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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Doorman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Ladeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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190 cm
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200 lbs
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185 cm
20
198 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined |
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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
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Doorman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Ladeli! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Doorman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ladeli backs up against the cage.
Doorman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ladeli defends it nicely. Doorman rushes Ladeli and presses him up against the cage. Ladeli tries for a takedown but Doorman manages to get underhooks.
Ladeli breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Doorman with that takedown attempt. Ladeli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ladeli pushes Doorman up against the cage in a clinch. Doorman pulls guard effortlessly. Ladeli sitting in guard, not really doing much. Ladeli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Doorman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ladeli is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ladeli trying to stand up but can't free himself from Doorman's guard. Doorman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ladeli is aware though and is defending well. Ladeli postures up and lands a big shot to Doorman's brow. Ladeli wanted to stand there but Doorman had control of the position. Doorman is working an open guard so Ladeli takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Doorman tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Ladeli counters with a lovely shot to the body. Doorman is breathing heavily. Ladeli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Doorman but Doorman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Doorman with a poor takedown and Ladeli counters with a takedown into side control. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Doorman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ladeli staying calm. Doorman is looking to regain half guard here but Ladeli keeps moving and retains side control. Doorman being controlled for a moment. Ladeli stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Doorman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ladeli. Ladeli darts in and clinches Doorman up against the cage. Doorman pulls guard successfully.
Ladeli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ladeli controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Doorman looking to control.
Ladeli preventing the sweep. Ladeli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Doorman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ladeli controlling from the top position. Ladeli tries to free his leg and advance position but Doorman is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Ladeli moves into the clinch. Ladeli is trying to drag Doorman to the mat but Doorman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Ladeli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ladeli throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Doorman was covering up waiting for the punch and Ladeli finishes the takedown easily into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Ladeli dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Doorman throws a wild body kick that Ladeli sees coming a mile off. Ladeli moves into the clinch. Doorman misses with a punch on the inside.
Ladeli has Doorman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doorman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Ladeli manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doorman. No luck for Ladeli with that takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Doorman tries to clinch up. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Doorman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Doorman looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Doorman fails with the takedown and Ladeli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ladeli. Ladeli looking to pass the guard. Ladeli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doorman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Doorman looking for a sweep. Not yet Doorman, not yet. Ladeli looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Doorman keeping full guard, as Ladeli tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ladeli passes Doorman's left leg - he's now in half guard. Ladeli content to control rather than advance. Doorman is trying to stand back up but Ladeli is controlling him
Ladeli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Doorman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ladeli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Doorman manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Doorman looking for a sweep. Not yet Doorman, not yet. Ladeli advances to half guard. Doorman is trying to stand up here but Ladeli is controlling him well.
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. Ladeli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Ladeli stops Doorman from getting back to his feet.
Ladeli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Ladeli decides to stand and escape the position. Doorman shoots for a double leg takedown but Ladeli sprawls well. He's pushed Doorman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Doorman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Doorman looks to land a right hand but Ladeli moved out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Ladeli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ladeli stalks Doorman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Doorman's face. Doorman staggers backwards, shaken. Doorman misses with a body shot.
Ladeli misses with a straight left. Ladeli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Doorman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Doorman. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Doorman is trying to drag Ladeli to the mat but Ladeli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Both fighters working to control the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ladeli is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ladeli is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Doorman pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ladeli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ladeli feints and as Doorman raises his hands in defense, Ladeli changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Doorman is trying to control the position but Ladeli postures up. Ladeli won't allow Doorman to sweep him here. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doorman is on top in guard.
Ladeli looking for a sweep. Not yet Ladeli, not yet. Ladeli is trying to control the position but Doorman postures up. Ladeli looking to control but Doorman passes into half guard.
Ladeli keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Doorman passes to side control. Doorman trying to control the position but Ladeli is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ladeli isn't going anywhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Doorman wants to stand but Ladeli is controlling his arm. Doorman working away. Ladeli regains half guard. Doorman wants to stand up but Ladeli has a hold of him and won't allow it. Ladeli is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Doorman blocks the strikes from Ladeli.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Doorman throws a sloppy head kick and Ladeli moves out of range easily. Ladeli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Doorman counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Michael Doorman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ladeli. Ladeli avoids the head kick by Doorman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ladeli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Doorman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Tony Ladeli. I've got Ladeli 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Ladeli!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
38% |
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