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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malaik Hamadani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamadani kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Prince Of Persia - Welcome Within. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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214 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malaik Hamadani!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Minotauro!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamadani leaves Minotauro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hamadani getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malaik Hamadani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamadani closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hamadani lands in his opponent's guard.
Minotauro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamadani is one step ahead there.
Minotauro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hamadani defends well.
Minotauro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hamadani looking to pass the guard.
Hamadani throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamadani tries to free his leg and advance position but Minotauro is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamadani is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Minotauro is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hamadani is on top in guard.
Hamadani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Minotauro controls Hamadani momentarily but Hamadani frees himself.
Minotauro keeping moving, preventing Hamadani from controlling successfully.
Minotauro 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.
Minotauro trying to keep a closed guard but Hamadani is proving a slippery customer.
Hamadani lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamadani trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Minotauro is trying to keep Hamadani in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hamadani thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Minotauro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hamadani lands a couple of digs.
Hamadani throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamadani working some strikes from top position.
Minotauro has momentary wrist control but Hamadani slips an elbow through the middle.
Hamadani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minotauro is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minotauro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hamadani controlling the position for now.
Minotauro trying to mount his opponent but Hamadani defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Minotauro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hamadani manages to get to full guard.
Minotauro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamadani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Minotauro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hamadani has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minotauro has managed to get both his arms back between Hamadani's legs - danger averted.
Hamadani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Minotauro.
Hamadani controlling the position.
Hamadani tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minotauro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hamadani dives on top into guard.
Minotauro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamadani postures up in Minotauro's guard and throws a big left but Minotauro blocks it.
Hamadani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hamadani passes Minotauro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minotauro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Minotauro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamadani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Minotauro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hamadani regains full guard. Nicely done.
Minotauro trying to control but Hamadani is working from the bottom.
Minotauro wants to pass the guard but Hamadani is keeping the position.
Hamadani seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamadani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minotauro is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaik Hamadani dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Minotauro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Minotauro doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamadani circles away.
Minotauro takes a swing at Hamadani's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Minotauro misses.
Minotauro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hamadani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hamadani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamadani gets a double leg takedown into Minotauro's guard.
Hamadani looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hamadani got a little sloppy there for a moment and Minotauro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hamadani has managed to get both his arms back between Minotauro's legs - danger averted.
Minotauro is trying to control the position but Hamadani postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamadani postures up and lands a big shot to Minotauro's brow.
Hamadani trying to control the position from guard on top but Minotauro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamadani works over Minotauro with some ground and pound from guard.
Minotauro has momentary wrist control but Hamadani slips an elbow through the middle.
Hamadani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hamadani passes into half guard.
Hamadani 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.
Hamadani is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hamadani is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Minotauro sees it coming and defends easily.
Hamadani looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Minotauro 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minotauro is trying to maintain the position but Hamadani is very close to passing his half guard.
Minotauro has hold of Hamadani's hands but Hamadani slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Minotauro tries to get to full guard but Hamadani has control of the leg.
Hamadani is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Minotauro defends it well.
Hamadani takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hamadani seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hamadani working Minotauro over with strikes.
Hamadani is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Minotauro punching from the bottom.
Hamadani drops an elbow to the side of Minotauro's head.
Minotauro is looking to improve his position.
Minotauro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Minotauro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamadani distracts Minotauro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hamadani sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Minotauro's guard.
Hamadani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minotauro keeps working.
Hamadani is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Minotauro wants to get back to full guard.
Hamadani working the head and body with strikes.
Minotauro has hold of Hamadani's hands but Hamadani slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Minotauro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hamadani takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hamadani is trying to control. Minotauro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamadani works his way into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamadani with shots to the head and body - Minotauro looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hamadani wants to finish this one by submission but Minotauro is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hamadani.
Hamadani pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hamadani controlling the pace for now.
Minotauro tries to lock up and control but Hamadani gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minotauro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hamadani is staying active.
Hamadani can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Minotauro is looking to escape.
Hamadani looking for a guillotine from mount but Minotauro is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaik Hamadani dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hamadani lands with an overhand left.
Hamadani's corner calls for a 1-2. Hamadani obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hamadani works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Minotauro is rocked!
Hamadani lands a nice looking body shot.
Minotauro is still on wobbly legs! Can Hamadani finish him?
A slow jab from Hamadani misses its intended target.
Minotauro misses with a takedown
and Hamadani counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Minotauro!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minotauro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hamadani is looking to take a break and control but Minotauro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Minotauro sneaks back into half guard.
Hamadani is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Minotauro sees it coming and defends easily.
Hamadani is trying to work for a kimura but Minotauro is defending well.
Hamadani scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro is pressing down on Hamadani's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hamadani content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hamadani with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Minotauro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamadani forces his way into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hamadani connects with a nice short shot to Minotauro's temple.
Hamadani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minotauro keeps working.
Hamadani is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A big strike lands for Hamadani! That's really hurt Minotauro and he's turned his back - Hamadani keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hamadani jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malaik Hamadani!
Malaik Hamadani is the new light heavyweight champion!
Malaik Hamadani 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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