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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Djimon Mahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Djimon Mahama could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Emilio Stark's chin.
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154 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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179 cm
24
155 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Djimon Mahama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emilio Stark!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mahama is working to get back to half guard.
Stark controlling the pace for now.
Mahama tries to reverse the position but Stark maintains control.
Stark tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mahama wants to get back to his feet.
Stark controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahama is trying to escape the mount.
Mahama is squirming around, avoiding Stark's attempts to control the action.
Mahama is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark controlling the position easily from mount.
Mahama sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mahama looking for subs from the bottom but Stark mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark controlling from mount.
Mahama is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stark controlling from the full mount.
Stark wants to control the pace but Mahama is squirming around nicely.
Stark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mahama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahama regains half guard.
Stark performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mahama is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Stark dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mahama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stark scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mahama is looking for a sweep.
Mahama seems a little lost for a moment, as Stark dominates the positioning.
Mahama is looking for a sweep.
Stark content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahama is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mahama looking for subs from the bottom but Stark mounts him!
Stark controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahama is squirming around, avoiding Stark's attempts to control the action.
Mahama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stark controlling from mount.
Mahama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mahama is working hard here to advance position.
Stark controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahama really wants to buck Stark off and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahama really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stark goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mahama is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark has control of Mahama's left arm, preventing Mahama from doing any damage.
Stark controls Mahama momentarily but Mahama frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Emilio Stark wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stark stuffs the takedown attempt from Mahama. Mahama gets slowly back to his feet.
Mahama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Djimon Mahama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mahama!
Mahama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahama is looking to get to 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!
Stark controlling from the full mount.
Mahama is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Stark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stark manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mahama on his heels. He'll look to pass Mahama's guard now, I'm sure.
Stark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mahama has an active guard here but Stark has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stark in particular looking to stall.
Stark trying to control from half guard but Mahama is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mahama!
Mahama is squirming around, avoiding Stark's attempts to control the action.
Stark controlling the position easily from mount.
Mahama is squirming around, avoiding Stark's attempts to control the action.
Mahama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mahama gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark is looking for a kimura here.
Mahama is looking for a sweep. Stark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mahama looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stark is looking for a kimura but Mahama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage.
Stark is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Djimon Mahama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahama landing rabbit punches to the side of Stark's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying to control the action in half guard but Mahama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stark moves nicely into side control.
Mahama bucks up and tries to throw Stark off but instead Stark has got his back!
Stark biding his time, looking for the opening.
Emilio Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahama is trying to get back to his feet but Stark has full control of the position and if anything, Mahama has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emilio Stark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stark has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Stark!
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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
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