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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poto Tupu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Chimaera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tupu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Youth Of The Nation. Chimaera has chosen The Vikings warrior spirit as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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290 lbs
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265 lbs
16 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Poto Tupu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Chimaera!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chimaera pushes Tupu up against the cage in a clinch.
Chimaera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tupu.
Chimaera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tupu is defending well for now.
Tupu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tupu misses with a body punch.
Chimaera misses with a punch on the inside.
Tupu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chimaera looking to throw knees to the head but Tupu is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Tupu.
Tupu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tupu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tupu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chimaera moves into the clinch.
Chimaera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tupu blocks it with crossed arms.
Chimaera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tupu wants to break free but Chimaera has control.
Chimaera lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chimaera tries to land a knee to the head but Tupu blocks with his arms.
Chimaera presses Tupu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Chimaera.
Chimaera working Tupu over with knees to the body.
Chimaera missing with knees to the body.
Tupu breaks the clinch.
Chimaera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupu misses with a hook.
Tupu misses the shot to the body.
Tupu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Poto Tupu has been cut.
Tupu avoids the head kick by Chimaera.
Chimaera connects with a jab.
Chimaera darts in and clinches Tupu up against the cage.
Chimaera lands a body shot.
Chimaera tries a body shot but Tupu blocks it.
Chimaera misses with a knee to the head.
Chimaera connects with a knee to the head.
Chimaera putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tupu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tupu is breathing heavily.
Chimaera lands with a light punch inside.
Chimaera prevents a body shot from Tupu.
Chimaera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tupu.
Tupu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chimaera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tupu blocks it with crossed arms.
Chimaera landing knees to the head.
Chimaera lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tupu tries to circle away but Chimaera has him pinned against the cage.
Chimaera misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Chimaera.
Chimaera staying out of range there.
Tupu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chimaera scores with a punch to the head.
Chimaera clinches with his opponent.
Chimaera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tupu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A hook to the body from Tupu.
Tupu blocks an uppercut.
Tupu gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chimaera regains guard.
Tupu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chimaera is keeping the position for now.
Chimaera wants to stand but Tupu is controlling the position.
Tupu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chimaera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tupu is controlling him.
Tupu tries to free his leg and advance position but Chimaera is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupu wants to control from the top but Chimaera keeps moving.
Tupu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chimaera is trying to stand up here but Tupu is controlling him well.
Tupu seems to be working for a kimura but Chimaera defends the submission attempt.
Chimaera is trying to stand up here but Tupu is controlling him well.
Chimaera has one foot on Tupu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Chimaera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chimaera misses with a looping left.
Tupu thows a body kick. Chimaera tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tupu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chimaera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupu throws an overhand right that lands on Chimaera's shoulder, as Chimaera tries to avoid the shot.
Chimaera tries to clinch but Tupu is having none of it.
Tupu looks to score with a jab to the body but Chimaera is just out of range.
Tupu tries a head kick but it misses.
Chimaera fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Tupu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupu takes a swing at Chimaera's ribcage but misses.
Tupu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tupu tries to work over Chimaera's front leg with a kick but Chimaera checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chimaera lands a head kick!
Chimaera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tupu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chimaera is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tupu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chimaera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chimaera wants to clinch.
Chimaera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Chimaera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Poto Tupu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chimaera.
Chimaera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Chimaera finds it's way through Tupu's defenses.
Tupu throws a leg kick but Chimaera moved away.
Chimaera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chimaera scores with a nice strike.
Tupu throws a sloppy head kick and Chimaera moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Chimaera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chimaera has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chimaera defending well as Tupu loads up on a big left hand.
Chimaera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chimaera just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTupu.
Chimaera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tupu drives through with a takedown into Chimaera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top 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!
Tupu looking to pass the guard.
Chimaera is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tupu presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The Chimaera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tupu lands with a left to the head.
Tupu working aggressively here.
Tupu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chimaera backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimaera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tupu avoids it.
Chimaera tries to work over Tupu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Tupu - that landed with a thud.
Chimaera connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tupu's face.
Tupu tries to score a body lock takedown but Chimaera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chimaera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Chimaera fails to land.
Chimaera trying to land knees to the body.
Chimaera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tupu.
Tupu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tupu misses with a wild body shot.
Tupu throws a head kick but Chimaera moves out of range.
Tupu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chimaera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tupu feints and as Chimaera raises his hands in defense, Tupu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tupu tries to free his leg and advance position but Chimaera is retaining full guard.
Tupu prevents Chimaera from getting back to his feet.
Tupu pushing down on Chimaera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Chimaera looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tupu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chimaera is trying to stand up here but Tupu is controlling him well.
Chimaera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chimaera is staying active underneath Tupu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chimaera tries to kick Tupu off but Tupu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Poto Tupu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tupu is working for a kimura but Chimaera is defending it quite comfortably.
Tupu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chimaera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tupu.
Chimaera pushes Tupu off looking to stand but Tupu dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera kicks Tupu off and gets back to his feet.
Chimaera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chimaera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tupu walks into a left hand.
Chimaera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chimaera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chimaera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tupu throws a head kick that misses.
Chimaera is looking to clinch.
Chimaera connects with a single shot there.
Chimaera lands a big head kick that sends Tupu tumbling to the mat! Chimaera takes a step backwards and waves Tupu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tupu is rocked!
Poto Tupu's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chimaera tries to clinch but Tupu moves out of range.
Tupu avoids the head kick by Chimaera.
Tupu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tupu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chimaera pinned against the cage. Chimaera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chimaera unleashes a big counter combination but Tupu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chimaera doesn't manage to clinch there - Tupu circles away.
Tupu shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poto Tupu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chimaera fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tupu.
Tupu misses with a lunging right hand
and Chimaera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chimaera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tupu manages to break the clinch.
The Chimaera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Chimaera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tupu doesn't seem phased though.
Chimaera throws a leg kick but Tupu checks it.
Tupu misses the shot to the body.
Chimaera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chimaera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Chimaera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Poto Tupu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Chimaera connects with a high kick.
Tupu throws a head kick that misses.
Tupu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chimaera clinches.
Chimaera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tupu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chimaera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tupu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chimaera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chimaera avoids the head kick by Tupu.
Tupu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Tupu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Chimaera.
Tupu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chimaera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tupu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chimaera has time to react.
Tupu defending well as Chimaera loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupu takes a swing at Chimaera's ribcage but misses.
Tupu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chimaera was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupu.
A little jabbing left from Chimaera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tupu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chimaera's sensitive parts.
Chimaera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chimaera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tupu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chimaera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chimaera wants it to stay on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Chimaera there.
Tupu is looking to wear down Chimaera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tupu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chimaera moves to clinch but Tupu breaks away
and Tupu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tupu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chimaera is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tupu lands a slapping body shot.
Tupu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Poto Tupu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimaera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chimaera putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tupu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chimaera has Tupu pressed against the cage, preventing Tupu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tupu managing to block the knees to the body from Chimaera.
Chimaera lands a left hand.
Chimaera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tupu backwards.
Chimaera looking to throw knees to the head but Tupu is blocking nicely.
Chimaera with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Tupu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tupu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tupu seems to have got his legs back now.
Chimaera prevents Tupu from breaking the clinch.
Chimaera misses with a knee strike.
Chimaera misses with a knee strike.
Tupu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chimaera backwards.
Chimaera landing knees to the body.
Tupu is working for takedown but Chimaera is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poto Tupu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chimaera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tupu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tupu prevents a body shot from Chimaera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chimaera lands a right hand.
Tupu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tupu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chimaera's elbow.
Tupu has a couple of punches blocked by Chimaera.
Chimaera lands a nice knee to the body.
Chimaera landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chimaera lands a hook that snaps the head of Tupu backwards.
Tupu misses with a body punch.
Chimaera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tupu blocks it with crossed arms.
Chimaera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tupu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chimaera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chimaera misses with a knee to the head.
Chimaera lands with a left to the head.
Chimaera blocks an elbow strike.
Tupu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chimaera looking to throw knees to the head but Tupu is blocking nicely.
Tupu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chimaera has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tupu has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupu misses with the head strike.
Tupu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chimaera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chimaera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tupu blocks it with crossed arms.
Chimaera misses with a body punch.
Chimaera with a knee to the head.
Tupu misses with a punch on the inside.
Chimaera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chimaera lands with a left to the head.
Tupu avoiding damage as Chimaera throws knees to the body.
Chimaera tries to land a knee to the head but Tupu blocks with his arms.
Tupu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chimaera pushes Tupu off looking to stand but Tupu dives back in and keeps control.
Tupu moves into full mount! Chimaera won't be happy about that!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chimaera is surviving well by controlling Tupu's body position as best he can.
The Chimaera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chimaera is trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Chimaera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chimaera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Chimaera!
A very excited looking The Chimaera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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