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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taw DawTang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyz Metamoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DawTang comes to the cage accompanied by Imperial March. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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255 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Good takedowns
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taw DawTang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyz Metamoris!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metamoris feints and as DawTang raises his hands in defense, Metamoris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
DawTang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DawTang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DawTang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
DawTang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Metamoris fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. DawTang sprawls well initially but Metamoris persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
DawTang wants to control but Metamoris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metamoris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
DawTang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DawTang.
Metamoris drops back looking for a leg! DawTang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DawTang manages to kick Metamoris off! Metamoris jumps back into DawTang's guard.
Metamoris postures up in DawTang's guard and throws a big left but DawTang blocks it.
DawTang pulls Metamoris in to control the position.
Metamoris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DawTang keeping moving, preventing Metamoris from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Metamoris throws a big elbow that misses.
Metamoris has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
DawTang working a defensive guard here.
Metamoris trying to control but DawTang is working from the bottom.
Metamoris looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
DawTang looking for a guillotine here but Metamoris defends easily.
DawTang trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kyz Metamoris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metamoris shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches DawTang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
DawTang tries to improve position but can't.
Metamoris tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Metamoris goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, DawTang has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Metamoris but great work by DawTang.
Metamoris is not content to let DawTang control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metamoris can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metamoris is not content to let DawTang control the position.
DawTang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Metamoris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DawTang is looking to take a break and control but Metamoris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyz Metamoris dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Metamoris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
DawTang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DawTang is really struggling to control Metamoris but he's trying to hold on to the position.
DawTang wants to sweep here but Metamoris controlling him for the moment.
DawTang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DawTang controls Metamoris momentarily but Metamoris frees himself.
Metamoris is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DawTang is trying to control the position but Metamoris postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metamoris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
DawTang working a defensive guard here.
Metamoris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
DawTang trying to keep a closed guard but Metamoris is proving a slippery customer.
Metamoris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DawTang is keeping the position for now.
DawTang working for a triangle but Metamoris defends it easily.
Metamoris wants to pass the guard but DawTang is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Metamoris postures up.
Metamoris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kyz Metamoris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DawTang misses with a series of wild punches.
Metamoris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DawTang.
Metamoris shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Metamoris was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Metamoris working away.
Metamoris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. DawTang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
DawTang can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DawTang tries to buck Metamoris off but Metamoris is having none of it.
Metamoris trying to control the action but DawTang is working from the bottom.
DawTang regains half guard.
Metamoris looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Metamoris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DawTang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Metamoris is working away from the top position though.
Metamoris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Metamoris is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DawTang has managed to free his arm - good work.
DawTang is looking for a sweep. Metamoris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Metamoris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
DawTang is looking for a sweep. Metamoris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyz Metamoris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
DawTang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Metamoris drives through with a takedown into DawTang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
DawTang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Metamoris postures up in DawTang's guard and throws a big left but DawTang blocks it.
Metamoris won't allow DawTang to sweep him here.
DawTang trying to keep a closed guard but Metamoris is proving a slippery customer.
DawTang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Metamoris is one step ahead there.
Metamoris trying to control but DawTang is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DawTang working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metamoris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Metamoris drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
DawTang regains half guard.
Metamoris is working for a kimura but DawTang is defending it quite comfortably.
DawTang trying to hold on to Metamoris's head to control him but Metamoris postures up.
DawTang is looking to improve his position.
Metamoris seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. DawTang is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kyz Metamoris!
Kyz Metamoris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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