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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Fedida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amun Massri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amun Massri has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daniel Fedida's chin.
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195 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
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250 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Fedida! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Amun Massri! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Massri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Massri unloads with some shots from mount but Fedida bucks and avoids them well.
Massri throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fedida wants to hold on but Massri pushes him away. Massri punching from mount but Fedida doing a good job of avoiding damage. Fedida sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Fedida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Massri. Fedida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Massri. Massri misses with a head shot. Fedida uses the momentum to regain guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Massri stopping the sweep attempt from Fedida. Massri scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fedida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Massri. Massri landing with the ground and pound. Massri is looking to work some ground and pound but Fedida has wrist control. Fedida looking to control.
Fedida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Massri is controlling him. Massri scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Fedida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Massri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Massri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Massri is looking to work some ground and pound but Fedida has wrist control. Fedida has momentary wrist control but Massri slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Massri throwing strikes from guard but Fedida blocks nicely. Massri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Fedida wants to stand and escape but Massri is having none of it. Massri postures up in Fedida's guard and throws a big left but Fedida blocks it. Fedida is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Massri cracks Fedida with a solid left hand. Massri lands a couple of digs. Fedida utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Fedida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Massri distracts Fedida with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Massri throws a big right hand that misses. Fedida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Massri should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Massri throwing strikes from guard but Fedida blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Massri throws an elbow that misses. Fedida uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Massri's guard. Nice move by Fedida! Massri throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Massri punching from the bottom - just letting Fedida know he's still in a fight. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Massri can do anything to dispel that myth. Massri punching from the bottom - just letting Fedida know he's still in a fight. Fedida trying to stand up but can't free himself from Massri's guard. Massri throwing short punches from the bottom. Massri tries to land a sweep but no joy. Massri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fedida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Massri throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fedida wants to pass the guard but Massri is keeping the position. Fedida is looking to work some ground and pound but Massri has wrist control. Massri will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Massri trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Massri is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fedida dives into side control.
Massri regains half guard. Fedida looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Fedida is looking for a kimura but Massri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fedida to get the leverage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fedida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Massri tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Massri punching from the bottom.
Fedida wants to pass the guard but Massri is defending well. Massri wants to get back to his feet. Massri tries to roll over but Fedida keeps him under control. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Massri punching from the bottom.
Fedida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Fedida trying to control the action but Massri is working from the bottom. Massri wants to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amun Massri dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Massri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Massri dodges the punch combination from Fedida.
Massri shoots in for a takedown but Fedida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Massri fails with the takedown. Massri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Massri has a takedown stuffed. Daniel Fedida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amun Massri. Fedida throws a jab when Massri was well out of range. Massri slips a jab and a cross from Fedida.
Massri dodges the punch combination from Fedida.
Fedida wants to clinch. Massri shoots in for a takedown but Fedida shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Massri is breathing heavily. A lazy left from Fedida finds it's target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Massri slips a jab and a cross from Fedida.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fedida throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Massri fails with a takedown attempt. Massri throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fedida was covering up waiting for the punch and Massri finishes the takedown easily into guard. Fedida lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Massri! Fedida controlling from the full mount. Massri is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Fedida locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Massri is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Fedida! Daniel Fedida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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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
RATING
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