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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Papa Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nich DiMa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nich DiMa struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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166 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Papa Shango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nich DiMa!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shango closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. DiMa quickly recovers to half guard.
DiMa is looking to control Shango's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DiMa avoid being mounted?
DiMa is pressing down on Shango's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DiMa wants to sweep but no luck.
DiMa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shango can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shango wants to pass the guard but DiMa is keeping the position.
DiMa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DiMa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shango is one step ahead there.
Shango definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shango passes DiMa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiMa is looking to improve his position.
Shango is thwarting DiMa's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. DiMa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango passes DiMa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shango seems to be working for a kimura but DiMa defends the submission attempt.
Shango prevents DiMa from improving his position.
Shango is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DiMa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, if Shango 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.
Shango wants to pass to mount but DiMa is defending the position.
Shango is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DiMa is just riding it out for now. Shango eventually gives up the hold.
DiMa is pressing down on Shango's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shango is pushing down on DiMa's leg trying to pass to half guard. DiMa is fighting to maintain full guard but Shango has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shango wants to lay and pray for a moment but DiMa keeps working.
DiMa trying to control but Shango postures up.
Shango tries to pass to full mount but DiMa defends it.
Shango prevents DiMa from improving his position.
DiMa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shango wants to control from the top but DiMa keeps moving.
Shango won't allow DiMa to sweep him here.
Shango advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shango tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
DiMa is looking to reverse the position.
Shango has knee on belly and moves into mount.
DiMa is looking to get to half guard.
DiMa gets back to half guard.
DiMa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shango works his way into full mount!
Shango takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiMa wants to control but Shango is having none of it.
DiMa is trying desperately to improve position.
Shango wants to control the pace but DiMa is squirming around nicely.
DiMa tries to reverse the position but Shango maintains control.
Shango with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Shango is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. DiMa can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shango can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DiMa is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Shango dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shango gets caught flat footed, as DiMa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shango trying to keep a closed guard but DiMa is proving a slippery customer.
Shango keeping moving, preventing DiMa from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shango is on top in guard.
Shango slips nicely into half guard.
DiMa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DiMa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiMa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shango wants to pass the guard but DiMa is keeping the position.
Shango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DiMa can do to turn this around?
Shango avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango throws a big elbow that misses.
Shango advances to half guard.
DiMa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shango advances to half guard.
Shango trying to control from half guard but DiMa is working away.
DiMa is defending against the submission attempts here by Shango.
DiMa manages to get to full guard.
Shango forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiMa is trying to get back to full guard.
Papa Shango overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shango moves nicely into side control.
DiMa tries to improve position but can't.
Shango wants to control but DiMa is keeping him busy.
DiMa is looking to reverse the position.
DiMa gets back to half guard.
Shango is looking to take a break and control but DiMa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shango is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DiMa is just riding it out for now. Shango eventually gives up the hold.
DiMa moves into full guard.
DiMa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shango passes into half guard.
DiMa is looking for a sweep. Shango is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shango seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DiMa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shango has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shango looking to control but DiMa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shango looking to control and managing it successfully.
DiMa is squirming around, avoiding Shango's attempts to control the action.
DiMa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shango wants to control the pace but DiMa is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DiMa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shango.
DiMa is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Shango dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shango uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DiMa.
Shango drives through with a takedown into DiMa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
DiMa keeping moving, preventing Shango from controlling successfully.
Shango stands and throws DiMa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shango tries for a kimura but DiMa is defending well.
DiMa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shango is staying active underneath DiMa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shango wants to improve his position but DiMa is controlling well.
DiMa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shango doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DiMa.
DiMa stalling away here and it's allowed Shango to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango wants to sweep but no luck.
DiMa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shango looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shango looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shango!
Shango tries to move into full mount but can't pass DiMa's legs.
Shango is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, DiMa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shango moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
DiMa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Nich DiMa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shango controlling from mount.
Shango looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shango is going oldschool here, as he tries to force DiMa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so DiMa shrugs it off.
DiMa has left one of his arms exposed and Shango doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. DiMa screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Papa Shango!
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hype
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pop
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