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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sara Dumpen (ranked 5805 p4p, 4400 weight class) and Marko Ljubicic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sara Dumpen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sara Dumpen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marko Ljubicic!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ljubicic scores with a jab.
Ljubicic defending well as Dumpen loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Dumpen misses.
Ljubicic staying out of range there.
Dumpen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ljubicic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dumpen throws out the jab.
Ljubicic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dumpen defends it well.
Dumpen misses the jab.
Ljubicic gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Dumpen.
Dumpen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ljubicic taking a breather.
Ljubicic tries to pull guard but Dumpen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ljubicic can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ljubicic.
Dumpen lands a nice uppercut.
Ljubicic tries to circle away but Dumpen has him pinned against the cage.
Dumpen lands with a right to the head.
Dumpen throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ljubicic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dumpen walks away with a smile on his face. Ljubicic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sara Dumpen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marko Ljubicic.
Ljubicic ducks under a wild hook from Dumpen.
Ljubicic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dumpen misses with a straight left.
Ljubicic moves away from the strike by Dumpen.
Ljubicic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dumpen.
Dumpen misses with a looping right.
Dumpen moves out of range of the leg kick from Ljubicic.
Ljubicic shoots in looking for a takedown but Dumpen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ljubicic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ljubicic darts in looking for a takedown but Dumpen gets double underhooks and turns Ljubicic into the cage.
Ljubicic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dumpen but Dumpen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Dumpen misses the target.
Ljubicic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sara Dumpen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dumpen tries to clinch up.
Ljubicic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dumpen throws a hook but Ljubicic avoids it easily.
Dumpen misses with a looping left.
Dumpen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dumpen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ljubicic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dumpen smiles and moves away.
Dumpen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dumpen throws a hook to the side of Ljubicic's head but Ljubicic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ljubicic misses with a few strikes there.
Dumpen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ljubicic.
Sara Dumpen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dumpen throws the left hand but Ljubicic avoids the punch easily.
Ljubicic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dumpen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ljubicic moves into the clinch successfully.
Dumpen stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumpen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ljubicic is working for takedown but Dumpen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ljubicic drags the fight down to the ground.
Ljubicic tries to strike from the bottom.
Ljubicic wants to sweep but no luck.
Ljubicic pulls Dumpen in close to his closed guard and prevents Dumpen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ljubicic pushes a forearm under Dumpen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dumpen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marko Ljubicic!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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