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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarik Argentim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gene Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Argentim's entrance music is Jesus Chorou. A fine choice. Tarik Argentim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tarik Argentim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gene Mir!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Argentim but Argentim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mir shoots in looking for a takedown. Argentim tries to sprawl out of it but Mir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Argentim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Argentim scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The strikes coming from Argentim are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mir tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Argentim easily slips into full mount!
Argentim sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Argentim looking to secure an arm triangle but Mir defends it well.
Argentim working for a guillotine from mount but Mir is in no mood to give up.
Argentim throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mir because Argentim loaded up on that one.
Mir tries to lock up and control but Argentim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mir can't escape the position.
Argentim is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mir is surviving well by controlling Argentim's body position as best he can.
Argentim is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir can't escape the position.
Argentim is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Mir has his takedown stuffed
and Argentim counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Argentim.
Tarik Argentim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gene Mir.
Mir wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mir has had enough of the clinch but Argentim keeps him there for the moment.
Mir is trying to break free.
Mir drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Argentim gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mir is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Argentim successfully pulls guard.
Mir slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Argentim tries to improve position but can't.
Mir is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Argentim is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Argentim takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Argentim is looking for a sweep.
Mir advances nicely into full mount.
Mir wants to control the pace but Argentim is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice elbow there by Mir.
Argentim 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.
Mir is keen to just control but Argentim is a slippery customer.
Mir looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Argentim is staying active underneath Mir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Argentim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mir working Argentim over with strikes.
Argentim actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mir shoots and misses
and Argentim counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mir!
Mir regains half guard.
Argentim decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mir misses with a takedown
and Argentim counters with a shoot takedown. Mir fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Argentim is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Argentim manages to get himself to full guard.
Argentim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Argentim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mir stopping the sweep attempt from Argentim.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mir slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarik Argentim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tarik Argentim's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mir with a poor takedown
and Argentim counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Argentim throwing shots but Mir is blocking nicely.
Argentim winds up and cracks Mir with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Argentim seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Argentim wants to work for an arm triangle but Mir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir is pressing down on Argentim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Argentim slips nicely into half guard.
Mir gets full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argentim looking to pass the guard.
Argentim drops back looking for a leg! Mir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mir manages to kick Argentim off! Argentim jumps back into Mir's guard.
Argentim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Argentim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Argentim drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mir looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mir looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mir!
Argentim is trying to get back to half guard.
Mir tries for a kimura but Argentim is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mir is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Argentim has escaped the position, nice work there.
Argentim tries to improve position but can't.
Mir landing strikes.
Argentim taking a bit of punishment here - Mir scoring with strikes.
Mir is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Argentim knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Argentim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mir wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir is chipping away with strikes.
Argentim is looking to regain half guard here but Mir keeps moving and retains side control.
Argentim is working hard here to advance position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mir gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Argentim counters with a takedown into side control.
Argentim lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mir tries to improve position but can't.
Argentim has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mir misses with a takedown
and Argentim counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tarik Argentim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gene Mir.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Argentim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Argentim thows a huge punch but Mir dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir actively working from the bottom here.
Mir makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mir.
Mir has his foot on Argentim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Argentim works his way back into a safe position though.
Mir pulls Argentim in close to his closed guard and prevents Argentim from doing any damage or advancing position.
Argentim throws a big right hand that misses.
Argentim passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Argentim tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mir struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarik Argentim dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tarik Argentim's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mir doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Argentim counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Argentim 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.
Mir is pressing down on Argentim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Argentim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Argentim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Argentim is looking to work some ground and pound but Mir has wrist control.
Tarik Argentim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Argentim wants to stand but Mir is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Argentimis looking to pass into half guard but Mir pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mir is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argentim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Argentim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Argentim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mir trying to control the position from guard on top but Argentim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mir tries for a takedown but Argentim circles away easily
and Argentim counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Argentim connects with a nice short shot to Mir's temple.
Mir moves into full guard.
Argentim wants to pass the guard but Mir is keeping the position.
Mir looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Argentim decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mir, up you get!
Mir doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Argentim counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tarik Argentim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gene Mir.
Mir is trying to break free.
Mir tries to pull guard but Argentim holds him up against the cage and eventually Mir drops back down to his feet.
Mir has had enough of the clinch but Argentim keeps him there for the moment.
Mir has had enough of the clinch but Argentim keeps him there for the moment.
Argentim decides to pull guard.
Mir postures up in Argentim's guard and throws a big left but Argentim blocks it.
Mir wants to control from the top but Argentim keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argentim lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mir!
Argentim fails to advance to Mir's back.
Argentim has hold of Mir's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mir manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Argentim lands a heavy elbow.
Mir sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mir trying to hold on to Argentim's head to control him but Argentim postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Argentim connects with a nice short shot to Mir's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argentim is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mir still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mir has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Mir cracks Argentim with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Argentim tries to bench press Mir off him but Mir keeps the position.
Check out the look on Mir's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mir tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mir has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mir working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Argentim manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mir's best efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarik Argentim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Argentim 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarik Argentim!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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