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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roronoa Marimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Dyriek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marimo comes to the cage accompanied by Zoro's Theme. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ivan Dyriek was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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176 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roronoa Marimo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Dyriek! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dyriek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marimo walks into a stiff left hand from Dyriek. Dyriek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marimo. Dyriek tries a head kick but it misses.
Dyriek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Marimo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Marimo misses its intended target. Dyriek lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marimo backs up against the cage.
A good leg kick by Dyriek. Marimo slips a jab and a cross from Dyriek.
Marimo dodges the punch combination from Dyriek.
Dyriek lands a jab to Marimo's midsection. Marimo throws a body punch but Dyriek moves out of range. Dyriek takes a swing at Marimo's ribcage but misses. Some wild striking there from Dyriek.
Marimo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dyriek misses with a body shot
and Marimo counters by moving into the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Marimo fails to land. Dyriek is looking to control Marimo's arms but Marimo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dyriek has his back to the cage. Dyriek is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. Dyriek takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marimo lands a body punch in the clinch. Marimo landing knees to the head.
Marimo avoiding damage.
Marimo misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Dyriek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Marimo lands a damaging elbow. Marimo working Dyriek over with knees to the body. Marimo scores a nice knee to the body.
Dyriek looks winded! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short right from Marimo.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Marimo leaning his opponent against the cage. Marimo misses with the head strike.
Marimo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dyriek.
Dyriek has had enough of the clinch but Marimo keeps him there for the moment. Marimo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dyriek blocks it with crossed arms. Dyriek is looking to take this one to the mat. Marimo misses with a knee strike.
Dyriek blocks an elbow strike from Marimo.
Marimo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marimo avoiding damage.
Marimo tries to work over Dyriek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Marimo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dyriek is looking to control Marimo's arms but Marimo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dyriek has his back to the cage. Dyriek blocks an elbow strike. Dyriek fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marimo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dyriek's efforts to push away. Marimo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Marimo misses with a knee to the head. With the fighters up against the cage, Marimo throws an elbow but misses. Dyriek tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roronoa Marimo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Dyriek. Marimo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dyriek.
Dyriek managing to block the knees to the body from Marimo.
Dyriek tries to break free but Marimo pushes him back against the cage. Dyriek tries to pull guard but Marimo holds him up against the cage and eventually Dyriek drops back down to his feet.
Dyriek blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dyriek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marimo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dyriek's brow. Marimo can't find room to land a body shot as Dyriek controls the action.
Marimo scores with a nice hook to the head. Dyriek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dyriek blocks a body shot from Marimo. Dyriek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dyriek fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dyriek tries to pull guard but Marimo forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Marimo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Stalling in the clinch from Marimo.
Dyriek can't get the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Marimo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dyriek letting Marimo take a breather here. Marimo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roronoa Marimo dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Marimo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dyriek.
Dyriek lands a leg kick that knocks Marimo off balance momentarily. Marimo blocks a head kick by Dyriek.
Dyriek throws a nice inside leg kick. Marimo takes a swing at Dyriek's ribcage but misses. Marimo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dyriek moves away. Dyriek throws a nice inside leg kick. Dyriek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marimo has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marimo. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Dyriek fails to pull guard.
Marimo gets underhooks to prevent Dyriek's takedown attempt.
Marimo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marimo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dyriek avoids it. Dyriek wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dyriek tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roronoa Marimo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Dyriek. Dyriek avoiding damage as Marimo throws knees to the body.
Marimo misses with a hook from the clinch. Marimo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Marimo lands an elbow that stopped Dyriek in his tracks for a moment. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marimo as Dyriek tries to tie him up. Marimo landing knees to the body.
Dyriek is breathing heavily. Marimo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marimo misses with a punch on the inside.
Marimo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dyriek blocks an elbow strike. Marimo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dyriek or not. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Marimo lands a body shot. Roronoa Marimo has scored more points in the clinch so far. Marimo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dyriek is working for takedown but Marimo is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Marimo lands a knee to the head.
Marimo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marimo tries to land knees in the clinch but Dyriek avoids the damage to the body. Marimo lands with a short head shot on the inside. With the fighters up against the cage, Marimo throws an elbow but misses. Marimo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marimo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marimo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dyriek backwards. A head punch on the inside from Marimo fails to land. Marimo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dyriek.
Marimo presses Dyriek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Nice body punch from Marimo. Marimo misses with a knee to the head. A hook to the body from Marimo.
Dyriek tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dyriek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Dyriek avoiding damage as Marimo throws knees to the body.
Dyriek fails to pull guard.
Marimo misses with a knee to the head. Marimo lands a body punch in the clinch. Marimo misses with the head strike.
Marimo trying to land knees to the body.
Dyriek tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marimo smiles and moves away.
Marimo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dyriek. A swing and a miss from Marimo. Dyriek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marimo checks it well. The fight stays on the outside here - Marimo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dyriek tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marimo tries a head kick but it misses.
Dyriek cracks the inside of Marimo's front leg. Ivan Dyriek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Marimo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dyriek digs a good hook to Marimo's body.
Marimo is looking to clinch. Marimo throws a head kick that misses. Marimo tries to move into range but Dyriek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Marimo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dyriek misses with the combination.
Dyriek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ivan Dyriek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dyriek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marimo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dyriek. Dyriek throws a right and a left that both miss. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dyriek throws a leg kick that is checked and Marimo counters into the clinch. Nicely done. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roronoa Marimo dominated that second round. That's time! Marimo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dyriek blocks a jab. A swing and a miss from Marimo. Dyriek is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marimo rather than just go for the knockout. Dyriek thumps Marimo with a low kick. Marimo blocks a head kick by Dyriek.
Marimo throws a series of punches but Dyriek moves out of range. Dyriek connects with a high kick. Marimo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dyriek throws a head kick that misses. Marimo just misses with a punch to the body.
Dyriek lands a head kick. Marimo smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Dyriek slips under a jab from Marimo. Marimo avoids the body shot from Dyriek.
Marimo tries to clinch up but Dyriek circles away and keeps his distance. Dyriek slips under a jab from Marimo. Dyriek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Marimo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dyriek moves away. Marimo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marimo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Marimo takes one on the button. Marimo throws a head kick that Dyriek semi-blocks.
Dyriek tries a head kick but it misses.
Marimo throws the left hand but Dyriek avoids the punch easily. Dyriek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marimo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dyriek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Dyriek throws a right hand that Marimo ducks under and follows up with a left that Marimo also avoids with ease. Marimo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Dyriek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marimo circles away quickly and effectively. Marimo throws a body punch but Dyriek moves out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Marimo gets in close and instigates a clinch. Marimo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dyriek's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. A right hook to the body lands for Marimo.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marimo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Marimo lands an elbow just above Dyriek 's eye. Marimo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dyriek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marimo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Marimo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dyriek is defending well for now. Marimo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dyriek wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marimo has him pressed against the cage. Roronoa Marimo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Marimo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dyriek.
A body shot lands from Marimo.
Dyriek has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Dyriek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dyriek tries to land a knee to the head but Marimo blocks with his arms.
Marimo trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Marimo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dyriek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marimo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dyriek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marimo after a bit of a struggle. Marimo tries a knee to the head but Dyriek blocks it.
Dyriek is trying to push Marimo away but Marimo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Dyriek managing to block the knees to the body from Marimo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marimo tries a body shot but Dyriek blocks it.
Marimo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marimo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Dyriek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Marimo digs a right hand underneath Dyriek's ribcage. Dyriek let out a lung full of air as it connected. Marimo tries a body shot but Dyriek blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dyriek tries to pull guard but Marimo holds him up against the cage and eventually Dyriek drops back down to his feet.
Roronoa Marimo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Dyriek. Dyriek is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight! Roronoa Marimo showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marimo, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roronoa Marimo! A victorious Roronoa Marimo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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