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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rostam Samani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davide Michieletto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davide Michieletto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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247 lbs
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275 lbs
22 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rostam Samani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Davide Michieletto!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Michieletto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michieletto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Michieletto throws a looping overhand right but Samani ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Michieletto catches Samani right on the button with a cross.
Michieletto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Samani throws a body punch but Michieletto moves out of range.
Michieletto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samani manages to avoid it.
Samani closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Michieletto quickly recovers to half guard.
Michieletto wants to get back to full guard.
Michieletto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Samani.
Samani misses with a head shot. Michieletto uses the momentum to regain guard.
Michieletto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Michieletto keeping moving, preventing Samani from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samani sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Samani won't allow Michieletto to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samani trying to control but Michieletto is working from the bottom.
Michieletto wants to sweep here but Samani controlling him for the moment.
Samani 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.
We're going to have a standup here because Rostam Samani wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Michieletto misses with a combination
and Samani counters with a shoot takedown. Michieletto fights it but they end up in guard.
Samani stopping the sweep attempt from Michieletto.
Samani trying to control but Michieletto is working from the bottom.
Samani pushes down on Michieletto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samani scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Samani wants to control but Michieletto is keeping him busy.
Michieletto is looking to improve his position.
Samani trying to control from half guard but Michieletto is working away.
Michieletto trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rostam Samani.
Michieletto throws a series of punches but Samani moves out of range.
Samani slips a jab and a cross from Michieletto.
Samani shoots in and bounces Michieletto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Samani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michieletto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samani scoring with punches to the head and body.
Michieletto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Samani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Samani trying to control but Michieletto is working from the bottom.
Samani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michieletto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michieletto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samani is one step ahead there.
Samani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michieletto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Michieletto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Michieletto keeping full guard, as Samani tries to pass.
Michieletto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Samani wants to pass the guard but Michieletto is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samani preventing the sweep.
Michieletto throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samani trying to control but Michieletto is working from the bottom.
Michieletto looking for a sweep. Not yet Michieletto, not yet.
Samani trying to control but Michieletto is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rostam Samani dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Michieletto misses with a head kick.
Samani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Samani works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Michieletto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michieletto blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Michieletto.
Davide Michieletto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Michieletto as he connects with a hook.
Michieletto lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michieletto catches Samani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Michieletto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Michieletto looks to land a body kick but Samani moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samani throws a lazy right hand but Michieletto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michieletto misses with a two punch combination.
Samani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Michieletto manages to avoid it.
Samani walks into a jab.
Michieletto throws a hook but Samani blocks it.
Samani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Michieletto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Samani. Samani obviously looking to wear him down.
Michieletto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michieletto. Samani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michieletto connects with a jab.
Michieletto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michieletto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Samani avoids a kick to the body.
Samani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michieletto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samani.
Samani throws a series of punches but Michieletto moves out of range.
Michieletto shoots and misses
and Samani counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Michieletto is not content to let Samani control the position.
Samani is nestled in close to Michieletto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Michieletto trying to control but Samani postures up.
Samani missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Samani wants to pass the guard but Michieletto is defending well.
Samani is working hard here to advance position.
Samani slips a nice elbow through Michieletto's hands, connecting with Michieletto's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michieletto moves into full guard.
Samani tries to free his leg and advance position but Michieletto is retaining full guard.
Samani throws a strike but Michieletto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Michieletto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Samani is on top in guard.
Samani trying to control the position from guard on top but Michieletto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samani passes Michieletto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Michieletto is concentrating on defense, preventing Samani from advancing position.
Samani passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Michieletto!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samani raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Samani scoring with strikes but Michieletto is staying in there.
Samani is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Michieletto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Michieletto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Samani lands a heavy elbow.
Samani looking to control but Michieletto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Samani landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Samani avoids the attempt from Michieletto to control.
Samani scoring with strikes but Michieletto is staying in there.
Michieletto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rostam Samani dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Samani wants to clinch.
Donk. Michieletto catches Samani right on the button with a cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Michieletto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Michieletto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Michieletto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samani counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michieletto is trying to control the position but Samani postures up.
Samani pushes down on Michieletto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Samani has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Samani with shots to the head and body - Michieletto looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samani sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Samani lands a couple of good shots and Michieletto has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Michieletto tries to escape but Samani has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Samani avoiding Michieletto 's attempts to control his hands.
Michieletto is trying to break free.
Samani cracks Michieletto with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Michieletto from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
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!
Michieletto prevents Samani from getting a body triangle.
Samani punches Michieletto on the ear.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samani scores with punches from the back.
Samani is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Michieletto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Michieletto for a finish.
Samani avoiding Michieletto 's attempts to control his hands.
Samani lands shots from the back.
Samani is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Michieletto is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Samani lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Samani.
Samani lands shots from the back.
Michieletto trying to control the hands but Samani breaks the grip.
Samani is punishing Michieletto with strikes - can he finish him?!
Michieletto is taking damage to the body and head.
Davide Michieletto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michieletto is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samani connects with a couple of big shots that have Michieletto covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Michieletto! Samani fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rostam Samani!
Rostam Samani decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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FIGHT
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