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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Madrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisho Oiyambe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for James Madrox has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 cm
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252 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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199 cm
25
265 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Madrox! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taisho Oiyambe! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Madrox throws a lazy head kick and Oiyambe counters with a takedown into side control. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Madrox can't do much from the bottom here. Oiyambe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Oiyambe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Madrox has escaped the position, nice work there. Oiyambe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Madrox has escaped the position, nice work there. Madrox is trying to improve his position. Oiyambe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Oiyambe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Madrox has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Madrox is looking to reverse the position. Oiyambe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Madrox, who protects the arm well. Madrox is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Oiyambe tries for a kimura but Madrox is defending well. Oiyambe tries to advance to mount but Madrox denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oiyambe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Madrox wants to get back to his feet but Oiyambe drags him back down. Madrox is looking for a sweep. Madrox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oiyambe on the ground. Madrox is trying to control Oiyambe's posture but Oiyambe avoids it. Oiyambe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Madrox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Oiyambe tries for a kimura but Madrox is defending well. You can see the frustration on Madrox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oiyambe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Madrox has escaped the position, nice work there. Madrox is looking for a sweep. This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Oiyambe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Oiyambe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oiyambe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Oiyambe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Madrox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Oiyambe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Madrox is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oiyambe off and has taken his back! Madrox has the hooks in. Oiyambe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Madrox's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Oiyambe tries to escape but Madrox has the hooks in and won't let him break free. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Oiyambe manages to reverse the position and now he's in Madrox's guard. Nice work there by Oiyambe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisho Oiyambe dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Oiyambe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Madrox pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oiyambe is out of range and Madrox settles back down. Oiyambe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Madrox tries to clinch but Oiyambe moves out of range. Oiyambe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Madrox misses with the body kick and Oiyambe counters with a nice double leg into guard. Oiyambe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oiyambe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Madrox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oiyambe is one step ahead there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madrox pushes Oiyambe off and scrambles back to his feet.
Oiyambe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Madrox.
That's one minute gone in the round. Madrox looks for a takedown but Oiyambe sprawls well. Oiyambe blocks the body kick.
Oiyambe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Oiyambe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Taisho Oiyambe has been cut. Some wild striking there from Madrox.
Oiyambe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Madrox defends it well. Madrox moves to clinch but Oiyambe breaks away and Oiyambe counters with a shoot takedown. Madrox fights it but they end up in guard. Madrox wants to sweep but no luck. Oiyambe passes Madrox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Madrox trying to control here.
Oiyambe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Madrox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oiyambe. Oiyambe wants to work for an arm triangle but Madrox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Oiyambe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Oiyambe is trying to work for a kimura but Madrox is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Oiyambe is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oiyambe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oiyambe is thwarting Madrox's attempts to control the position. Oiyambe is working for a submission of some sort.
Madrox is defending against the submission attempts here by Oiyambe.
Madrox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Oiyambe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Madrox is just riding it out for now. Oiyambe eventually gives up the hold. Madrox is trying to maintain the position but Oiyambe is very close to passing his half guard. Oiyambe wants to work for an arm triangle but Madrox is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Madrox controlling the position well. Madrox tries to get to full guard but Oiyambe has control of the leg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisho Oiyambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Taisho Oiyambe's cut. That's time! Madrox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Madrox moves into the clinch. Madrox is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Madrox is trying to stall.
Madrox jumps guard.
Taisho Oiyambe has got the better of the ground game so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oiyambe drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Oiyambe as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Madrox screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Oiyambe! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Taisho Oiyambe!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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