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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dyltsta Tahere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raprap Junior Almost Perfect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tahere might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to blood nigga. 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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150 cm
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160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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179 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dyltsta Tahere! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raprap Junior Almost Perfect! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tahere shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Almost Perfect manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Tahere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Tahere drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tahere jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tahere looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tahere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We're going to have a standup here because Dyltsta Tahere wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Tahere scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Tahere is pressing down on Almost Perfect's thigh, looking to free his foot. Almost Perfect is holding on for now. Almost Perfect is in trouble now - Tahere has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tahere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tahere pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Tahere controlling the position easily from mount. Tahere could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tahere wants to finish this one by submission but Almost Perfect is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tahere. Almost Perfect stops Tahere from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Almost Perfect has given up his back. Will we see Tahere going for some submissions?
Tahere is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tahere is not going to allow Almost Perfect to sit and survive in this position. Almost Perfect showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dyltsta Tahere dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Almost Perfect connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tahere momentarily.
Almost Perfect tries to clinch up but Tahere circles away and keeps his distance. Tahere misses with a takedown attempt - Almost Perfect sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Almost Perfect defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tahere. Almost Perfect stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dyltsta Tahere. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tahere shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Almost Perfect manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Dyltsta Tahere overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Tahere trying to control the position from guard on top but Almost Perfect is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tahere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Almost Perfect swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tahere stays in close to Almost Perfect's body and controls the position. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Tahere postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dyltsta Tahere just wasn't active enough. Almost Perfect wants to clinch. Almost Perfect shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tahere manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Tahere keeping moving, preventing Almost Perfect from controlling successfully. Almost Perfect is looking to stand up but Tahere won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tahere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Almost Perfect wants to stand but Tahere is controlling his posture from full guard. Tahere wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Almost Perfect must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Raprap Junior Almost Perfect wasn't active enough on the ground. Almost Perfect tries to close the distance and clinch but Tahere swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Almost Perfect fails with the takedown. Tahere dives in and scores a takedown into Almost Perfect's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tahere trying to control the position from guard on top but Almost Perfect is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Almost Perfect being controlled here, momentarily. Tahere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Tahere trying to control the position from guard on top but Almost Perfect is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Dyltsta Tahere wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Almost Perfect tries to clinch but Tahere moves out of range. Almost Perfect displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tahere. Tahere shoots in for a takedown but Almost Perfect shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Tahere keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Almost Perfect tries to score with a low kick but Tahere moves his leg out of the way. Almost Perfect tries to close the distance and clinch but Tahere swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tahere scores a takedown into full mount! Tahere trying to control but he's not successful this time. Tahere controlling the position easily from mount. Tahere is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Almost Perfect can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dyltsta Tahere dominated that second round. That's time! Tahere's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Tahere checks a leg kick. Tahere gets a takedown into half guard. Tahere is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Almost Perfect has managed to free his arm - good work. Tahere frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Tahere looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tahere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Almost Perfect is looking to escape. Tahere wants to take Almost Perfect's back here but Almost Perfect is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Almost Perfect can't escape the position.
Almost Perfect is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Almost Perfect working to try and regain half guard.
Tahere looking to control and managing it successfully. Tahere looking to secure an arm triangle but Almost Perfect defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Almost Perfect can't escape the position.
Tahere wants to control the pace but Almost Perfect is squirming around nicely. Tahere controlling the position easily from mount. Almost Perfect is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tahere is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Almost Perfect is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, 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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RATING
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