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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrell Myrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Voodoo Daddy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mambo Swing. Tyrell Myrell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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275 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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200 cm
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285 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrell Myrell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myrell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Myrell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has been cut.
Myrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myrell misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Myrell.
A head kick misses from Voodoo Daddy.
Voodoo Daddy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Myrell avoids it really well and circles away.
Voodoo Daddy looks for a takedown but Myrell sprawls well.
Myrell is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Voodoo Daddy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Voodoo Daddy throws a solid leg kick but Myrell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Voodoo Daddy.
Despite the aggression on Myrell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Myrell lands a leg kick that knocks Voodoo Daddy off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voodoo Daddy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Myrell's waist but Myrell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voodoo Daddy off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myrell throws a body kick that misses.
Voodoo Daddy shoots in looking for a takedown but Myrell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Voodoo Daddy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Myrell feints a counter leg kick.
Voodoo Daddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Voodoo Daddy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Voodoo Daddy checks a leg kick.
Myrell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Voodoo Daddy. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voodoo Daddy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Myrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voodoo Daddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Myrell.
Myrell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Myrell tries to clinch there but Voodoo Daddy circles away.
Voodoo Daddy 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.
Voodoo Daddy connects with a leg kick. Myrell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Voodoo Daddy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voodoo Daddy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Myrell!
Voodoo Daddy with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Myrell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Voodoo Daddy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myrell tries to get to full guard but Voodoo Daddy has control of the leg.
Voodoo Daddy is looking to advance position but Myrell won't allow it.
Well, if Voodoo Daddy 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.
Voodoo Daddy is working for a submission of some sort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myrell is controlling Voodoo Daddy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myrell tries to roll over but Voodoo Daddy keeps him under control.
Voodoo Daddy wants to free his trapped foot but Myrell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Voodoo Daddy wants to control but Myrell is keeping him busy.
Voodoo Daddy is looking to advance position but Myrell won't allow it.
Voodoo Daddy 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.
Voodoo Daddy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Myrell is just riding it out for now. Voodoo Daddy eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Voodoo Daddy wants to take a breather but Myrell is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Myrell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myrell connects with a leg kick. Voodoo Daddy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Voodoo Daddy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Voodoo Daddy looks to land a body kick but Myrell moved away.
Myrell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Voodoo Daddy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Voodoo Daddy shoots in and bounces Myrell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Voodoo Daddy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Myrell keeping moving, preventing Voodoo Daddy from controlling successfully.
Voodoo Daddy looking to sit in guard and control but Myrell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Myrell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Myrell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voodoo Daddy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Voodoo Daddy pulls Myrell in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voodoo Daddy wants to sweep here but Myrell controlling him for the moment.
Voodoo Daddy is controlling Myrell's posture.
Myrell trying to control but Voodoo Daddy is working from the bottom.
Myrell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Voodoo Daddy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Voodoo Daddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Myrell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Voodoo Daddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Voodoo Daddy keeping moving, preventing Myrell from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Voodoo Daddy is on top in guard.
Voodoo Daddy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Voodoo Daddy wants to pass the guard but Myrell is keeping the position.
Voodoo Daddy is working hard here to advance position.
Myrell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voodoo Daddy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Myrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Voodoo Daddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myrell content to stall in guard here.
Voodoo Daddy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Voodoo Daddy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Voodoo Daddy has his feet on Myrell's thighs here. He's pushed Myrell off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Myrell screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Bad Voodoo Daddy!
After winning the bout, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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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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