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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan the tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Valencia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the tank's entrance music is ready to fight. A fine choice. Dan the tank has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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240 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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193 cm
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256 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ White 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
11 - 9 - 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergio Valencia!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valencia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Valencia misses.
the tank shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Valencia is trying to stand.
the tank missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
the tank looking for a submission but Valencia manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Valencia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst the tank is controlling him.
the tank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
the tank postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
the tank won't allow Valencia to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as the tank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Valencia can do anything to dispel that myth.
the tank pushes down on Valencia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
the tank seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valencia is staying active underneath the tank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valencia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with the tank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valencia is defending against the submission attempts here by the tank.
Valencia looks like he's trying to stand up.
the tank working Valencia over with strikes.
the tank missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valencia wants to get back to his feet.
the tank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
the tank wants to pass the guard but Valencia is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. the tank lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valencia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from the tank.
the tank frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Valencia wants to try and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the tank lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
the tank postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Valencia looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! the tank connects with a massive shot to the dome!
the tank is breathing heavily.
the tank lands a nice shot to the head.
Valencia wants to try and get back to his feet.
the tank with a couple of short strikes.
the tank has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, the tank cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
the tank with good strikes from the mount here!
Valencia squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the tank connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
the tank with the ground and pound from mount.
the tank lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Valencia is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
the tank dominating with strikes here.
the tank thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
the tank unloads with some shots from mount but Valencia bucks and avoids them well.
the tank won't let Valencia get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the tank throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
the tank throws some wild stikes that Valencia manages to avoid easily.
Valencia wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
the tank connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
the tank putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Valencia is trying to stand up.
the tank throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
the tank raining down hammerfists from mount.
Valencia is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valencia taking shots to the head.
the tank thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
the tank throws some wild stikes that Valencia manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan the tank 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valencia, as that shot connected.
Some wild striking there from Valencia.
the tank fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Valencia sprawls well initially but the tank persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Valencia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
the tank wants to take a breather but Valencia is having none of it.
Valencia is trying to stand up here but the tank is controlling him well.
the tank wants to control but Valencia is keeping him busy.
Valencia pushes the tank off looking to stand but the tank dives back in and keeps control.
the tank uses his free foot to push down on Valencia's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Valencia.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
the tank landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valencia squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
the tank looking to control and managing it successfully.
the tank misses with a head shot.
Valencia avoids a series of strikes thrown by the tank.
Dan the tank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valencia is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Valencia is squirming around, avoiding the tank's attempts to control the action.
the tank working for a guillotine from mount but Valencia is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Poor strikes thrown by the tank there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Valencia is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
the tank unloads with some shots from mount but Valencia bucks and avoids them well.
Valencia holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as the tank tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
the tank sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
the tank looking to ground and pound but Valencia is blocking nicely.
Valencia suckers the tank into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Valencia is now in the tank's guard!
the tank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valencia wants to get up but he can't break the tank's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
the tank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the tank controls Valencia momentarily but Valencia frees himself.
Valencia trying to stand up but can't free himself from the tank's guard.
the tank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
the tank is trying to keep Valencia in close.
Valencia is looking to stand up but the tank won't let him.
the tank is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
the tank is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Valencia is looking to stand up but the tank won't let him.
the tank wants to sweep but no luck.
Valencia stands up and waves to the tank to follow him.
Dan the tank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valencia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but the tank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
the tank bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from the tank seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Valencia parries the strikes from the tank easily there. the tank is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Valencia to escape.
the tank tries to score with some ground and pound. Valencia controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Valencia is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan the tank dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Valencia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed the tank momentarily.
the tank avoids the body shot from Valencia.
Valencia misses with an uppercut
and the tank counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
the tank lands with a punch from half guard.
Valencia kicks off the tank and gets to his feet.
the tank shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valencia as he avoids it easily.
Valencia misses with the combination.
the tank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valencia avoids it really well and circles away.
Valencia fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valencia looks to land a combination but the tank avoids it well.
Valencia swinging wildly here.
the tank has his takedown stuffed
and Valencia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan the tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valencia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by the tank.
Valencia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by the tank.
the tank scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
the tank looks up at the clock and then as Valencia takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, the tank smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
the tank is working Valencia over with some ground and pound from side control.
the tank trying to control the action but Valencia is working from the bottom.
Valencia is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the tank is putting a hurting on Valencia here, landing some big shots from side control.
the tank looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Valencia parries the strikes from the tank easily there. the tank is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Valencia to escape.
Valencia pushes the tank away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, the tank gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Valencia dodges the ground and pound from the tank.
the tank prevents Valencia from escaping the position.
the tank throws an elbow but Valencia slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valencia is looking to work his way out of this bad position but the tank is controlling him well.
the tank in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
the tank trying to control the action but Valencia is working from the bottom.
the tank working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Valencia wants to get back to his feet.
Valencia taking a bit of punishment here - the tank scoring with strikes.
Valencia is trying to buck the tank off.
the tank misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
the tank landing a few strikes.
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.
the tank scores with punches from side control.
the tank is trying to ground and pound but Valencia uses the momentary lack of control by the tank to regain half guard.
the tank lands strikes from half guard.
the tank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valencia defending well though.
Valencia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valencia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Valencia has hold of the tank's hands but the tank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Valencia is trying to stand back up but the tank is controlling him
Sergio Valencia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
the tank lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan the tank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for the tank, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Suge Night scores the fight for Dan the tank!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Dan the tank!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Dan the tank!
Dan the tank wins by unanimous decision!
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