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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mimi La frite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean ZupanoviC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ZupanoviC is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kapetane tribali bi doma. Dean ZupanoviC looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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180 cm
25
185 lbs
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188 cm
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mimi La frite! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean ZupanoviC! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! ZupanoviC tries to clinch there but La frite circles away.
ZupanoviC has La frite up against the cage in a clinch.
ZupanoviC is trying to break the clinch but La frite has him pressed against the cage. ZupanoviC stalling in the clinch but La frite improves position.
La frite's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. ZupanoviC tries to land a front kick but La frite steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. ZupanoviC moves in looking to clinch but La frite pushes him off. La frite lands a high kick!
ZupanoviC tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. La frite manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. ZupanoviC throws a series of punches but La frite moves out of range. La frite darts in trying to clinch and ZupanoviC counters with a thumping low kick.
La frite gets in close and instigates a clinch. ZupanoviC tries for a takedown. No joy.
La frite ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. La frite no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. La frite is looking to stand up but ZupanoviC isn't so interested in that idea.
La frite had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. ZupanoviC defends it easily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. La frite is trying to control the position but ZupanoviC postures up. La frite managing to control the position. La frite has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. La frite looking for a sweep. Not yet La frite, not yet. La frite striking off his back but it's not causing ZupanoviC any problems.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. La frite throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. ZupanoviC passes La frite's left leg - he's now in half guard. La frite knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for ZupanoviC on the ground. ZupanoviC trying to pass the guard but La frite defending well.
ZupanoviC seems to be looking for submissions.
La frite wants to get back to full guard. La frite pushes ZupanoviC off looking to stand but ZupanoviC dives back in and keeps control.
La frite is looking for a sweep. ZupanoviC is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. La frite missing with punches from the bottom.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. ZupanoviC has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. ZupanoviC trying to control but La frite is having none of it.
ZupanoviC has hold of La frite's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and La frite manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
ZupanoviC looks gassed! La frite tries to reverse the position but ZupanoviC maintains control.
 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. ZupanoviC wants to control the pace but La frite is squirming around nicely.
ZupanoviC get's back to his feet. ZupanoviC tries to clinch up and La frite counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
La frite looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. La frite trying to control the pace. La frite tries to stand but his hand is stuck under ZupanoviC. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mimi La frite 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.

La frite shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. La frite trying to pass the guard but ZupanoviC defending well. ZupanoviC is trying to maintain the position but La frite is very close to passing his half guard. ZupanoviC works his way to full guard. Good work. ZupanoviC is breathing heavily. ZupanoviC keeping moving, preventing La frite from controlling successfully. La frite engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
 That's one minute gone in the round. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
ZupanoviC had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. La frite defends it easily. La frite slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. La frite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. La frite wants to control from the top but ZupanoviC keeps moving.
 We're going to have a standup here because Mimi La frite wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. La frite tries for a takedown but ZupanoviC circles away easily
and ZupanoviC counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for La frite!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. La frite keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
La frite bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! ZupanoviC looking to hit a scissor sweep but La frite is one step ahead there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ZupanoviC is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
La frite content to stall in guard here.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. La frite wants to control from the top but ZupanoviC keeps moving. La frite is looking to stand up but ZupanoviC won't let him. ZupanoviC pulls La frite in to control the position. La frite looking to sit in guard and control but ZupanoviC gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
La frite manages to escape and get back to his feet.
 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. ZupanoviC lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. La frite throws a series of strikes that have ZupanoviC backpedaling.
La frite dives in and grabs ZupanoviC's left leg, looking for a takedown. ZupanoviC pushes down on La frite's head and hops out. La frite misses with a head kick.
ZupanoviC stuns La frite with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. ZupanoviC lands a jab to the head.
ZupanoviC looks to clinch
and La frite decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in ZupanoviC's guard. ZupanoviC manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. La frite is working to get back to half guard.
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 Mimi La frite will probably get the nod. 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!
La frite misses with a takedown attempt
and ZupanoviC counters into the clinch. Nicely done. ZupanoviC tries to pull guard but La frite won't allow it.
ZupanoviC tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. La frite smiles and moves away.
ZupanoviC misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
La frite fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Mimi La frite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. ZupanoviC with a lazy takedown attempt
and La frite counters by moving into the clinch. Mimi La frite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean ZupanoviC. La frite is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. ZupanoviC wants to break free but La frite has control.
ZupanoviC has had enough of the clinch but La frite keeps him there for the moment.
La frite pulls ZupanoviC into guard.
La frite trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. ZupanoviC trying to control but La frite is working from the bottom.
La frite is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
ZupanoviC is looking to advance position but La frite has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. ZupanoviC is trying desperately to improve position. La frite trying to control but ZupanoviC is having none of it.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. ZupanoviC is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. La frite lands a heavy elbow. La frite prevents ZupanoviC from getting the reversal. ZupanoviC wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. La frite controls the position.
La frite looking for the RNC.
La frite is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but ZupanoviC has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. ZupanoviC rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
ZupanoviC gets back to full guard.
Mimi La frite overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. La frite preventing the sweep. ZupanoviC working a defensive guard here.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. ZupanoviC pulls La frite in close to prevent any damage. There's a bit of a scramble here and now ZupanoviC is on top in guard.
ZupanoviC trying to control but La frite is working from the bottom.
La frite is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. ZupanoviC is looking for a takedown up against the cage. La frite gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Mimi La frite showed his dominance in that final round. Well La frite 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mimi La frite!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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