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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wamberto Boaz (ranked 670 p4p, 1397 weight class) and Ephram Urani (ranked 73 p4p, 150 weight class). Boaz comes to the cage accompanied by Preciso me encontrar. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Great wrestler World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler World class MT Good gas tank |
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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 35 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Wamberto Boaz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 32 - 23 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ephram Urani! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boaz throws a body punch but Urani moves out of range. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boaz. Urani shrugs it off though. Urani gets off balance looking for a body kick and Boaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Boaz wants to land a leg kick but Urani is out of range. Urani moves out of range of the body kick from Boaz.
Urani throws an overhand right that lands on Boaz's shoulder, as Boaz tries to avoid the shot. Boaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Urani counters with a lovely straight right hand! Boaz moves out of range as Urani throws a body kick.
Boaz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Boaz lands a jab to the head.
Urani throws a body kick that misses. Nice defenses there by Boaz. Boaz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Urani just manages to avoid it. Boaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Boaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Urani lands a jab to Boaz's midsection. An inside leg kick lands from Boaz. 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! Good shot there by Urani. Urani throws a lazy right hand but Boaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Urani avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Urani.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Boaz misses the target. Urani wants to counter the offense by Boaz and move into the clinch position. An inside leg kick lands from Boaz. Urani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Good standup being displayed there by Boaz as he connects with a hook. Urani lands the left hand. Boaz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. A low kick from Urani is predictable there and Boaz counters with a low kick, right behind Urani 's knee. Urani paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Boaz throws a body shot but no joy. Boaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Urani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Urani swings for the body but Boaz moves out of range.
Urani's coach down at Crassus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Urani's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Boaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Boaz misses with a leg kick and Boaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Boaz throws a right and a left that Urani avoids nicely. Urani clobbers Boaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Boaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Urani.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Urani slips a jab from Boaz. Boaz misses with a leg kick. Urani takes a swing at Boaz's ribcage but misses. A bone on bone clash there as Urani blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Urani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Urani blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick from Boaz, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Boaz finds it's target. Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Urani. Urani is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boaz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Boaz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Boaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Urani. Urani moves out of range of the body kick from Boaz.
Boaz takes a shot right to the bread basket. Boaz throws a quick inside leg kick. Urani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boaz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urani. Boaz does a little dance to reset his feet. Urani moves away from the strike by Boaz. Urani misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Urani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good exchange - Urani coming out on top. Urani takes a body punch but keeps moving. Urani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boaz. Urani tries to clinch up. Urani throws an off balance right hand
and Boaz counters with a nice leg kick. Boaz digs a good body shot into Urani's ribs. Urani moves out of range as Boaz strikes. Urani misses with a body shot.
Urani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ephram Urani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Boaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A kick lands to the mid section there for Boaz. Nice straight punches there by Boaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boaz. Boaz looks to land a left hand but Urani moved out of range nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Urani scores with a jab to the head.
Urani misses with a body kick. Boaz takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boaz takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses. Urani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Urani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boaz.
Boaz sets himself, and Urani steps forward looking for the clinch! Boaz avoids it this time. Urani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Boaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boaz. Boaz looks to land a body kick but Urani moved away. Urani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boaz to score with a decent uppercut. Boaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Urani closes the distance and clinches. Boaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Urani tries to throw a body punch but Boaz avoids it by throwing Urani back against the cage. Urani gets underhooks to prevent Boaz's takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Boaz blocks a body shot from Urani. Urani prevents a takedown attempt there.
Urani misses with some punches.
Urani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. 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 Wamberto Boaz will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Urani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A jab from Boaz misses. Wamberto Boaz is winning the standup battle so far. Boaz throws a front kick aimed at Urani's knee but Urani avoids it well. Urani avoids the body shot from Boaz.
Urani bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boaz's head. Urani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Urani. Urani swings away with a leg kick that misses. Urani connects with a body shot. Urani misses with a leg kick. Boaz jabbing away but nothing is landing. Boaz moves out of range of the body kick from Urani.
Urani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Urani tries to score with a low kick but Boaz moves his leg out of the way. Urani throws a right hand that misses
and Boaz counters with a right hand to the body. Urani chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boaz can pounce on him.
Boaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Boaz misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Urani wants to clinch. Urani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boaz. Urani throws a lazy right hand but Boaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Boaz throws an overhand right that lands on Urani's shoulder, as Urani tries to avoid the shot. A decent looking cross lands there for Urani. Urani connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boaz's hands. Urani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boaz. Boaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urani. Boaz is looking to counter with a body kick. A jab from Boaz misses. Urani moves out of range as Boaz throws a body kick.
Urani throws a sloppy head kick and Boaz moves out of range easily. Boaz misses with a wild body shot. Boaz slips under a jab. Urani scores with a body shot.
Boaz throws the kick towards the body but Urani avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Good leg kick by Urani. Urani slips a straight right by Boaz. A nice leg kick lands there from Urani. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boaz looks for the body kick but Urani saw that one coming. Urani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Urani misses with a body kick. Urani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Urani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Urani connects with a right hand. Boaz shakes it off. Urani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boaz manages to avoid it. Urani avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Boaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Urani throws out a loose jab but Boaz uses good head movement to avoid it. Urani scores with a jab. Boaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Urani's waist but Urani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boaz off to one side. Boaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Urani misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Urani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Urani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Urani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Urani thows a leg kick but Boaz checks it enabling Boaz to counter with a crisp jab. Boaz looks to throw the jab but Urani is out of range. Boaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Boaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Boaz jabs Urani right on the nose. Urani blinks but takes it well. Boaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Ephram Urani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Boaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Boaz is looking to land body kicks. Boaz takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses. Boaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urani. Urani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Boaz with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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! Boaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Urani cracks Boaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Boaz fails in his attempt to clinch. Boaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Urani moves out of range as Boaz throws a body kick.
Boaz 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. Urani slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Urani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boaz to score with a decent uppercut. Urani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Urani. Urani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Boaz misses with a leg kick and Urani counters with a straight right hand. Urani throws a lazy right hand but Boaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Urani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boaz. Urani throws a jab but it's blocked by Boaz. Urani avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ephram Urani will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Urani lands a nice shot that snaps Boaz's head back.
Urani throws a nice inside leg kick. Urani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boaz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Urani's knee momentarily. Boaz throws an overhand right that lands on Urani's shoulder, as Urani tries to avoid the shot. Boaz throws out a powerful jab. Urani throws a wild body kick that Boaz sees coming a mile off. Boaz slips under a jab. Boaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Urani throws a jab but it's blocked by Boaz. It appears Boaz was looking to counter with a kick there. Boaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Urani can pounce on him.
Urani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Urani tries to land a leg kick but Boaz saw it coming and moves away.
Urani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boaz.
Urani moves away from the strike by Boaz. Boaz tries to clinch there but Urani circles away.
Boaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. 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! Boaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urani.
That's one minute gone in the round. Urani checks a leg kick. Urani misses with the combination.
Urani looks to score with a jab to the body but Boaz is just out of range. Urani thows a left - swing and a miss! Urani scores with a nice strike. Urani misses with a body shot
and Boaz counters with a stiff right hand. Boaz slips under a jab. Boaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Urani doesn't seem bothered though. Urani defending well as Boaz loads up on a big left hand. Boaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Urani moves out of range as Boaz strikes. Urani throws a body punch but Boaz moves out of range. Urani throws a leg kick and Boaz counters with a lovely straight right hand! Boaz instigates a clinch. Boaz has a couple of punches blocked by Urani.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boaz can't find room to land a body shot as Urani controls the action.
Urani blocking some punches.
Boaz working aggressively here.
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! Boaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Boaz has a couple of punches blocked by Urani.
A head punch on the inside from Boaz fails to land. Urani jumps guard but Boaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Boaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. A short right from Urani. Boaz lands with a light punch inside. Nice elbow from Boaz. Boaz jumps guard and drags Urani to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Boaz trying to control the position here. Urani got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Urani has managed to get both his arms back between Boaz's legs - danger averted. Urani passes Boaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boaz is not content to let Urani control the position. Boaz tries to get to full guard but Urani has control of the leg. Boaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Urani's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Urani's back! Boaz is looking for the choke from the back position but Urani is controlling his hands well. I would not like to be Urani right now.
You can see the frustration on Urani's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boaz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Urani defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boaz's arms. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Urani tries to escape but Boaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boaz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boaz is hanging on to Urani's back as he tries to escape.
Urani is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. A lull in the action here.
Boaz is persistently looking for the submission but Urani is defending it well.
Boaz looking to break Urani's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Urani remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Boaz will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Urani defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boaz's arms. Boaz doesn't have the hooks in and Urani manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wamberto Boaz clearly takes that round. That's time! Boaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Urani throws a jab but it's blocked by Boaz. Boaz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Urani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Urani jabs at Boaz's body. Boaz with a jab. Boaz misses with a kick to the body and Urani counters with a lovely straight right hand! Urani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Good work by Boaz as he checks the leg kick. Boaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Boaz wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Urani walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Urani misses with a straight left. Boaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. A solid leg kick lands there for Boaz.
Urani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boaz lands a head shot. Urani loads up on a big right hand but Boaz slips the punch. Jab, jab by Boaz - just one landing. Urani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urani with a hook. Urani tries to land a front kick but Boaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A quick step to the side and Boaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Boaz throws an overhand right that lands on Urani's shoulder, as Urani tries to avoid the shot. Boaz fails with the takedown. Boaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Urani misses with a wild body shot. Boaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urani.
Boaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Urani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Boaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urani.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Urani avoids a kick to the body.
Boaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Urani circles away.
Boaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Urani. This has been an exciting period of action! Urani lands a slapping body shot.
Boaz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Urani counters with a nice kick to the body. Boaz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urani's sensitive parts. Urani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boaz manages to avoid it. Urani throws a jab but it's blocked by Boaz. Boaz throws a front kick aimed at Urani's knee but Urani avoids it well. Urani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Urani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Jab from Boaz. Boaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Boaz scores with a jab to the head.
Urani delivers a nice body kick. Urani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boaz momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boaz looks to throw the jab but Urani is out of range. Urani connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boaz's hands. Boaz misses with a low kick.
Urani defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boaz. A big right from Boaz misses. Urani throws a jab but it's blocked by Boaz. Boaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urani throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Boaz misses with a looping left. A countering left hand to the body from Urani misses. Urani lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Urani throws a jab when Boaz was well out of range. Boaz lands with an overhand left. Boaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Boaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Urani manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wamberto Boaz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Urani misses with a left hand and Boaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Urani. Boaz does a little dance to reset his feet. Boaz swings for the body but Urani moves out of range.
Boaz lands a body shot.
Boaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boaz blocks a jab. Boaz moves out of range as Urani strikes. Urani blocks a jab. Boaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urani at a distance.
Urani misses with an uppercut. Urani lands a nice shot that snaps Boaz's head back.
Urani walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Urani scores with a jab to the head.
Boaz throws a shot from downtown. Urani moves away and avoids it. Boaz checks a leg kick nicely. Boaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urani. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ephram Urani dominated that fourth round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! Good leg kick by Boaz. Boaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Urani at a distance.
Boaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urani. Boaz throws a low kick but Urani moves out of range easily. Urani takes a swing at Boaz's ribcage but misses. Urani tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boaz is able to avoid easily. Urani is looking to score with low kicks. Boaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Urani throws a hook but Boaz avoids it easily. Boaz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Urani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Boaz takes one to the chin there. Urani throws a hook to the side of Boaz's head but Boaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Urani takes a swing at Boaz's ribcage but misses. Boaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Urani gets caught napping as Boaz dives in and scores a takedown. Urani manages to retain guard. Wamberto Boaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. This has been an exciting period of action! Urani looking for a guillotine here but Boaz defends easily.
Boaz advances position into side control! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Urani is being controlled here. Urani is not content to let Boaz control the position. Urani is trying to get back to half guard. Boaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Urani is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Boaz wants to control but Urani is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Urani tries to get back to half guard but can't. What's Urani going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle. Boaz wants to control but Urani is keeping him busy. Boaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Urani knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Boaz is looking to take a break and control but Urani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Urani tries to buck Boaz off but Boaz is having none of it. Boaz controlling from side mount. Urani struggling a bit here. Urani sneaks back into half guard. Boaz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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. Boaz looking to control but Urani is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Boaz prevents Urani from getting the reversal. Boaz forces the positional change into back control. Boaz is looking for the choke from the back position but Urani is controlling his hands well. Urani manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boaz's guard. Nice work there by Urani.
Boaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Urani is one step ahead there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Boaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Wamberto Boaz showed his dominance in that final round. I think Boaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wamberto Boaz! Wamberto Boaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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