot but no joy.
Mircea connects with a leg kick.
OcasioCortez fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Mircea finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
OcasioCortez tries a low kick but Mircea avoids it.
OcasioCortez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
OcasioCortez moves out of range of the body kick.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mircea has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mircea there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mircea connects with a solid leg kick.
Mircea's corner calls for a 1-2. Mircea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mircea on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by OcasioCortez. OcasioCortez obviously looking to wear him down.
OcasioCortez throws an overhand right that lands on Mircea's shoulder, as Mircea tries to avoid the shot.
OcasioCortez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mircea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexandru Mircea will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Mircea looks for the body kick but OcasioCortez saw that one coming.
Mircea scores with a jab.
Mircea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OcasioCortez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OcasioCortez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OcasioCortez looks to throw the jab but Mircea is out of range.
Mircea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
OcasioCortez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mircea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OcasioCortez. #CL2#
OcasioCortez moves into range and clinches up with Mircea.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mircea throws an elbow but misses.
OcasioCortez has Mircea pushed against the cage.
OcasioCortez takes a shot to the head.
OcasioCortez is pushing Mircea up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mircea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OcasioCortez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mircea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OcasioCortez backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mircea tries to land knees in the clinch but OcasioCortez avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by OcasioCortez. #T1#
OcasioCortez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OcasioCortez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mircea creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OcasioCortez's defenses.
Mircea misses with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
OcasioCortez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mircea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Mircea.
Mircea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
OcasioCortez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OcasioCortez misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Mircea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch but Mircea moves away
and Mircea makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
OcasioCortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mircea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OcasioCortez connects with a looping right hand.
Mircea lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Mircea.
Mircea looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mircea lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OcasioCortez digs a good hook to Mircea's body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mircea here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
OcasioCortez looks to clinch
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
OcasioCortez doesn't manage to clinch there - Mircea circles away.
A slow jab from OcasioCortez misses its intended target.
OcasioCortez wants to clinch
and Mircea counters with a leg kick.
OcasioCortez scores with a decent looking hook.
Mircea scores with a crisp jab that stopped OcasioCortez in his tracks.
OcasioCortez throws a good cross that connects.
OcasioCortez throws a nice looking combination but Mircea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
OcasioCortez moves in looking to clinch but Mircea pushes him off.
Mircea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
OcasioCortez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mircea finds it's way round the side to connect with OcasioCortez's head.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch but Mircea is having none of it.
OcasioCortez takes one on the button.#CL2#
OcasioCortez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mircea, pushing him back against the cage.
OcasioCortez leaning his opponent against the cage.
OcasioCortez tries to work over Mircea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mircea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OcasioCortez misses with the head strike. #T3#
Mircea throws an elbow but it's blocked.
OcasioCortez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Mircea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Mircea.
Mircea misses with an uppercut.
Mircea slips under a jab.
OcasioCortez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mircea takes a jab right on the kisser.
OcasioCortez moves out of range of the body kick from Mircea.
OcasioCortez throws an off balance right hand
and Mircea makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. OcasioCortez really felt that one!
OcasioCortez throws a sloppy head kick and Mircea moves out of range easily. #CL2#
OcasioCortez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mircea gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mircea lands a body shot in the clinch.
OcasioCortez is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mircea lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Mircea breaks from the clinch.
Mircea plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mircea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
OcasioCortez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mircea is able to avoid easily.
Mircea is looking to counter punch.#T4#
A jab from Mircea finds it's way through OcasioCortez's defenses.
OcasioCortez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mircea scores with a hook to the body. OcasioCortez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mircea cracks OcasioCortez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mircea dips to his left and cracks OcasioCortez with an uppercut!
Mircea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mircea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mircea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mircea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mircea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
OcasioCortez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mircea counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OcasioCortez misses with a left hand
and Mircea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mircea bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
OcasioCortez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
OcasioCortez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mircea.
OcasioCortez moves to clinch but Mircea breaks away
and Mircea counters with a good low kick that OcasioCortez was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Mircea.
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch but Mircea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mircea staying out of range there.
Mircea cracks OcasioCortez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
OcasioCortez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
OcasioCortez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
OcasioCortez looks to throw the jab but Mircea is out of range.
OcasioCortez throws a low kick but Mircea moves out of range easily.
OcasioCortez throws a low kick but Mircea avoids it.
Mircea throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mircea circles away from the clinch attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as OcasioCortez checks a leg kick.
OcasioCortez misses with a lunging right hand
and Mircea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OcasioCortez wants to clinch
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mircea lands a nice leg kick that just misses OcasioCortez's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mircea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
OcasioCortez wants to slow Mircea down by chopping away at his legs.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch but Mircea is having none of it. #T1#
OcasioCortez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mircea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
OcasioCortez misses the shot to the body.
OcasioCortez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mircea counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mircea scores with a leg kick.
OcasioCortez looks for the body kick but Mircea saw that one coming.
Mircea moves out of range as OcasioCortez strikes.
OcasioCortez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mircea.
OcasioCortez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mircea scores with a hook to the body. OcasioCortez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
OcasioCortez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OcasioCortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mircea moves away.
Mircea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Mircea misses.
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!
OcasioCortez slips under a jab.
OcasioCortez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mircea scores with a hook to the body. OcasioCortez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mircea misses with a low kick. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Mircea.
Mircea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OcasioCortez can do to turn this around?
Mircea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OcasioCortez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mircea misses with a hook. OcasioCortez ducked under it nicely.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Mircea misses.
OcasioCortez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mircea scores with a nice head shot.
Mircea scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mircea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mircea moves out of range as OcasioCortez strikes.
Mircea throws a shot from downtown. OcasioCortez moves away and avoids it.
OcasioCortez throws a sloppy head kick and Mircea moves out of range easily.
Mircea throws a jab when OcasioCortez was well out of range.
OcasioCortez blocks a jab.
OcasioCortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As OcasioCortez backs away, Mircea returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
OcasioCortez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
OcasioCortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mircea is looking to slow OcasioCortez down with leg kicks. #T3#
Mircea slips under a jab from OcasioCortez.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mircea.
Mircea slips a jab and a cross from OcasioCortez.
Mircea throws a good cross that connects.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Mircea to counter with a crisp jab.
Mircea lands a slapping body shot.
Mircea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mircea lands a lovely overhand right.
Mircea connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between OcasioCortez's hands.
A solid leg kick lands there for OcasioCortez.
Mircea connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick from Mircea lands but OcasioCortez takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mircea smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OcasioCortez throws an elbow but it misses.
OcasioCortez throws an elbow but it misses.
Mircea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
OcasioCortez tries a knee to the head but Mircea blocks it.
OcasioCortez working aggressively here. #BC#
Mircea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Mircea.
Mircea misses with an attempted mid kick.
OcasioCortez misses the shot to the body.
Mircea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OcasioCortez moves away.
OcasioCortez ducks under a wild hook from Mircea.
OcasioCortez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mircea ducks right into an uppercut from OcasioCortez.
Alexandru Mircea is winning the standup battle so far.
OcasioCortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Mircea is just out of range.
Mircea lands a lovely overhand right.
OcasioCortez is looking to clinch but Mircea is avoiding it.
OcasioCortez is looking to clinch.
Alexandria OcasioCortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OcasioCortez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mircea counters with a body kick that stops OcasioCortez in his tracks momentarily.
Mircea bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mircea throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mircea scoring well with a low kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandru Mircea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mircea, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandru Mircea!
Post fight, Alexandru Mircea stared into the camera and said 'I Train So Hard To Pull The Biggest Upset In Odense MMA History And Finally Become Heavyweight Champion Of The World.'.

Event: OFK 230 - Mad Onion Vs Chika
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Mircea tries to land a leg kick but Egomi saw it coming and moves away.
Mircea throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Egomi's head.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mircea takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Egomi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Egomi shoots in looking for a takedown but Mircea manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Egomi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mircea slaps away a takedown attempt from Egomi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Egomi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mircea. Mircea obviously looking to wear him down.
Mircea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egomi.
Egomi misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea connects with a looping right hand.
Mircea throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Egomi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Mircea.
Egomi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Egomi scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mircea lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Mircea looks to throw a body kick
and Egomi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Egomi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mircea scores with a nice head shot.
Mircea moves away from the strike by Egomi.
Mircea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Egomi.
Egomi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mircea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mircea bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Egomi's head backwards.
Egomi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mircea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egomi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Egomi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mircea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Egomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mircea connects with a jab.
Mircea takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mircea moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Mircea connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Egomi's hands.
Egomi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Egomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Egomi. Mircea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mircea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Egomi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Egomi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mircea.
Egomi throws a right hand that misses
and Mircea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mircea scores with a sloppy right hand. Egomi should have avoided that one.
Mircea misses with a straight left.
Egomi misses with a takedown attempt - Mircea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aron Egomi.
Egomi slips a straight right by Mircea.
Egomi checks a low kick from Mircea.
Mircea throws a poor cross that misses
letting Egomi counter with a right hand. #T3#
Egomi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mircea keeps Egomi at a distance using the push kick.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mircea paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Egomi blocks a leg kick.
Egomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mircea manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Egomi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Egomi misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Egomi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mircea is not content to let Egomi control the position.
Mircea keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Egomi prevents Mircea from improving his position.#T4#
Egomi wants to control but Mircea is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Egomi is working for a kimura but Mircea is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Mircea makes his way to full guard, as Egomi worked for a kimura.
Egomi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mircea is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egomi looking to sit in guard and control but Mircea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Egomi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Egomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Mircea misses #TD2#
and Egomi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Mircea kicks Egomi off and gets to his feet.
Egomi misses with a left hand
and Mircea counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Egomi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Egomi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mircea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Egomi.
An attempted straight right counter from Mircea misses the target.
Egomi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mircea.#TD2#
Egomi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mircea sprawls well initially but Egomi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Egomi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Egomi prevents Mircea from improving his position.#T1##ES#
Mircea manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mircea lands a jab.
Egomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mircea throws a hook but Egomi avoids it easily.
Egomi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mircea.
Mircea connects with a right hand. Egomi shakes it off.
Egomi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mircea is fending him off so far but Egomi persists. Nope, Mircea circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Egomi darts in and clinches Mircea up against the cage.
Mircea landing knees to the body.
Mircea gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Egomi is looking for a takedown.#T2##TD2#
Egomi pulls guard.
Egomi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mircea is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Egomi working for submissions but it's allowed Mircea to get to half guard.
Egomi tries to get to full guard but Mircea has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egomi wants to control but Mircea is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Egomi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mircea controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Egomi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mircea defends well.#SUB2#
Egomi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mircea is aware though and is defending well.
Egomi has Mircea pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Egomi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mircea doesn't defend quickly enough and Egomi has managed to lock this one up! Can Mircea escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Egomi on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aron Egomi!
A victorious Aron Egomi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Alexandru Mircea had this to say: 'Ill Train Hard And Get My Shot One More Time'.

Event: OFK 224 - Lovanov Vs Mircea
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Mircea throws a solid leg kick but Lovanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mircea.
Lovanov misses with a hook. Mircea ducked under it nicely.
Mircea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lovanov misses with a looping left.
Mircea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mircea throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mircea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lovanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mircea slips under a jab.
Lovanov misses the shot to the body.
Lovanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mircea finds it's way round the side to connect with Lovanov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Lovanov catches Mircea right on the button with a cross.
Mircea lands with a kick to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Mircea does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mircea! But no joy.
Mircea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lovanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Mircea throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A punch combination from Lovanov misses.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mircea ducks under a wild hook from Lovanov.
Mircea misses with a lunging right hand
and Mircea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lovanov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mircea.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mircea.
It looked like Lovanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mircea.
Mircea with the inside leg kick.
Lovanov looks to land a right hand but Mircea moved out of range.
Lovanov lands a jab.
Mircea thumps Lovanov with a low kick.
Lovanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mircea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lovanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lovanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Lovanov lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mircea misses with a body kick. #T2#
Mircea lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mircea throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lovanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Lovanov misses.
Mircea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
Mircea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mircea throws a jab when Lovanov was well out of range.
Mircea swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lovanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mircea walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Mircea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lovanov misses with a hook.
Mircea appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lovanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mircea.
Lovanov misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mircea! But no joy.
Lovanov looks to land a left hand but Mircea moved out of range nicely.
Mircea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Lovanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mircea was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovanov.
Lovanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lovanov loads up on a big right hand but Mircea slips the punch.
Mircea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mircea is looking to chop away at Lovanov's legs.
Lovanov throws a low kick, looking for Mircea's leg but Mircea calmly moves out of range.
Mircea thinks about the counter body kick.
Lovanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lovanov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mircea.
Mircea scores with a body shot.
Mircea lands the left hand.
Lovanov scores with a hook.
Lovanov throws a series of punches but Mircea moves out of range.
A big right from Lovanov misses.
Mircea attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Mircea misses with a combination
and Lovanov counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mircea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lovanov.
Lovanov throws a body punch but Mircea moves out of range.
Mircea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lovanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mircea with a nice calf kick.
Mircea slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mircea throws a leg kick
and Lovanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lovanov moves away from the strike by Mircea.
It looked like Lovanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lovanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mircea.
Lovanov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mircea thuds a left hand into Lovanov's body.
Mircea lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexandru Mircea will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
A good leg kick by Mircea.
Mircea looks to score with a jab to the body but Lovanov is just out of range.
Lovanov misses with an uppercut.
Lovanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lovanov blocks the body kick.
Mircea slips under a jab from Lovanov.
A punch lands to the side of Mircea 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mircea misses with a straight left.
Lovanov throws an overhand right that lands on Mircea's shoulder, as Mircea tries to avoid the shot.
Mircea throws a chopping leg kick but Lovanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mircea. Lovanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick from Mircea, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lovanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mircea.
Lovanov attempts a counter takedown but Mircea avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Mircea defending well as Lovanov loads up on a big left hand.
Lovanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mircea connects with a single shot there.
Mircea misses with a wild combination.
Mircea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mircea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lovanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mircea lands a jab to Lovanov's midsection.
Mircea swings for the body but Lovanov moves out of range.
Lovanov misses with an uppercut.
Lovanov throws a big shot that misses.
Mircea thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Lovanov. That snapped Mircea's head back.
An inside leg kick from Lovanov misses.
Mircea steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lovanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Good work by Lovanov as he checks the leg kick.
Mircea lands a leg kick that knocks Lovanov off balance momentarily.
Lovanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mircea missing with a left hand there. Lovanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lovanov defending well as Mircea loads up on a big left hand.
Lovanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lovanov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mircea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mircea scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lovanov blocks a jab.
Lovanov tries to counter with a takedown but Mircea is quick to defend against it.
Mircea misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Lovanov.
Lovanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mircea.
It looked like Lovanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mircea.
Mircea misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Mircea.
Mircea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Mircea misses.
Lovanov throws a hook but Mircea avoids it easily.#KD#
Nice combo by Lovanov! Oh, that's hurt him - Mircea falls to the canvas and Lovanov follows him into side control. #CUT#It looks like Alexandru Mircea has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lovanov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lovanov in side control, throwing shots but Mircea defends.
Mircea defending against the ground and pound.
Lovanov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lovanov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lovanov throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
Mircea defending against the ground and pound.
Lovanov is looking to take a break and control but Mircea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lovanov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovanov trying to control the action but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Mircea avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lovanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexandru Mircea's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Lovanov connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Lovanov drives through and clinches with Mircea against the cage.
Mircea is pressed up against the cage. Lovanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mircea down to the mat. Mircea avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lovanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mircea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lovanov. That did some damage!
Mircea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Mircea blocks the low kick.
Lovanov takes one to the side of the head.
Mircea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lovanov circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lovanov scores with a takedown into Mircea's guard.
Lovanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Lovanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mircea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lovanov with a nice head shot there.
Lovanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lovanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lovanov trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Lovanov controlling from the top position.
Lovanov slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lovanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lovanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mircea's head.
Lovanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lovanov thows a huge punch but Mircea dodges it nicely.
Lovanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lovanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Lovanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lovanov 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.
Lovanov throws a strike but Mircea avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lovanov trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Lovanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mircea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zahbit Lovanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lovanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lovanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mircea seems keen to control Lovanov's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lovanov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mircea lands a right hook to the body.
Lovanov defending well as Mircea loads up on a big left hand.
Mircea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov.
Lovanov avoids a kick to the body.
Mircea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lovanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mircea.
Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
Mircea throws out a leg kick but Lovanov moves out of range and Mircea only half commits.
Lovanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mircea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovanov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Lovanov.
Lovanov blocks a head kick by Mircea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandru Mircea's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Lovanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mircea can pounce on him.
Mircea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lovanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lovanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Mircea's head.
Lovanov defending well as Mircea loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Lovanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mircea looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mircea tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lovanov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lovanov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lovanov advances to full mount.
Mircea taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovanov lands a big elbow - Mircea is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Mircea is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Zahbit Lovanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Alexandru Mircea spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Train Hard And Get My Shot One More Time'.

Event: OFK 215 - Line Vs Barnes
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Mircea misses with a left hand
letting Da Oxlade counter with a right hand.
Mircea goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Da Oxlade appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mircea connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Mircea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mircea throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Oxlade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mircea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Da Oxlade.
Da Oxlade looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Da Oxlade has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mircea throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mircea misses with an uppercut
and Mircea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Oxlade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mircea lands with a nice combination. Da Oxlade backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Mawi Da Oxlade has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mircea throws a push kick but Da Oxlade slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Da Oxlade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mircea connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Mircea bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mircea throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Oxlade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mircea. Mircea obviously looking to wear him down.
Mircea lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Mircea. That snapped Da Oxlade's head back.
A big left from Mircea misses.
Mircea throws a looping overhand right but Da Oxlade ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Mircea.
Da Oxlade throws a leg kick but Mircea sees it coming and moves out of range.
Da Oxlade lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mircea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mircea scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Da Oxlade moves out of range of the strikes.
Mircea dips to his left and cracks Da Oxlade with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mircea motions for Da Oxlade to come forward. Mircea throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mircea throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mircea throws a sloppy body shot
and Da Oxlade counters with a nice uppercut.
Mircea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Da Oxlade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mircea changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mircea tests Da Oxlade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Mircea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Da Oxlade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mircea.
Mircea misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Mircea pivots, looking for a leg kick but Da Oxlade is out of range and Mircea settles back down.
Da Oxlade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mircea catches Da Oxlade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mircea throws a right hand that Da Oxlade ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Oxlade also avoids with ease.
It looked like Da Oxlade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mircea missing with a left hand there. Da Oxlade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mircea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Da Oxlade throws a head kick that misses.
Da Oxlade takes one on the button.
Mircea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Da Oxlade misses its target.
Mircea throws a wild body kick that Da Oxlade sees coming a mile off.
Da Oxlade throwing a counter right hand but Mircea manages to avoid it.
Da Oxlade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mircea uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Da Oxlade has time to react.#ROC2#Da Oxlade is rocked!
Mircea is stalking Da Oxlade. Da Oxlade circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Mircea, and it's lights out! Da Oxlade really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandru Mircea!
Alexandru Mircea decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Mawi Da Oxlade stepped up to the mic, saying 'The plan was to win by decision. '.

Event: OFK 208 - Lovanov Vs Da Oxlade
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Mircea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Charlie Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mircea scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
Mircea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Hall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mircea misses with a wild body shot.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Mircea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mircea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Mircea's head but Mircea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall lands a glancing blow to the side of Mircea's head.#CUT#It looks like Alexandru Mircea has been cut.#TD#
Hall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hall lands in his opponent's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Mircea manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mircea lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mircea manages to avoid it.#T1#
Hall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mircea.
Hall throws a hook but Mircea blocks it.
Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Nice defenses there by Hall.
Hall misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Mircea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mircea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mircea moves away.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Mircea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hall has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Mircea moved out of range.
Hall throws a hook but Mircea avoids it easily.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mircea.
Hall takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mircea misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mircea.
Mircea misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Mircea.#T2#
Hall throws a good cross that connects.
Mircea lands a leg kick that knocks Hall off balance momentarily.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mircea misses the shot to the body.
Hall lands a head shot.
A big right from Mircea misses.
Mircea tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall throws a counter high kick but Mircea was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Mircea counters with a body kick.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Mircea moved out of range nicely.
Mircea was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mircea looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Hall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mircea throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mircea.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Mircea counters with a nice leg kick.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hall stalks Mircea and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mircea's face. Mircea staggers backwards, shaken.
Mircea throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Mircea throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mircea dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Mircea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mircea walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Hall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hall lunges at Mircea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mircea's hand.
Hall is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hall is looking to land body kicks.
Hall throws a head kick but Mircea moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Mircea feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hall misses with a combination
and Mircea counters with a good low kick that Hall was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Mircea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mircea dodges the punch combination from Hall. #T4#
Hall misses with a looping right.
Mircea lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mircea counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mircea darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mircea counters with a nice leg kick.
Mircea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hall.
Hall lands with a straight right. Mircea didn't see that one coming.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Mircea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mircea moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Mircea counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Charlie Hall's cut is getting worse.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mircea lands the left hand.
Hall steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mircea. That one must have hurt.
Mircea jabs Hall right on the nose. Hall blinks but takes it well.
Mircea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Mircea lands a really nice looking cross but Hall seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexandru Mircea will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hall scores with a shot to the body.
Hall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mircea has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mircea is looking to slow Hall down with leg kicks.
Mircea scores with a jab. Hall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mircea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Mircea.
Mircea is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hall.
Hall misses with a left hand
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall throws the left hand but Mircea avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Mircea 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mircea swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Mircea just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall moves forwards but Mircea connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mircea - the referee stops the clock and Hall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mircea. Hall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mircea walks into a stiff left hand from Hall.
Hall will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mircea throws a head kick that half lands.
Jab from Mircea.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mircea lands an overhand right.
Mircea throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Mircea moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mircea circles away quickly and effectively.
Mircea was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#Charlie Hall's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mircea defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Hall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mircea sizes up Hall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mircea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mircea listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mircea throws a series of punches but Hall moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mircea.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mircea throws a push kick but Hall slaps the foot to one side.
Mircea throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mircea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Hall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Hall looks to land a right hand but Mircea moved out of range.
Hall misses with a hook.
Mircea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Mircea looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Mircea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
It seemed like Mircea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mircea jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A solid body kick from Mircea.
Hall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mircea connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hall scrambles back to his feet.
Mircea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hall lands with an uppercut that bounces Mircea off the cage and back into range.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Mircea moved out of range.
Mircea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mircea. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mircea throws a front kick that sends Hall stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mircea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mircea slips a jab from Hall.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Mircea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mircea looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mircea jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mircea moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Some wild striking there from Mircea. #T3#
Nice body kick from Mircea.
Hall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mircea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab from Mircea.#CUT2#Jeez, Charlie Hall's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mircea connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Hall walks into a left hand.
A jab from Hall misses.
Mircea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mircea checks it well.
Mircea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mircea avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mircea has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice body punch from Mircea.
Mircea throws a front kick that sends Hall stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mircea looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Mircea scores with a head kick.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charlie Hall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexandru Mircea!
A victorious Alexandru Mircea thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 199 - Lovanov Vs Hall
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Mircea lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
Mircea blocks the body kick.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mircea swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goodman.
Goodman throws a jab when Mircea was well out of range.
We've been informed that Mircea has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman takes one to the side of the head.
Mircea missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mircea stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Mircea moved away.
Mircea scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mircea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman throws a jab but it's blocked by Mircea.
Goodman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Goodman.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goodman checks a leg kick.
Goodman throws a big counter combination but Mircea scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Goodman fakes the leg kick and cracks Mircea in the body.
Mircea with a nice calf kick.
Goodman blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Goodman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mircea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman.
Mircea darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mircea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodman.
Mircea avoids the body shot from Goodman.
A right-left combo lands from Mircea.
Mircea is looking to chop away at Goodman's legs.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman swings for the body but Mircea moves out of range.
Mircea has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Goodman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mircea keeps the fight on the outside.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goodman.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman misses with a double jab
and Mircea counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Goodman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mircea cracks a nice hook into Goodman's ribs.
Goodman slips a straight right by Mircea.
Goodman wants to clinch.
Mircea leaves Goodman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mircea.
A nice leg kick from Mircea, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman digs a good hook to Mircea's body. #CL#
Goodman moves into the clinch successfully.
Mircea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mircea digs a right hand into Goodman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goodman's gas tank.
Mircea throws an elbow that misses.
Mircea scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Mircea on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mircea tries to throw a body punch but Goodman avoids it by throwing Mircea back against the cage. #T3#
Mircea avoids a wild elbow strike from Goodman.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Goodman pushes Mircea back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goodman pushes Mircea back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mircea looks winded!
A bit of stalling here from Goodman.
Goodman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goodman blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Goodman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mircea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman cracks Mircea with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodman.
Goodman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goodman.
Mircea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.
Goodman cracks Mircea with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Mircea avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage. #T4#
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Mircea's ribcage. Mircea let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Goodman breaks the clinch.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Mircea is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mircea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Goodman lands a nice looking body shot.
Mircea swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.
Goodman swinging wildly here.
Goodman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goodman throws a body shot but no joy.
Goodman wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mircea circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Goodman pushes Mircea up against the cage in a clinch.
Mircea lands a nice elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Mircea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman tries to land a front kick but Mircea steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goodman misses with a double jab.
Mircea attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goodman.#CUT#It looks like Alexandru Mircea has been cut.#CL#
Goodman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mircea throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Mircea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mircea is pressed up against the cage. Goodman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mircea down to the mat. Mircea avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Goodman throws a lazy uppercut
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mircea stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Goodman scores with a leg kick.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Mircea saw that one coming.
Mircea on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Mircea, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman tries to land a leg kick but Mircea saw it coming and moves away.
Donk. Mircea catches Goodman right on the button with a cross.
Goodman swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Mircea counter with a right hand. #T1##CL#
Goodman moves into range and clinches up with Mircea.
A short uppercut from Goodman.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Mircea avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Mircea scores with a hook to the body.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mircea prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Goodman stalling in the clinch but Mircea improves position.
Goodman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mircea trying to land knees to the body.
Goodman blocks the elbow strike.
Mircea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman managing to block the knees to the body from Mircea.
Mircea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Goodman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Goodman tries a body shot but Mircea blocks it.
Goodman scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Goodman breaks the clinch. #T2#
Mircea moves out of range as Goodman throws a body kick.
Goodman tries to clinch up.
Goodman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mircea back to the cage. Goodman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman tries to clinch up.
Goodman misses with a double jab.
Mircea counters with a body kick.
Goodman throws a right and a left that Mircea avoids nicely.
Mircea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mircea checks a leg kick.
Goodman lands a slapping body shot.
Mircea throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goodman's head.
Goodman misses with a combination
and Mircea counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Goodman misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goodman throws a leg kick
and Mircea counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Crunch! Mircea slams his shin into Goodman's torso.
Goodman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Goodman finds it's way through Mircea's defenses.
Mircea throws a shot to the body.
Goodman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mircea looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Goodman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Mircea as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Goodman forces Mircea back against the cage and clinches.
Mircea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman lands an uppercut.
Goodman tries a body shot but Mircea blocks it.
Mircea tries a body shot but Goodman blocks it.
Mircea dodges an elbow strike from Goodman.
Mircea lands with a left to the head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mircea blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mircea lands an elbow inside that Goodman shrugs off.
Mircea goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Mircea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goodman misses with a series of wild punches.
Decent striking displayed by Mircea there.
Good shot there by Goodman.
Goodman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Goodman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Goodman misses with a combination
and Mircea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexandru Mircea's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mircea throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
Goodman moves into the clinch.
Goodman lands a left hand.
Mircea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Goodman.
Goodman lands a right hand.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Mircea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mircea has a couple of punches blocked by Goodman.
Goodman scores with a shot to the side of Mircea's head.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Goodman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mircea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mircea looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goodman tries a low kick but Mircea avoids it.
Goodman tries for a takedown but Mircea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Goodman throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mircea manages to avoid it.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Goodman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mircea circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mircea finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Goodman tries to clinch up.
Goodman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Goodman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mircea finds it's way round the side to connect with Goodman's head.
Goodman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mircea swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mircea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Mircea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mircea circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mircea cracks Goodman with a good jab.
Mircea swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.
Goodman moves in looking to clinch but Mircea pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Goodman.
Alexandru Mircea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Goodman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mircea - the referee stops the clock and Goodman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mircea. Goodman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mircea scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mircea.
Goodman is looking to clinch but Mircea is avoiding it.
Goodman throws a shot from downtown. Mircea moves away and avoids it.
Mircea stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mircea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mircea avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goodman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mircea scores with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mircea. That's going to slow Goodman down.
Mircea blocks a leg kick.
Mircea connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Goodman gets a clinch.
Saul Goodman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Mircea blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Goodman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mircea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mircea slips a straight right by Goodman.
Mircea on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
Mircea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goodman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saul Goodman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goodman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goodman is looking to clinch.
Mircea looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Goodman shoots for a double leg takedown but Mircea sprawls well. He's pushed Goodman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goodman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mircea throws the kick towards the body but Goodman avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Goodman blocks the leg kick.
Goodman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goodman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goodman misses with a double jab. #T4#
Mircea avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mircea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goodman is looking to clinch but Mircea is avoiding it.
Mircea throws out a counter right but Goodman avoids it with no problem.
Mircea is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mircea throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Mircea just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Goodman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mircea swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman throws a big counter combination but Mircea scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Goodman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goodman lands a nice looking body shot.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman wants to clinch.
Goodman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mircea.
Goodman defending well as Mircea loads up on a big left hand.
Goodman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexandru Mircea.
I think Goodman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman gave a mention to FUClothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: OFK 188 - Lovanov Vs Mad Onion
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Cuba moves forwards but Mircea connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cuba misses the body punch
enabling Mircea to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Cuba.
Mircea scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cuba throws the left hand but Mircea avoids the punch easily.
Cuba moves away from the strike by Mircea.
Horace Cuba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mircea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cuba throws out the jab.
Cuba takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Cuba closes the distance and pushes Mircea back into the cage.
Mircea misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Mircea breaks from the clinch.
Mircea comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mircea. Cuba does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Cuba takes the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Cuba has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A shot in the inside from Mircea.
Cuba scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mircea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Cuba misses with an elbow over the top.
Mircea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cuba managing to block the knees to the body from Mircea. #BC2#
Mircea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cuba throws a series of strikes that have Mircea backpedaling.
Mircea connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Cuba.
Cuba throws a shot from downtown. Mircea moves away and avoids it.
Mircea misses the shot to the body.
Cuba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mircea counters with a good, hard body kick but Cuba shrugs it off.
Cuba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mircea.
Mircea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cuba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donk. Mircea catches Cuba right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuba throws a lazy uppercut
and Mircea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cuba misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Mircea defending well as Cuba loads up on a big left hand.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cuba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mircea finds it's way round the side to connect with Cuba's head.
Mircea takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mircea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mircea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cuba takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cuba ducks under a wild hook from Mircea.
Mircea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cuba tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mircea manages to circle out of the way.
Mircea lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cuba at a distance.
Cuba staying out of range there.
Cuba throws a right hand that Mircea ducks under and follows up with a left that Mircea also avoids with ease.
Cuba tries to clinch there but Mircea circles away.
Cuba checks a low kick from Mircea.
Cuba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mircea circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Mircea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Mircea.
Mircea throws a leg kick which misses Cuba's front leg but catches the back leg as Cuba tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Mircea, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cuba is looking to clinch but Mircea is avoiding it. #T3#
Mircea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mircea misses the jab.
Mircea throws the kick towards the body but Cuba avoids it.
Cuba misses with a double jab.
Cuba wants to clinch.
Mircea avoids the body shot from Cuba.
Cuba misses with a takedown attempt - Mircea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cuba scores with a nice head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mircea. That's going to slow Cuba down.
Cuba lands a really nice looking cross but Mircea seems unphased.
Mircea misses with a straight right.
Cuba shoots in for a takedown but Mircea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horace Cuba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuba throws the left hand but Mircea avoids the punch easily.
Mircea works Cuba's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Cuba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crunch! Mircea slams his shin into Cuba's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cuba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mircea lands with an overhand left.
Mircea moves away from the strike by Cuba.
Mircea lunges at Cuba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cuba's hand.
Mircea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mircea lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mircea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mircea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cuba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cuba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mircea swivels and escapes.
Mircea loads up on a big right hand but Cuba slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuba doesn't manage to clinch there - Mircea circles away.
Mircea looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab, jab by Cuba - just one landing.
Cuba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mircea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cuba checks a leg kick nicely.
Cuba feinted with a counter takedown.
Mircea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cuba's sensitive parts.
Cuba lands a nice looking body shot.
Cuba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mircea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cuba was well out of range. Poor timing from Mircea.
Cuba tries to counter with a takedown but Mircea is quick to defend against it.
Horace Cuba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cuba shoots in for a takedown but Mircea shows good takedown defense.
Mircea drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cuba just misses with a punch to the body.
Mircea throws a sloppy head kick and Cuba moves out of range easily.
Mircea throws a right hand that Cuba ducks under and follows up with a left that Cuba also avoids with ease.
Cuba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea throws the left hand but Cuba avoids the punch easily.
Mircea ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cuba throws a series of punches but Mircea moves out of range.
Mircea tries a quick counter leg kick but Cuba is wise to it.
Cuba blocks a jab.
Mircea scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuba lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Cuba tries to clinch but Mircea moves out of range.
Cuba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cuba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cuba misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mircea.
Cuba takes one on the button.
Cuba ducks under a wild hook from Mircea.
Sloppy strikes from Mircea. Those never looked like landing.
Cuba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mircea has time to react.
Mircea slips under a jab.#CL#
Cuba moves into the clinch successfully.
Cuba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mircea is keeping busy.
Mircea has a couple of punches blocked by Cuba.
Cuba misses with an elbow strike.
Mircea lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Mircea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cuba backwards. #ROC2#Cuba is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mircea lands a big right hand that drops Cuba! The killer instinct kicks in and Mircea finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mircea!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandru Mircea!
A victorious Alexandru Mircea thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2022

#R1#
Shmingles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mircea's corner calls for a 1-2. Mircea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mircea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mircea digs a good body shot into Shmingles's ribs.
Mircea connects with a looping right hand.
We've been informed that Mircea has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mircea connects with a single shot there.
Mircea pushes Shmingles away with a front kick.#KD2#
Mircea lands a big right hand that sends Shmingles crashing to the mat! Mircea stays standing though and waves Shmingles back to his feet!#ROC2#Shmingles is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Mircea sends Shmingles crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mircea is motioning to the referee to let Shmingles up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Shmingles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Shmingles.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Mircea engages and cracks Shmingles with a massive lead left hook - Shmingles tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Mircea is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandru Mircea!
A very excited looking Alexandru Mircea made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2022

#R1#
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Mircea counters with a head kick. That will keep James thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
James throws a right hand that misses
and Mircea counters with a good, hard body kick but James shrugs it off.
Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mircea tries to counter by clinching up but James breaks away and moves out of range.
Mircea defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Mircea went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
James has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mircea cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Mircea.
James misses with a straight left.
James misses with a right hand
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Allen James has been cut.
James misses with a straight right.
James is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mircea thuds a left hand into James's body.
James misses with an uppercut
and Mircea counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James misses with a hook #KD#
and Mircea counters with a series of strikes that sends James to the canvas! Mircea follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC#James is rocked!
Mircea loads up on a big left hand. James felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Mircea looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! James can't hide his disappointment, as Mircea celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandru Mircea!
A very excited looking Alexandru Mircea made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Syn 719
Date: Sep 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mircea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Dimitrov. Beautiful body shot.
Mircea on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mircea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dimitrov.
Mircea throws out a counter right but Dimitrov avoids it with no problem.
Mircea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Dimitrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dimitrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Mircea tries to get set, Dimitrov tries to push him back and clinch up but Mircea manages to avoid the attempt.
Mircea tries to clinch there but Dimitrov circles away.
A quick step to the side and Dimitrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimitrov slips a jab and a cross from Mircea.
Mircea throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dimitrov counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea throws a leg kick which misses Dimitrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Dimitrov tries to avoid it.
Dimitrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mircea.
A low kick lands for Mircea.
Mircea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Dimitrov to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Mircea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mircea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Mircea. Those never looked like landing.
Mircea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimitrov.
It looked like Dimitrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mircea.
Mircea lands a nice shot to the body.
Mircea throws a lazy head kick
and Dimitrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Dimitrov. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Mircea misses. #KD#
Dimitrov cracks Mircea with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mircea looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dimitrov finish him? #CUT#It looks like Alexandru Mircea has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mircea tried to score with a low kick but Dimitrov checks it.#T2#
Mircea throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mircea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dimitrov throwing a counter right hand but Mircea manages to avoid it.
Mircea takes a swing at Dimitrov's ribcage but misses.
Dimitrov staying out of range there.
Mircea misses with a hook to the body
and Dimitrov counters with a huge left! Mircea is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dimitrov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mircea from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dimitrov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Syn 711
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapisi misses with a body shot.
Mircea misses with an uppercut. Kapisi saw that one coming.
Mircea connects with a jab.
Kapisi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kapisi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kapisi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mircea. Mircea obviously looking to wear him down.
Mircea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kapisi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kapisi tries to clinch but Mircea is having none of it.
Kapisi misses with a series of wild punches.
Kapisi closes the distance but Mircea moves to the side
and Mircea counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kapisi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mircea is out of range and Kapisi settles back down.
A nice side step and Mircea releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kapisi lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Kapisi catches Mircea right on the button with a cross.
Kapisi misses with a right hand
and Mircea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Kapisi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mircea.
Kapisi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mircea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kapisi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mircea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapisi.
Kapisi backing away here, and Mircea unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mircea misses with a left hand
and Kapisi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Mircea does no damage.
It looked like Kapisi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mircea tries to work over Kapisi's front leg with a kick but Kapisi checks it.
Kapisi tries to clinch but Mircea moves away
and Kapisi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kapisi misses with a hook to the body
and Mircea counters with a straight right hand.
Kapisi swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Mircea counter with a right hand.
Kapisi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kapisi catches Mircea with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Kapisi cracks Mircea with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kapisi ducks under a wild hook from Mircea.
Keone Kapisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapisi misses with a body shot.
Kapisi misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
A low kick from Kapisi misses
and Mircea counters with a nice uppercut.
Kapisi checks a low kick from Mircea.
Kapisi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mircea throws a body shot but no joy.
Kapisi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Mircea.
Kapisi throws a lazy right hand but Mircea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kapisi connects with a body shot that sends Mircea's belly button to the back.
Kapisi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mircea is just out of range.
We've been told by Kapisi's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Mircea misses its intended target.
Mircea is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kapisi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jab from Mircea.
Mircea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Kapisi forces Mircea back against the cage and clinches.
Mircea working hard to break the clinch.
Kapisi misses with a knee strike.
Mircea wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mircea blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Kapisi misses with the head strike.
Kapisi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mircea blocks it with crossed arms.
Kapisi misses with a knee strike.
Mircea tries to break free but Kapisi pushes him back against the cage.
Kapisi scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kapisi fails to land.
Kapisi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Mircea breaks from the clinch.
Kapisi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mircea throws out a counter right but Kapisi avoids it with no problem.
Kapisi looks to throw the jab but Mircea is out of range.
Mircea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kapisi is looking to wear down Mircea with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kapisi moves in looking to clinch but Mircea pushes him off.
Mircea throws a fast counter high kick but Kapisi manages to duck under it in time.
Mircea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mircea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mircea throws out a counter right but Kapisi avoids it with no problem.
Kapisi tries to clinch but Mircea moves out of range.
Kapisi cracks Mircea with a good jab.
Kapisi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Kapisi lands a jab to Mircea's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Mircea.
Decent striking displayed by Mircea there.
Kapisi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mircea circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mircea shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Kapisi.
Mircea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kapisi. #CL#
Kapisi has closed the distance and engaged Mircea in a clinch.
Kapisi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Mircea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kapisi throws a jab when Mircea was well out of range.
Mircea has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mircea jabs at Kapisi's body.
Mircea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kapisi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kapisi throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mircea darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Keone Kapisi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kapisi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kapisi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mircea avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Kapisi clinches up with Mircea and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mircea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kapisi doesn't manage to clinch there - Mircea circles away.
Kapisi scores with a jab to the body.
Mircea throws a lazy right hand but Kapisi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kapisi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kapisi tries to clinch there but Mircea circles away.
Kapisi tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Mircea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kapisi tries to clinch there but Mircea circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mircea! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Kapisi rushes Mircea and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Mircea breaks the clinch.
Kapisi tries to clinch but Mircea is having none of it.
Kapisi is looking to slow Mircea down with leg kicks. #T1#
Kapisi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mircea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kapisi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mircea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kapisi checks a low kick from Mircea.
Mircea lands a nice shot to the body.
Mircea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kapisi connects with a right hand. Mircea shakes it off.
Kapisi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mircea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kapisi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kapisi tries to clinch up but Mircea circles away and keeps his distance.
Kapisi doesn't manage to clinch there - Mircea circles away. #CL#
Kapisi moves into range and clinches up with Mircea.
Mircea blocks an uppercut.
Mircea wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kapisi throws an elbow but misses.
Mircea working hard to break the clinch.
Kapisi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mircea blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Mircea wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Mircea breaks from the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kapisi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Mircea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kapisi tries to clinch there but Mircea circles away.
Mircea looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mircea misses with a two punch combination.
Kapisi misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Mircea misses.
Mircea cracks Kapisi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mircea moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kapisi throws a sloppy body shot
and Mircea counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kapisi misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Mircea does it's job there.
Kapisi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kapisi misses with a head kick.
Mircea let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Kapisi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kapisi lunges at Mircea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mircea's hand.
Mircea throws a right hand that misses
and Kapisi counters with a nice uppercut.
Mircea scores with a sloppy right hand. Kapisi should have avoided that one.
Mircea scores with a leg kick.
Mircea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kapisi manages to avoid it.
Mircea connects with a single shot there.
Mircea cracks Kapisi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kapisi takes a swing at Mircea's ribcage but misses.
Mircea swats away the attempt to clinch by Kapisi.
Kapisi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mircea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mircea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kapisi throws a lazy body kick
and Mircea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mircea on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kapisi connects with a looping right hand.
Kapisi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kapisi misses with a hook
and Mircea counters with a nice body shot.
Kapisi swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mircea to counter with a crisp jab.
Kapisi tries to clinch
enabling Mircea to counter with a crisp jab.
Kapisi misses with a head kick.
Mircea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kapisi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mircea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kapisi. Kapisi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kapisi misses with a kick to the body
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kapisi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mircea connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kapisi scrambles back to his feet.
Kapisi tries to clinch up.
Kapisi wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kapisi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mircea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kapisi was well out of range. Poor timing from Mircea.
Kapisi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mircea manages to avoid it.
Mircea scores with a jab.
Kapisi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mircea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mircea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mircea is looking to chop away at Kapisi's legs.
Kapisi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mircea throws out a loose jab but Kapisi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kapisi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kapisi wants to clinch up but Mircea keeps it at a distance.
Mircea is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapisi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mircea counters with a left to the body.
Kapisi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mircea counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by Mircea.
Kapisi throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapisi fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Mircea throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kapisi doesn't manage to clinch there - Mircea circles away.
Kapisi lands a lovely overhand right.
Kapisi tries to clinch there but Mircea circles away.
Kapisi looks to land a left hand but Mircea moved out of range nicely.
Mircea unleashes a big counter combination but Kapisi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mircea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kapisi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kapisi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mircea stuns Kapisi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kapisi misses the jab.
Kapisi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kapisi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kapisi cracks Mircea with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kapisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kapisi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mircea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mircea scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kapisi lands a nice shot that snaps Mircea's head back.
Mircea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mircea cracks Kapisi with an open hand slap.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mircea. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kapisi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mircea is just out of range.
Mircea now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kapisi misses with an uppercut
and Mircea counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mircea misses with a low kick as Kapisi jumps back.
Kapisi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Mircea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mircea lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kapisi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mircea looks to score with a jab to the body but Kapisi is just out of range.
Kapisi misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Kapisi closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Mircea is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Mircea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mircea scores with a nice body kick.
Mircea circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mircea makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kapisi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mircea counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kapisi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mircea digs a good body shot into Kapisi's ribs.
Mircea moves forwards but Kapisi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mircea jabs Kapisi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That kick from Mircea tenderised Kapisi's leg. Kapisi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kapisi tries to clinch but Mircea is having none of it. #T4#
Kapisi misses with a body shot
letting Mircea counter with a right hand.
Kapisi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mircea counters with a series of strikes. Kapisi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mircea connects with an inside leg kick.
Kapisi slips a jab from Mircea.
Mircea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mircea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mircea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mircea with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kapisi to score with a decent uppercut.
Kapisi wants to clinch
and Mircea counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kapisi's knee momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kapisi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mircea pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mircea connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandru Mircea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mircea 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 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandru Mircea!
An out of breath Alexandru Mircea thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 703 Pekka vs Stein
Date: Aug 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Mircea lunges at Pulkkinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pulkkinen's hand. #CUT#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A lazy body kick from Pulkkinen
and Mircea counters with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pulkkinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that Mircea avoids nicely.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice right hand.
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mircea.
Pulkkinen lands with a hook. Mircea tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pulkkinen ducks right into an uppercut from Mircea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Mircea.
A big right from Mircea misses.
Pulkkinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mircea makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mircea throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen. #T1#
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mircea ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mircea.
Pulkkinen defending well as Mircea loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Mircea closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Mircea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pulkkinen cracks Mircea with an open hand slap.
Pulkkinen jabs Mircea right on the nose. Mircea blinks but takes it well.
Mircea moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mircea throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Mircea counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mircea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Mircea counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mircea missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to the head.
Pulkkinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mircea had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pulkkinen throws out a powerful jab.
Mircea scores with a hook.
Pulkkinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mircea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pulkkinen!
Mircea moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mircea throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mircea throws a right hand that Pulkkinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pulkkinen also avoids with ease.
Pulkkinen connects with the punch.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Mircea. #T3#
A nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the head.
Mircea tries to bum rush Pulkkinen with a series of wild strikes but Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pulkkinen is looking to clinch.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Mircea counters with a straight right hand.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body. Mircea takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mircea sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mircea moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Mircea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
It looked like Mircea wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulkkinen wants to clinch
and Mircea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pulkkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mircea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Mircea walks into a stiff left hand from Pulkkinen.
Crunch! Pulkkinen slams his shin into Mircea's torso.
Good exchange - Pulkkinen coming out on top.
Mircea misses with a looping left.
Mircea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mircea.
A jab from Mircea misses.
Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Mircea slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mircea misses with a wild body shot.
Pulkkinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Mircea pushes Pulkkinen up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Mircea breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Pulkkinen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Mircea gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mircea fails to land.
Mircea swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mircea has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mircea.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mircea.
Mircea misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Mircea breaks the clinch.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mircea. That did some damage!
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mircea throws a one two combo.
Mircea takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulkkinen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mircea counter with a right hand.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mircea slips a jab from Pulkkinen.#T1#
Mircea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Mircea.
Pulkkinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mircea looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick that sends Mircea stumbling back into the cage.
Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Mircea slaps the foot to one side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pulkkinen. Mircea shrugs it off though.
Mircea throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Mircea misses.
Mircea takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Mircea takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mircea went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mircea takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
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!
Mircea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mircea swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mircea throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mircea ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
A jab from Mircea misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a shot from downtown. Mircea moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
and Pulkkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but Mircea steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mircea scores with the left hand. Pulkkinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mircea.
An attempted straight right counter from Mircea misses the target.#T3#
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Mircea wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mircea on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
enabling Mircea to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mircea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pulkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mircea scores with a sloppy right hand. Pulkkinen should have avoided that one.
Pulkkinen wants to land a leg kick but Mircea is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pulkkinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Pulkkinen is predictable there
and Mircea counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pulkkinen thinking.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mircea checks a leg kick. #CL#
Mircea closes the distance and clinches.
Mircea blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
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!#BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mircea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mircea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pulkkinen on the side of the head.
That kick from Pulkkinen tenderised Mircea's leg. Mircea is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mircea moves out of range of the body kick from Pulkkinen.
Mircea is looking to counter punch.
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pulkkinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mircea misses the target.
Mircea is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulkkinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mircea walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Pulkkinen.
Mircea misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Albert Pulkkinen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pulkkinen is looking to land body kicks.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen drops his hands momentarily and Mircea takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mircea has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pulkkinen tries to land a body kick
and Mircea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mircea connects with a body shot that sends Pulkkinen's belly button to the back.
Mircea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Mircea misses.
Pulkkinen thows a leg kick but Mircea checks it
and Mircea counters with an inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen with the inside leg kick.
Mircea misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mircea.
Mircea takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good exchange - Mircea coming out on top.
Mircea looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mircea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Mircea walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen keeps Mircea at a distance using the push kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Mircea sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the body
and Mircea counters with a stiff right hand.
Mircea slips a jab and a cross from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Mircea misses the target.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Mircea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulkkinen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mircea really felt that one!
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mircea throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexandru Mircea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mircea throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkkinen is looking for the big counter here.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Mircea.
Pulkkinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mircea checks a leg kick nicely.
Mircea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mircea will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Mircea.
Pulkkinen misses the jab.
Mircea thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mircea staying out of range there.
Mircea misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot
and Mircea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Mircea throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mircea's sensitive parts.
Mircea chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Mircea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mircea checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Mircea misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mircea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mircea throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body kick.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Mircea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mircea is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to the head.
Mircea checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Mircea fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pulkkinen, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Mircea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.#T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Mircea blocks the leg kick.
Mircea throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Pulkkinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Mircea on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mircea checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Mircea throwing a counter right hand but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mircea chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Mircea ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pulkkinen.
Mircea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mircea blocks a low kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Pulkkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pulkkinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Pulkkinen!
Albert Pulkkinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 697 Dog vs Toivonen + GDL
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mircea with a jab.
Mircea attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mircea.
Raper swinging wildly here.
Raper takes one on the button.
Mircea has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Raper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mircea connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raper scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick from Mircea misses
letting Raper counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Alexandru Mircea has been cut.
Raper connects with the punch.
Raper misses with a hook
and Mircea counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mircea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raper manages to avoid it.
Mircea pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raper throws a leg kick
and Mircea counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Mircea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mircea.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raper misses with an uppercut
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Raper.
Raper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raper! But no joy.
Mircea scores with a nice right hand.
Mircea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mircea fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mircea lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raper at a distance.
No joy there for Raper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mircea changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Mircea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mircea lands with a right hand.
Raper throws a leg kick that misses.
Mircea looks to score with a jab to the body but Raper is just out of range.
Mircea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mircea throws a jab when Raper was well out of range.
Raper misses with an uppercut. Mircea saw that one coming.
Mircea misses with a low kick.
Raper swings widly with a right hand
and Mircea counters with a nice body shot.
Mircea listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mircea lets loose with a powerful body kick. Raper will feel that in the morning.
Mircea works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Raper tries to close the distance and clinch but Mircea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raper misses with a hook. Mircea ducked under it nicely.
Raper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mircea clobbers Raper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Raper slips a straight right by Mircea.
Raper lands with an uppercut that bounces Mircea off the cage and back into range.
Mircea is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Raper tries to clinch up but Mircea circles away and keeps his distance.
Raper ducks under a wild hook from Mircea.
Raper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raper takes one to the side of the head.
Raper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Raper misses the body punch
and Mircea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mircea comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Mircea lands.
Raper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raper is looking to score with low kicks.
Mircea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raper.
Mircea throws a leg kick but Raper checks it.
Nice shot lands for Raper.
Mircea lands with a straight right. Raper didn't see that one coming.
Mircea uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Raper has time to react.
Raper throws a wild body kick that Mircea sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandru Mircea's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Raper checks a low kick from Mircea.
Mircea throws a front kick aimed at Raper's knee but Raper avoids it well.
Raper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mircea lands the left hand.
Mircea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mircea. That's going to slow Raper down.
Mircea misses with a body shot.
Raper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mircea thumps Raper with a low kick.
Raper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mircea circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mircea paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mircea ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raper throws a wild body kick that Mircea sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Raper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mircea finds it's way round the side to connect with Raper's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Raper.
The fighters circling - Raper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mircea. Mircea obviously looking to wear him down.
Raper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mircea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raper can do to turn this around?
Raper avoids a kick to the body.
Mircea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raper was well out of range. Poor timing from Mircea.
Mircea tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raper is able to avoid easily.
Mircea scores with a jab. Raper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mircea stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mircea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Mircea lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Raper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raper can't find room to land a body shot as Mircea controls the action.
Mircea lands a right hand.
Mircea misses with some punches.
Mircea lands a right hand.
Raper blocking some punches.
Mircea blocks a body shot from Raper.
Mircea blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mircea.
Mircea lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raper or not.
Raper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.
Raper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raper misses with a punch on the inside.
Raper can't find room to land a body shot as Mircea controls the action.
Raper blocking some punches.
Mircea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raper can't find room to land a body shot as Mircea controls the action. #T3#
Mircea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mircea tries a body shot but Raper blocks it.
Raper misses with the head strike.
Mircea swings wildly with an uppercut but Raper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mircea swings wildly with an uppercut but Raper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mircea misses with the head strike.
Raper pushes Mircea back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mircea lands with a short shot to the head.
Raper tries to throw a body punch but Mircea avoids it by throwing Raper back against the cage.
Raper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mircea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mircea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raper's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raper.
Raper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Raper.
Raper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raper misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raper working aggressively here. #T4#
Mircea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mircea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mircea misses with a punch to the body.
Raper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Mircea fails to land.
Mircea misses with a punch to the body.
Raper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mircea.
Raper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Raper.
Raper has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mircea seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Raper can turn it around.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raper cracks Mircea with a nice body shot.
Raper scores with a shoulder strike.
Raper tries to work over Mircea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mircea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mircea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raper's elbow.
Raper scores with a hook to the body.
Mircea misses with a punch on the inside.
Mircea blocks a body shot from Raper.
Raper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mircea lands a nice uppercut.
Raper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexandru Mircea's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Raper checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Mircea misses.
Raper swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Mircea misses
and Raper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mircea blocks a low kick nicely.
Raper cracks a nice hook into Mircea's ribs.
Raper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mircea counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Raper's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Mircea falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biff Raper!
A relieved looking Biff Raper thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WPFA XXI: Trumpet vs Merel 3
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mircea is looking to counter punch.
Lemieux throws a shot from downtown. Mircea moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Mircea tenderised Lemieux's leg. Lemieux is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Lemieux forces Mircea back against the cage and clinches.
Lemieux swings wildly with an uppercut but Mircea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mircea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemieux misses with some punches.
Mircea lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Mircea.
Lemieux digs a right hand into Mircea's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mircea's gas tank.
Mircea misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemieux scores with a hook to the body.
Mircea is breathing heavily.
Mircea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.
Lemieux lands with a right to the head.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lemieux. #T1#
Lemieux lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Lemieux.
A nice left hand lands by Lemieux.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mircea.
Mircea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Lemieux has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mircea tries a body shot but Lemieux blocks it.
Lemieux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lemieux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lemieux pushes Mircea back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lemieux lands with a right to the head.
Lemieux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lemieux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Mircea swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemieux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
Mircea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Nice body punch from Lemieux - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Lemieux.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux.
Lemieux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mircea throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lemieux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Mircea.
Lemieux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands a body shot.
Lemieux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemieux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemieux misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mircea.
Mircea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemieux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Lemieux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
Mircea misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Mircea is rocked!
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Mircea is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lemieux throws a big uppercut that drops Mircea! More strikes from Lemieux and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mircea lies dazed against the cage as Lemieux celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lemieux!
Vincent Lemieux is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: WPFA XVIII: Hall of Fame
Date: Apr 24, 2020

#R1#
Alatalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mircea ducks right into an uppercut from Alatalo.
Alatalo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mircea checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mircea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alatalo doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Alatalo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Mircea on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Alatalo as he connects with a hook.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot.
Alatalo scores with a shot to the body.
Mircea slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alatalo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mircea under the eye.
Alatalo clobbers Mircea with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo misses with a looping right.
Mircea is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alatalo with a body shot.
Mircea throws a lazy right hand but Alatalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mircea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo.
Mircea throws a leg kick that misses.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Mircea moved out of range.
Mircea tries a quick counter leg kick but Alatalo is wise to it.#T1#
Alatalo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alatalo throws a hook but Mircea blocks it.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Mircea counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mircea lands a right hand.
I was talking to Alatalo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mircea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mircea.
Mircea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alatalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mircea scores with a shoulder strike.
Alatalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Mircea scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mircea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Mircea has a couple of punches blocked by Alatalo.
Alatalo blocks a body shot from Mircea.
Mircea goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alatalo.
Mircea lands a shot to the body.
Mircea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mircea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alatalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alatalo blocking some punches.
Mircea tries to work over Alatalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mircea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Mircea struggles to land a body shot inside as Alatalo controls his hands.
Mircea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alatalo's elbow.
Mircea struggles to land a body shot inside as Alatalo controls his hands.
Mircea throws a punch but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Mircea throws a punch but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Mircea has a couple of punches blocked by Alatalo.
Alatalo misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mircea. #T3#
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mircea presses Alatalo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alatalo prevents a body shot from Mircea.
Alatalo blocks an uppercut.
Mircea misses with a punch on the inside.
Mircea tries to work over Alatalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alatalo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mircea has him pressed against the cage.
Mircea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mircea tries a body shot but Alatalo blocks it.
Mircea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mircea misses with a body punch.
Alatalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Alatalo looking to slow down the pace here.
Mircea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alatalo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alatalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mircea's brow. #T4#
Mircea avoids a wild elbow strike from Alatalo.
Alatalo crunches a lovely knee into Mircea's ribcage.
A short body shot lands from Mircea as the two fighters clinch.
Alatalo misses with a knee strike.
Alatalo throws a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Mircea.
Alatalo is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mircea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mircea scores with a shot to the side of Alatalo's head.
Alatalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mircea has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mircea avoids a wild elbow strike from Alatalo.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for Mircea.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alatalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mircea's brow.
A short body shot lands from Mircea as the two fighters clinch.
Mircea digs a right hand underneath Alatalo's ribcage. Alatalo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mircea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Mircea.
Mircea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that round.
That's time! Alatalo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Alatalo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alatalo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Mircea clinches.
Alatalo misses with a knee to the head.
Mircea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alatalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mircea's brow.
Mircea scores with a hook to the body.
Mircea lands a body shot.
Mircea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mircea digs a right hand underneath Alatalo's ribcage. Alatalo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mircea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mircea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mircea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mircea has a couple of punches blocked by Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Mircea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mircea lands a right 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!
Mircea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Mircea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alatalos head.
Mircea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alatalo prevents a body shot from Mircea.
A hook to the body from Mircea.
A hook to the body from Mircea.
Mircea lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Mircea.
A short right from Mircea on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Mircea.
Mircea pushes Alatalo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mircea misses with a body punch.
Mircea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mircea lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alatalo or not.
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mircea throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mircea.
Mircea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mircea goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Mircea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mircea lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mircea throws a punch but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Mircea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mircea scores with a shot to the side of Alatalo's head.
Mircea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alatalos head.
A body shot lands from Mircea.
Mircea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mircea throws a punch but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Mircea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Mircea.
Mircea throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mircea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Mircea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mircea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mircea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alatalos head. #ROC2#
Alatalo is rocked!
Mircea lands a body punch.
Oh Alatalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mircea. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Mircea.
Good body shot from Mircea.
Mircea creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Alatalo's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Alatalo drops to his knees and Mircea pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandru Mircea!
Alexandru Mircea is the new heavyweight champion!
Alexandru Mircea decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Dominance VII
Date: Mar 17, 2020

#R1#
Del Brophy throws a lazy head kick
and Mircea counters with a good low kick that Del Brophy was not able to check.
Del Brophy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mircea swings widly with a right hand
and Del Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Mircea drives through and clinches with Del Brophy against the cage.
Del Brophy throws an elbow that misses.
Mircea misses with a punch to the body.
Del Brophy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Del Brophy can't find room to land a body shot as Mircea controls the action.
Del Brophy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Brophy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Del Brophy obliges.
Mircea is breathing heavily.
Mircea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mircea blocking some punches.
Del Brophy working aggressively here.
Del Brophy lands a nice shot to the body.
Del Brophy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mircea blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Del Brophy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mircea has a couple of punches blocked by Del Brophy.
Mircea can't find room to land a body shot as Del Brophy controls the action.
Mircea blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Del Brophy.
A short left from Del Brophy.
Mircea working aggressively here.
Mircea has a couple of punches blocked by Del Brophy.
Del Brophy told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Mircea swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mircea lands a nice uppercut.
Del Brophy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Del Brophy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Del Brophy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Mircea - that landed with a thud.
Del Brophy tries a body shot but Mircea blocks it.
Del Brophy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mircea gets through Del Brophy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Ricardo Del Brophy has been cut.
Mircea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Del Brophy backwards.
Mircea has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Brophy controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
Mircea throws a head punch that misses.
Del Brophy struggles to land a body shot inside as Mircea controls his hands.
Mircea dodges an elbow strike from Del Brophy.
Del Brophy scores with a shot to the side of Mircea's head.
Mircea lands with a left to the head.
Del Brophy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Brophy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mirceas head.
Mircea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mircea throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Brophy.
Mircea blocks an uppercut.
Mircea lands a right hand.
Mircea tries to throw a body punch but Del Brophy avoids it by throwing Mircea back against the cage.
Mircea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mircea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Del Brophy backwards.
Del Brophy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Del Brophy scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexandru Mircea has been cut.
Mircea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Del Brophy. #T3#
Mircea lands with a short shot to the head.
Mircea tries to work over Del Brophy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Del Brophy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Del Brophy lands a nice shot to the body.
Del Brophy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Del Brophy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mircea.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mircea.
Del Brophy is working Mircea over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Del Brophy.
Del Brophy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Del Brophy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mircea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Del Brophy pushes Mircea back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Del Brophy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mircea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Del Brophy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mircea is defending well for now.
Del Brophy misses with a body punch.
Del Brophy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Mircea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Del Brophy throws an elbow that misses.
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!
Del Brophy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.
Del Brophy lands with a short shot to the head.
Del Brophy prevents a body shot from Mircea.
Mircea has a couple of punches blocked by Del Brophy.
Del Brophy avoiding damage.
Del Brophy throws a head punch that misses.
Del Brophy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mircea presses Del Brophy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Mircea.
Mircea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Del Brophy is stalling here.
Del Brophy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mircea blocks a body shot from Del Brophy.
Del Brophy tries to throw a body punch but Mircea avoids it by throwing Del Brophy back against the cage.
Del Brophy presses Mircea against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Del Brophy blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Del Brophy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mircea avoids a kick to the body.
Mircea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Del Brophy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Del Brophy tries to clinch
and Mircea counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Mircea.
Del Brophy tries to clinch up but Mircea circles away and keeps his distance.
Mircea misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea avoids the head kick by Del Brophy.
Del Brophy throws a head kick that misses.
Mircea throwing a counter right hand but Del Brophy manages to avoid it.
Mircea jabs Del Brophy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mircea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Mircea jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Del Brophy throws a nice outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mircea!
Mircea feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Del Brophy's calf.#CL2#
Del Brophy closes the distance and clinches.
Mircea blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Mircea.
Mircea blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Del Brophy.
Del Brophy blocking some punches.
Del Brophy tries to throw a body punch but Mircea avoids it by throwing Del Brophy back against the cage.
Mircea can't find room to land a body shot as Del Brophy controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Mircea scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Mircea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mircea prevents a body shot from Del Brophy.
Mircea blocks a body shot from Del Brophy.
Del Brophy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mircea blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mircea.
Ricardo Del Brophy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mircea digs a right hand into Del Brophy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Del Brophy's gas tank.
Del Brophy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mircea lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Del Brophy or not.
Del Brophy is breathing heavily.
Mircea works on Del Brophy's body with a couple of short punches.
Mircea misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Mircea.
Mircea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Del Brophy takes a shot to the head.
Mircea lands a hook that snaps the head of Del Brophy backwards.
Mircea digs a right hand into Del Brophy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Del Brophy's gas tank.
Mircea lands a shoulder strike.
Mircea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Del Brophy backwards.
Mircea lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Mircea on the inside. #ROC#
Del Brophy is rocked!#T3#
Mircea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Del Brophy is still on wobbly legs! Can Mircea finish him?
Mircea creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Del Brophy's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Del Brophy drops to his knees and Mircea pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandru Mircea!
A very excited looking Alexandru Mircea made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WPFA XIV: Active vs Larkin 2
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Duncan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duncan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Duncan.
Duncan thumps Mircea with a low kick.
Duncan misses with a low kick.
A big left from Duncan misses.
Duncan backing away here, and Mircea unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Duncan throws a nice looking combination but Mircea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mircea throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duncan misses with a series of wild punches.
Duncan lands with a nice combination. Mircea backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Alexandru Mircea has been cut.
Duncan needs to keep his hands up - Mircea had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Duncan misses with a wild combination.
Duncan misses with a double jab
and Mircea counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Nice defenses there by Mircea.
Duncan tries a head kick but it misses.
Duncan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mircea counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Duncan thinking.
Duncan throws a one two combo.
Duncan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duncan sets himself, and Mircea steps forward looking for the clinch! Duncan avoids it this time.
Duncan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mircea.
Mircea fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mircea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Duncan does no damage.
Duncan cracks Mircea with an open hand slap.
Duncan misses with the body kick#KD2#
and Mircea counters with a crisp right hand that drops Duncan! Mircea lets Duncan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Tim Duncan has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mircea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Duncan defending well as Mircea loads up on a big left hand.
Duncan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tim Duncan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Mircea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duncan.
Duncan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mircea back to the cage. Duncan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mircea on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duncan. Duncan obviously looking to wear him down.
Mircea throws a jab when Duncan was well out of range.
Mircea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duncan scores with a three punch combo!
Duncan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mircea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duncan keeps Mircea at a distance using the push kick.
Duncan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Mircea throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Mircea gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duncan is trying to break the clinch but Mircea has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Mircea misses with some punches.
Mircea keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duncan's efforts to push away.
Duncan blocks an uppercut.
Mircea pushes Duncan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Duncan manages to break the clinch.
Duncan scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Mircea has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mircea.
Mircea keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duncan's efforts to push away.
Mircea is working Duncan over against the cage.
Mircea throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Duncan manages to break the clinch.
Duncan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duncan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mircea is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Duncan throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4##CL#
Duncan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duncan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mircea.
Mircea prevents Duncan from breaking the clinch.
Duncan is looking to break free of the clinch but Mircea has double underhooks.
Mircea lands a shot to the body.
Duncan is breathing heavily.
Duncan tries to circle away but Mircea has him pinned against the cage.
Mircea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Duncan breaks the clinch.
Duncan lands a high kick! #KD2#
Mircea lands a big uppercut and Duncan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Duncan looks OK. Mircea waves Duncan back to his feet!
Duncan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duncan swings widly with a right hand
and Mircea counters with a crisp right that sends Duncan to the canvas! Mircea follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandru Mircea!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexandru Mircea thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Tim Duncan was interviewed post fight and said 'Still got 5 rings lol '.

Event: WPFA: Dominance IV
Date: Feb 04, 2020

#R1#
Lima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lima ducks under a wild hook from Mircea.
Lima tries a head kick but it misses.
Mircea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lima throws a series of punches but Mircea avoids them all with ease.
Lima fails to land with a series of punches.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lima looks to land a left hand but Mircea moved out of range nicely.
Lima throws an off balance right hand
and Mircea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mircea ducks under a wild hook from Lima.
No luck for Lima with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mircea's waist but Mircea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lima off to one side.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Lima.
Lima with a poor takedown
and Mircea counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Malaki Lima has been cut.
Mircea connects with a nice looking jab.
Mircea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Mircea's corner calls for a 1-2. Mircea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mircea has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mircea throws an overhand right that lands on Lima's shoulder, as Lima tries to avoid the shot.
Lima uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mircea lands with a straight right. Lima didn't see that one coming.
Mircea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good work by Mircea as he checks the leg kick.
Mircea is looking to counter punch.
Lima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mircea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Mircea on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lima has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lima shoots for a double leg takedown but Mircea sprawls well. He's pushed Lima's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mircea avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mircea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mircea on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lima misses with a straight right. #T2#
Lima shoots and misses
and Mircea counters with a straight right 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!
Lima fails with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Mircea tenderised Lima's leg. Lima is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lima throws a head kick that misses
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mircea is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lima throws a body punch but Mircea moves out of range.
Lima throws a big shot that misses.
Mircea tried to counter with a leg kick but Lima avoided it.
Mircea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lima.
Mircea tries to score with a low kick but Lima moves his leg out of the way.
Mircea is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mircea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Lima. Beautiful body shot.
Mircea on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lima. Lima obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Lima throws a hook but Mircea blocks it.
Lima tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mircea sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lima somewhat.
Lima shoots in for a double leg but Mircea sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice straight punches there by Mircea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mircea.
Mircea moves out of range as Lima strikes.
Mircea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lima.
Mircea appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lima fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Lima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lima moves out of range as Mircea strikes.
Lima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mircea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Lima moves out of range of the strikes.
Lima shoots in looking for a takedown but Mircea manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lima's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lima shoots in looking for a takedown but Mircea manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lima's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mircea.
Lima shoots in for a double leg but Mircea sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mircea throws a counter high kick but Lima was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lima throws an off balance right hand
letting Mircea counter with a right hand.
Mircea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lima.
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!
Lima slips under a jab from Mircea.
Jab, jab by Mircea - just one landing.
Lima lands a jab to Mircea's midsection.
Mircea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lima.
Mircea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lima fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malaki Lima's cut.
That's time! Mircea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lima blocks a head kick by Mircea.
Malaki Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mircea counter with a right hand.
Lima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mircea throwing a counter right hand but Lima manages to avoid it.
Lima throws a lazy uppercut
and Mircea counters with a stiff right hand.
Lima misses with a hook
and Mircea makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lima is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jab, jab by Mircea - just one landing.
Mircea takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lima goes for a double leg but Mircea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mircea continues to drive forward.
Mircea throws a counter high kick but Lima was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mircea cracks the inside of Lima's front leg. #KD#
Mircea drops Lima with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lima looks back up at him and smiles so Mircea waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Lima misses #KD#
and Mircea counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lima! Mircea lets Lima back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Lima is rocked!
Lima throws a sloppy head kick and Mircea moves out of range easily.
Lima is still on wobbly legs! Can Mircea finish him?
Lima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Mircea counters with a nice right hand that sends Lima toppling to the canvas! Lima scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mircea finish him?!
Mircea takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1##KD#
Mircea lands a big uppercut and Lima crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lima looks OK. Mircea waves Lima back to his feet!
Lima throws a looping overhand right but Mircea ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Lima drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Mircea sneaks out the side door and pushes Lima away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lima seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima misses with a lunging right hand
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mircea.
Alexandru Mircea is winning the standup battle so far.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Mircea counters with a nice right hand that sends Lima toppling to the canvas! Lima scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mircea finish him?!#ROC#
Lima is rocked!
Lima is breathing heavily.
Lima misses with a takedown
and Mircea counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Lima out cold! What a finish! Mircea is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandru Mircea!
A relieved looking Alexandru Mircea thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Eternity 4
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Turturro fails to land the takedown.
Mircea leaves Turturro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mircea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turturro. #TD2#
Turturro scores with a takedown into Mircea's guard.#SUB2#
Turturro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mircea looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mircea looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mircea! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro being controlled for a moment.
Mircea passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Turturro! #T1#
Mircea sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turturro working to try and regain half guard. #SU#
Mircea stands up from mount. Strange move.
Mircea throws a body kick that misses.
Turturro avoids a kick to the body.
Mircea throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Turturro.
Mircea defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turturro.
Mircea throws a jab but it's blocked by Turturro.
Mircea cracks Turturro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Umberto Turturro has been cut.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Mircea stuffs the takedown attempt from Turturro. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet.
Mircea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turturro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turturro shoots and misses
and Turturro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mircea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mircea wants it to stay on the feet.
Turturro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mircea avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Turturro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mircea. Mircea obviously looking to wear him down.
Turturro tries for a takedown but Mircea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mircea jabs Turturro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turturro darts in looking for a takedown but Mircea gets double underhooks and turns Turturro into the cage.
Mircea connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turturro is defended easily by Mircea.#T4##TD2#
Turturro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Turturro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turturro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mircea is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Turturro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mircea looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mircea looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mircea! #REVR#
Turturro tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mircea controlling the position from side mount.
Turturro gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Umberto Turturro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Turturro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mircea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mircea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mircea scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mircea throws a body punch but Turturro moves out of range.
Turturro moves out of range of the body kick from Mircea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea pushes Turturro away with a front kick.
Turturro misses with a takedown attempt - Mircea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1##TD2#
Turturro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mircea's guard.
Alexandru Mircea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mircea bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turturro's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mircea defends it easily.#SU#
Mircea stands and steps away. Turturro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck for Turturro with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Mircea misses the target.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Turturro.
Turturro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mircea pinned against the cage. Mircea gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mircea is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Mircea is looking to land body kicks.
Turturro avoids the head kick by Mircea.
Turturro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mircea.
Turturro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mircea defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turturro.
Mircea tries to land a front kick but Turturro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mircea lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turturro tries for a takedown but Mircea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turturro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
That has opened up Umberto Turturro's cut even more.#T3#
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mircea sprawls well. Mircea wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but Mircea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turturro blocks a low kick nicely.#TD2#
Turturro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mircea struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Turturro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mircea is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mircea tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turturro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4##SUB2#
Turturro has an Americana. Mircea didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Turturro is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Turturro hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Umberto Turturro!
In his post fight interview, Umberto Turturro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Skrap Fights 99
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
El Toro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mircea.
A slow jab from El Toro misses its intended target.
El Toro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mircea defends well and El Toro ends up having to push Mircea into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
El Toro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
El Toro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mircea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mircea misses with a body punch
and El Toro counters with a nice uppercut.
Mircea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A cross from El Toro lands.#TD#
El Toro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
El Toro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
El Toro trying to control from half guard but Mircea is working away.
El Toro missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
El Toro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
El Toro trying to control the action but Mircea is working from the bottom.
El Toro is pressing down on Mircea's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mircea is holding on for now.
El Toro trying to control from half guard but Mircea is working away.
El Toro trying to mount his opponent but Mircea defends it.
El Toro not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
El Toro throws a strike but Mircea avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
El Toro missing there with some ground and pound from the 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.
El Toro stands up over Mircea, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
El Toro looking to sit in guard and control but Mircea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
El Toro is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Mircea avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
El Toro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mircea is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
El Toro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mircea stacks El Toro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mircea!
El Toro tries to bench press Mircea off him but Mircea keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mircea looking to control but instead El Toro has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
El Toro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for El Toro.
El Toro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
El Toro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mircea is defending well. El Toro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mircea has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! El Toro celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Galtero El Toro!
During a confident post fight interview, Galtero El Toro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Skrap Fights 93
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Blazkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mircea's head backwards.
Blazkov scores with a nice body kick.
Blazkov misses with a body shot.
Blazkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mircea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blazkov misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Blazkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mircea misses with a straight right.
Blazkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blazkov cracks Mircea with a good jab.
A shot to the body from Blazkov misses
and Mircea counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Blazkov throws a shot from downtown. Mircea moves away and avoids it.
Mircea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blazkov moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Blazkov.
Mircea misses with a lunging right hand
and Blazkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mircea swings for the body but Blazkov moves out of range.
Mircea looks to land a right hand but Blazkov moved out of range.
Blazkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blazkov throws a right hand that misses
and Blazkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blazkov throws a body punch but Mircea moves out of range.
Blazkov misses with a body kick.#T2#
Mircea lands a nice looking body kick.
Mircea slips a straight right by Blazkov.
Blazkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blazkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mircea moves away.
Blazkov misses with the body kick
and Mircea counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mircea throws a lazy body kick
and Blazkov counters with a solid body kick.
A swing and a miss from Blazkov.
Mircea steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blazkov. That one must have hurt.
Mircea swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Mircea pushes Blazkov away with a front kick.
Mircea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blazkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blazkov.
Blazkov lands a leg kick that knocks Mircea off balance momentarily.
Mircea pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mircea thumps Blazkov with a low kick.
Mircea tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blazkov lands a leg kick that knocks Mircea off balance momentarily.#T4#
Mircea lands an overhand right.
Blazkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mircea.
Blazkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mircea finds it's way round the side to connect with Blazkov's head.
Blazkov misses with a kick to the body
and Mircea counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mircea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mircea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mircea missing with a left hand there. Blazkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blazkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mircea changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blazkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Blazkov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Blazkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Blazkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blazkov moves out of range of the body kick from Mircea.
Blazkov lands a jab to the nose.
Mircea looks to land a right hand but Blazkov moved out of range.
Blazkov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mircea jabs at Blazkov's body.
Blazkov moves forwards but Mircea connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blazkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazkov moves forwards but Mircea connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
It looks like Ulysses Blazkov has been cut.
Mircea changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A good leg kick by Mircea.
Mircea missing with a left hand there. Blazkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blazkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mircea fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blazkov tries to bum rush Mircea with a series of wild strikes but Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mircea misses with a body shot.
Blazkov throws out a powerful jab.
Mircea lands with a nice body punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mircea. That's going to slow Blazkov down.
Blazkov takes one to the side of the head.
Alexandru Mircea is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Blazkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mircea goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blazkov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mircea wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mircea fakes the leg kick and cracks Blazkov in the body.
Blazkov is breathing heavily.
Blazkov misses with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mircea, right into the meat.
Blazkov throws a lazy head kick
and Mircea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mircea connects with a body shot.#T3#
Mircea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mircea throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blazkov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blazkov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mircea throws a wild body kick that Blazkov sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Blazkov misses.
Blazkov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mircea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mircea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mircea misses with a looping right.
Mircea slips a straight right by Blazkov.
A counter left hand to the body from Mircea misses its target.#T4#
Mircea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Blazkov misses with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mircea.
Mircea throws an off balance right hand
enabling Blazkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mircea lands the left hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Blazkov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mircea has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blazkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Mircea pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blazkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blazkov throws a big counter head kick but Mircea avoids it with no problem.
Mircea misses with a hook. Blazkov ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ulysses Blazkov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Blazkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Blazkov - that will leave a mark!
Mircea feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blazkov's calf.
Blazkov swings for the body but Mircea moves out of range.
Mircea feints and then cracks Blazkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blazkov down.
Blazkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mircea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blazkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Blazkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Mircea counters with a solid body kick.
Blazkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mircea clobbers Blazkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mircea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blazkov misses with a hook. Mircea ducked under it nicely.
Mircea tried to counter with a leg kick but Blazkov avoided it.
Mircea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blazkov.
Blazkov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mircea.
Mircea checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mircea sizes up Blazkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mircea throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blazkov on the side of the head.
Mircea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blazkov. That did some damage!
Ulysses Blazkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mircea. Blazkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mircea cracks a nice hook into Blazkov's ribs.
Mircea takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Blazkov scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Mircea tenderised Blazkov's leg. Blazkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blazkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mircea.
Mircea was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mircea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blazkov ducks right into an uppercut from Mircea. #T3#
A cross from Mircea lands.
Mircea keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mircea. Blazkov shrugs it off though.
Blazkov tries to move into range but Mircea moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blazkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blazkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD#
Mircea lands a big right hand that sends Blazkov crashing to the mat! Mircea stays standing though and waves Blazkov back to his feet!#ROC#
Blazkov is rocked!#T4#
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!
Mircea cracks Blazkov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Blazkov falls to his knees and Mircea doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandru Mircea!
A victorious Alexandru Mircea thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Skrap Fights 87
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
James wants to clinch.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#
It looks like LeBron James has been cut.
We've been informed that Mircea has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mircea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mircea looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.#CL#
James moves into range and clinches up with Mircea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James wants a takedown but no success here.
James wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeBron James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mircea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Mircea.
James is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Mircea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mircea displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
Mircea was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mircea is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Mircea circles away and we're back to standing.
James shoots for a takedown but Mircea saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Mircea gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows James to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mircea wants to sweep but no luck.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Mircea is retaining full guard.
James works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
James wants to work for an arm triangle but Mircea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
James trying to control from half guard but Mircea is working away. #T2#
Mircea won't allow James to pass to mount. #SUB#
James is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
James is working for a submission of some sort.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mircea is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of James's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take James's back!#T3#
James is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
James just trying to survive but Mircea is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Good control from Mircea.
James tries to break free.
James trying to control the position but Mircea manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mircea really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for James.
James manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mircea's guard. Nice work there by James.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
James is really struggling to control Mircea but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on LeBron James's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mircea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mircea cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mircea counters with a stiff right hand.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mircea was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James checks a low kick from Mircea.
James has his takedown stuffed
letting Mircea counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mircea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mircea counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
LeBron James's cut is getting worse.
Mircea displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mircea! But no joy.#T1#
Mircea connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Mircea misses its intended target.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mircea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeBron James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mircea makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mircea fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mircea connects with an inside leg kick.#KD2#
Mircea sends James crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mircea is motioning to the referee to let James up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mircea scores with a leg kick. #T2#
James misses with a takedown
and Mircea counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mircea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mircea pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
James closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mircea to the mat! Mircea manages to get full guard.
James preventing the sweep.
Mircea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mircea is pulling down on James's head. It's preventing any offense from James, at least for the moment.
James won't allow Mircea to sweep him here. #T3#
James wants to pass the guard but Mircea is keeping the position.
Mircea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mircea working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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.
Mircea pulls James in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
James tries for a takedown but Mircea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mircea stuffs the takedown.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
LeBron James's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mircea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mircea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, LeBron James's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mircea swivels and escapes.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mircea sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mircea.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mircea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mircea misses with an uppercut.
James misses with a takedown
and Mircea counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mircea lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mircea lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on LeBron James's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
James misses with a takedown
and Mircea counters with a nice body shot.
Mircea measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes James! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alexandru Mircea!
Our winner, Alexandru Mircea, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Skrap Fights 72
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Mircea throws a head kick but El Toro moves out of range.
Mircea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Toro.
El Toro misses with a hook.
El Toro shoots in looking for a takedown. Mircea tries to sprawl out of it but El Toro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mircea manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mircea throws a body punch but El Toro moves out of range.
Mircea lands with a right hand.
Mircea throws a low kick, looking for El Toro's leg but El Toro calmly moves out of range.
El Toro takes one on the button.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mircea tries to sprawl but El Toro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
El Toro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mircea knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
El Toro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mircea sees it coming and defends easily.
Mircea keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
El Toro controlling the action here.
El Toro thows a huge punch but Mircea dodges it nicely.
El Toro throwing shots but Mircea is blocking nicely.
El Toro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
El Toro throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mircea to regain full guard.
El Toro 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.
El Toro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
El Toro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mircea looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Toro is one step ahead there.
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.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Mircea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro lands a couple of elbows.
Mircea wants to sweep but no luck.
Mircea keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
El Toro forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Mircea won't allow El Toro to pass to mount.
El Toro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
El Toro trying to control the action but Mircea is working from the bottom.
El Toro is looking to stall here but Mircea recovers full guard.
Mircea looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Toro is one step ahead there.
El Toro trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
El Toro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mircea keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
El Toro landing some decent shots from guard.
El Toro trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galtero El Toro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
El Toro blocks a low kick nicely.
El Toro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
El Toro connects with a jab.
Mircea throws out a leg kick but El Toro moves out of range and Mircea only half commits.
El Toro tries to counter with a takedown but Mircea is quick to defend against it.
Mircea slips a jab from El Toro.
El Toro looks to throw the jab but Mircea is out of range.
Mircea blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from El Toro is defended easily by Mircea.
El Toro throws a leg kick
and Mircea counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mircea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
El Toro throws a leg kick but Mircea moved away.
Mircea works El Toro's body with a nice hook.
Mircea throws a head kick but El Toro moves out of range.
El Toro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mircea can do to turn this around?#T1#
Mircea tries to bum rush El Toro with a series of wild strikes but El Toro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
El Toro attempts a counter takedown but Mircea avoids it well and moves away.
El Toro looks to throw the jab but Mircea is out of range.
Mircea slips under a jab from El Toro.
Mircea looks to score with a jab to the body but El Toro is just out of range.
El Toro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mircea throws a quick inside leg kick.
El Toro shoots and misses
and Mircea counters with a head kick.
Mircea misses the shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mircea.#TD#
El Toro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mircea on his heels. He'll look to pass Mircea's guard now, I'm sure.
Galtero El Toro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
El Toro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
El Toro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mircea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Mircea keeps moving. #T2#
El Toro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mircea keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
El Toro throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing that El Toro has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mircea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from El Toro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Toro postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Toro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mircea.
El Toro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mircea's waist but Mircea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing El Toro off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galtero El Toro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mircea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
El Toro with a nice cross.
Mircea looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Mircea throws a sloppy head kick and El Toro moves out of range easily.
El Toro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from El Toro.
El Toro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
El Toro blocks the body kick.
El Toro attempts a counter takedown but Mircea avoids it well and moves away.
Mircea throws a hook to the side of El Toro's head but El Toro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mircea slips under a jab from El Toro.
El Toro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
El Toro moves out of range as Mircea throws a body kick.
Mircea throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Toro shoots in for a double leg but Mircea sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
El Toro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mircea but Mircea pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
El Toro misses with a lunging right hand
and Mircea counters with a nice uppercut.
Mircea throws a nice outside leg kick.
El Toro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mircea as he jumps to the side.
El Toro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mircea.
El Toro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
El Toro walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mircea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mircea looks to score with a jab to the body but El Toro is just out of range.
Mircea lands with a good body shot.
Mircea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mircea is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down El Toro rather than just go for the knockout.
El Toro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
El Toro dips to his left and cracks Mircea with an uppercut!#TD#
El Toro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mircea is not content to let El Toro control the position.
El Toro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Mircea is defending against the submission attempts here by El Toro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Mircea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from El Toro.
El Toro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mircea defending well though.
El Toro is trying to control. Mircea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
El Toro is working for a kimura but Mircea is defending it quite comfortably.
Mircea won't allow El Toro to pass to mount.
Mircea is trying to get back to full guard.
Mircea wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
El Toro wants to free his trapped foot but Mircea is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
El Toro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
El Toro wants to work for an arm triangle but Mircea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
El Toro moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Mircea struggling a bit here.
El Toro works to advance to full mount. Mircea defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mircea is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
El Toro misses with a head shot.
El Toro with a couple of short strikes.
Mircea wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by El Toro.
Mircea is looking to improve his position but El Toro isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Mircea manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Mircea manages to get to full guard.
Mircea not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
El Toro is in close to Mircea's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro throws a big right hand that misses.
Mircea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
El Toro tries to free his leg and advance position but Mircea is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galtero El Toro clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
El Toro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mirceas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mircea gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
El Toro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
El Toro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
El Toro backing away here, and Mircea unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
El Toro darts in looking for a takedown but Mircea gets double underhooks and turns El Toro into the ropes.
Mircea slips under a jab.
El Toro dives in for a single leg takedown but Mircea sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galtero El Toro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mircea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
El Toro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mircea throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and El Toro counters with a shoot takedown. Mircea fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Toro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
El Toro throws a strike but Mircea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now El Toro is on top in guard. #REVR#
El Toro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mircea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
El Toro throws a big elbow that misses.
El Toro is fighting to break Mircea's control of his arms but Mircea is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mircea trying to control the position.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Mircea is keeping the position.#T2#
El Toro trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Mircea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
El Toro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mircea's head.#T3#
El Toro throws a big right hand that misses.
El Toro landing with the ground and pound.
Mircea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
El Toro lands a couple of digs.
El Toro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mircea is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mircea throws a head kick but El Toro moves out of range.
El Toro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mircea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
El Toro misses with a low kick.
Mircea throws a leg kick #TD#
and El Toro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
El Toro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mircea's head.
El Toro is just content to waste time from the top position. Mircea takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
El Toro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
El Toro slips nicely into half guard.
El Toro winds up and cracks Mircea with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Mircea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
El Toro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galtero El Toro had his way with Alexandru Mircea in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
El Toro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
El Toro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from El Toro there as he acknowledges the shot.
El Toro checks a leg kick nicely.
El Toro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting El Toro here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sloppy strikes from Mircea. Those never looked like landing.
El Toro tries to counter with a takedown but Mircea is quick to defend against it.
El Toro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mircea moves out of range of the leg kick from El Toro.
Mircea looks to score with a jab to the body but El Toro is just out of range.
El Toro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
El Toro fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro avoids the body shot from Mircea.
El Toro feinted with a counter takedown.
Mircea takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
El Toro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mircea. #T1#
Mircea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Toro.
El Toro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mircea connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed El Toro momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by El Toro.
El Toro throws a poor cross that misses
and Mircea counters with a nice leg kick.
Mircea slips under a jab.
El Toro loads up on a big right hand but Mircea slips the punch.
Mircea lands a jab to the nose.
Mircea throws a sloppy head kick and El Toro moves out of range easily.
Mircea scores with a leg kick.
Mircea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Toro.
El Toro throws a jab when Mircea was well out of range.
El Toro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mircea avoids it really well and circles away.
Mircea doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
El Toro throws a leg kick
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mircea connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mircea scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
El Toro cracks Mircea with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mircea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by El Toro or perhaps it was just good defense by Mircea, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galtero El Toro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Toro throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mircea to counter with a crisp jab.
Mircea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Mircea.
Mircea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Mircea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and El Toro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Mircea misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mircea.
Nice takedown defense from Mircea. No joy for El Toro on that attempt.
Mircea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
El Toro scores with the left hand. Mircea knows he should have avoided that one.
Mircea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Toro backing away here, and Mircea unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mircea stuffs the takedown attempt from El Toro. El Toro gets slowly back to his feet.
El Toro walks into a stiff left hand from Mircea.
Mircea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from El Toro misses. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mircea. That's going to slow El Toro down.
Mircea digs a good hook to El Toro's body.
El Toro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mircea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Toro.
El Toro misses the shot to the body.
El Toro looks to throw the jab but Mircea is out of range.
Mircea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. El Toro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
El Toro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mircea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
El Toro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
El Toro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mircea moves out of range of the strikes.
El Toro fails with the takedown
and Mircea counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandru Mircea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think El Toro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Galtero El Toro!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Galtero El Toro!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Galtero El Toro!

Galtero El Toro wins by unanimous decision!
Galtero El Toro is the new heavyweight champion!
Galtero El Toro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Skrap Fights 67
Date: Jul 26, 2019

#R1#
Mailic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mailic misses the body punch
and Mircea makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mailic thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Mailic misses.
Mircea feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mailic's calf.
Mailic misses with a two punch combination.
Mailic throws a leg kick
and Mircea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mailic throws an off balance right hand
and Mircea counters with a nice uppercut.
Mailic throws a leg kick but Mircea moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mircea! But no joy.#CL#
Mailic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mircea is leaning against Mailic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mircea lands a shot to the body.
Mailic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mircea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mailic backwards.
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!
A short uppercut from Mircea.
Mailic is breathing heavily.
Mircea tries to work over Mailic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mircea dodges an elbow strike from Mailic.
Mircea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mircea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mailic misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Mircea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been informed that Mircea has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Mircea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mailic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Mircea cracks Mailic with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mailic looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mircea finish him? #CUT2#
It looks like Stan Mailic has been cut.
Mircea lands a brutal uppercut that launches Mailic off his feet! Mailic tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandru Mircea!
Alexandru Mircea is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Alexandru Mircea, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Skrap Fights 60
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Khadartsev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mircea jabs Khadartsev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mircea lands with a nice body punch.
Khadartsev looks winded!
Khadartsev is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
It looks like Sasha Khadartsev has been cut.
Khadartsev misses with a left hand
and Mircea counters with a solid body kick.
Mircea misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khadartsev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khadartsev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mircea scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A good leg kick by Mircea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Mircea lands a big uppercut and Khadartsev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Khadartsev looks OK. Mircea waves Khadartsev back to his feet!#ROC#
Khadartsev is rocked!
Khadartsev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khadartsev walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Mircea! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandru Mircea!
A very excited looking Alexandru Mircea made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Skrap Fights 54
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Mircea takes one on the button.
Mircea avoids the head kick by Erikson.
Erikson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mircea.
Mircea takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mircea misses with a double jab
and Erikson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Erikson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mircea cracks Erikson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Erikson tries a head kick but it misses.
Erikson with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Erikson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mircea goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mircea throws a head kick but Erikson moves out of range.
Erikson tries to counter with a clinch but Mircea shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Erikson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good leg kick by Erikson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Erikson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mircea has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Some wild striking there from Erikson.
Erikson thows a leg kick but Mircea checks it
and Mircea counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mircea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Erikson avoids the head kick by Mircea.
Erikson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Jon Erikson has been cut.#T2#
A jab lands there for Erikson.
Mircea moves out of range as Erikson strikes.
Mircea staying out of range there.
Mircea throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Mircea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Mircea lands a big right hand that sends Erikson crashing to the mat! Mircea stays standing though and waves Erikson back to his feet!
Erikson looks to land a left hand but Mircea moved out of range nicely.
Mircea throws a hook but Erikson blocks it.
Erikson throws out a counter right but Mircea avoids it with no problem.
Mircea throws a big shot that misses.
Erikson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mircea throws a hook but Erikson avoids it easily.#T3#
Erikson throws a head kick that half lands.
Mircea takes a jab right on the kisser.
Erikson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mircea swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Erikson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mircea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Erikson looking to throw knees to the head but Mircea is blocking nicely.
Mircea lands a body punch in the clinch.
Erikson looks winded!
Mircea throws a head punch that misses.
Mircea works on Erikson's body with a couple of short punches.
Erikson working aggressively here.
Mircea lands a hook that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Erikson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Erikson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mircea blocks it with crossed arms.
Erikson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mircea blocks it with crossed arms.
Mircea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mircea blocks an uppercut. #T4#
A hook to the body from Mircea.
Mircea misses with a body punch.
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Mircea. #ROC#
Erikson is rocked!
Mircea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Erikson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mircea finish him?
Mircea lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Erikson or not.
Mircea lands a shot to the body.
Mircea throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mircea lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mircea.
Mircea unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Erikson! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Mircea is unloading with more strikes now! Erikson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandru Mircea!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexandru Mircea thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Skrap Fights 46
Date: May 10, 2019

#R1#
Mircea moves out of range of the leg kick from Mailic.
Mailic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at XFighter in the buildup to the fight.
Mircea missing with a left hand there. Mailic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mailic misses the jab.
Mailic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mircea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Mailic has closed the distance and engaged Mircea in a clinch.
Mircea blocks an uppercut.
Mailic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Mailic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mircea.
Mailic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mailic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mircea pushes Mailic back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mailic blocks an uppercut.
Mailic can't find room to land a body shot as Mircea controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mailic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mailic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mircea.
Mircea prevents a body shot from Mailic.
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!
Mailic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mailic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mircea backwards. #T1#
Mircea lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mailic digs a right hand into Mircea's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mircea's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Mailic.
Mailic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mailic misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Mailic as the two fighters clinch.
Mailic lands a body shot.
Mircea looks winded!
Mailic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mailic lands a shot to the body.
Mailic digs a right hand underneath Mircea's ribcage. Mircea let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mailic can't find room to land a body shot as Mircea controls the action.
Mailic pushes Mircea back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mailic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
Nice elbow from Mailic. #CUT#
It looks like Alexandru Mircea has been cut.
Good body shot from Mailic.
Mailic throws an elbow but it misses.
Mircea tries a body shot but Mailic blocks it.
Good body shot from Mailic.
Mailic misses with a body punch.
Mailic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mailic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow. #T2#
Mailic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mircea struggles to land a body shot inside as Mailic controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Mailic throws an elbow but misses.
Mailic gets through Mircea's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mailic tries a body shot but Mircea blocks it.
Mailic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mailic blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mailic.
Mailic misses with a body punch.
Mailic can't find room to land a body shot as Mircea controls the action.
Mircea blocks an uppercut.
Mailic misses with a punch to the body.
Mailic throws an elbow that misses.
Mircea tries to work over Mailic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mircea swings wildly with an uppercut but Mailic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mircea tries to work over Mailic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mailic.
Mircea avoids the elbow strike from Mailic, against the ropes.
Mircea blocks the elbow strike.
Mircea dodges an elbow strike from Mailic.
Mircea avoids a wild elbow strike from Mailic.#T3#
Mircea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mircea tries a body shot but Mailic blocks it.
Mailic misses with a punch on the inside.
Mailic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mircea prevents a body shot from Mailic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mailic.
Mailic throws a punch but it's blocked by Mircea.
Mircea can't find room to land a body shot as Mailic controls the action.
Mircea can't find room to land a body shot as Mailic controls the action.
Mircea scores with a shoulder strike.
Mailic struggles to land a body shot inside as Mircea controls his hands.
Mailic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.
Mailic has a couple of punches blocked by Mircea.
Mircea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mailic's elbow.
Mailic tries to work over Mircea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mailic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mircea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mailic throws a punch but it's blocked by Mircea.
Still in the clinch, Mailic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mircea prevents a body shot from Mailic.
Mailic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.
Mircea swings wildly with an uppercut but Mailic uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Mircea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mailic backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mircea fails to land.
Mircea lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mailic prevents a body shot from Mircea.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Mailic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mircea's brow.
Mailic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mailic pushes off an throws an elbow but Mircea leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mircea.
Mailic tries a body shot but Mircea blocks it.
Mailic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mircea blocks a body shot from Mailic.
Mailic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Mircea.
A short uppercut from Mailic.
Mailic throws a punch but it's blocked by Mircea.
Mailic lands an elbow inside.
Mailic misses with an elbow over the top.
Good body shot from Mircea.
Mircea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mailic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Mailic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandru Mircea's cut.
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.
#R2##CL#
Mailic gets a clinch.
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mircea has a couple of punches blocked by Mailic.
Mailic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mailic struggles to land a body shot inside as Mircea controls his hands.
Mailic tries to work over Mircea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mailic misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Mircea fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mailic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mailic throws a punch but it's blocked by Mircea.
Mailic working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Mircea.
Mircea throws a head punch that misses.
Mailic lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mailic tries to throw a body punch but Mircea avoids it by throwing Mailic back against the ropes.
Mailic prevents a body shot from Mircea.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mircea in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mircea digs a right hand into Mailic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mailic's gas tank.
Mailic struggles to land a body shot inside as Mircea controls his hands.
Mircea lands with a left to the head.
Mailic lands a left hand.
Mailic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mircea can do to turn this around?
Mailic doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mailic.
Mailic tries to throw a body punch but Mircea avoids it by throwing Mailic back against the ropes.
Mailic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mailic blocks a body shot from Mircea.
Mailic throws a punch but it's blocked by Mircea.
Mircea cracks Mailic with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mircea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mailic pushes Mircea back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mailic prevents a body shot from Mircea.
Mircea working aggressively here.
Mailic prevents a body shot from Mircea.
Mircea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mircea has a couple of punches blocked by Mailic.
Mailic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mircea scores with a shoulder strike.
Mailic misses with a body punch.
Mircea blocks an uppercut.
Mircea scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Mailic.
Mircea swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Mailic.
A short uppercut from Mailic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mailic cracks Mircea with a nice body shot.
Mailic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mailic lands a nice uppercut.
Mircea working aggressively here.
Mailic throws an elbow that misses.
Mircea misses with some punches.
Mircea swings wildly with an uppercut but Mailic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mailic lands a nice uppercut.
Mailic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.
Mailic lands a body shot.
Mailic lands a right hand.
Mailic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mircea or not.
Mailic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mircea dodges an elbow strike from Mailic.
Mailic can't find room to land a body shot as Mircea controls the action.
Mailic digs a right hand underneath Mircea's ribcage. Mircea let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mailic misses with a body punch.
Mailic lands a body punch. #T3#
Mailic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mailic lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mailic.
Mailic tries a body shot but Mircea blocks it.
Stan Mailic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mailic blocks a body shot from Mircea.
A nice left hand lands by Mircea.
Mircea throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Mailic.
Mircea blocks the elbow strike.
Mailic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mircea or not.
Mailic lands a body shot.
Mailic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mailic lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mailic.
Mailic lands a shoulder strike.
Mailic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.
Mircea avoids the elbow strike from Mailic, against the ropes.
Mailic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mailic tries to work over Mircea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mailic lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mircea avoids the elbow strike from Mailic, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mailic.
Mailic tries to work over Mircea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mircea misses with a punch to the body.
Mailic misses with a punch on the inside.
Mircea tries to work over Mailic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Mailic.
Mircea lands a shoulder strike.
Mircea struggles to land a body shot inside as Mailic controls his hands.
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mailic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mailic misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Mailic.
Nice body punch from Mailic.
Mailic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Mailic.
Mailic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mircea dodges an elbow strike from Mailic.
Mailic misses with a body punch.
Mailic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Mailic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexandru Mircea's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mailic thuds a left hand into Mircea's body.
Mailic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mircea.
Mircea takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mircea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mircea! But no joy.
Mailic swings for the body but Mircea moves out of range. #CL#
Mailic rushes Mircea and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Mailic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mailic prevents a body shot from Mircea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Mailic fails to land.
Mircea tries to work over Mailic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mircea misses with a punch to the body.
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mailic pushes off an throws an elbow but Mircea leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Mircea throws a punch but it's blocked by Mailic.
Mailic lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Mailic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mailic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mailic lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mailic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mailic misses with a punch to the body.
Mailic pushes Mircea back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mircea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mailic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Mailic.
Mailic digs a right hand underneath Mircea's ribcage. Mircea let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mailic tries a body shot but Mircea blocks it.
Mircea avoids a wild elbow strike from Mailic.
Mailic misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Mircea fails to land.
Mailic tries a body shot but Mircea blocks it.
Mailic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short right from Mailic.
Mailic throws an elbow but it misses.
Mailic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mailic scores with a shoulder strike.
Mailic scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mircea swings wildly with an uppercut but Mailic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mircea is working Mailic over against the ropes.
Mailic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
Mircea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mailic tries to work over Mircea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mailic lands a shoulder strike.
Mailic lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Mircea is rocked!
Mailic dips a shoulder and cracks Mircea with a mighty uppercut! Mircea falls back against the ropes and Mailic unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mircea is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mailic screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Mailic!

Event: Skrap Fights 40
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1##CL#
Bielefeld has managed to clinch.
Mircea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bielefeld backwards.
Mircea lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mircea lands with a light punch inside.
Bielefeld doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bielefeld misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bielefeld with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bielefeld misses with some punches.
Mircea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mircea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mircea stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mircea digs a right hand into Bielefeld 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bielefeld 's gas tank.
Bielefeld is breathing heavily.
Mircea working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mircea - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Mircea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mircea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mircea pushes Bielefeld back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Mircea working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mircea lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Mircea.
Mircea lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mircea. #ROC2#
Bielefeld is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mircea.
Oh Bielefeld is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Mircea.
Mircea pushes Bielefeld back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mircea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Mircea throws a big uppercut that drops Bielefeld ! More strikes from Mircea and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bielefeld lies dazed against the ropes as Mircea celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandru Mircea!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexandru Mircea thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RFL-69
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Emelianegro misses with a body shot.
Emelianegro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mircea.
We've been told by Emelianegro's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Emelianegro misses with an uppercut
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelianegro lands a body shot.
Emelianegro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mircea takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Emelianegro misses.
Emelianegro connects with a single shot there.
Emelianegro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianegro lands a slapping body shot.
Emelianegro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mircea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mircea throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianegro moves out of range easily.
Mircea takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Emelianegro gets a clinch. #T1#
Emelianegro lands a hook that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
Emelianegro lands an uppercut.
Mircea is pressed up against the cage. Emelianegro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mircea down to the mat. Mircea avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Emelianegro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emelianegro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Emelianegro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianegro lands an uppercut.
Mircea throws a head punch that misses.
Mircea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianegro lands a body shot.
Mircea looks winded!
Emelianegro prevents a body shot from Mircea.
Still in the clinch, Emelianegro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emelianegro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Emelianegro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emelianegro scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianegro is working Mircea over against the cage.
Emelianegro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Emelianegro gets through Mircea's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Emelianegro lands a body punch.
Emelianegro lands with a light punch inside.
Emelianegro lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianegro. #T2#
Emelianegro pushes Mircea back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emelianegro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
A shot in the inside from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Emelianegro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mircea is trying to keep an underhook but Emelianegro manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mircea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Emelianegro.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianegro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Emelianegro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mircea felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Emelianegro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Emelianegro trying to control the action but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Emelianegro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Emelianegro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Emelianegro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mircea keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Emelianegro throws a strike but Mircea avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Emelianegro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mircea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Emelianegro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Emelianegro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mircea works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mircea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Emelianegro throws a big elbow that misses.
Mircea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emelianegro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emelianegro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mircea keeping moving, preventing Emelianegro from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Emelianegro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Emelianegro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Emelianegro throws a strike but Mircea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Emelianegro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mircea is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianegro 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.
#R2#
No joy there for Mircea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emelianegro is looking to counter the offense by Mircea and move into the clinch.
Fedor Emelianegro is winning the standup battle so far.
Emelianegro connects with a nice looking jab.
Mircea throws a hook but Emelianegro avoids it easily.
Emelianegro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mircea takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Emelianegro moves into the clinch.
Mircea misses with a punch on the inside.
Mircea misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianegro swings wildly with an uppercut but Mircea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianegro prevents a body shot from Mircea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mircea.
Emelianegro gets through Mircea's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mircea struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianegro controls his hands.
Mircea is breathing heavily.
Mircea is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mircea misses with a body punch.
Emelianegro lands a hook that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianegro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Mircea gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mircea avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianegro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mircea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Emelianegro.
Mircea stops a takedown attempt from Emelianegro.
A left hand lands to the body for Emelianegro.
Emelianegro digs a right hand into Mircea's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mircea's gas tank.
Emelianegro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Emelianegro scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Emelianegro lands a body punch. #TD#
Emelianegro has clasped his hands together around Mircea's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianegro wants to control but Mircea is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mircea can do anything to dispel that myth.
Emelianegro throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mircea defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Emelianegro.
Mircea tries to bench press Emelianegro off him but Emelianegro keeps the position.
Emelianegro with the ground and pound but Mircea regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mircea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Emelianegro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Emelianegro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mircea can do to turn this around?
Emelianegro throws a strike but Mircea avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Emelianegro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Emelianegro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fedor Emelianegro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mircea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Emelianegro trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Emelianegro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Emelianegro is in close to Mircea's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Emelianegro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mircea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Emelianegro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Emelianegro trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Mircea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Emelianegro looking to sit in guard and control but Mircea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Emelianegro wants to get back to his feet but Mircea passes into half guard.
Mircea stops Emelianegro from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Emelianegro kicks Mircea off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Emelianegro closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianegro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
Mircea misses with some punches.
Mircea prevents a body shot from Emelianegro.
Mircea lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Mircea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianegro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Emelianegro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mircea. Mircea obviously looking to wear him down.
Emelianegro misses with an uppercut. Mircea saw that one coming.#CL#
Emelianegro has managed to clinch.
Emelianegro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Emelianegro as the two fighters clinch.
Mircea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianegro tries to work over Mircea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianegro goes for a takedown attempt but Mircea pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mircea doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Emelianegro pushes Mircea up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianegro lands a body shot.
Emelianegro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mircea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianegro lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Emelianegro is leaning against Mircea and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mircea misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianegro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
Emelianegro is looking for a takedown.
Mircea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mircea pushes Emelianegro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Emelianegro.
A shot in the inside from Emelianegro.
Mircea lands an uppercut.
Mircea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianegro lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Emelianegro tightens his grip and picks Mircea up, before dumping him to the ground. Mircea manages to land in guard.
Emelianegro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Emelianegro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mircea is keeping the position for now.
Emelianegro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianegro trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Mircea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Emelianegro is looking to work some ground and pound but Mircea has wrist control.
Mircea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##ES#
Emelianegro pushes Mircea off and gets back to his feet.
Emelianegro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mircea.#CL#
Emelianegro takes the fight into the clinch.
Emelianegro misses with the head strike.
Mircea tries a body shot but Emelianegro blocks it.
Mircea can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianegro controls the action.
Emelianegro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mircea backwards. #TD#
Emelianegro gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T3#
Mircea wants to sweep but no luck.
Emelianegro 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.
Emelianegro throwing strikes from guard but Mircea blocks nicely.
Emelianegro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mircea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Emelianegro wants to control from the top but Mircea keeps moving.
Emelianegro connects with a couple of short punches.
Emelianegro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mircea is pulling down on Emelianegro's head. It's preventing any offense from Emelianegro, at least for the moment.
Emelianegro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mircea works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Emelianegro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Emelianegro is looking to work some ground and pound but Mircea has wrist control.
Mircea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Emelianegro throws a strike but Mircea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Emelianegro wants to stand up but Mircea is controlling him.
Emelianegro wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mircea manages to pass to side control.
Emelianegro is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianegro clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R4#
Mircea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mircea misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Emelianegro counters with a two punch combo.
Mircea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mircea takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice jab there from Mircea.
Emelianegro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mircea in his tracks.
Mircea misses with an uppercut. Emelianegro saw that one coming.
Emelianegro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mircea counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea needs to keep his hands up - Emelianegro had a free shot at his head there.
Emelianegro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mircea sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Emelianegro pushes Mircea up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Emelianegro looking for a takedown. #T1#
Mircea is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mircea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Emelianegros head.
Emelianegro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.
Emelianegro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mircea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Emelianegro.
Mircea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mircea.
Mircea misses with a body punch.
Emelianegro swings wildly with an uppercut but Mircea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mircea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianegro misses with the head strike.
Emelianegro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mircea gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Emelianegro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mircea prevents a takedown attempt there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mircea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Emelianegro backwards.
Mircea scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mircea fails to land.
Fedor Emelianegro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mircea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mircea can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianegro controls the action.
Mircea can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianegro controls the action.
Fedor Emelianegro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mircea misses with a body punch.
Mircea tries a body shot but Emelianegro blocks it.
Emelianegro blocks an uppercut.
Emelianegro tries to score a body lock takedown but Mircea shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mircea misses with a body punch.
Mircea misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianegro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mircea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianegro's elbow.
Mircea throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianegro. #T3#
Mircea misses with a punch on the inside.
Mircea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mircea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mircea misses with a punch to the body.
Mircea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Emelianegro blocking some punches.
Mircea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mircea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mircea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianegro misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mircea.
Mircea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Mircea misses with some punches.
Mircea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianegro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mircea throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelianegro.
A left hand lands to the body for Mircea.
Mircea prevents a body shot from Emelianegro.
Emelianegro misses with a body punch.
Mircea has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianegro.
Emelianegro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Emelianegro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
Mircea misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandru Mircea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mircea tries to throw a body punch but Emelianegro avoids it by throwing Mircea back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandru Mircea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Emelianegro 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 39:37
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 39:37
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 39:37

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianegro!
Fedor Emelianegro retains his heavyweight title!
Fedor Emelianegro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RFL-66 Falcone Vs.Brinks
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Schmidt takes a swing at Mircea's ribcage but misses.
Schmidt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mircea avoids the body shot from Schmidt.
Mircea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gandolf Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mircea throws a looping overhand right but Schmidt ducks down to avoid it.
Schmidt looks to throw the jab but Mircea is out of range.
Schmidt misses with a looping right.
As Schmidt tries to get set, Mircea tries to push him back and clinch up but Schmidt manages to avoid the attempt.
Mircea ducks under a wild hook from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a body punch but Mircea moves out of range.
Schmidt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Schmidt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mircea manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt throws a body punch but Mircea moves out of range.
Schmidt takes a swing at Mircea's ribcage but misses.
Mircea has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Schmidt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mircea counters with an outside leg kick.
Mircea takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mircea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmidt was well out of range. Poor timing from Mircea.#T1#
Mircea checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schmidt throws a body shot but no joy.
Schmidt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schmidt connects with a nice looking jab.
Schmidt throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Mircea counters with a crisp right hand that drops Schmidt! Mircea lets Schmidt back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Gandolf Schmidt has been cut.
Schmidt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schmidt misses with a wild body shot.
Mircea throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mircea looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmidt is just out of range.#KD#
Mircea cracks Schmidt with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mircea has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Schmidt to stand back up!#ROC#
Schmidt is rocked!
Mircea lands with a nice body punch.
Schmidt is still on wobbly legs! Can Mircea finish him?
Schmidt looks winded!
Schmidt blocks a head kick by Mircea.
Schmidt throws a combination that misses
and Mircea counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mircea jabs at Schmidt's body.
Mircea is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Mircea shuts the power down on Schmidt. Lights out, game over! Mircea is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexandru Mircea!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexandru Mircea thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RFL-63 Kondo vs. Markell
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Buckets throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Buckets throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mircea counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Pension Buckets has been cut.
Buckets pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Buckets misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mircea is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Buckets with a body shot.
Buckets has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mircea.
Buckets gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mircea counters with a slapping leg kick.
Buckets thows a leg kick but Mircea checks it #CL2#
and Mircea counters by clinching up.
Mircea stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Mircea.
Buckets is breathing heavily.
Mircea lands a body punch.
Mircea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mircea lands with a right to the head.
Mircea lands a right 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!
Mircea lands a body punch.
Mircea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mircea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mircea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mircea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
Buckets looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mircea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buckets backwards. #CUT2#
Pension Buckets's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Mircea lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mircea throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Mircea.
Mircea lands a right hand.
Mircea stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mircea lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mircea lands a shoulder strike.
Mircea lands a body punch.
Mircea stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mircea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bucketss head.
Mircea lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Mircea.
Mircea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buckets.
Mircea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mircea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mircea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mircea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mircea lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#
Buckets is rocked!
A hook to the body from Mircea.
Oh Buckets is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Mircea - that landed with a thud.
Mircea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buckets takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Mircea - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Mircea digs a right hand into Buckets's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buckets's gas tank.
Mircea lands a shot to the body.
Mircea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mircea unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Buckets! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mircea is unloading with more strikes now! Buckets drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandru Mircea!
After winning the bout, Alexandru Mircea thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Pension Buckets stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh, well that was stupid of me. Womp womp!'.

Event: RFL-59 Aron vs. Bartoli
Date: Jan 13, 2019

#R1#
Caugh throws a combination that misses
and Mircea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Minor Caugh has been cut.#CL2#
Mircea tries to keep at a distance but Caugh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Caugh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mircea.
Mircea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Caugh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mircea avoids it.
Mircea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mircea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caugh backwards.
Mircea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caugh backwards. #ROC#
Caugh is rocked!
Mircea throws a big uppercut that drops Caugh! More strikes from Mircea and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Caugh lies dazed against the cage as Mircea celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandru Mircea!
Alexandru Mircea thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RFL-55
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Ragardo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mircea pushes Ragardo away with a front kick.
Ragardo throws a poor cross that misses
and Mircea counters with a low kick, right behind Ragardo 's knee.
We've been told by Mircea's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mircea lands with a shot to the body.
Ragardo dives in for a single leg takedown but Mircea sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ragardo.
Ragardo looks winded!
Ragardo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mircea connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ragardo scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like Thor Ragardo has been cut.
Ragardo throws an off balance right hand
and Ragardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ragardo fails with the takedown#CL#
and Mircea counters by moving into the clinch.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Ragardo.
Mircea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ragardo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mircea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ragardo.
Mircea scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mircea cracks Ragardo with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mircea. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Mircea as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mircea.
Mircea lands a shot to the body.
Mircea scores with a hook to the body.
Mircea working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
That has opened up Thor Ragardo's cut even more.
A short uppercut from Mircea.
Mircea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragardo backwards.
Mircea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragardo backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mircea.
Mircea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Ragardo is rocked!
Mircea dips a shoulder and cracks Ragardo with a mighty uppercut! Ragardo falls back against the cage and Mircea unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ragardo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mircea screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandru Mircea!
Alexandru Mircea seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RFL 52 Aron Vs Orndorf IV
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Mircea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kapisi is looking to clinch.
Mircea tests Kapisi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Kapisi. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kapisi.#CUT#
It looks like Alexandru Mircea has been cut.
Kapisi slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mircea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kapisi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Mircea lands a left and a right that send Kapisi crashing to the mat, dazed. Mircea thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Keone Kapisi has been cut.#T1#
Mircea throws a jab when Kapisi was well out of range.
Kapisi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mircea manages to circle out of the way.
Decent striking displayed by Mircea there.
Mircea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kapisi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mircea connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mircea connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Kapisi is rocked!
Mircea misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Kapisi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD2#
Mircea drops Kapisi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kapisi looks back up at him and smiles so Mircea waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Kapisi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kapisi misses with a hook. Mircea ducked under it nicely.
Kapisi seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Mircea throws a low kick but Kapisi avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Kapisi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kapisi tries to bum rush Mircea with a series of wild strikes but Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mircea throws the kick towards the body but Kapisi avoids it.
Kapisi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mircea. That did some damage!
Mircea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mircea moves away from the strike by Kapisi.
A jab lands there for Mircea.
Mircea misses with an uppercut.
Kapisi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Mircea misses with a jab to the body
and Kapisi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mircea is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kapisi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mircea swings for the body but Kapisi moves out of range.
It looked like Kapisi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mircea misses with an uppercut
and Kapisi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mircea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kapisi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mircea to score with a decent uppercut.
Kapisi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Mircea tried to score with a low kick but Kapisi checks it.
Mircea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kapisi.
A little feinted left hand from Kapisi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mircea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kapisi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kapisi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mircea wants to slow Kapisi down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice shot lands for Kapisi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Mircea.
Mircea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mircea misses with a right hand
and Kapisi counters with a nice uppercut.
Mircea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kapisi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mircea.
A right-left combo lands from Mircea.
Kapisi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Mircea tries to get set, Kapisi tries to push him back and clinch up but Mircea manages to avoid the attempt.
Mircea moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mircea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kapisi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mircea avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea lands a slapping body shot.
Mircea moves out of range of the strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kapisi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kapisi misses with a jab to the body
and Mircea counters with a body kick that stops Kapisi in his tracks momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Mircea. Beautiful body shot.
Mircea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kapisi moves away.
Kapisi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That kick from Mircea tenderised Kapisi's leg. Kapisi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mircea misses with a body shot.
Mircea throws a body shot but no joy.
Kapisi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kapisi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mircea counters with a straight right hand.
Mircea throws a leg kick
and Kapisi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Kapisi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mircea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mircea cracks Kapisi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kapisi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
Kapisi rushes Mircea and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kapisi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Mircea.
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!
Kapisi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mircea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kapisi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mircea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kapisi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mircea blocks a body shot from Kapisi.
Mircea lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mircea pushes Kapisi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mircea pushes Kapisi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Kapisi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Mircea - that landed with a thud.
Mircea lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Mircea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mircea.
A hook to the body from Mircea.
Mircea lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Mircea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mircea scores with a body shot.
Mircea is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Kapisi flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kapisi is out cold! Mircea holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandru Mircea!
A relieved looking Alexandru Mircea thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2018

#R1##TD#
Draganov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mircea tries to buck Draganov off but Draganov is having none of it.
Draganov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mircea is looking for a sweep.
Draganov wants to control but Mircea is keeping him busy.
Mircea is trying to control Draganov's posture but Draganov avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draganov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mircea keeps working. #T1#
Draganov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mircea!
Draganov wants to take his opponent's back but Mircea doesn't allow it.
Draganov throws some wild stikes that Mircea manages to avoid easily.
Draganov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Draganov wants to take his opponent's back but Mircea doesn't allow it.
Mircea is trying to reverse the position but instead Draganov has taken his back - oops!
Draganov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Draganov keeps control of the position as Mircea tries to break free.
Mircea trying to control but not successfully.
Draganov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mircea is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Draganov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mircea really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Draganov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Mircea trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mircea is really stuck here.
Draganov is looking to control Mircea but Mircea is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Mircea preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Draganov. #SUB#
Draganov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mircea has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Draganov struggling to keep hold of the position. #T4#
Draganov gets his hands free as Mircea looks to control. #SUB#
Mircea fending off the submission attempt from Draganov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mircea staying busy and making it hard for Draganov to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dragan Draganov 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.
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mircea. That's going to slow Draganov down.
Mircea misses with a low kick.
Mircea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draganov throws a big counter combination but Mircea scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mircea swats away the attempt to clinch by Draganov.
Draganov lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Draganov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mircea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Draganov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mircea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mircea pushes Draganov away with a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Draganov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dragan Draganov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mircea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draganov.
Mircea just misses with a punch to the body.
Mircea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Draganov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mircea.
Draganov tries to move into range but Mircea moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Dragan Draganov has been cut.
Dragan Draganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mircea, right into the meat.
Draganov fails with a takedown attempt.
Mircea throws out a counter right but Draganov avoids it with no problem.
Mircea loads up on a big right hand but Draganov slips the punch.
It looked like Draganov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Mircea throws a sloppy head kick and Draganov moves out of range easily.
Draganov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Draganov throws a lazy head kick
and Mircea counters with a solid body kick. #KD2#
Mircea cracks Draganov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mircea has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Draganov to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mircea scores with a push kick.
Mircea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mircea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Draganov manages to avoid it.
Draganov feinted with a counter takedown.
Draganov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Draganov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mircea.
Mircea misses with a body kick.#T3#
Mircea connects with a solid leg kick.
Mircea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Draganov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Draganov avoids the body shot from Mircea.
Draganov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Draganov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mircea throws a body shot but no joy.
Mircea is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Draganov rather than just go for the knockout.
Mircea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mircea misses with an uppercut.
Mircea lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mircea.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mircea throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Draganov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mircea's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mircea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mircea is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mircea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mircea looking for a sweep. Not yet Mircea, not yet.
Mircea keeping full guard, as Draganov tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dragan Draganov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mircea throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Draganov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mircea controls the position for a moment.
Mircea struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Dragan Draganov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mircea regains half guard.
Draganov prevents Mircea from improving his position.
Draganov moves into full mount! Mircea won't be happy about that!
Draganov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mircea is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Mircea is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draganov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Draganov wants to control the pace but Mircea is squirming around nicely.
Mircea really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mircea wants to control but Draganov is having none of it.#T3##SU#
Draganov is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Mircea throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Draganov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Draganov.
Draganov wants to control from the top but Mircea keeps moving.
Draganov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mircea is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Mircea not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mircea looking for a sweep. Not yet Mircea, not yet.
Mircea keeping moving, preventing Draganov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mircea wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Draganov is now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mircea wants to improve his position but Draganov is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dragan Draganov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Draganov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragan Draganov!

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