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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto von Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iii comes into the arena with IRON MAIDEN : Alexander the Great blaring out of the sound system. von Goldstein has chosen Heut ist mein tag as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 cm
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185 lbs
19 - 13 - 0 |
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175 cm
25
171 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Iii! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Otto von Goldstein! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! von Goldstein misses with a left hand and Iii counters with a nice uppercut. Iii takes a body punch but keeps moving. Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but von Goldstein manages to avoid it. Iii looks to throw the jab but von Goldstein is out of range. von Goldstein gets the takedown into side control. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. von Goldstein postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Iii trying to remain calm as von Goldstein controls from the top position. Iii pushes von Goldstein away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, von Goldstein gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. von Goldstein throws an elbow but Iii slips to the side and avoids it well. Iii pushes von Goldstein away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, von Goldstein gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. von Goldstein is staying tight to Iii's torso, preventing him from escaping. This has been an exciting period of action! Iii is pushing von Goldstein's head away, looking to escape. von Goldstein manages to hold on to the position though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. von Goldstein staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round. Iii pushes von Goldstein away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, von Goldstein gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. von Goldstein trying to control the action but Iii is working from the bottom. Iii tries to escape but von Goldstein is in control. Check out the look on von Goldstein's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round. von Goldstein prevents Iii from escaping the position. von Goldstein throws a strike aimed at the side of Iii's head but Iii avoids it well. von Goldstein prevents Iii from escaping the position. Iii tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Iii is breathing heavily. von Goldstein is looking to control Iii but Iii is wriggling around and keeping busy. Well, with von Goldstein on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Iii is tapping out... Can he escape the position? von Goldstein looking to break Iii's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Iii remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise von Goldstein will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. von Goldstein loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Iii hold on?
Iii is trying to stand back up. von Goldstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. von Goldstein looking to break Iii's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Iii remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise von Goldstein will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Iii trying to get back to his feet but von Goldstein is in full control for now. von Goldstein has managed to slip his arm under Iii's chin. This could be all over... yep, Iii is tapping out! Submission win for von Goldstein.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Otto von Goldstein! Otto von Goldstein seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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