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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ibo Dalamekov (ranked 7264 p4p, 486 weight class) and Jon Stark (ranked 6725 p4p, 474 weight class). Dalamekov comes into the arena with Chechen Mob Song blaring out of the sound system. Jon Stark will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ibo Dalamekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Stark with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Dalamekov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dalamekov cracks Stark with an open hand slap.
It looks like Jon Stark has been cut.
Dalamekov tries for a takedown but Stark circles away easily
and Stark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dalamekov drives through with a takedown into Stark's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalamekov.
Dalamekov throwing strikes but missing.
Stark is looking to stand up but Dalamekov isn't so interested in that idea.
Stark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dalamekov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now.
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalamekov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalamekov.
Dalamekov throwing strikes but missing.
Dalamekov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stark wriggles free and stands up.
Dalamekov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stark shoots in but no luck this time.
Dalamekov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stark tries to clinch up but Dalamekov circles away and keeps his distance.
Stark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dalamekov circles away.
Ibo Dalamekov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Stark.
Stark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stark wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Stark. No joy for Dalamekov on that attempt.
Stark lands a leg kick that knocks Dalamekov off balance momentarily.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dalamekov as he jumps to the side.
Ibo Dalamekov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalamekov checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark looks for a takedown but Dalamekov sprawls well.
Dalamekov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dalamekov tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dalamekov to the ground. Dalamekov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dalamekov is looking to counter punch.
Dalamekov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Stark fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dalamekov sprawls well initially but Stark persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Stark seems content to control.
Dalamekov is trying to get back to full guard.
Stark wants to take a breather but Dalamekov is having none of it.
Well, if Stark 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.
Dalamekov controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Dalamekov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dalamekov is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dalamekov slaps away a takedown attempt from Stark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stark dives in and grabs Dalamekov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dalamekov pushes down on Stark's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stark stuffs the takedown.
Stark now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Stark wants to clinch up but Dalamekov keeps it at a distance.
Stark bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dalamekov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dalamekov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stark feints and as Dalamekov raises his hands in defense, Stark 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.
Stark wants to control from the top but Dalamekov keeps moving.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Dalamekov is keeping the position.
Stark trying to control but Dalamekov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Stark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Stark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Stark.
Dalamekov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dalamekov stuffs the takedown attempt from Stark. Stark gets slowly back to his feet.
Dalamekov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stark on his heels. He'll look to pass Stark's guard now, I'm sure.
Stark trying to keep a closed guard but Dalamekov is proving a slippery customer.
Dalamekov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dalamekov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalamekov landing some decent shots from guard.
Dalamekov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalamekov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalamekov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dalamekov is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalamekov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Stark wants to control from the top but Dalamekov keeps moving.
Stark postures up in Dalamekov's guard and throws a big left but Dalamekov blocks it.
Stark stopping the sweep attempt from Dalamekov.
Stark trying to control but Dalamekov is working from the bottom.
Dalamekov looking to control.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalamekov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dalamekov to the mat! Dalamekov manages to get full guard.
Dalamekov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stark is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dalamekov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dalamekov wants a takedown.
Dalamekov is looking for a takedown.
Stark can't get the takedown.
Ibo Dalamekov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Stark.
Stark gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dalamekov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dalamekov tries to get out of the position.
Dalamekov trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark postures up in Dalamekov's guard and throws a big left but Dalamekov blocks it.
Dalamekov pulls Stark in close to prevent any damage.
Dalamekov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dalamekov is trying to keep Stark in close.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalamekov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stark controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ibo Dalamekov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Stark's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dalamekov shoots in looking for a takedown but Stark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dalamekov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stark shoots in and drives through. Dalamekov sprawls well.
Jon Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dalamekov is defended easily by Stark.
Stark moves in looking to clinch but Dalamekov pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stark.
Stark gets caught flat footed, as Dalamekov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stark kicks Dalamekov off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalamekov looks for a takedown but Stark sprawls well.
It seemed like Stark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibo Dalamekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalamekov shoots in and drives through. Stark sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dalamekov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stark somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalamekov fails to land the takedown.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dalamekov as he avoids it easily.
Dalamekov misses with a hook.
Stark dives in and grabs Dalamekov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dalamekov pushes down on Stark's head and hops out.
Dalamekov looks for a takedown but Stark sprawls well.
Dalamekov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stark shoots in for a double leg but Dalamekov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dalamekov gets a double leg takedown into Stark's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalamekov is looking to work some ground and pound but Stark has wrist control.
Dalamekov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stark pulls Dalamekov in close to prevent any damage.
Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dalamekov stands and throws Stark's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stark tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dalamekov easily slips into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalamekov working Stark over with strikes here.
Stark is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dalamekov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalamekov with shots to the head and body - Stark looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dalamekov with shots to the head and body - Stark looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dalamekov with good strikes from the mount here!
Dalamekov punching from mount but Stark doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stark tries to hold on but Dalamekov pushes him away.
Dalamekov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark gets back to half guard.
Dalamekov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dalamekov prevents Stark from improving his position.
Stark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dalamekov.
Stark is trying to stand.
Stark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dalamekov.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dalamekov chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark wants to stand and escape but Dalamekov is having none of it.
Dalamekov postures up in Stark's guard and throws a big left but Stark blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibo Dalamekov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dalamekov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibo Dalamekov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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