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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Tasi (ranked 2305 p4p, 3135 weight class) and John Ichiro (ranked 0 p4p, 134 weight class). Joaquin Tasi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joaquin Tasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Ichiro!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tasi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tasi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ichiro to the mat! Ichiro manages to get full guard.
Tasi stopping the sweep attempt from Ichiro.
Tasi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ichiro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tasi has Ichiro in his guard.
Tasi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ichiro.
Tasi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichiro 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.
Ichiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Tasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasi has his foot on Ichiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ichiro works his way back into a safe position though.
Tasi has his foot on Ichiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ichiro works his way back into a safe position though.
Ichiro wants to control from the top but Tasi keeps moving.
Ichiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tasi is looking for a triangle but Ichiro pushes his legs off easily.
Tasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ichiro defends well.
Ichiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tasi is keeping the position for now.
Tasi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Ichiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tasi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tasi has his foot on Ichiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ichiro works his way back into a safe position though.
Ichiro trying to control but Tasi is working from the bottom.
Tasi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ichiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ichiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ichiro stopping the sweep attempt from Tasi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasi has his foot on Ichiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ichiro works his way back into a safe position though.
Ichiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ichiro trying to control the action but Tasi is working from the bottom.
Tasi tries to bench press Ichiro off him but Ichiro keeps the position.
Ichiro trying to control the position but Tasi is working away.
Ichiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tasi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ichiro trying to control the action but Tasi is working from the bottom.
Ichiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tasi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tasi manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Ichiro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tasi shoots in but no luck this time.
Tasi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ichiro as he avoids it easily.
Tasi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ichiro to the ground. Tasi is now in Ichiro's guard.
Tasi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tasi trying to control but Ichiro is working from the bottom.
Tasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ichiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tasi is aware though and is defending well.
Tasi trying to control but Ichiro is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tasi trying to control but Ichiro is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasi forces his way into half guard.
Tasi trying to control from half guard but Ichiro is working away.
Ichiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tasi wants to pass the guard but Ichiro is keeping the position.
Ichiro working a defensive guard here.
Ichiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tasi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tasi won't allow Ichiro to sweep him here.
Ichiro pushes a forearm under Tasi's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tasi is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Ichiro!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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