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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mirko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Tarake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sami Tarake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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182 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Mirko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Tarake!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirko swinging wildly here.
Tarake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirko.
Mirko tries to clinch there but Tarake circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tarake.
Mirko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tarake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mirko scores with a one two! Tarake had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mirko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tarake fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mirko sprawls well initially but Tarake persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mirko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tarake scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tarake prevents Mirko from standing back up.
Tarake slips a nice elbow through Mirko's hands, connecting with Mirko's forehead.
Mirko wants to get back to his feet.
Tarake is taking a breather. Mirko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mirko keeping control of the position.
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!
Mirko is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Tarake there.
Mirko wants to improve his position but Tarake is controlling well.
Mirko wants to get back to his feet.
Tarake wants to pass the guard but Mirko is defending well.
Tarake is trying to control. Mirko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mirko looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mirko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tarake on the ground.
Tarake is trying to control. Mirko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mirko trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Tarake dominating with strikes here.
Tarake trying to control but Mirko is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarake throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Mirko has his hands clasped together but Tarake breaks the hold and Mirko is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Tarake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sami Tarake!
Sami Tarake thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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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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