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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Filippo Di Vaio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Eastmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eastmond has chosen Nelly- Here Comes The Boom as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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174 lbs
24 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Filippo Di Vaio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Eastmond!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Vaio slips under a jab from Eastmond.
Eastmond swinging wildly here.
Di Vaio dodges the punch combination from Eastmond.
Ryan Eastmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Di Vaio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eastmond throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Eastmond.
Eastmond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Di Vaio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eastmond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eastmond misses with a left hand
and Di Vaio counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Eastmond's guard now.
Di Vaio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Di Vaio lands a couple of elbows.
Eastmond keeping full guard, as Di Vaio tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Vaio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Di Vaio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Di Vaio slips nicely into half guard.
Eastmond won't allow Di Vaio to pass to mount.
Di Vaio looks to land a strike but Eastmond avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Eastmond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Di Vaio.
Di Vaio working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Vaio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Di Vaio trying to control but Eastmond is working from the bottom.
Di Vaio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Eastmond 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.
Di Vaio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eastmond works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eastmond avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eastmond keeping full guard, as Di Vaio tries to pass.
Di Vaio pushes down on Eastmond's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Di Vaio throws a strike but Eastmond avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Vaio postures up in Eastmond's guard and throws a big left but Eastmond blocks it.
Eastmond keeping full guard, as Di Vaio tries to pass.
Eastmond lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Di Vaio!
Di Vaio is trying to escape the mount.
Di Vaio sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Di Vaio wants to control but Eastmond is keeping busy.
Eastmond is trying to work for a kimura but Di Vaio is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Vaio has hold of Eastmond's hands but Eastmond slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Di Vaio wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eastmond is looking to take a break and control but Di Vaio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Di Vaio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Di Vaio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Di Vaio tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Eastmond prevents Di Vaio from improving his position.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eastmond passes to full mount!
Di Vaio 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.
Di Vaio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filippo Di Vaio dominated that round.
That's time! Di Vaio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Di Vaio wants to clinch.
Eastmond lands a nice leg kick that just misses Di Vaio's sensitive parts.
Eastmond misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Eastmond misses the target.
Di Vaio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eastmond with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Eastmond.
Eastmond throws a hook but Di Vaio blocks it.
Eastmond connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eastmond lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Di Vaio slips a jab from Eastmond.
Eastmond misses the shot to the body.
Di Vaio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Vaio blocks a head kick by Eastmond.
Eastmond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Di Vaio counters with an inside leg kick.
Di Vaio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eastmond throws a hook but Di Vaio blocks it.
Eastmond tests Di Vaio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eastmond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Di Vaio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eastmond connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eastmond throws a leg kick but Di Vaio checks it.
Di Vaio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Di Vaio doesn't manage to clinch there - Eastmond circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Di Vaio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Di Vaio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eastmond lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Di Vaio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Eastmond misses the target.
Di Vaio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eastmond at a distance.
Eastmond uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Di Vaio shoots in and drives through. Eastmond sprawls well.
Di Vaio tries to clinch up but Eastmond circles away and keeps his distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Eastmond, right into the meat.
Eastmond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Di Vaio.
Di Vaio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Di Vaio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Eastmond as he connects with a hook.
Eastmond throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Vaio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Di Vaio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Eastmond uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Di Vaio has time to react.
Eastmond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Di Vaio.
Eastmond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Di Vaio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eastmond lands a big head kick that sends Di Vaio tumbling to the mat! Eastmond takes a step backwards and waves Di Vaio back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Di Vaio is rocked!
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!
Eastmond fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oh Di Vaio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eastmond scores with a nice strike.
Di Vaio moves out of range of the body kick.
Ryan Eastmond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eastmond lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Di Vaio falls backwards - clearly groggy! Eastmond dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Eastmond!
Ryan Eastmond is the new welterweight champion!
Ryan Eastmond thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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