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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabione De Giorgi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paradorn Srichaphan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 cm
24
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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225 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fabione De Giorgi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Paradorn Srichaphan! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Srichaphan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Srichaphan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Srichaphan trying to pass the guard but De Giorgi defending well. De Giorgi is trying to maintain the position but Srichaphan is very close to passing his half guard. Srichaphan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. De Giorgi defending well though. De Giorgi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Srichaphan connects with a nice short shot to De Giorgi's temple. Srichaphan content to control rather than advance. Srichaphan is keen to just control but De Giorgi is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round. De Giorgi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Srichaphan throws a strike but De Giorgi avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Srichaphan throws a strike but De Giorgi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Srichaphan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Giorgi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. De Giorgi trying to control the position from guard on top but Srichaphan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Srichaphan is working an open guard so De Giorgi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Srichaphan tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Giorgi swats him away and circles back towards the center. Srichaphan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Giorgi sprawls well. De Giorgi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Srichaphan gets slowly back to his feet. Srichaphan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. De Giorgi is trying to defend but Srichaphan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Srichaphan thows a huge punch but De Giorgi dodges it nicely.
De Giorgi wants to improve his position but Srichaphan is controlling well.
Srichaphan is looking for submissions but instead, De Giorgi has regained full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. De Giorgi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Srichaphan wants to control from the top but De Giorgi keeps moving. De Giorgi controls Srichaphan momentarily but Srichaphan frees himself. Srichaphan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round. De Giorgi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Srichaphan. Srichaphan trying to control but De Giorgi is working from the bottom. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Srichaphan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! De Giorgi trying to strike off his back.
Srichaphan stands and steps away. De Giorgi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. De Giorgi darts in trying to clinch and Srichaphan counters with a takedown into side control. Srichaphan wants to control but De Giorgi is keeping him busy. Srichaphan throws an elbow but De Giorgi slips to the side and avoids it well. De Giorgi taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The ground and pound from Srichaphan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. De Giorgi parries the strikes from Srichaphan easily there. Srichaphan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable De Giorgi to escape.
De Giorgi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Srichaphan off and has taken his back! Srichaphan staying busy and making it hard for De Giorgi to control. Srichaphan trying to get back to his feet but De Giorgi is in full control for now. De Giorgi throwing sloppy strikes. Srichaphan is trying to defend against the choke here but De Giorgi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. De Giorgi Tightens the hold and Srichaphan taps out furiously! De Giorgi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fabione De Giorgi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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