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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Musa Vitalik (ranked 651 p4p, 832 weight class) and Adams Menday (ranked 84 p4p, 106 weight class). Vitalik's entrance music is Planet Purge - Midnight Tyrannosaurus & Ehide. A fine choice. Adams Menday has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Musa Vitalik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adams Menday!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitalik misses the shot to the body.
Vitalik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Menday! But no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Vitalik has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vitalik avoids the body shot from Menday.
Vitalik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vitalik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menday throws an overhand right that lands on Vitalik's shoulder, as Vitalik tries to avoid the shot.
Menday lands a nice looking body shot.
Menday stuns Vitalik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vitalik displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Menday shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menday showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vitalik is trying to keep Menday in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalik keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
Menday showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Menday trying to control but Vitalik is working from the bottom.
Vitalik is looking to sweep but instead, Menday has passed into half guard.
Vitalik is looking to improve his position.
Menday seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vitalik holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Menday prevents Vitalik from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menday content to control rather than advance.
Menday wants to control but Vitalik is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menday drops an elbow to the side of Vitalik's head.
Menday lands with a punch from half guard.
Vitalik is trying to get back to full guard.
Menday missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vitalik is trying is best to control the position here.
Menday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Menday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Menday there.
Menday controlling the action here.
Vitalik wants to improve his position but Menday is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Menday working over Vitalik with some ground and pound. Vitalik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vitalik tries to roll over but Menday keeps him under control.
Menday is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vitalik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Menday is working away from the top position though.
Vitalik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Menday scores with a couple of nice shots.
Menday landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vitalik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Menday is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Menday cracks Vitalik with a solid left hand.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Vitalik blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vitalik holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses.
Vitalik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Menday is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Menday looking for a sweep. Not yet Menday, not yet.
Vitalik throws a big elbow that misses.
Menday wants to sweep but no luck.
Vitalik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vitalik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adams Menday dominated that round.
That's time! Vitalik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Menday swings for the body but Vitalik moves out of range.
Vitalik just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Menday! But no joy.
Menday walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vitalik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vitalik throws a body punch but Menday moves out of range.
Menday lands a nice hook to Vitalik's body. Vitalik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Menday takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Menday shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Menday working his ground and pound in the gym.
Menday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Menday slows the pace down in half guard.
Vitalik has hold of Menday's hands but Menday slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menday perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vitalik is staying active underneath Menday, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalik is looking for a sweep. Menday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Menday drops an elbow to the side of Vitalik's head.
Menday working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Menday there.
Menday lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Menday landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Menday drops an elbow to the side of Vitalik's head.
Vitalik is rocked!
Menday drops an elbow to the side of Vitalik's head.
Oh Vitalik is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menday blocks the strikes from Vitalik.
Vitalik seems to have got his legs back now.
Vitalik is looking to improve his position.
Menday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Menday is looking to take a break and control but Vitalik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vitalik is looking to improve his position.
Menday looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vitalik with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menday lands strikes from half guard.
Vitalik moves into full guard.
Menday wants to control from the top but Vitalik keeps moving.
Menday won't allow Vitalik to sweep him here.
Menday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Menday is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Menday postures up.
Vitalik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Menday's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menday not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vitalik throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik preventing the sweep.
Menday is controlling Vitalik's posture.
Menday is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vitalik wants to control from the top but Menday keeps moving.
Menday trying to control the position.
Vitalik passes Menday's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vitalik misses with a head shot. Menday uses the momentum to regain guard.
Vitalik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Menday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vitalik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitalik throwing strikes from guard but Menday blocks nicely.
Vitalik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menday is keeping the position for now.
Adams Menday has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menday is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Menday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vitalik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adams Menday 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. This is the final round!
Vitalik misses with a straight right.
Menday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vitalik.
Adams Menday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menday swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vitalik.
Vitalik defending well as Menday loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Vitalik finds it's way through Menday's defenses.
Menday scores with a jab. Vitalik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vitalik dives in for a single leg takedown but Menday sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Menday is looking to break free of the clinch but Vitalik has double underhooks.
Vitalik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vitalik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Menday's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vitalik swings for the body but Menday moves out of range.
Vitalik moves out of range as Menday strikes.
Menday avoids the body shot from Vitalik.
Vitalik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitalik missing with a left hand there. Menday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Menday swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Menday fails with a takedown attempt.
Menday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menday misses with a wild body shot.
Vitalik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Menday sprawls and moves away.
Vitalik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vitalik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menday throws out the jab.
Vitalik attempts a counter takedown but Menday avoids it well and moves away.
Vitalik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Menday throws a hook but Vitalik avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Menday darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Menday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vitalik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vitalik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Menday sprawls and moves away.
Menday throws a shot from downtown. Vitalik moves away and avoids it.
Vitalik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vitalik throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik throws a predictable looking body shot
and Menday counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Menday.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vitalik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Menday escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Menday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vitalik misses with a straight left.
Vitalik fails with the takedown
and Menday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vitalik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vitalik there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vitalik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vitalik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Menday trying to control but Vitalik is working from the bottom.
Menday chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Menday's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vitalik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Menday manages to get himself to full guard.
Menday is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vitalik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vitalik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Menday works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vitalik with a nice head shot there.
Menday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menday throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vitalik wants to pass the guard but Menday is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik is working hard here to advance position.
Menday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vitalik is one step ahead there.
Vitalik wants to pass the guard but Menday is keeping the position.
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Menday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitalik looking to pass the guard.
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Menday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Musa Vitalik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menday 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adams Menday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Menday 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adams Menday!
Adams Menday seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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