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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa Diakite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black's entrance music is the rich beats. A fine choice. Papa Diakite has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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280 lbs
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250 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Papa Diakite!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diakite closes this distance looking for a takedown but Black circles away.
Black appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diakite looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but Diakite persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Black was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diakite fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Black avoids it really well and circles away.
Christian Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Diakite.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diakite scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diakite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christian Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diakite has his takedown stuffed
and Black counters with a two punch combo.
Diakite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Black tries to avoid it but Diakite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Black to the ground. Black escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Black seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Black stuffs the takedown.
Black appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diakite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.
As Diakite tries to get set, Black tries to push him back and clinch up but Diakite manages to avoid the attempt.
Diakite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Black swivels and escapes.
Black throws a big counter combination but Diakite scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diakite with a lazy takedown attempt
and Black counters by moving into the clinch.
Black decides to pull guard.
Diakite trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diakite should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Diakite stops Black from standing up.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Black manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Black works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Black will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diakite throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diakite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diakite looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diakite has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Diakite's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diakite working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diakite on the ground.
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Black postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diakite is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diakite looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black postures up.
Diakite looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diakite has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Diakite's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diakite working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Black has passed into half guard!
Diakite has a hand on Black's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Black takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Black dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Black slips a straight right by Diakite.
Black appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diakite looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Diakite throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Black was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Black as Diakite shoots in.
Black tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diakite manages to circle out of the way.
Black slips a jab from Diakite.
Black appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diakite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Black feinted with a counter takedown.
Diakite throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diakite waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black.
Diakite catches Black with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diakite shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Black defends it nicely.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Diakite.
Black drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diakite sprawls and moves away.
Diakite throws a jab when Black was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diakite misses the body punch
and Black counters with a two punch combo.
Diakite fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Black half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Christian Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papa Diakite.
Diakite misses with an uppercut
and Black counters with a series of strikes. Diakite will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diakite misses with a takedown
and Black moves into the clinch.
Diakite is breathing heavily.
Black jumps into guard, dragging Diakite to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diakite thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diakite can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diakite won't allow Black to get back to his feet.
Diakite trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Diakite looking to pass the guard.
Diakite prevents Black from getting back to his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Diakite has eaten all the pies!
Diakite wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Diakite postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Black is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diakite, into his guard.
Black avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Diakite to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Black is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Diakite pulls down on the head and he's put Black to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Papa Diakite!
The defeated Christian Black had this to say: 'even though I lost I was just testing you see you next time punk'.
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