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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marius Metropolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriel Amok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amok has chosen Devils as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 cm
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214 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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195 cm
26
219 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marius Metropolis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uriel Amok! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Metropolis throws a right and a left that Amok avoids nicely. Metropolis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Metropolis fails with the takedown. Metropolis throws an overhand right that lands on Amok's shoulder, as Amok tries to avoid the shot. Amok misses with a wild combination.
Amok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amok looks to land a right hand but Metropolis moved out of range. Metropolis misses with a hook
and Amok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Marius Metropolis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Metropolis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amok. Amok takes one to the side of the head.
Metropolis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Amok to the mat! Amok manages to get full guard. Amok pulls Metropolis in close to prevent any damage. Metropolis drops back looking for a leg! Amok is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amok manages to kick Metropolis off! Metropolis jumps back into Amok's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Amok has Metropolis pulled in close to control his posture. Metropolis prevents Amok from getting back to his feet. Metropolis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Metropolis trying to control but Amok is working from the bottom.
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. Metropolis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amok is keeping the position for now. Metropolis passes into half guard. Metropolis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Amok's head. Amok is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice strikes from Metropolis there. Amok wants to get back to full guard. Amok desperately trying to maintain half guard. Metropolis thows a huge punch but Amok dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are battling for position here. Amok manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Amok keeping moving, preventing Metropolis from controlling successfully. Amok is trying to control the position but Metropolis postures up. Metropolis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Metropolis looking to pass the guard. Amok wants to sweep here but Metropolis controlling him for the moment. Metropolis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marius Metropolis dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Metropolis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Amok motions for Metropolis to come forward. Amok throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Uriel Amok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Amok throws a leg kick that is checked and Metropolis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Metropolis looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Metropolis stopping the sweep attempt from Amok. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Metropolis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Metropolis wants to control from the top but Amok keeps moving. Metropolis lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round. Metropolis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Metropolis stopping the sweep attempt from Amok. Amok keeping full guard, as Metropolis tries to pass. Amok lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Metropolis!
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. Metropolis tries to get back to half guard but can't. BOOM! Amok connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Amok prevents Metropolis from getting the reversal. Amok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Metropolis is looking to escape. Metropolis is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Amok with the ground and pound from mount. Metropolis is squirming around, avoiding Amok's attempts to control the action. Amok controlling the position easily from mount. Metropolis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Amok controlling the pace for now. Metropolis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Metropolis tries to get back to half guard but can't. Metropolis 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. Amok trying to control the action but Metropolis is working from the bottom. Metropolis tries to roll over but Amok keeps him under control. Metropolis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Metropolis. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marius Metropolis 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. This is the final round!
Amok swats away the attempt to clinch by Metropolis. Amok tries to score a power double leg takedown but Metropolis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Amok somewhat. Metropolis fails with a takedown attempt. Metropolis cracks a nice hook into Amok's ribs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Amok tries to land a front kick but Metropolis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Metropolis looks to land a combination but Amok avoids it well. Amok takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Metropolis slips a jab and a cross from Amok.
Metropolis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Amok quickly recovers to half guard. Amok gets full guard. Amok utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Metropolis wants to control from the top but Amok keeps moving. Metropolis throwing strikes but missing. Metropolis pushing down on Amok's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Marius Metropolis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Metropolis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Metropolis prevents Amok from improving his position. Metropolis trying to pass the guard but Amok defending well. Amok is staying active underneath Metropolis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. Amok manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Metropolis stays in close to Amok's body and controls the position. Metropolis trying to control but Amok is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marius Metropolis wasn't doing enough on the ground. Amok shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Amok keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Metropolis is refusing to be controlled, as Amok sits in half guard. Uriel Amok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Metropolis trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Metropolis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marius Metropolis. Well Metropolis 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marius Metropolis!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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