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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabin Figaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dr Dre - The Next Episode . Figaro has chosen Prospect - Warrior as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
22 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Black!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sabin Figaro!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Figaro.
Figaro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Black counters with a good low kick that Figaro was not able to check.
Black fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Figaro, pushing him back against the cage.
Black blocks a body shot from Figaro.
A head punch on the inside from Figaro fails to land.
Black breaks the clinch.
Figaro has a takedown stuffed.
Henry Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sabin Figaro.
Black throws a lazy uppercut
and Figaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Black lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Figaro.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Figaro manages to avoid it.
Black motions for Figaro to come forward. Black throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Figaro scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Figaro has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Black's face.
Figaro avoids the attempt from Black to control.
Black working to try and regain half guard.
Figaro lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Black hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black tries to hold on but Figaro pushes him away.
Black taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figaro landing strikes from the mount and Black is in trouble!
Figaro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Black gets back to half guard.
Figaro trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Figaro.
Figaro passes into side control, despite Black's attempt to control the position.
Figaro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Black has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Figaro but great work by Black.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Figaro keeps working.
Figaro looking for a sweep but Black has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Figaro tries to reverse the position but Black maintains control.
Black is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Crunch! Black slams his shin into Figaro's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a nice looking combination but Figaro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Figaro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Black sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Figaro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Black manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Black controls Figaro momentarily but Figaro frees himself.
Black avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Figaro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sabin Figaro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Black stuffs the takedown attempt from Figaro. Figaro gets slowly back to his feet.
Black scoring well with a low kick there.
Figaro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Black quickly recovers to half guard.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Figaro trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
Black regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Figaro.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Figaro is in close to Black's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Figaro escapes and throws Black's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Figaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Black regains half guard, as Figaro was trying to land strikes.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Figaro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figaro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Black has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Figaro is working away from the top position though.
Black on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sabin Figaro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Figaro working over Black with some ground and pound. Black looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Black moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Figaro postures up.
Figaro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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!
Black looking for a guillotine here but Figaro defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figaro wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Figaro is proving a slippery customer.
Figaro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Black keeping moving, preventing Figaro from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sabin Figaro.
Black defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Figaro.
Figaro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Black circles away.
Henry Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sabin Figaro.
Figaro shoots in but Black avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Figaro blocks the body kick.
Black scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Figaro has his takedown stuffed
and Black counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Figaro or perhaps it was just good defense by Black which made him look bad.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Figaro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sabin Figaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Black scores with a three punch combo!
Black lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Black lands with a nice combination. Figaro backs away looking to recover.
Black throws a low kick, looking for Figaro's leg but Figaro calmly moves out of range.
Figaro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Black defends it nicely.
Black tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Figaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Black.
Figaro fails with a takedown attempt.
Figaro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Black.
Black fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Figaro.
No luck for Figaro with that takedown attempt.
Henry Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sabin Figaro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Figaro 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.
Black turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Figaro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Black but Black pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Figaro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Black throws a leg kick but Figaro checks it.
Black moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Black.
Knees in the clinch landing for Black.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Figaro as Black tries to tie him up.
A frustrated look appears on Figaro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a right hand.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Figaro has had enough of the clinch but Black keeps him there for the moment.
Figaro takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Sabin Figaro has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black tries a body shot but Figaro blocks it.
Figaro prevents a body shot from Black.
Figaro tries to stall but Black uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Black lands an uppercut.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Black.
Figaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Figaro breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Figaro misses its intended target.
Figaro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Black on his heels. He'll look to pass Black's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to keep a closed guard but Figaro is proving a slippery customer.
Figaro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Figaro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Figaro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Black is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Figaro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Black's head.
Figaro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black looking to control.
Black utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Black pulls Figaro in close to prevent any damage.
Black is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Figaro is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Figaro is now in half guard.
Figaro wants to free his trapped foot but Black is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Figaro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Black trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Black clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sabin Figaro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Figaro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Black can't do much from the bottom here.
Black is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Figaro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Black wants to control but Figaro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Black is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Figaro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Figaro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Figaro tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Figaro lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figaro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Black looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Figaro pushes past his half guard into mount!
The referee warns Black that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Figaro scoring with strikes but Black is staying in there.
Figaro cracks Black with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Figaro! Black is hurt baaadly! Figaro is firing away with more strikes - Black is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sabin Figaro!
Sabin Figaro is the new welterweight champion!
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