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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Atari Big Head (ranked 7781 p4p, 0 weight class) and One Dolla (ranked 6952 p4p, 0 weight class). Atari Big Head has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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168 cm
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135 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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183 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Atari Big Head! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, One Dolla ! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dolla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Big Head. Big Head dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The fight stays on the outside here - Dolla looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dolla with a body punch. A glancing blow. Big Head closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dolla quickly recovers to half guard. Big Head uses his free foot to push down on Dolla 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dolla . Big Head looking to secure an arm triangle but Dolla defends it well. Big Head takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Big Head throws some wild stikes that Dolla manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Big Head controlling his opponent. Dolla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Big Head. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Dolla tries to hold on but Big Head pushes him away. Big Head is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dolla can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Big Head looking to control and managing it successfully. Big Head looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Dolla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Dolla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dolla tries to hold on but Big Head postures up. Dolla wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Dolla is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Big Head gets his way!
Big Head tightening his grip on Dolla , looking for the choke. Big Head has good solid back control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Big Head looking for the RNC. Dolla has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Big Head. Dolla fending off the submission attempt from Big Head. Dolla preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Big Head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dolla fending off the submission attempt from Big Head. Big Head seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Dolla can't escape the position.
Big Head has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dolla has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Big Head struggling to land strikes to the head as Dolla covers up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dolla is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atari Big Head dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dolla tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Big Head defends well and Dolla ends up having to push Big Head into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Big Head looks to throw the jab but Dolla is out of range. Big Head misses with a body shot.
Dolla tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Big Head manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dolla shoots in but Big Head avoids the takedown attempt easily. Big Head forces Dolla back against the cage and clinches. A shot in the inside from Big Head. Big Head scores with a nice hook to the head. Big Head gets control of Dolla 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Big Head will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Big Head is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Dolla looking to sit in guard and control but Big Head gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Big Head is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Dolla avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Big Head wants to control from the top but Dolla keeps moving. Big Head might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Big Head engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Big Head slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Big Head with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Big Head throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Dolla wants to control the action here but instead Big Head manages to pass to full mount! Big Head looking to ground and pound but Dolla is blocking nicely. Big Head controlling the pace for now. Big Head takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Big Head has good solid back control here. Big Head is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dolla defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Big Head controls the position. Big Head looking to break Dolla 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dolla remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Big Head will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Big Head looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Big Head is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dolla is defending well though. Big Head let's go of the attempt for now. Big Head is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dolla can do to turn this around? Dolla trying to control the action but Big Head just sinks the hooks in. Dolla is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Big Head is staying active. Dolla covering up well under a series of strikes from Big Head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Big Head missing with strikes from the back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atari Big Head dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Big Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Big Head stuffs the takedown. Dolla shoots for a double leg takedown but Big Head sprawls well. He's pushed Dolla 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Big Head connects with a body shot that sends Dolla 's belly button to the back. Big Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Big Head takes the fight into the clinch. Big Head lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Big Head working some nice short punches in the clinch. Big Head stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dolla stalling in the clinch but Big Head improves position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Big Head lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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! Well, if Big Head 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dolla can do anything to dispel that myth. Big Head passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. Big Head working for a submission but Dolla is keeping him at bay. Big Head is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dolla can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dolla is just holding on here. Big Head manages to take his back.
Big Head has good solid back control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Dolla is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Big Head has locked on a rear naked choke here! Dolla is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Atari Big Head! During a confident post fight interview, Atari Big Head thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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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
43% |
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