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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudu Paraiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Khaybulaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dudu Paraiba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 cm
30
273 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
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190 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk |
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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
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dudu Paraiba! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiger Khaybulaev! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Paraiba scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Khaybulaev won't allow Paraiba to pass to mount. Khaybulaev looking for submissions off his back. Khaybulaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Paraiba is working for a kimura but Khaybulaev is defending it quite comfortably.
Paraiba wants to work for an arm triangle but Khaybulaev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paraiba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khaybulaev sees it coming and defends easily. Paraiba trying to control the action but Khaybulaev is working from the bottom. Khaybulaev actively working from the bottom here. Paraiba wants to pass the guard but Khaybulaev is defending well. Khaybulaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Khaybulaev looking for submissions off his back. Khaybulaev tries to roll over but Paraiba keeps him under control. Paraiba is keen to just control but Khaybulaev is a slippery customer. Still in half guard, Paraiba seems content to control. Paraiba working over Khaybulaev with some ground and pound. Khaybulaev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Paraiba looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khaybulaev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Paraiba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Khaybulaev has managed to free his arm - good work. Paraiba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khaybulaev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paraiba. Paraiba is trying to control. Khaybulaev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paraiba lands with a punch from half guard. Paraiba works his way into side control. Khaybulaev gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Paraiba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Khaybulaev is looking to improve his position but Paraiba isn't that keen on the idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Paraiba working the ground and pound effectively.
Khaybulaev is rocked!
It looks like Tiger Khaybulaev has been cut. Paraiba 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. Khaybulaev looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Paraiba! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dudu Paraiba! Dudu Paraiba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
77% |
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