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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amare Stoudemire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Stalin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amare Stoudemire has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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249 lbs
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244 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amare Stoudemire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joseph Stalin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalin shoots in for a takedown but Stoudemire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stoudemire misses with a takedown
and Stalin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stalin trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoudemire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stalin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stoudemire looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stoudemire looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stoudemire!
Stalin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Stoudemire throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stoudemire's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stoudemire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stalin keeping hold of Stoudemire's head, controlling as best he can.
Stalin moves into full guard.
Stoudemire throws and elbow that misses. Stalin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stoudemire's guard. Nice move by Stalin!
Stoudemire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stalin on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stalin drops back looking for a leg! Stoudemire is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stoudemire manages to kick Stalin off! Stalin jumps back into Stoudemire's guard.
Stalin trying to control but Stoudemire is working from the bottom.
Stoudemire is breathing heavily.
Stalin passes Stoudemire's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stalin seems to be looking for submissions.
Stalin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stoudemire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stoudemire defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stalin.
Stalin has hold of Stoudemire's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stoudemire manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Stalin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stoudemire kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stalin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Stalin wants to finish this one by submission but Stoudemire is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stalin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Stalin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stalin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stoudemire was covering up waiting for the punch and Stalin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stalin trying to control but Stoudemire is working from the bottom.
Stalin passes into half guard.
Stoudemire is refusing to be controlled, as Stalin sits in half guard.
Stalin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stalin controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Joseph Stalin just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stalin misses with a takedown attempt
and Stoudemire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stalin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stoudemire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoudemire looking to pass the guard.
Stalin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stalin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stoudemire is posturing up here but Stalin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Stoudemire tries to roll out but it's too tight and Stoudemire has to tap! Slick submission there by Stalin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Stalin!
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FIGHT
RATING
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