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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tap Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Viapondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viapondo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cypress Hill kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Cesar Viapondo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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146 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tap Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cesar Viapondo!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viapondo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Viapondo tries to clinch but Out moves out of range.
Viapondo doesn't manage to clinch there - Out circles away.
Viapondo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Out shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Out showed some decent athleticism there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Out is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Out in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viapondo wants to improve his position but Out is controlling well.
Out keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Out is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Viapondo defends it well.
Viapondo won't allow Out to pass to mount.
Out thows a huge punch but Viapondo dodges it nicely.
Out wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viapondo keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Out thows a huge punch but Viapondo dodges it nicely.
Viapondo is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Out is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Viapondo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Out.
Viapondo is refusing to be controlled, as Out sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Viapondo can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out working the head and body with strikes.
Out throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Out throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Viapondo taking some punishment here, with Out in his half guard.
Out is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Out controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Out is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viapondo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Viapondo trying to hold on to Out's head to control him but Out postures up.
Out thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Viapondo's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viapondo tries to roll over but Out keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tap Out dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Out fails with a takedown attempt.
Out fails with a takedown attempt.
Out shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Viapondo as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tap Out. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Out closes the distance and clinches up with Viapondo, looking for a takedown. Out pushes Viapondo against the cage but Viapondo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Out scores with a takedown into Viapondo's guard.
Out is pushing down on Viapondo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Viapondo is fighting to maintain full guard but Out has managed to sneak the leg through.
Viapondo is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Out is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Out throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Viapondo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Out.
Out trying to control from half guard but Viapondo is working away.
Viapondo is looking to control Out's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Viapondo avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viapondo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Out.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Out landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Out is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Viapondo!
Out putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Out looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Out looking to finish Viapondo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Viapondo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Out with good strikes from the mount here!
Viapondo is in a horrible position here. Out smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Out working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Out lands a heavy elbow.
Viapondo wants to hold on but Out pushes him away.
Out controlling his opponent.
Out landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viapondo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Out with shots to the head and body - Viapondo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tap Out overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Out landing strikes from the mount.
Out looking to control but Viapondo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Out lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tap Out dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Out shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Viapondo as he jumps to the side.
Viapondo misses with a hook. Out ducked under it nicely.
Out closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Viapondo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Out is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Out with a couple of short strikes.
Out lands a nice shot to the head.
Out landing punches.
Out breaks from Viapondo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Viapondo can't escape the position.
Out is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viapondo can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Out landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Out looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Viapondo is rocked!
Viapondo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Viapondo is still in real trouble! Can Out finish him?
Out sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Viapondo seems to have recovered his senses.
Out looking to isolate an arm here. Viapondo doesn't see it coming and as Out extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tap Out!
Tap Out managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brute, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
90% |
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