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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carl Menger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itor Lamope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menger comes into the arena with Bring Back The Music - by Sweatshop Union blaring out of the sound system. Lamope comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bulletproof kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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157 lbs
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156 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Menger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Itor Lamope!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Menger.
Menger tries to bum rush Lamope with a series of wild strikes but Lamope uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lamope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menger was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamope.
Lamope looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Menger is fending him off so far but Lamope persists. Nope, Menger circles away and we're back to standing.
Menger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Menger throws a right hand that Lamope ducks under and follows up with a left that Lamope also avoids with ease.
Lamope fails with an attempt to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Menger.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lamope manages to work his way to half guard, despite Menger's best efforts.
Menger frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Lamope that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Menger prevents Lamope from getting the reversal.
Menger raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menger looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lamope tries to lock up and control but Menger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menger connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Menger landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lamope holds on to Menger around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Menger landing punches.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Menger cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Menger landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamope wants to control but Menger is having none of it.
Menger throws some wild stikes that Lamope manages to avoid easily.
Menger 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.
Menger pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lamope holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Menger tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Menger punching from mount but Lamope doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamope prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Menger looking to ground and pound but Lamope is blocking nicely.
Lamope tries to control Menger's body but Menger pushes him off. Lamope squirms to his side and now Menger has his back!
Lamope has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Menger.
Lamope is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Menger lands shots from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamope covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Menger misses with a punch to the head.
Menger has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Menger is throwing shots to the body but Lamope manages to wriggle free. Menger pounces on him again and ends up in Lamope's guard.
Lamope working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Menger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menger postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lamope pulls Menger in close to his closed guard and prevents Menger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Menger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Menger throwing strikes from guard but Lamope blocks nicely.
Menger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lamope is looking for a triangle but Menger pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lamope is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Menger lands a couple of elbows.
Lamope keeping full guard, as Menger tries to pass.
Menger scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamope looking to control.
Lamope keeping full guard, as Menger tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lamope looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lamope tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Menger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Menger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lamope's head backwards.
Menger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lamope circles away quickly and effectively.
Lamope misses the shot to the body.
Lamope connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Menger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lamope.
Lamope takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some bone on bone action there as Menger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lamope tries to clinch up but Menger circles away and keeps his distance.
Menger misses with a double jab
and Lamope counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Menger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lamope pinned against the cage. Lamope gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Menger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lamope wants to control but Menger is having none of it.
Menger connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Menger punching from mount but Lamope doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menger scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lamope is bucking up trying to escape but Menger cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lamope wants to control but Menger is having none of it.
Menger is landing with some decent strikes but Lamope is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Menger with a couple of short strikes.
Menger tries to push Lamope's head away but Lamope is holding on tight.
Lamope tries to hold on but Menger postures up.
Lamope really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Menger is landing with some decent strikes but Lamope is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Menger cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lamope tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Menger goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lamope turns into him and now he's in Menger's guard.
Menger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lamope trying to control the position from guard on top but Menger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Menger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Menger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lamope drops back looking for a leg! Menger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Menger manages to kick Lamope off! Lamope jumps back into Menger's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lamope defends well.
Lamope slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Menger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menger is working hard here to advance position.
Menger pushes Lamope off and gets back to his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lamope crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Menger - the referee stops the clock and Lamope gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Menger. Lamope manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Itor Lamope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamope buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lamope smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Menger misses with a series of wild punches.
Menger blocks a jab.
Lamope works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Menger fails with the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menger moves forwards but Lamope connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lamope stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lamope wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Menger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamope attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Menger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lamope is fending him off so far but Menger persists. Nope, Lamope circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lamope stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lamope wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Menger wants to clinch up but Lamope keeps it at a distance.
Menger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lamope napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lamope sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Menger dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lamope cracks a nice hook into Menger's ribs.
Lamope ducks under a wild hook from Menger.
Menger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carl Menger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamope avoids the body shot from Menger.
Menger shoots for a takedown but Lamope saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lamope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menger.
Menger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lamope to score with a decent uppercut.
Lamope connects with a looping right hand.
Lamope's jab looks to have found its range, popping Menger under the eye.
Menger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lamope is trying to defend but Menger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lamope trying to control here.
Menger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carl Menger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Lamope is looking for a sweep. Menger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamope preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Menger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lamope defends it well.
Menger drops an elbow to the side of Lamope's head.
Lamope tries to roll over but Menger keeps him under control.
Menger wants to pass to mount but Lamope is defending the position.
Lamope is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Menger pulls his head out easily.
Menger passes to full mount!
Lamope tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamope wants to control but Menger is having none of it.
Menger moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lamope has worked his arm free - good work by Lamope!
Menger scoring with punches from side control.
Lamope sneaks back into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lamope controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Menger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Itor Lamope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope is trying to maintain the position but Menger is very close to passing his half guard.
Lamope actively working from the bottom here.
Menger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Menger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Menger is working for a kimura but Lamope is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Menger lands a nice short elbow.
Lamope taking some punishment here, with Menger in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamope wants to control but Menger is keeping busy.
Lamope manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lamope jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Menger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Menger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lamope but Lamope pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lamope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Menger.
Lamope fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menger tries a head kick but it misses.
Carl Menger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lamope dodges the punch combination from Menger.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamope scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Carl Menger has been cut.
Lamope turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carl Menger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamope misses the target.
Menger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Itor Lamope.
I think Menger 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Menger!
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