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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose The Blitz (ranked 168 p4p, 21 weight class) and Damen Mayer (ranked 425 p4p, 50 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose The Blitz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damen Mayer!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayer tries to clinch there but The Blitz circles away.
Mayer clinches with his opponent.
Mayer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mayer struggles to land a body shot inside as The Blitz controls his hands.
The Blitz can't find room to land a body shot as Mayer controls the action.
Mayer lands with a left to the head.
Mayer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Blitz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mayer throws a head punch that misses.
The Blitz misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mayer fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Blitz blocks an uppercut.
Mayer prevents a takedown attempt there.
The Blitz blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Blitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayer controls his hands.
The Blitz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mayer.
Mayer presses The Blitz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Blitz tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose The Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayer working aggressively here.
The Blitz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mayer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Blitz's elbow.
Mayer lands with a right to the head.
Mayer can't find room to land a body shot as The Blitz controls the action.
Mayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Blitz's elbow.
Mayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Blitz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mayer has a couple of punches blocked by The Blitz.
Mayer lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Mayer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayer tries to throw a body punch but The Blitz avoids it by throwing Mayer back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mayer fails to land.
The Blitz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mayer is defending well for now.
Mayer misses with the head strike.
The Blitz takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Blitz.
Mayer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayer can't find room to land a body shot as The Blitz controls the action.
Mayer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Blitzs head.
Mayer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mayer managing to block the knees to the body from The Blitz.
Still in the clinch, Mayer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mayer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Blitz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Blitz has Mayer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mayer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mayer misses with some punches.
The Blitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayer tries to throw a body punch but The Blitz avoids it by throwing Mayer back against the cage.
Mayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Blitz's elbow.
Mayer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mayer managing to block the knees to the body from The Blitz.
Mayer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mayer lands with a light punch inside.
Mayer avoiding damage as The Blitz throws knees to the body.
Mayer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Mayer.
Mayer is trying to trip The Blitz. He has hold of a leg but The Blitz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mayer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mayer has gone for a leg lock! The Blitz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mayer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Blitz postures up in Mayer's guard and throws a big left but Mayer blocks it.
The Blitz 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Blitz defends well.
Mayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Blitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Blitz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from The Blitz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The Blitz distracts Mayer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Blitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Blitz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damen Mayer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mayer forces The Blitz back against the cage and clinches.
The Blitz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mayer is defending well.
Mayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayer.
The Blitz tries to work over Mayer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mayer misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mayer.
Mayer throws a punch but it's blocked by The Blitz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer misses with a punch to the body.
The Blitz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mayer avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mayer.
The Blitz blocks an uppercut.
The Blitz is working for takedown but Mayer is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Blitz tries to work over Mayer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mayer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Mayer on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayer.
Mayer misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Blitz trying to land knees to the body.
Mayer prevents a body shot from The Blitz.
Mayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Damen Mayer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mayer tries to throw a body punch but The Blitz avoids it by throwing Mayer back against the cage.
Mayer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mayer lands a right hand.
The Blitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Blitz blocks an uppercut.
The Blitz blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayer tries a body shot but The Blitz blocks it.
Mayer tries a body shot but The Blitz blocks it.
Mayer blocks a body shot from The Blitz.
Mayer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mayer managing to block the knees to the body from The Blitz.
Mayer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Blitz goes for a takedown attempt but Mayer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose The Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayer closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Blitz counters with a single leg into guard. Mayer didn't expect that.
Mayer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because The Blitz has passed into half guard!
Mayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer with the active half guard here but The Blitz passes nicely into side control.
Mayer is trying to improve his position.
Mayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Blitz wants to control but Mayer is keeping him busy.
The Blitz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mayer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayer is looking to reverse the position.
Mayer gets back to half guard.
Mayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Blitz pulls his head out easily.
Mayer has a hand on The Blitz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. The Blitz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The Blitz controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer is looking to improve his position but The Blitz isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damen Mayer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mayer shoots in but no luck this time.
The Blitz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Blitz swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayer.
The Blitz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mayer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Blitz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Blitz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mayer has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mayer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mayer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Blitz gets tackled into the cage by Mayer. Mayer maintains the clinch.
Mayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayer lands a hook that snaps the head of The Blitz backwards.
The Blitz tries to throw a body punch but Mayer avoids it by throwing The Blitz back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Blitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayer can't find room to land a body shot as The Blitz controls the action.
The Blitz blocks an uppercut.
Mayer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mayer lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Blitz backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayer misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Blitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayer controls his hands.
The Blitz is working for takedown but Mayer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mayer tries to throw a body punch but The Blitz avoids it by throwing Mayer back against the cage.
Mayer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mayer struggles to land a body shot inside as The Blitz controls his hands.
Mayer tries to work over The Blitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Blitz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jose The Blitz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Blitz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Blitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayer keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayer tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but The Blitz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Blitz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mayer is desperately trying to improve his position but The Blitz has a good base and remains in mount.
Mayer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The Blitz looking to control but Mayer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mayer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer is looking for a sweep. The Blitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mayer with the active half guard here but The Blitz passes nicely into side control.
The Blitz is putting a hurting on Mayer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mayer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The Blitz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mayer's legs.
Mayer tries to buck The Blitz off but The Blitz is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Blitz just content to control the position.
Mayer is trying to get back to half guard.
The Blitz gets to mount! Mayer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The Blitz is landing with some decent strikes but Mayer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer is trying to escape the mount.
The Blitz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose The Blitz clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The Blitz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mayer.
Mayer clinches up with The Blitz and pushes him back against the cage.
Mayer misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Blitz blocking some punches.
The Blitz tries a body shot but Mayer blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Blitz.
Mayer swings wildly with an uppercut but The Blitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Blitz blocking some punches.
Mayer tries to work over The Blitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer lands an uppercut.
Mayer misses with a punch to the body.
The Blitz has Mayer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mayer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Blitz tries to throw a body punch but Mayer avoids it by throwing The Blitz back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Mayer scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Blitz prevents a body shot from Mayer.
Mayer tries a body shot but The Blitz blocks it.
Mayer working aggressively here.
The Blitz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mayer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mayer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayer tries to work over The Blitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Mayer.
Mayer misses with a body punch.
Mayer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Blitz.
Mayer is fighting off a takedown attempt but The Blitz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mayer to the mat. Mayer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mayer throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Blitz uses it to pass to side control.
Mayer is looking to regain half guard here but The Blitz keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayer is still trying to improve position.
Mayer keeps trying to improve his position.
The Blitz is looking to take a break and control but Mayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer tries to buck The Blitz off but The Blitz is having none of it.
The Blitz working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mayer is not content to let The Blitz control the position.
Mayer sneaks back into half guard.
Mayer wants to get back to full guard but The Blitz has mounted him!
The Blitz tries to control but Mayer wriggling away.
The Blitz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damen Mayer dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The Blitz closes the distance and clinches.
Mayer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mayer misses with a punch to the body.
Mayer lands a left hand.
The Blitz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mayer avoids it.
The Blitz prevents a body shot from Mayer.
Mayer lands a shoulder strike.
The Blitz has Mayer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mayer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer can't find room to land a body shot as The Blitz controls the action.
The Blitz can't find room to land a body shot as Mayer controls the action.
Mayer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mayer lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Blitz blocks a body shot from Mayer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Blitz is looking to take this one to the mat.
The Blitz blocking some punches.
The Blitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mayer misses with a punch to the body.
Mayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayer tries to work over The Blitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mayer misses with a body punch.
Mayer stops a takedown attempt from The Blitz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose The Blitz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayer tries a body shot but The Blitz blocks it.
Mayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayer struggles to land a body shot inside as The Blitz controls his hands.
Mayer throws a head punch that misses.
The Blitz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mayer is defending well for now.
Jose The Blitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayer swings wildly with an uppercut but The Blitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Mayer.
The Blitz has Mayer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. The Blitz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mayer tumbling to the mat - The Blitz dives into Mayer's guard.
Mayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. The Blitz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mayer.
Mayer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mayer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mayer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Blitz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Blitz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayer tries to bench press The Blitz off him but The Blitz keeps the position.
Mayer regains half guard.
Mayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Blitz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The Blitz is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damen Mayer.
I think Mayer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 46:49
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damen Mayer!
Damen Mayer is the new featherweight champion!
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