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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miro Bang (ranked 1335 p4p, 173 weight class) and Uzun Ada Izmir (ranked 1806 p4p, 224 weight class). Ada Izmir is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ottoman Turkish War Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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37
222 lbs
29 - 24 - 0 |
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180 cm
28
235 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
29 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uzun Ada Izmir!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ada Izmir circles away.
Ada Izmir throws a looping overhand right but Bang ducks down to avoid it.
Ada Izmir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Uzun Ada Izmir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang gets tackled into the cage by Ada Izmir. Ada Izmir maintains the clinch.
Bang manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ada Izmir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bang has momentary wrist control but Ada Izmir slips an elbow through the middle.
Bang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bang working for a triangle but Ada Izmir defends it easily.
Ada Izmir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ada Izmir stands up over Bang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ada Izmir advances to half guard.
Ada Izmir scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ada Izmir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bang's head.
Bang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Bang is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ada Izmir has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ada Izmir defends it well.
Ada Izmir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bang pulls his head out easily.
Bang works his way into full mount!
Ada Izmir is desperately trying to improve his position but Bang has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang looking for a guillotine from mount but Ada Izmir is having none of it.
Ada Izmir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ada Izmir is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bang is landing with some decent strikes but Ada Izmir is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ada Izmir is looking to get to half guard.
Ada Izmir slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Bang.
Bang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ada Izmir doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bang.
Ada Izmir moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ada Izmir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bang defends it easily.
Ada Izmir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bang.
Bang passes Ada Izmir's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ada Izmir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bang's back!
Bang breaks Ada Izmir's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ada Izmir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bang drops back looking for a leg! Ada Izmir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ada Izmir manages to kick Bang off! Bang jumps back into Ada Izmir's guard.
Bang works over Ada Izmir with some ground and pound from guard.
Ada Izmir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bang is one step ahead there.
Ada Izmir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ada Izmir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ada Izmir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ada Izmir stands up over Bang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ada Izmir is aware though and is defending well.
Ada Izmir lands a couple of digs.
Ada Izmir must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bang keeping full guard, as Ada Izmir tries to pass.
Bang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ada Izmir trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Ada Izmir stands up over Bang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ada Izmir scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ada Izmir wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Uzun Ada Izmir will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ada Izmir sprawls well. Ada Izmir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bang gets slowly back to his feet.
Bang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ada Izmir sprawls well. Ada Izmir wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bang gets slowly back to his feet.
Ada Izmir shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bang is trying to defend but Ada Izmir finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ada Izmir is working for a submission of some sort.
Uzun Ada Izmir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ada Izmir prevents Bang from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ada Izmir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ada Izmir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ada Izmir scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ada Izmir connects with a nice short shot to Bang's temple.
Bang is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ada Izmir is tapping! Great win for Bang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Miro Bang!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Miro Bang made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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