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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dario Dumic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatan Ibrahimovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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195 cm
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215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dario Dumic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zlatan Ibrahimovic!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dumic fails to land the takedown.
Ibrahimovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dumic goes for a double leg but Ibrahimovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ibrahimovic continues to drive forward.
Ibrahimovic crunches a lovely knee into Dumic's ribcage.
Ibrahimovic looking to throw knees to the head but Dumic is blocking nicely.
Ibrahimovic lands a knee to the body.
Dumic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ibrahimovic after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dario Dumic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibrahimovic trying to land knees to the body.
Ibrahimovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dumic.
Ibrahimovic landing knees to the body.
Dumic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ibrahimovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dumic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ibrahimovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dumic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've been hearing reports that Dumic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dumic avoiding damage as Ibrahimovic throws knees to the body.
Dumic is trying to drag Ibrahimovic to the mat but Ibrahimovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dumic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ibrahimovic prevents it.
Dumic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ibrahimovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Ibrahimovic.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ibrahimovic obliges.
Ibrahimovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dumic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ibrahimovic tries a knee to the head but Dumic blocks it.
Dumic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dumic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ibrahimovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dumic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dumic shoots for a takedown but Ibrahimovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dumic is breathing heavily.
Ibrahimovic darts in and clinches Dumic up against the cage.
Dumic tries for a takedown but Ibrahimovic manages to get underhooks.
Ibrahimovic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dumic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibrahimovic misses with a knee strike.
Ibrahimovic crunches a lovely knee into Dumic's ribcage.
Dumic has Ibrahimovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ibrahimovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumic wants to take the fight to the mat but Ibrahimovic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ibrahimovic with a knee to the head.
Dumic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dumic is trying to stall.
A knee to the head by Ibrahimovic.
Dumic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ibrahimovic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dumic can't get the takedown.
Ibrahimovic landing knees to the head.
Ibrahimovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dumic gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ibrahimovic regains guard.
Ibrahimovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ibrahimovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dumic trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahimovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dumic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dumic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dumic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dumic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibrahimovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dumic is one step ahead there.
Ibrahimovic is trying to keep Dumic in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dumic drops back looking for a leg! Ibrahimovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ibrahimovic manages to kick Dumic off! Dumic jumps back into Ibrahimovic's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic dominated that round.
That's time! Dumic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ibrahimovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dumic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ibrahimovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Dumic circles away.
Ibrahimovic rushes Dumic and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic stops a takedown attempt from Dumic.
A knee to the head by Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dumic.
Ibrahimovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dumic blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic missing with knees to the body.
Ibrahimovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dumic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dumic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ibrahimovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dario Dumic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dumic shoots in for a takedown but Ibrahimovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Dumic with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ibrahimovic throws a head kick but Dumic moves out of range.
Ibrahimovic wants to clinch
and Dumic counters with a body kick that stops Ibrahimovic in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimovic looks to clinch
and Dumic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ibrahimovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dumic is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dumic advances position into side control!
Dumic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ibrahimovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ibrahimovic tries to bench press Dumic off him but Dumic keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dumic working away.
Dumic has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ibrahimovic is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dumic yanks on the arm and Ibrahimovic is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dumic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dario Dumic!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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