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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franz Gruber (ranked 2796 p4p, 2867 weight class) and Biete Delaghomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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2 - 1 - 0 |
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198 cm
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5 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Franz Gruber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Biete Delaghomba!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delaghomba throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Franz Gruber has been cut.
Gruber fails with a takedown attempt.
Gruber gets a takedown into half guard.
Delaghomba is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gruber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Delaghomba controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gruber is thwarting Delaghomba's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaghomba tries to roll over but Gruber keeps him under control.
Gruber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gruber seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Delaghomba for as long as he can get away with.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Delaghomba keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gruber is taking a breather. Delaghomba says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gruber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gruber drops his hands momentarily and Delaghomba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice cross by Delaghomba.
A jab from Delaghomba does it's job there.
Gruber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Delaghomba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Gruber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gruber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Delaghomba pinned against the cage. Delaghomba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Delaghomba catches Gruber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Delaghomba shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gruber eats them both and turns towards Delaghomba to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Delaghomba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gruber misses with a takedown attempt - Delaghomba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gruber is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Delaghomba's half guard.
Gruber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Delaghomba keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruber trying to control from half guard but Delaghomba is working away.
Delaghomba tries to get to full guard but Gruber has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gruber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gruber's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Delaghomba is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Delaghomba wants to control but Gruber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gruber working Delaghomba over with strikes.
Delaghomba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gruber.
Gruber trying to control the action but Delaghomba is working from the bottom.
Gruber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Delaghomba is pressing down on Gruber's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gruber trying to control but Delaghomba is working from the bottom.
Gruber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biete Delaghomba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franz Gruber's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Delaghomba scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
An inside leg kick lands from Delaghomba.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gruber.
Biete Delaghomba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Delaghomba.
Gruber misses with a takedown attempt - Delaghomba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Delaghomba is looking to slow Gruber down with leg kicks.
Delaghomba pushes Gruber away with a front kick.
Franz Gruber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruber has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Gruber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delaghomba throws a head kick but Gruber moves out of range.
Delaghomba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gruber on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Delaghomba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gruber drops down looking for a counter takedown but Delaghomba sprawls and moves away.
Delaghomba throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruber takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gruber with a lazy takedown attempt
and Delaghomba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Delaghomba scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber dives in and scores a takedown into Delaghomba's guard.
Gruber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Delaghomba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gruber manages to get himself to full guard.
Gruber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gruber trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Delaghomba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Franz Gruber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gruber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaghomba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gruber looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Delaghomba puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Delaghomba content to control rather than advance.
Gruber is looking for a sweep. Delaghomba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delaghomba thows a huge punch but Gruber dodges it nicely.
Delaghomba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gruber tries to roll over but Delaghomba keeps him under control.
Gruber blocking the ground and pound attempt from Delaghomba.
Delaghomba throwing shots but Gruber is blocking nicely.
Delaghomba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gruber defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gruber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gruber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delaghomba is one step ahead there.
Gruber keeping moving, preventing Delaghomba from controlling successfully.
Gruber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gruber is on top in guard.
Delaghomba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delaghomba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gruber controlling from the top position.
Gruber working some strikes from top position.
Delaghomba controlling Gruber's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biete Delaghomba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franz Gruber's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Gruber or perhaps it was just good defense by Delaghomba, which made it look bad.
A nice combination there by Delaghomba.
Delaghomba stuffs the takedown attempt from Gruber. Gruber gets slowly back to his feet.
Delaghomba lands a right hook to the body.
Delaghomba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gruber shoots in and gets a takedown into Delaghomba's guard.
Delaghomba keeping moving, preventing Gruber from controlling successfully.
Gruber slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruber wants to control from the top but Delaghomba keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Delaghomba holds on and takes a little breather.
Gruber trying to control but Delaghomba is working from the bottom.
Gruber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Delaghomba is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gruber changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Delaghomba looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gruber postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gruber wants to control but Delaghomba is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaghomba is looking to regain half guard here but Gruber keeps moving and retains side control.
Gruber taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delaghomba keeps working.
Delaghomba tries to buck Gruber off but Gruber is having none of it.
Gruber staying calm.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Biete Delaghomba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Delaghomba scores with a nice head shot.
Gruber shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Gruber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delaghomba stuffs the takedown.
Delaghomba throws a nice head kick!
Gruber shoots in for a takedown but Delaghomba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gruber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Delaghomba.
Delaghomba scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Delaghomba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Delaghomba lands a head kick. Gruber smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gruber misses with a takedown attempt
and Delaghomba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Franz Gruber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gruber fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gruber shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Delaghomba counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Biete Delaghomba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Delaghomba 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biete Delaghomba!
Our winner, Biete Delaghomba, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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