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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin Sedlacek (ranked 2890 p4p, 124 weight class) and Mabo Dada (ranked 3685 p4p, 159 weight class). Martin Sedlacek has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Sedlacek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mabo Dada!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sedlacek shoots in looking for a takedown. Dada tries to sprawl out of it but Sedlacek keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dada clinches up against the cage.
Dada gets underhooks to prevent Sedlacek's takedown attempt.
Sedlacek prevents Dada from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sedlacek tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Sedlacek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dada can't break the clinch.
Sedlacek tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dada is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mabo Dada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sedlacek is trying to drag Dada to the mat but Dada just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dada wants to break free but Sedlacek has control.
Dada is trying to push Sedlacek away but Sedlacek has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sedlacek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dada pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dada rushes Sedlacek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sedlacek keeps control of Dada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sedlacek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dada's efforts to push away.
Sedlacek tries to break free but Dada pushes him back against the cage.
Sedlacek fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sedlacek prevents Dada from breaking the clinch.
Dada working hard to break the clinch.
Dada tries to break free but Sedlacek pushes him back against the cage.
Sedlacek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dada pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sedlacek walks into a straight right hand from Dada.
Dada feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sedlaceks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dada drops his hands momentarily and Sedlacek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dada lands a nice shot that snaps Sedlacek's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dada fails to land with a series of punches.
Dada lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sedlacek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sedlacek, pushing him back against the cage.
Dada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dada tries to break free but Sedlacek pushes him back against the cage.
Sedlacek drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dada is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mabo Dada dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good shot there by Dada.
Dada rushes Sedlacek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dada is trying to push Sedlacek away but Sedlacek has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sedlacek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dada after a bit of a struggle.
Sedlacek tries for a takedown but Dada manages to get underhooks.
Dada is looking to break free of the clinch but Sedlacek has double underhooks.
Dada is looking to break free of the clinch but Sedlacek has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sedlacek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dada after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Sedlacek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dada working hard to break the clinch.
Sedlacek can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dada is trying to break free.
Sedlacek is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dada is defending well.
Dada manages to break the clinch.
Martin Sedlacek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dada lands a really nice looking cross but Sedlacek seems unphased.
Dada connects with a body shot that sends Sedlacek's belly button to the back.
Dada lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sedlacek on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Dada.
Dada tries to bum rush Sedlacek with a series of wild strikes but Sedlacek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sedlacek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dada instigates a clinch.
Sedlacek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dada after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sedlacek looking for a takedown.
Dada is trying to push Sedlacek away but Sedlacek has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sedlacek tries for a takedown but Dada manages to get underhooks.
Dada content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sedlacek is looking for a takedown.
Dada tries to break the clinch but Sedlacek is controlling the position.
Dada breaks the clinch.
Dada moves into range and clinches up with Sedlacek.
Dada is trying to break the clinch but Sedlacek is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dada wants to break free but Sedlacek has control.
Sedlacek wants to take the fight to the mat but Dada manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sedlacek wants a takedown but no success here.
Dada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sedlacek wants a takedown.
Dada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sedlacek.
Dada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dada is trying to break the clinch but Sedlacek has him pressed against the cage.
Sedlacek tries for a takedown but Dada manages to get underhooks.
Dada wants to break free but Sedlacek has control.
Dada wants to break free but Sedlacek has control.
Sedlacek gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sedlacek is thwarting Dada's attempts to control the position.
Dada is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mabo Dada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dada closes the distance and clinches.
Sedlacek wants a takedown but no success here.
Sedlacek can't get the takedown.
Dada prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Sedlacek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dada has had enough of the clinch but Sedlacek keeps him there for the moment.
Sedlacek is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dada is defending well.
Sedlacek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dada's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sedlacek is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dada pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sedlacek looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dada gets underhooks to prevent Sedlacek's takedown attempt.
Dada tries to break the clinch but Sedlacek is controlling the position.
Dada tries to circle away but Sedlacek has him pinned against the cage.
Sedlacek wants a takedown but no success here.
Dada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sedlacek has him pressed against the cage.
Sedlacek breaks from the clinch.
Sedlacek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dada lands with a right hand.
Dada gets a clinch.
Sedlacek wants to take the fight to the mat but Dada manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dada breaks the clinch.
Sedlacek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dada forces Sedlacek back against the cage and clinches.
Dada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sedlacek has him pressed against the cage.
Sedlacek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dada's efforts to push away.
Dada lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dada breaks from the clinch.
Sedlacek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dada rushes Sedlacek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sedlacek is working for takedown but Dada is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dada wants to get back to striking at distance but Sedlacek won't allow it.
Sedlacek prevents Dada from breaking the clinch.
Dada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sedlacek tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sedlacek is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Dada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dada wants to break free but Sedlacek has control.
Dada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dada is trying to break the clinch but Sedlacek is controlling him.
Dada stops a takedown attempt from Sedlacek.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sedlacek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dada after a bit of a struggle.
Dada is trying to break the clinch but Sedlacek is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mabo Dada really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No joy there for Dada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dada has closed the distance and engaged Sedlacek in a clinch.
Dada breaks the clinch.
Dada clinches up against the cage.
Sedlacek is looking for a takedown.
Sedlacek is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dada pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dada is looking to break free of the clinch but Sedlacek has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dada has had enough of the clinch but Sedlacek keeps him there for the moment.
Sedlacek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dada gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Sedlacek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dada tries to break the clinch but Sedlacek is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dada slows down the pace here.
Sedlacek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dada fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dada throws a series of punches but Sedlacek avoids them all with ease.
Dada connects with a single shot there.
Sedlacek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dada throws out a counter right but Sedlacek avoids it with no problem.
Dada gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sedlacek has him pressed against the cage.
Dada is trying to break the clinch but Sedlacek is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sedlacek tries a head kick but it misses.
Mabo Dada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dada throws a good cross that connects.
Sedlacek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sedlacek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dada.
Sedlacek fails with the takedown.
Dada might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sedlacek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sedlacek gets tackled into the cage by Dada. Dada maintains the clinch.
Dada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dada gets underhooks to prevent Sedlacek's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dada slows down the pace here.
Dada is trying to break the clinch but Sedlacek has him pressed against the cage.
Sedlacek tries to pull guard but Dada forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dada gets underhooks to prevent Sedlacek's takedown attempt.
Sedlacek drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dada wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sedlacek wants a takedown.
Sedlacek tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sedlacek is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dada pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short left from Dada.
Dada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mabo Dada dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sedlacek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sedlacek shoots for a takedown but Dada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dada moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dada clinches with his opponent.
Mabo Dada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dada pushes Sedlacek up against the cage in a clinch.
Dada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dada tries to break the clinch but Sedlacek is controlling the position.
Dada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sedlacek backwards.
Sedlacek is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dada is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sedlacek prevents Dada from breaking the clinch.
Dada just leaning against Sedlacek, taking a breather.
Sedlacek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dada just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Sedlacek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dada can't break the clinch.
Dada pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sedlacek prevents Dada from breaking the clinch.
That's two 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.
Dada prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dada prevents the takedown attempt.
Sedlacek tries for a takedown but Dada manages to get underhooks.
Dada breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Dada. No joy for Sedlacek on that attempt.
Dada looks to land a combination but Sedlacek avoids it well.
Dada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mabo Dada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dada lunges at Sedlacek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sedlacek's hand.
Dada works Sedlacek's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sedlacek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice side step and Dada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dada displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Martin Sedlacek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sedlacek throws a quick counter head kick but Dada was just out of range.
Donk. Dada catches Sedlacek right on the button with a cross.
Dada thuds a left hand into Sedlacek's body.
Dada clinches.
Sedlacek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dada wants to break free but Sedlacek has control.
Dada breaks the clinch.
Dada drives through and clinches with Sedlacek against the cage.
Sedlacek has Dada pressed against the cage, preventing Dada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sedlacek has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dada is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sedlacek has Dada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sedlacek.
Sedlacek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sedlacek has Dada pressed against the cage, preventing Dada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dada prevents the takedown attempt.
Dada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mabo Dada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dada winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Glass scores the fight 41:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 41:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 41:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mabo Dada!
Mabo Dada is the new bantamweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Mabo Dada started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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