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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Connors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Pepe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connors comes to the cage accompanied by Lloyd - Dedication To My Ex. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitch Connors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Pepe!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pepe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connors throws a series of punches but Pepe avoids them all with ease.
Pepe closes the distance and clinches.
Pepe is trying to drag Connors to the mat but Connors just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Connors tries a body shot but Pepe blocks it.
Pepe prevents a body shot from Connors.
Pepe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mitch Connors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Pepe.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Connors.
Pepe blocks an uppercut.
Connors is trying to drag Pepe to the mat but Pepe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Connors throws a punch but it's blocked by Pepe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors is trying to maintain a safe position but Pepe gets an underhook and turns Connors into the cage.
Pepe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Connors prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Connors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Connors.
Pepe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pepe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pepe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Connors fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pepe misses with a shot to the body
and Connors counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pepe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connors throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Connors fails with an attempt to clinch.
Connors throws a series of punches but Pepe moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Connors.
Pepe misses with a two punch combination.
Connors checks the leg kick nicely there.
No joy there for Connors, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pepe throws a right and a left that Connors avoids nicely.
Connors fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pepe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Connors lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pepe backs up against the cage.
Connors misses with a wild combination.
Connors has a takedown stuffed.
Pepe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Connors. Connors circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pepe tries to bum rush Connors with a series of wild strikes but Connors uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pepe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pepe.
Connors turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pepe shoots in and drives through. Connors sprawls well.
Pepe looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Connors throws a right and a left that Pepe avoids nicely.
Connors swinging wildly here.
Pepe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pepe throws a combination that misses
and Connors counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Connors misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Connors dominated that round.
That's time! Connors's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Connors throws a series of strikes that have Pepe backpedaling.
Pepe thows a body shot but no joy.
Connors throws a series of punches but Pepe avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Pepe. Those never looked like landing.
A clash of legs there as Connors blocks the low kick.
Pepe throws out a powerful jab.
Pepe throws a looping overhand right but Connors ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Connors.
Connors uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pepe.
Mitch Connors is winning the standup battle so far.
Pepe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Connors counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors slips a jab and a cross from Pepe.
Pepe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Pepe misses
and Connors counters with a head kick.
Pepe is breathing heavily.
Pepe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Connors lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Connors showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pepe.
Pepe takes a swing at Connors's ribcage but misses.
Connors looks to land a combination but Pepe avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepe misses with a wild combination.
Pepe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Connors sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pepe throws a series of punches but Connors moves out of range.
Pepe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Connors rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pepe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Connors connects with a solid leg kick.
Pepe swings for the body but Connors moves out of range.
Connors throws a right and a left that Pepe avoids nicely.
Pepe misses with a hook to the body
and Connors counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connors throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Connors fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pepe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Connors misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A right-left combo lands from Pepe.
Connors goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Pepe.
Connors misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Pepe. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connors looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pepe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Connors.
Pepe misses with a two punch combination.
Pepe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Connors throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Connors misses with a wild combination.
Pepe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pepe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Connors throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Connors dominated that second round.
That's time! Connors's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pepe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Connors lands a two punch combo.
Connors throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pepe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Connors circles away.
Connors uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pepe.
Pepe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Connors rather than just go for the knockout.
Good work by Connors as he checks the leg kick.
Connors jabs Pepe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid body kick from Connors.
Pepe tries a low kick but Connors avoids it.
Pepe tries to clinch there but Connors circles away.
Pepe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Connors moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Connors.
Pepe tries to bum rush Connors with a series of wild strikes but Connors uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mitch Connors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pepe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Connors.
Pepe throws a right and a left that Connors avoids nicely.
Connors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Connors lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pepe doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connors goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Connors doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A combination from Connors does no damage.
Connors throws a series of punches but Pepe moves out of range.
Pepe shoots in for a takedown but Connors shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Connors lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Connors jabs Pepe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Connors misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pepe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mario Pepe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connors will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Connors swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Connors throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pepe.
No joy there for Connors, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mitch Connors is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pepe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pepe showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pepe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pepe is keen to just control but Connors is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepe works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pepe throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pepe lands with some strikes.
Pepe throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mario Pepe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connors trying desperately to get to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pepe throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connors tries to buck Pepe off but he can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Connors showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Connors, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Connors!
Mitch Connors made sure to mention his sponsor, Gilop® in his post fight interview.
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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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