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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between dan the tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the tank's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ready to fight. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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240 lbs
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252 lbs
1 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, dan the tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny LaRusso!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the tank instigates a clinch.
LaRusso trying to control the position but instead, the tank has worked for underhooks and has pushed LaRusso into the cage.
LaRusso breaks the clinch.
the tank shoots in for a double leg but LaRusso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LaRusso looking to land some kicks to the body here.
the tank closes this distance looking for a takedown but LaRusso circles away.
the tank shoots in looking for a takedown. LaRusso tries to sprawl out of it but the tank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LaRusso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dan the tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the tank shoots in for a double leg but LaRusso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
the tank dives in and grabs LaRusso's left leg, looking for a takedown. LaRusso pushes down on the tank's head and hops out.
LaRusso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
LaRusso missing with knees to the body.
the tank takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like dan the tank has been cut.
LaRusso throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but the tank blocks it with crossed arms.
LaRusso decides to pull guard.
LaRusso is looking to stand up but the tank isn't so interested in that idea.
LaRusso is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the tank content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
the tank stops LaRusso from standing up.
the tank landing with the ground and pound.
LaRusso keeping moving, preventing the tank from controlling successfully.
the tank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaRusso is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
LaRusso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as the tank controls the pace.
LaRusso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LaRusso uses the cage to get back to his feet.
LaRusso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with the tank, pushing him back against the cage.
LaRusso drags the fight down to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso controlling the position.
LaRusso wants to stand and escape but the tank is having none of it.
LaRusso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LaRusso wants to stand but the tank is controlling the position.
the tank stopping the sweep attempt from LaRusso.
the tank scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
the tank is breathing heavily.
LaRusso wants to sweep but no luck.
the tank trying to control but LaRusso is working from the bottom.
LaRusso looking for a sweep. Not yet LaRusso, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
LaRusso wants to clinch but the tank slips to the side
and the tank counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on LaRusso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
LaRusso is trying to get back to half guard.
the tank working away.
LaRusso manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
LaRusso is looking for a sweep. the tank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
the tank wants to work for an arm triangle but LaRusso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
LaRusso is controlling the tank's trapped leg to prevent the tank from advancing to side control.
the tank stops LaRusso from getting back to his feet.
the tank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
LaRusso moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
LaRusso is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst the tank is controlling him.
LaRusso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
LaRusso is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
the tank is refusing to be controlled, as LaRusso sits in half guard.
LaRusso is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
LaRusso tries to stand but can't do so whilst the tank controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny LaRusso will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on dan the tank's cut.
That's time! the tank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
LaRusso circles away from the clinch attempt
and LaRusso counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
the tank on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
LaRusso wants to stall.
the tank wants a takedown.
LaRusso lands an elbow inside that the tank shrugs off.
LaRusso is struggling to control the position.
A short left from LaRusso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaRusso throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LaRusso breaks from the clinch.
dan the tank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
the tank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and LaRusso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LaRusso misses with a takedown attempt - the tank sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
LaRusso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRusso pushes the tank up against the cage in a clinch.
LaRusso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from LaRusso.
LaRusso lands a big head kick that sends the tank tumbling to the mat! LaRusso takes a step backwards and waves the tank back to his feet - he wants the finish!
the tank is rocked!
the tank drops his hands momentarily. LaRusso doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. the tank staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. the tank doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny LaRusso!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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