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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Hyneman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tappin Datass (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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273 lbs
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276 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamie Hyneman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tappin Datass!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Datass finds it's way through Hyneman's defenses.
Datass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hyneman moves away.
Jamie Hyneman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datass drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hyneman tries to bench press Datass off him but Datass keeps the position.
Datass is looking to take a break and control but Hyneman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hyneman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Datass on the ground.
Datass tries for a kimura but Hyneman is defending well.
Datass tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datass throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Datass looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hyneman is avoiding damage well.
Hyneman is pushing Datass's head away, looking to escape. Datass manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Datass postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Datass creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hyneman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hyneman is pushing Datass's head away, looking to escape. Datass manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyneman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Datass has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Datass working the ground and pound from side control.
Datass wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hyneman, who protects the arm well.
Hyneman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyneman pushes Datass off looking to stand but Datass dives back in and keeps control.
Datass seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hyneman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datass missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hyneman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Datass works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Datass seems content to control.
Datass trying to control the action but Hyneman is working from the bottom.
Hyneman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Datass looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Datass throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datass trying to control from half guard but Hyneman is working away.
Hyneman is trying to stand.
Hyneman is in trouble now - Datass has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Datass scoring with strikes but Hyneman is staying in there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Datass lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hyneman hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tappin Datass dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Datass showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hyneman.
Hyneman needs to keep his hands up - Datass had a free shot at his head there.
Hyneman misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Hyneman misses.
Datass shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hyneman's guard.
Datass pushing down on Hyneman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Datass is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hyneman wants to get back to his feet.
Datass keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hyneman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Datass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datass throwing shots but Hyneman is blocking nicely.
Datass is taking a breather. Hyneman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Datass is just content to waste time from the top position. Hyneman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Datass is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hyneman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Datass passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datass stalling away here and it's allowed Hyneman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hyneman keeping full guard, as Datass tries to pass.
Datass wants to control from the top but Hyneman keeps moving.
Datass passes Hyneman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datass controlling the pace.
Datass is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hyneman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Datass.
Datass is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hyneman defends it well.
Datass is looking for a kimura but Hyneman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Datass to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datass is keen to just control but Hyneman is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Datass.
Datass moves nicely into side control.
Datass laying and praying for a moment but Hyneman takes advantage and regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Datass missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tappin Datass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Datass thuds a left hand into Hyneman's body.
Hyneman misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Hyneman does no damage.
Hyneman throws the left hand but Datass avoids the punch easily.
Hyneman loads up on a big right hand but Datass slips the punch.
Hyneman misses the jab.
Datass jabs Hyneman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hyneman lands with a nice combination. Datass backs away looking to recover.
Hyneman misses with a left hand
and Datass counters with a nice uppercut.
Jamie Hyneman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hyneman throws an overhand right that lands on Datass's shoulder, as Datass tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Datass darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Datass gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Datass has Hyneman pressed against the cage, preventing Hyneman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Datass creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Datass has Hyneman pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datass lands a takedown into guard.
Datass trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyneman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Datass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Datass slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Datass sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hyneman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Datass tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datass working the head with strikes.
An elbow from Datass crashes against the mat.
Hyneman is being controlled here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Datass tries to advance to mount but Hyneman denies him.
Datass has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datass breaks from Hyneman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Datass punishing his opponent with strikes.
Datass dominating with strikes here.
Hyneman prevents Datass from taking his back.
Datass looking to finish Hyneman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hyneman!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datass is working for a guillotine from mount but Hyneman frees his head quite easily.
Tappin Datass has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datass working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Hyneman looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Datass! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tappin Datass!
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