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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stem Cell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio Del Geno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Geno is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Santino Marella - La Vittoria. Emilio Del Geno has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stem Cell's chin.
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146 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stem Cell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Emilio Del Geno!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cell cracks Del Geno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cell connects with an inside leg kick.
Del Geno keeps the fight on the outside.
Cell with a hook.
Cell misses with a low kick.
Cell moves in looking to clinch but Del Geno pushes him off.
Cell misses with a body shot.
Del Geno shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cell pinned against the cage. Cell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cell takes the fight into the clinch.
Cell cracks Del Geno with a nice body shot.
Cell just leaning against Del Geno, taking a breather.
Del Geno blocking some punches.
Del Geno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cell misses with some punches.
Cell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cell controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Cell.
Cell is stalling here.
Cell can't find room to land a body shot as Del Geno controls the action.
Del Geno tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cell misses with the head strike.
Cell lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cell lands with a left to the head.
Cell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cell slows down the pace here.
Del Geno has Cell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stem Cell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilio Del Geno.
Cell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Del Geno backwards.
Cell stalls.
Cell throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Geno.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stem Cell.
Del Geno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cell is looking to slow Del Geno down with leg kicks.
Cell looks for the body kick but Del Geno saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Geno avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cell wants to land a leg kick but Del Geno is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stem Cell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cell wants to clinch.
Cell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cell lands a shoulder strike.
Cell stalling in the clinch.
Cell lands with a short shot to the head.
Cell stalling.
Cell throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Geno.
Cell struggles to land a body shot inside as Del Geno controls his hands.
Cell misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cell misses with a punch on the inside.
Cell can't find room to land a body shot as Del Geno controls the action.
Cell misses with a body punch.
Del Geno drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cell.
Cell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Del Geno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cell misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cell lands with a right to the head.
Cell lands a left hand.
Cell looking to slow down the pace here.
Cell taking a breather.
Cell lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Cell fails to land.
Cell misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stem Cell.
A head kick from Cell lands but Del Geno takes it in his stride.
Cell lands a really nice looking cross but Del Geno seems unphased.
Cell lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cell gets underhooks to prevent Del Geno's takedown attempt.
Cell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Del Geno backwards.
Del Geno being controlled against the cage.
Del Geno blocks a body shot from Cell.
Cell can't find room to land a body shot as Del Geno controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cell stalling in the clinch.
Cell throws a head punch that misses.
Stem Cell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Geno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stem Cell dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Geno can do to turn this around?
Cell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cell is looking to land body kicks.
Nice shot lands for Del Geno.
Nice takedown defense from Cell. No joy for Del Geno on that attempt.
Cell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cell scores with a one two! Del Geno had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cell closes the distance and pushes Del Geno back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Geno wants a takedown.
Cell misses with a punch on the inside.
Cell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Cell fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cell stalling in the clinch.
Cell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Del Geno's elbow.
Del Geno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Del Geno has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stem Cell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilio Del Geno.
A shot in the inside from Cell.
Cell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Del Geno blocks a body shot from Cell.
Cell has Del Geno pressed against the cage.
Cell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Cell.
Cell is stalling here.
Cell working aggressively here.
Cell is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stem Cell.
Cell scores with a nice right hand.
Cell looks to land a body kick but Del Geno moved away.
Cell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cell slips a jab and a cross from Del Geno.
Del Geno gets tackled into the cage by Cell. Cell maintains the clinch.
Cell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cell tries to work over Del Geno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cell prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Geno is looking to take this one to the mat.
Del Geno has hold of one of Cell's legs. Cell is fighting the takedown attempt but Del Geno gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cell holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stem Cell clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Del Geno fails with a takedown attempt.
Cell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cell thows a body shot but no joy.
Cell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Del Geno momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Cell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Geno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Del Geno throws a looping overhand right but Cell ducks down to avoid it.
Del Geno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cell finds it's way round the side to connect with Del Geno's head.
Cell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Cell does no damage.
Del Geno fails with a takedown attempt.
Cell tries to score with a low kick but Del Geno moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Geno with a poor takedown
and Cell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stem Cell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilio Del Geno.
Cell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Del Geno's head backwards.
Del Geno tries to move into range but Cell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cell digs a good body shot into Del Geno's ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cell!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Del Geno.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Del Geno's head.
Cell lets loose with a powerful body kick. Del Geno will feel that in the morning.
Del Geno fails with the takedown
and Cell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Del Geno moves forwards but Cell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stem Cell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cell is looking to clinch but Del Geno is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Del Geno counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Del Geno.
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!
Del Geno working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Del Geno looking to sit in guard and control but Cell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cell trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Geno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Geno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stem Cell had his way with Emilio Del Geno in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cell wants to clinch up but Del Geno keeps it at a distance.
Cell throws a big shot that misses.
Cell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Del Geno takes a step back to recover.
Cell is looking to land body kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Del Geno crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cell - the referee stops the clock and Del Geno gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cell. Del Geno manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Del Geno avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab lands there for Cell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Geno takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Del Geno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Cell.
Cell tests Del Geno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Del Geno's calf.
Cell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Del Geno.
Cell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Del Geno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cell, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cell works over Del Geno's head and body with a nice combination.
Del Geno blocks a head kick by Cell.
Cell misses with a looping right.
Cell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Del Geno fails with the takedown.
Stem Cell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Del Geno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Del Geno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Del Geno gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cell.
Emilio Del Geno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cell stalling against the cage.
Del Geno goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cell prevents it.
Stem Cell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilio Del Geno.
Del Geno has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cell after a bit of a struggle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stem Cell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:44
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:44
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stem Cell!
Stem Cell retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Stem Cell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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