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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudu Paraiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ole Solseng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solseng has chosen Iron Horse - Hero of the Day as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ole Solseng was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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198 cm
26
273 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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195 cm
20
285 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dudu Paraiba! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ole Solseng! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Paraiba scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Paraiba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Paraiba tries for a kimura but Solseng is defending well. Solseng keeps Paraiba under control for a moment. Paraiba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paraiba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Paraiba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paraiba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Solseng rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Paraiba's guard! Nice work there by Solseng! Solseng would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Paraiba being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paraiba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Solseng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Solseng content to stall in guard here.
Ole Solseng has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Solseng instigates a clinch. Paraiba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paraiba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Solseng lands with a right to the head. Solseng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Solseng is defending well against a takedown attempt. Paraiba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Solseng pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dudu Paraiba. That's going to take a lot out of him. Solseng tries to throw a body punch but Paraiba avoids it by throwing Solseng back against the cage. Solseng lands a shoulder strike. A nice right hand lands inside from Solseng. Solseng lands a shoulder strike. Solseng gets through Paraiba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Solseng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Solseng lands a body punch in the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short uppercut from Solseng. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ole Solseng dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Paraiba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Solseng. Solseng displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paraiba. Solseng misses with a leg kick. Paraiba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Paraiba fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Paraiba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Solseng sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paraiba somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dudu Paraiba. That's going to take a lot out of him. Solseng lands a head shot. Paraiba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Paraiba shoots in but Solseng avoids the takedown attempt easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paraiba. Solseng bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paraiba's head. Solseng has managed to clinch.
Paraiba has Solseng pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Solseng manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Solseng working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Solseng lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Solseng lands with a left to the head. Solseng throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paraibas head. A shot in the inside from Solseng. Solseng lands a nice shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Paraiba is trying to drag Solseng to the mat but Solseng just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Solseng lands a left hand.
Solseng cracks Paraiba with a nice body shot. A short left from Solseng.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Solseng lands a right hand. Solseng scores with a shot to the side of Paraiba's head. Paraiba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Solseng pushes Paraiba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Solseng lands an uppercut. Paraiba takes a shot to the head. Solseng drops Paraiba onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Paraiba is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Paraiba is rocked! Solseng misses with a body punch.
Solseng gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paraiba.
Solseng lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Solseng scores with a shot to the side of Paraiba's head. Solseng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A right hand to the body from Solseng.
Paraiba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Solseng avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Still in the clinch, Solseng scores with a nice short uppercut. Solseng lands a shoulder strike. Nice body punch from Solseng. Ole Solseng seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Solseng softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Solseng lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paraiba or not. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Solseng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A hook to the body from Solseng.
A short uppercut from Solseng. Solseng drops Paraiba onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Paraiba is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Oh Paraiba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Good body shot from Solseng.
Paraiba seems to have got his legs back now. A right handed body shot lands from Solseng.
Solseng drops Paraiba onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Paraiba is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Solseng drops Paraiba onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Paraiba is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Solseng is working Paraiba over against the cage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Solseng scores with an uppercut up the middle. Solseng creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Paraiba's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Paraiba drops to his knees and Solseng pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ole Solseng! A relieved looking Ole Solseng thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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