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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyler Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragon has chosen Puff the magic dragon as his entrance music. 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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190 lbs
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190 cm
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275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyler Stern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Dragon!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stern lands with a hook. Dragon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dragon looks for a takedown but Stern sprawls well.
Stern throws a lazy right hand but Dragon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stern moves away.
Stern tries to land a front kick but Dragon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dragon's head backwards.
It looks like Don Dragon has been cut.
Dragon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern lands with a shot to the body.
Stern wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kyler Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dragon.
Stern fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stern tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dragon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stern has closed the distance and engaged Dragon in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stern misses with an elbow strike.
Dragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stern prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stern lands a nice elbow.
Stern wants to stall.
Stern swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stern is defending well.
Kyler Stern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Dragon.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stern throws an elbow but misses.
Stern makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dragon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stern looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stern pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dragon closes the distance and pushes Stern back into the cage.
Stern lands an elbow inside that Dragon shrugs off.
Dragon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stern gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dragon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stern smiles and moves away.
Dragon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stern uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragon.
Dragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stern moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kyler Stern is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stern's half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dragon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dragon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dragon prevents Stern from improving his position.
Stern is trying to control but can't.
Dragon controlling the action here.
Dragon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stern trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stern is not content to let Dragon control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dragon connects with a nice short shot to Stern's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern is looking for a sweep. Dragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dragon is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern is refusing to be controlled, as Dragon sits in half guard.
Dragon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stern is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Don Dragon!
Don Dragon gave a mention to BioPharm Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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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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