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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between El Matador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redman has chosen Put Your Lights On as his entrance music. Damien Redman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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159 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Decent elbows
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, El Matador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Redman!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Redman digs a good hook to Matador's body.
Redman connects with a crisp jab.
Matador walks into a straight right hand from Redman.
Redman has Matador up against the ropes in a clinch.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matador gets control of Redman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Matador will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador pushes Redman off and scrambles back to his feet.
Redman darts in and clinches Matador up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matador drags the fight down to the ground.
Matador managing to control the position.
Matador wants to stand but Redman is controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Redman won't allow Matador to sweep him here.
Matador is working hard here to advance position.
Matador wants to get back to his feet but Redman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matador controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matador trying to keep a closed guard but Redman is proving a slippery customer.
Matador has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Redman is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.
Matador has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Redman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redman lands a right hand.
Redman tries to stall but Matador uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matador works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Redman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matador is looking to work some ground and pound but Redman has wrist control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Redman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matador can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matador has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Matador throwing strikes but missing.
Matador throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matador throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matador throwing strikes from guard but Redman blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matador accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matador throws a big right hand that misses.
Matador throws a strike but Redman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Matador is looking to sweep but instead, Redman has passed into half guard.
Matador wants to get back to his feet.
Matador tries to get to full guard but Redman has control of the leg.
Matador is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matador is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matador trying to control but Redman postures up.
Matador wants to get back to his feet.
Matador is trying to control but can't.
Redman controlling the pace.
Matador tries to kick Redman off but Redman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Redman is looking to advance position but Matador won't allow it.
Matador is controlling Redman's trapped leg to prevent Redman from advancing to side control.
Matador is trying to stand up here but Redman is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damien Redman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matador's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Redman throws a body punch but Matador moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Redman looks to score with a jab to the body but Matador is just out of range.
Matador feinted with a counter takedown.
Redman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matador. Matador circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman throws a body punch but Matador moves out of range.
Matador tries to counter with a takedown but Redman is quick to defend against it.
Matador takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Damien Redman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman lands a head shot.
Jab from Redman.
Nice body punch from Redman.
Redman tries to clinch there but Matador circles away.
Matador feinted with a counter takedown.
Redman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matador tries to counter by clinching up but Redman breaks away and moves out of range.
El Matador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman looks to land a combination. Matador sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Redman closes the distance and clinches.
Redman is trying to maintain a safe position but Matador gets an underhook and turns Redman into the ropes.
Redman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matador goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
Matador is working for takedown but Redman is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman lands a nice uppercut.
Redman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matador tightens his grip and picks Redman up, before dumping him to the ground. Redman manages to land in guard.
Matador postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matador lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matador accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador postures up and lands a big shot to Redman's brow.
Redman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Redman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matador. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Redman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matador throwing strikes from guard but Redman blocks nicely.
Matador stopping the sweep attempt from Redman.
Matador postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matador postures up in Redman's guard and throws a big left but Redman blocks it.
Matador landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matador's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matador throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matador drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Redman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Matador has Redman in his guard.
Redman stands up and waves to Matador to follow him.
Redman lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Redman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Redman lands a really nice looking cross but Matador seems unphased.
Redman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matador was well out of range. Poor timing from Redman.
Redman lands a jab to the nose.
Redman punishes Matador's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman lands a slapping body shot.
Redman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matador takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matador is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Redman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Redman connects with a body shot that sends Matador's belly button to the back.
Matador checks a leg kick.
Matador feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matador drops his hands momentarily and Redman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redman. Matador does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matador appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Redman scores with a punch to the head.
Matador takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matador takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Damien Redman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redman lands a nice shot to the body.
Redman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redman throws a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Redman just leaning against Matador, taking a breather.
Matador is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Redman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matador.
Our sources have told us that Matador has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Matador is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matador tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Redman just stands there and leans against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Redman throws an elbow but misses.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Redman lands an elbow just above Matador 's eye.
Redman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redman lands an elbow just above Matador 's eye.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Redman really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Redman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Redman tries to clinch but Matador moves out of range.
Redman pushes Matador up against the ropes in a clinch.
Matador blocks an elbow strike.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matador is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Matador tries to score a body lock takedown but Redman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Redman taking a breather.
Matador goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Redman.
A right handed body shot lands from Redman.
Redman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matador.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Redman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matador.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Damien Redman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Redman gets through Matador's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matador is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Redman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls for Redman to work.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Matador shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matador can't get the takedown.
A short body shot lands from Redman as the two fighters clinch.
Matador looking for a takedown.
Matador drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redman lands an elbow just above Matador 's eye.
Redman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matador has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Redman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matador drops down looking for an ankle pick but Redman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Redman is looking to slow Matador down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Redman lands a jab.
Redman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matador has Redman pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Redman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Redman lands an elbow inside.
Redman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matador tries for a takedown. No joy.
Matador is working for takedown but Redman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matador is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Redman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matador can't break the clinch.
Redman lands a nice elbow.
Matador changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Redman lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Redman dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Matador's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Redman scores with a jab to the body.
Redman misses with a low kick.
Matador attempts a counter takedown but Redman avoids it well and moves away.
Redman's corner calls for a 1-2. Redman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Redman lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman thuds a left hand into Matador's body.
Redman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matador rather than just go for the knockout.
Matador takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Redman lands a body shot.
Redman throws a series of punches but Matador moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redman. Matador does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matador tries to counter by clinching up but Redman breaks away and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman clinches.
Matador wants to take the fight to the mat but Redman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Matador blocks the elbow strike.
Matador avoids the elbow strike from Redman, against the ropes.
Redman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Matador goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redman prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Redman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Redman misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Redman - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Redman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman lands an elbow inside that Matador shrugs off.
Redman lands a damaging elbow.
Redman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matador's defenses.
Matador wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Matador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matador wants a takedown but no success here.
Matador prevents a body shot from Redman.
Matador tries to score a body lock takedown but Redman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman pushes Matador back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Redman is looking to control Matador's arms but Matador gets an underhook and turns him. Now Redman has his back to the ropes.
Redman pushes Matador back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Redman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matador backwards.
Redman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matador changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Redman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Redman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Redman.
Redman is trying to maintain a safe position but Matador gets an underhook and turns Redman into the ropes.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
El Matador has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Redman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Redman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 42:50
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 42:50
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Redman!
Damien Redman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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