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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Funny (ranked 2771 p4p, 2697 weight class) and Stanislav Strakapoud (ranked 354 p4p, 345 weight class). Funny comes to the cage accompanied by Throw some D's on it. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Stanislav Strakapoud enters the cage!
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213
6 - 2 - 0 |
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212
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doug Funny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funny shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Funny was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Strakapoud regains half guard.
Strakapoud manages to get to full guard.
Strakapoud is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Funny defends well.
Funny 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.
Strakapoud working for a triangle but Funny defends it easily.
Strakapoud working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Funny doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Funny manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strakapoud is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Funny is aware though and is defending well.
Funny looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funny won't allow Strakapoud to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funny working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strakapoud's head.
Funny postures up and lands a big shot to Strakapoud's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strakapoud looking for a sweep. Not yet Strakapoud, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funny avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strakapoud is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Funny defends well.
Funny trying to control but Strakapoud is working from the bottom.
Funny working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strakapoud's head.
Funny distracts Strakapoud with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Funny is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Funny passes into half guard.
Funny is nestled in close to Strakapoud, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Funny lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Funny lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Funny is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Funny is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Strakapoud is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Funny's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Funny's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
You can see the frustration on Funny's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Funny defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Strakapoud's arms.
You can see the frustration on Funny's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Strakapoud is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Funny defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Funny trying to control the action but Strakapoud just sinks the hooks in.
Strakapoud patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Strakapoud looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Funny right now.
Strakapoud is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funny is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Strakapoud is looking for the choke from the back position but Funny is controlling his hands well.
Strakapoud gets his hands free as Funny looks to control.
Funny can't escape the position.
Funny defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Strakapoud patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Strakapoud is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Funny has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Strakapoud working for a choke but Funny reverses nicely into Strakapoud 's guard.
Funny lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funny keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Strakapoud's head.
Funny wants to control from the top but Strakapoud keeps moving.
Funny is posturing up here but Strakapoud has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Funny tries to roll out but it's too tight and Funny has to tap! Slick submission there by Strakapoud!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stanislav Strakapoud!
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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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