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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nou Hematopoye (ranked 625 p4p, 2918 weight class) and Mark Billings (ranked 66 p4p, 286 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nou Hematopoye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Billings!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billings scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hematopoye looks to land a combination but Billings avoids it well.
Billings swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hematopoye takes one to the side of the head.
Billings throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billings misses with an uppercut. Hematopoye saw that one coming.
Hematopoye lands a slapping body shot.
Hematopoye lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Billings at a distance.
Billings showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hematopoye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hematopoye just misses with a punch to the body.
Billings stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Billings swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hematopoye counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hematopoye lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hematopoye on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hematopoye gets a double leg takedown into Billings's guard.
Hematopoye tries to free his leg and advance position but Billings is retaining full guard.
Billings trying to control the position here.
Hematopoye trying to control but Billings is working from the bottom.
Hematopoye makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hematopoye won't allow Billings to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billings has Hematopoye pulled in close to control his posture.
Hematopoye in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hematopoye is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hematopoye is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hematopoye 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.
Hematopoye wants to control from the top but Billings keeps moving.
Billings seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hematopoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Billings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hematopoye defending well as Billings loads up on a big left hand.
Hematopoye misses with a series of wild punches.
Hematopoye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billings.
Hematopoye swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Billings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hematopoye throwing a counter right hand but Billings manages to avoid it.
Billings swings for the body but Hematopoye moves out of range.
Billings lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hematopoye at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Billings darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Billings swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hematopoye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billings swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hematopoye.
Hematopoye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billings.
Hematopoye tries to counter with a takedown but Billings is quick to defend against it.
Billings misses the shot to the body.
Hematopoye throwing a counter right hand but Billings manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Hematopoye.
Hematopoye misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Billings! But no joy.
Hematopoye walks into a left hand.
Billings loads up on a big right hand but Hematopoye slips the punch.
Billings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hematopoye throws a big counter combination but Billings scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Billings avoids the body shot from Hematopoye.
Billings throws an off balance right hand
and Hematopoye counters with a left and a right that stings Billings.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billings moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nou Hematopoye will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hematopoye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billings.
Hematopoye gets a double leg takedown into Billings's guard.
Hematopoye won't allow Billings to sweep him here.
Hematopoye slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Billings 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.
Hematopoye being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hematopoye accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hematopoye tries to free his leg and advance position but Billings is retaining full guard.
Billings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Billings wants to sweep here but Hematopoye controlling him for the moment.
Billings keeping full guard, as Hematopoye tries to pass.
Billings avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hematopoye wants to control from the top but Billings keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Billings just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hematopoye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hematopoye looking to score a takedown here. Billings is defending well but Hematopoye drives through and ends up in Billings's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billings is trying to keep Hematopoye in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billings wants to hit a sweep here but Hematopoye passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Billings there!
Hematopoye scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hematopoye looking to finish Billings with some ground and pound. This is bad for Billings!
Billings is working to get back to half guard.
Hematopoye thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hematopoye cracks Billings with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billings is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings taking shots to the head.
Hematopoye is trying to control here but Billings has managed to regain half guard.
Billings wants to get back to full guard.
Hematopoye is keen to just control but Billings is a slippery customer.
Hematopoye lands strikes from half guard.
Hematopoye wants to control but Billings is keeping him busy.
Hematopoye with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Billings tries to get to full guard but Hematopoye has control of the leg.
Hematopoye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Billings can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hematopoye lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hematopoye is trying to control. Billings wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hematopoye trying to pass the guard but Billings defending well.
Hematopoye throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Billings is trying to stand.
Billings is looking for a sweep. Hematopoye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hematopoye not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Billings has hold of Hematopoye's hands but Hematopoye slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nou Hematopoye dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hematopoye takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Billings misses with a looping left.
Hematopoye misses with a combination
and Billings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hematopoye catches Billings with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hematopoye misses with a jab to the body
and Billings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Billings misses.
Billings moves out of range as Hematopoye strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hematopoye. Billings does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billings darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hematopoye looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hematopoye prevents Billings from improving his position.
Hematopoye is looking for a kimura here.
Billings wants to control but Hematopoye is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Billings makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Billings.
Hematopoye throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Billings works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hematopoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Billings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mark Billings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Hematopoye loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Billings is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Billings keeping moving, preventing Hematopoye from controlling successfully.
Hematopoye is fighting to break Billings's control of his arms but Billings is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hematopoye postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Billings is pulling down on Hematopoye's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hematopoye wants to control from the top but Billings keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice straight punches there by Billings. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Billings.
Billings keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hematopoye looks to land a left hand but Billings moved out of range nicely.
Mark Billings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hematopoye swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Billings scores with a jab. Hematopoye acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Billings missing with a left hand there. Hematopoye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Billings takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nou Hematopoye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hematopoye throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Billings.
Billings takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big right from Billings misses.
As Billings looks to move away, Hematopoye throws a big counter combo but Billings just gets out of the way.
Hematopoye smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billings misses with a hook to the body
and Hematopoye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Hematopoye coming out on top.
Billings swings widly with a right hand
and Hematopoye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hematopoye closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Billings's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Billings is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nou Hematopoye showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hematopoye has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nou Hematopoye!
A very excited looking Nou Hematopoye made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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RATING
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