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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deebo Drummond (ranked 2338 p4p, 1867 weight class) and Josef Stallin (ranked 150 p4p, 64 weight class). Drummond comes to the cage accompanied by 7 Words - Deftones. Deebo Drummond could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Josef Stallin's chin.
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194 cm 19 275 4 - 2 - 0 |
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185 cm 19 234 4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling Counter fighter Very strong |
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Good takedowns Basic striking Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deebo Drummond! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josef Stallin! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stallin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Drummond sprawls well initially but Stallin persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Stallin slows the pace down in half guard. Drummond is trying to control but can't.
Stallin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drummond's coaches at Honu Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Drummond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stallin pulls his head out easily. Drummond keeping control of the position. Drummond is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drummond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stallin pulls his head out easily. Stallin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Drummond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stallin pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drummond is looking to control Stallin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drummond avoid being mounted? Stallin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Stallin tries to control but Drummond wriggling away. Drummond is trying desperately to improve position. Drummond tries to hold on but Stallin postures up. Drummond is trying desperately to improve position. Stallin looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stallin wants to control the pace but Drummond is squirming around nicely. Drummond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drummond tries to get out of the position. Stallin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Stallin trying to control but he's not successful this time. Stallin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Drummond to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Drummond shrugs it off. Stallin trying to control but Drummond is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stallin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Drummond has worked his arm free - good work by Drummond!
Drummond is looking for a sweep. Stallin tries for a kimura but Drummond is defending well. Drummond is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stallin off and has taken his back! Stallin tries to break free.
Drummond tightening his grip on Stallin, looking for the choke. Drummond is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stallin can't escape the position.
Drummond has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stallin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Drummond is trying to stick to Stallin's back but Stallin is turning into Drummond. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Drummond's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stallin. Drummond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stallin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Drummond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Stallin wants to pass the guard but Drummond is keeping the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Drummond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josef Stallin dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Drummond throws a body punch but Stallin moves out of range. Stallin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Drummond gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Stallin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Stallin looking for a guillotine from mount but Drummond is having none of it. Stallin trying to control but Drummond is having none of it. Drummond is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drummond tries to hold on but Stallin pushes him away. Stallin looking to secure an arm triangle but Drummond defends it well. Drummond tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drummond tries to lock up and control but Stallin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Drummond tries to reverse the position but Stallin maintains control. Stallin avoids the attempt from Drummond to control. Stallin wants to control the pace but Drummond is squirming around nicely. Drummond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stallin on the ground. Stallin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Drummond is surviving well by controlling Stallin's body position as best he can. Drummond tries to lock up and control but Stallin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Stallin looking to control but Drummond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Drummond is looking to improve his position but Stallin isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stallin looking to control but Drummond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Drummond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Stallin wants to take Drummond's back but he can't do it this time. Drummond is trying to escape the mount but Stallin keeps good control and instead manages to take Drummond's back.
Drummond trying to control the action but Stallin just sinks the hooks in. Drummond is really stuck here.
Stallin struggling to keep hold of the position.
Drummond defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Will Stallin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stallin looking to break Drummond's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Drummond remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stallin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Stallin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Drummond is defending well though. Stallin let's go of the attempt for now. Stallin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stallin trying to control. Drummond wants to control his opponent's hands but Stallin gets his hands free. Well, with Stallin on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Drummond is tapping out... Can he escape the position? Stallin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Drummond trying to control but not successfully. Drummond tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stallin avoids the attempt from Drummond to control. Stallin tries to control but Drummond wriggling away. Stallin avoids the attempt from Drummond to control. Drummond is desperately trying to improve his position but Stallin has a good base and remains in mount. Drummond tries to lock up and control but Stallin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Stallin prevents Drummond from getting the reversal. Drummond is working hard here to advance position. Drummond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josef Stallin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Drummond'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! Stallin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drummond. Josef Stallin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Stallin throws an overhand right that lands on Drummond's shoulder, as Drummond tries to avoid the shot. Stallin slips under a jab from Drummond. And Stallin tries to counter it with a takedown but Drummond pushes his down on his head and steps out. Josef Stallin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stallin throws a jab when Drummond was well out of range. Drummond slips under a jab. Drummond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stallin works the jab nicely. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Drummond 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 Stallin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stallin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stallin walks into a straight right hand from Drummond.
It looks like Josef Stallin has been cut. Stallin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stallin throws an off balance right hand
and Drummond scores with a counter punch that sends Stallin to the canvas! Drummond smells blood - he's punishing Stallin with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Stallin has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deebo Drummond!
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