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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Mctanned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Diat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diat has chosen Baby Elephant Walk as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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240 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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195 cm
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281 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Mctanned!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stu Diat!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Diat.
It looks like Paul Mctanned has been cut.
Diat throws a hook but Mctanned avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diat is looking to chop away at Mctanned's legs.
Mctanned moves away from the strike by Diat.
Diat misses with an uppercut. Mctanned saw that one coming.
Mctanned throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diat tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mctanned is in Diat's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mctanned looking to pass the guard.
Diat wants to get back to his feet but Mctanned is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mctanned wants to control from the top but Diat keeps moving.
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.
Mctanned throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mctanned pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diat is keeping the position for now.
Mctanned postures up in Diat's guard and throws a big left but Diat blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mctanned working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mctanned is looking to work some ground and pound but Diat has wrist control.
Mctanned sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diat's guard.
Diat is staying active underneath Mctanned, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diat won't allow Mctanned to pass to mount.
Mctanned 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.
Mctanned is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mctanned is pressing down on Diat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diat is holding on for now.
Diat is refusing to be controlled, as Mctanned sits in half guard.
Diat trying to control but Mctanned postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mctanned tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Diat has recovered full guard.
Mctanned throwing strikes but missing.
Mctanned pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diat is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned pushing down on Diat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mctanned is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mctanned.
Mctanned wants to pass the guard but Diat is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mctanned thows a huge punch but Diat dodges it nicely.
Mctanned is pressing down on Diat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diat is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Mctanned dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Mctanned's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Mctanned slips under a jab from Diat.
Mctanned drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mctanned stands and throws Diat's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Diat is looking to regain half guard here but Mctanned keeps moving and retains side control.
Mctanned is trying to get an arm triangle but Diat is defending well.
Mctanned goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diat rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mctanned's guard! Nice work there by Diat!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mctanned looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diat is one step ahead there.
Mctanned has his foot on Diat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diat works his way back into a safe position though.
Diat landing with the ground and pound.
Diat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mctanned's head.
My spies in Brick Brawlers MMA (13 Coaches) inform me that Diat has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mctanned escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diat postures up in Mctanned's guard and throws a big left but Mctanned blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mctanned is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diat defends well.
Diat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned wants to sweep here but Diat controlling him for the moment.
Diat landing with the ground and pound.
Mctanned keeping moving, preventing Diat from controlling successfully.
Diat stands up over Mctanned, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diat wants to stand but Mctanned has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mctanned had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diat defends it easily.
Diat trying to control the position from guard on top but Mctanned is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mctanned seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Diat throwing strikes but missing.
Diat is looking to stand up but Mctanned won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned keeping moving, preventing Diat from controlling successfully.
Mctanned trying to control the position.
Diat is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mctanned has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Diat is looking to defend but Mctanned has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Diat! Mctanned pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Diat taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Mctanned!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Mctanned 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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mgr
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RATING
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