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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandru Mircea (ranked 1386 p4p, 2398 weight class) and Balal Lama (ranked 157 p4p, 281 weight class). Mircea comes to the cage accompanied by Shatter. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandru Mircea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balal Lama!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mircea working a defensive guard here.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mircea thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
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.
Lama patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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