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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dyltsta Tahere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afro Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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160 lbs
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175 cm
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156 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dyltsta Tahere! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Afro Jack! The judges for this bout are , and .
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jack stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jack wants it to stay on the feet. Jack looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Jack throws a right and a left that both miss. Jack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jack gets caught napping as Tahere dives in and scores a takedown. Jack manages to retain guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Jack wants to stand but Tahere is controlling the position. Tahere sitting in guard, not really doing much. Tahere wants to pass the guard but Jack is keeping the position. Tahere is stalling in the full guard. Tahere could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dyltsta Tahere.
Tahere changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jack looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Tahere remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Tahere really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Tahere wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jack, who protects the arm well.
Tahere working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Tahere in side control, just content to control the action for now. Tahere has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Tahere seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jack for as long as he can get away with.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dyltsta Tahere. Tahere shoots for a double leg takedown but Jack sprawls well. He's pushed Tahere's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tahere looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Tahere is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tahere is working for a kimura but Jack is defending it quite comfortably.
Tahere takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dyltsta Tahere dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tahere throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jack tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tahere is in Jack's guard. Tahere is pushing down on Jack's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jack is fighting to maintain full guard but Tahere has managed to sneak the leg through. Tahere is figuring out what he wants to do next. Tahere uses his free foot to push down on Jack's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jack. Tahere content just to control the position here. Jack has given up his back.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Tahere is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Jack taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Tahere.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dyltsta Tahere!
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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
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