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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan OBrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emporio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OBrien's entrance music is Take It Off. A fine choice. Dan OBrien looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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243 lbs
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266 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan OBrien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Emporio !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emporio scores a takedown into full mount!
Emporio should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
OBrien is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emporio pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Emporio working for a submission but OBrien is keeping him at bay.
OBrien is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Emporio controlling from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Emporio cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
OBrien tries to buck Emporio off but Emporio takes his back!
Emporio controls the position.
OBrien wants to get back to his feet.
OBrien is breathing heavily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien is trying to stand back up.
Emporio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Emporio controlling from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
OBrien looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Emporio scores with punches to the body.
Emporio is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
OBrien is trying to get back to his feet but Emporio has full control of the position and if anything, OBrien has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Emporio .
Emporio 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Emporio somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
OBrien is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Emporio off. It looks like it's working - Emporio slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! OBrien displaying calm under pressure there.
Emporio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Emporio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fedor Emporio .
Emporio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? OBrien is fending him off so far but Emporio persists. Nope, OBrien circles away and we're back to standing.
OBrien misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emporio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
OBrien swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emporio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emporio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dan OBrien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emporio .
OBrien fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emporio shoots in and bounces OBrien off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emporio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Emporio with a lazy takedown attempt
and OBrien counters with a big head kick but Emporio shrugs it off.
Emporio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but OBrien swivels and escapes.
Emporio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around OBrien's waist but OBrien gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emporio off to one side.
Dan OBrien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emporio .
OBrien lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Fedor Emporio has been cut.
Dan OBrien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OBrien wants to clinch up but Emporio keeps it at a distance.
Emporio fails with the takedown
and OBrien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for OBrien, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emporio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and OBrien decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Emporio 's guard.
OBrien won't allow Emporio to sweep him here.
Emporio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Emporio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Emporio looking for a sweep. Not yet Emporio , not yet.
Emporio trying to keep a closed guard but OBrien is proving a slippery customer.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
OBrien tries to close the distance and clinch but Emporio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emporio with a poor takedown
and OBrien counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emporio is defended easily by OBrien.
OBrien misses with a wild combination.
OBrien throws the kick towards the body but Emporio avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emporio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OBrien counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Emporio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Emporio trying to keep a closed guard but OBrien is proving a slippery customer.
Emporio might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control OBrien kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
OBrien wants to get up but he can't break Emporio 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Emporio lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for OBrien!
OBrien is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien has given up his back here. Will Emporio look for the submission or keep pounding away?
OBrien is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Emporio scores with punches to the body.
Emporio missing with strikes.
Emporio looking for the RNC.
OBrien holding both Emporio 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan OBrien dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Emporio 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Emporio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. OBrien sprawls well initially but Emporio persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
OBrien looks like he's trying to stand up.
OBrien keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Emporio trying to control the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emporio decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Emporio to counter with a crisp jab.
Emporio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from OBrien.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OBrien tries to stall but Emporio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Emporio is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. OBrien can't fight it off and eventually Emporio manages to take the fight to the floor. OBrien looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Emporio prevents OBrien from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emporio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed OBrien's guard.
OBrien wants to get back to his feet.
Fedor Emporio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emporio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OBrien defends it well.
OBrien is in trouble now - Emporio has advanced to mount!
Emporio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien trying desperately to get to his feet.
Emporio landing shots from mount.
OBrien really wants to buck Emporio off and get back to his feet.
Emporio controlling his opponent.
OBrien is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Emporio controlling his opponent.
OBrien is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Emporio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Emporio wants to control the pace but OBrien is squirming around nicely.
OBrien squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor Emporio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Emporio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emporio !
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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