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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Allan Omega (ranked 3158 p4p, 167 weight class) and Djalo Tavares (ranked 2014 p4p, 106 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tavares's choice of entrance music: Voodoo Shit. Djalo Tavares has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Allan Omega's chin.
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143 lbs
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149 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allan Omega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djalo Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega misses with a body kick.
Omega misses with the combination.
Tavares instigates a clinch.
Tavares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Omega blocking some punches.
Omega is trying to break free.
Tavares has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Omega regains guard immediately.
Tavares stops Omega from standing up.
Omega on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Omega tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tavares has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tavares keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Omega's efforts to push away.
Tavares has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Omega is trying to keep an underhook but Tavares manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omega pushes Tavares off looking to stand but Tavares dives back in and keeps control.
Tavares missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tavares not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tavares thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Omega has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tavares is on him like a limpet, forcing Omega back against the cage.
Omega looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tavares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavares lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tavares tries a body shot but Omega blocks it.
Tavares scores with a shoulder strike.
Tavares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavares wants to take the fight to the mat but Omega manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tavares scores with a shoulder strike.
Tavares can't find room to land a body shot as Omega controls the action.
Tavares is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right handed body shot lands from Tavares.
Tavares digs a right hand underneath Omega's ribcage. Omega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Omega is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega prevents a body shot from Tavares.
Tavares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Omegas head.
Tavares lands a hook that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
Omega wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Tavares has him pressed against the cage.
Tavares looking for a takedown.
Allan Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djalo Tavares.
Tavares struggles to land a body shot inside as Omega controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Tavares - that landed with a thud.
Tavares lands a shot to the body.
Tavares is working Omega over against the cage.
Tavares lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavares.
Omega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tavares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
Omega is trying to push Tavares away but Tavares has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Omega is trying to keep an underhook but Tavares manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tavares throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tavares connects with a nice short shot to Omega's temple.
Omega is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tavares scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tavares working over Omega with some ground and pound. Omega looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Omega is rocked!
Omega pushes Tavares off looking to stand but Tavares dives back in and keeps control.
Tavares throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Omega is looking to escape.
Tavares working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omega is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tavares scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tavares is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Omega is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Well, if Tavares 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega looks like he's trying to stand up.
Omega seems to have got his legs back now.
Omega has hold of Tavares's hands but Tavares slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tavares lands with a punch from half guard.
Omega is staying active underneath Tavares, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tavares thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Omega taking some punishment here, with Tavares in his half guard.
Tavares landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tavares lands strikes from half guard.
Tavares lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Djalo Tavares dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Omega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Omega stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Omega wants it to stay on the feet.
Tavares dives in for a single leg takedown but Omega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Omega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Omega.
Tavares rushes Omega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tavares lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Omega.
Djalo Tavares seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tavares.
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Tavares has him pressed against the cage.
Omega tries to break the clinch but Tavares is controlling the position.
Omega is trying to force a seperation but Tavares has the dominant position.
Tavares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tavares is trying to drag Omega to the mat but Omega just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Allan Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djalo Tavares.
Omega is trying to force a seperation but Tavares has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega prevents the takedown attempt.
Omega tries to break the clinch but Tavares is controlling the position.
Omega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Omega is trying to force a seperation but Tavares has the dominant position.
Tavares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tavares gets through Omega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Tavares.
Tavares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Omega is trying to break free.
Omega is pressed up against the cage. Tavares has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Omega down to the mat. Omega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tavares shoots in and gets a takedown into Omega's guard.
Tavares throws a big right hand that misses.
Tavares with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tavares wants to control from the top but Omega keeps moving.
Omega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares trying to control but Omega is working from the bottom.
Tavares landing some decent shots from guard.
Tavares working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tavares throwing strikes from guard but Omega blocks nicely.
Tavares throws a strike but Omega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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!
Tavares has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Omega tries to stand but Tavares is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tavares is on top in guard.
Tavares with a flurry of punches that miss.
Omega being controlled here, momentarily.
Tavares lands a couple of elbows.
Tavares working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Omega's head.
Tavares stops Omega from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavares with a nice head shot there.
Tavares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares postures up in Omega's guard and throws a big left but Omega blocks it.
Tavares working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tavares connects with a couple of short punches.
Tavares stops Omega from standing up.
Tavares distracts Omega with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares is looking to work some ground and pound but Omega has wrist control.
Tavares works over Omega with some ground and pound from guard.
Tavares with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tavares makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Djalo Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Omega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tavares circles away quickly and effectively.
Allan Omega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tavares moves in looking to clinch but Omega pushes him off.
It looked like Omega was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tavares.
Omega gets caught flat footed, as Tavares shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tavares postures up in Omega's guard and throws a big left but Omega blocks it.
Tavares postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Omega wants to stand but Tavares is controlling the position.
Tavares is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Djalo Tavares has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tavares throws a strike but Omega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Omega wanted to stand there but Tavares had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega wanted to stand there but Tavares had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tavares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Omega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tavares instigates a clinch.
Tavares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
Tavares lands with a left to the head.
Tavares tries to work over Omega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares scores with a shoulder strike.
Tavares pushes Omega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Omega is trying to force a seperation but Tavares has the dominant position.
Tavares is leaning against Omega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavares tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tavares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tavares gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Omega regains guard.
Tavares keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Omega's head.
Tavares lands a couple of digs.
Tavares throwing strikes but missing.
Tavares throws a big right hand that misses.
Tavares is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Omega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tavares chips away with some ground and pound.
Tavares is looking to work some ground and pound but Omega has wrist control.
Tavares scoring with some ground and pound.
Tavares trying to control but Omega is working from the bottom.
Djalo Tavares is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tavares must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tavares controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Omega can't keep his opponent in guard - Tavares advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Allan Omega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavares controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Djalo Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tavares 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Djalo Tavares!
A victorious Djalo Tavares thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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