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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floris Maljers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maljers comes into the arena with The End by the Doors blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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189 cm
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263 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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206 cm
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265 lbs
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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Floris Maljers! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Mexico! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mexico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maljers moves away. Mexico has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maljers is landing a low percentage of strikes. Mexico avoids the body shot from Maljers.
Maljers connects with a solid leg kick. Maljers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Maljers finds it's way through Mexico's defenses. Maljers takes a body punch but keeps moving. An inside leg kick lands from Maljers. Maljers throws a low kick but Mexico avoids it. Maljers connects with a jab. Maljers tries a low kick but Mexico avoids it. Decent striking displayed by Maljers there. Maljers lands a jab-cross combination. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fighters circling - Mexico throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mexico stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maljers. Mexico scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mexico checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mexico blocks a head kick by Maljers.
Donk. Mexico catches Maljers right on the button with a cross. Mexico connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maljers momentarily.
Maljers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mexico throws a combination that misses and Maljers counters with a lovely straight right hand! Maljers throws a good cross that connects.
Good shot there by Mexico. Mexico misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mexico misses the shot to the body. Maljers misses with a low kick.
Mexico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maljers moves away. Maljers loads up on a big right hand but Mexico slips the punch. Maljers connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Maljers slips under a jab. Mexico will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maljers, right into the meat.
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! Maljers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mexico is out of range and Maljers settles back down. Maljers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Floris Maljers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maljers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Mexico moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Mexico checks a low kick from Maljers. Mexico moves away from the strike by Maljers. Maljers scores with a leg kick.
Mexico walks into a stiff left hand from Maljers. Maljers throws a combination that misses and Mexico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Maljers ducks under a wild hook from Mexico. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maljers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mexico has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mexico and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Mexico looks to land a right hand but Maljers moved out of range. Maljers is looking to chop away at Mexico's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mexico staying out of range there. Maljers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mexico's calf. Mexico walks into a jab. Maljers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. A combination from Mexico does no damage. Mexico avoids the head kick by Maljers.
Maljers dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Maljers misses with a two punch combination.
Mexico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maljers sees it coming and avoids it easily. A chopping leg kick lands by Maljers. Maljers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mexico is out of range and Maljers settles back down. Mexico moves out of range as Maljers strikes. Maljers lands the left hand. Maljers jabs Mexico right on the nose. Mexico blinks but takes it well. Maljers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mexico connects with a crisp jab. Maljers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mexico under the eye. This has been an exciting period of action! A combination from Maljers does no damage. Maljers throws a low kick but Mexico moves out of range easily. A jab from Maljers finds it's way through Mexico's defenses. Mexico chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maljers can pounce on him.
Mexico throws a body punch but Maljers moves out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Maljers.
Mexico scores with a nice right hand.
Mexico chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maljers can pounce on him.
Maljers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Maljers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mexico misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mexico misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floris Maljers 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maljers, as that shot connected.
Mexico looks to throw the jab but Maljers is out of range. Mexico thows a left - swing and a miss! A decent looking cross lands there for Maljers. Mexico thows a body shot but no joy. Maljers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maljers thumps Mexico with a low kick. Maljers misses with a wild combination.
Mexico connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Maljers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maljers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mexico. That did some damage! A nice inside leg kick there by Maljers. That's going to slow Mexico down. Mexico chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maljers can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big left from Mexico misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maljers throws a leg kick but Mexico checks it. Maljers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mexico's head backwards. Maljers moves out of range as Mexico strikes. Maljers sizes up Mexico with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Maljers misses with an uppercut. Mexico saw that one coming. A jab from Mexico misses. Maljers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Maljers slips a jab and a cross from Mexico.
Floris Maljers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sloppy strikes from Mexico. Those never looked like landing. Maljers connects with a solid leg kick. Maljers misses with a low kick. Mexico throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Mexico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maljers. Maljers slips under a jab from Mexico.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice leg kick lands there from Maljers. Floris Maljers is winning the standup battle so far. Mexico defending well as Maljers loads up on a big left hand. Maljers lands with a thumping leg kick.
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! Maljers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mexico moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Maljers throws a jab when Mexico was well out of range. Maljers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Maljers misses. Mexico swings for the body but Maljers moves out of range.
Maljers scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Mexico walks into a straight right hand from Maljers. Maljers throws out a loose jab but Mexico uses good head movement to avoid it. That kick from Maljers tenderised Mexico's leg. Mexico is trying to keep his angry face on. Maljers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maljers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. An inside leg kick from Maljers misses. Mexico throws a hook but Maljers blocks it. Maljers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maljers takes a shot right to the bread basket. Maljers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mexico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maljers was well out of range. Poor timing from Mexico. Maljers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mexico was well out of range. Poor timing from Maljers. Mexico throws a hook but Maljers blocks it. Maljers misses with a low kick.
Mexico misses with an uppercut. Maljers saw that one coming. Maljers looks to score with a jab to the body but Mexico is just out of range. Maljers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Maljers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A leg kick checked by Mexico. Mexico blocks the body kick.
Maljers getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Maljers misses the jab. Mexico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Mexico. Mexico has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Mexico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Maljers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maljers misses with a low kick. Maljers scores with a jab to the jaw. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Maljers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maljers scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Mexico clobbers Maljers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floris Maljers dominated that second round. That's time! Maljers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A good leg kick by Maljers. Maljers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A right-left combo lands from Maljers. Mexico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maljers sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mexico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maljers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Maljers misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Maljers. Maljers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mexico.
Mexico swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mexico's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Mexico connects with a body shot that sends Maljers's belly button to the back. Maljers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Maljers defending well as Mexico loads up on a big left hand. Maljers looks to score with a jab to the body but Mexico is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maljers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maljers misses with a head kick.
Maljers scores with a nice right hand.
Mexico takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Mexico stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Maljers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mexico moves away from the strike by Maljers. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mexico might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Maljers has got the better of the exchanges. Maljers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maljers lands with an uppercut that bounces Mexico off the cage and back into range. Maljers throws a chopping leg kick but Mexico manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Maljers throws a body punch but Mexico moves out of range. Maljers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mexico can do to turn this around? Maljers connects with an inside leg kick. Maljers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mexicos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mexico misses with a wild body shot. Mexico gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Maljers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maljers scores with a spinning back kick! Maljers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Mexico with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maljers to score with a decent uppercut. Maljers scores with a leg kick.
Maljers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mexico. Maljers throws a solid leg kick but Mexico takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maljers. Mexico has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maljers finds it's way round the side to connect with Mexico's head. Mexico checks the leg kick. Ron Mexico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Maljers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mexico's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maljers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Maljers throws out a powerful jab. Maljers moves out of range as Mexico strikes. Mexico ducks under a wild hook from Maljers. Floris Maljers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Maljers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Maljers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maljers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mexico takes a swing at Maljers's ribcage but misses. Maljers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mexico has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. An inside leg kick lands from Maljers. A good leg kick by Maljers. Left hook, right uppercut from Maljers. Mexico slips a jab and a cross from Maljers.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maljers ducks under a wild hook from Mexico. Mexico scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action! A decent looking cross lands there for Maljers. Maljers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mexico momentarily.
Maljers connects with a jab. Mexico chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maljers can pounce on him.
Maljers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maljers stalks Mexico and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mexico's face. Mexico staggers backwards, shaken. Maljers scores with a nice head shot. Mexico misses the shot to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Maljers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Maljers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mexico's head. Maljers connects with a leg kick. Mexico looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight! Floris Maljers showed his dominance in that final round. Well Maljers 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floris Maljers! During a confident post fight interview, Floris Maljers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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