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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alucard Darkim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Burza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darkim comes to the ring accompanied by I'm new in da city. Burza has chosen Metallica - Enter Sandman as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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203 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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195 lbs
18 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alucard Darkim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Burza!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darkim scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Burza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darkim fails to land with a series of punches.
Burza misses with a body shot.
A left and a right from Burza both land. Nice combination.
Darkim throws a body punch but Burza moves out of range.
Darkim misses the shot to the body.
Darkim throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burza checks a leg kick nicely.
Darkim throws a hook to the side of Burza's head but Burza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darkim misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darkim moves out of range as Burza strikes.
Darkim misses with a double jab.
Darkim slips under a jab from Burza.
Darkim throws a series of punches but Burza moves out of range.
Darkim gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Burza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Darkim.
Burza tries to kick Darkim off but Darkim keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Darkim not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Darkim has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Darkim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Darkim throwing shots but Burza is blocking nicely.
Darkim throws a strike but Burza avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Burza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Darkim.
Burza keeping moving, preventing Darkim from controlling successfully.
Darkim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Darkim won't allow Burza to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Darkim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Darkim throws a big right hand that misses.
Burza trying to control the position.
Darkim scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Darkim is controlling him.
Darkim is looking to work some ground and pound but Burza has wrist control.
Darkim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Darkim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burza has momentary wrist control but Darkim slips an elbow through the middle.
Darkim trying to control the position from guard on top but Burza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darkim postures up in Burza's guard and throws a big left but Burza blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Darkim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burza is pulling down on Darkim's head to control his posture.
Darkim wants to control from the top but Burza keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Burza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Darkim controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Darkim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burza looking for a sweep. Not yet Burza, not yet.
Darkim lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Darkim wants to control from the top but Burza keeps moving.
Darkim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burza scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No joy there for Darkim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alucard Darkim dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Darkim misses with a two punch combination.
Darkim misses with a looping right.
Darkim throws a right hand that Burza ducks under and follows up with a left that Burza also avoids with ease.
Darkim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burza throws a one two combo.
Darkim on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Darkim dodges the punch combination from Burza.
Burza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darkim throws out the jab.
Darkim throws a lazy right hand but Burza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darkim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Darkim lands in his opponent's guard.
Darkim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burza wants to stand up but Darkim is controlling him.
Burza has his hands on Darkim's head, controlling the position.
Darkim throws a big right hand that misses.
Darkim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burza trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Darkim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Darkim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burza's head.
Darkim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Darkim trying to control the position from guard on top but Burza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burza is trying to keep Darkim in close.
Darkim trying to control but Burza is working from the bottom.
Burza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burza wants to stand but Darkim is controlling the position.
Darkim wants to pass the guard but Burza is keeping the position.
Darkim distracts Burza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burza is trying to keep Darkim in close.
Darkim throws a big elbow that misses.
Darkim stops Burza from standing up.
Darkim wants to control from the top but Burza keeps moving.
Darkim tries to free his leg and advance position but Burza is retaining full guard.
Darkim landing some decent shots from guard.
Darkim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkim working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burza's head.
Burza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Darkim is one step ahead there.
Darkim scoring with some ground and pound.
Darkim trying to control the position from guard on top but Burza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darkim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darkim is looking to work some ground and pound but Burza has wrist control.
Burza wants to get back to his feet but Darkim is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Burza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Darkim controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alucard Darkim dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Burza walks into a jab.
Burza goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Darkim fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burza sprawls well initially but Darkim persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Burza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Darkim.
Darkim thows a huge punch but Burza dodges it nicely.
Burza wants to control but Darkim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burza looks like he's trying to stand up.
Darkim wants to work for an arm triangle but Burza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burza is trying to control but Darkim passes into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkim goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Burza has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Darkim but great work by Burza.
Darkim tries to buck Burza off but Burza is having none of it.
Darkim can't do much from the bottom here.
Burza stands up and beckons Darkim to his feet.
Darkim throws a series of punches but Burza avoids them all with ease.
Alucard Darkim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Darkim closes the distance and clinches up with Burza, looking for a takedown. Darkim pushes Burza against the ropes but Burza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Darkim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darkim connects with a jab.
Darkim misses with a series of wild punches.
Burza closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alucard Darkim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darkim slips a jab and a cross from Burza.
John Burza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Burza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burza. Burza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Burza finds it's way through Darkim's defenses.
Jab by Burza.
Burza blocks the body kick.
Darkim ducks under a wild hook from Burza.
Darkim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burza circles away quickly and effectively.
Darkim throws a looping overhand right but Burza ducks down to avoid it.
Darkim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burza throws out the jab.
Burza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darkim.
Burza looks to land a left hand but Darkim moved out of range nicely.
Darkim takes a swing at Burza's ribcage but misses.
Darkim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burza at a distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burza enables Darkim to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burza manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkim looking to pass the guard.
Darkim working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burza's head.
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!
Darkim is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Burza throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Darkim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Darkim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Darkim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Darkim has managed to get both his arms back between Burza's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darkim wants to control from the top but Burza keeps moving.
Burza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alucard Darkim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Darkim 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alucard Darkim!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alucard Darkim made sure he mentioned Russian Top Magazin , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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