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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wu Fei Chung (ranked 2341 p4p, 228 weight class) and Giovanni Nicodemo (ranked 3076 p4p, 284 weight class). Fei Chung's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, God of Gamblers. This should be fireworks!
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169 cm
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146 lbs
23 - 20 - 0 |
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170 cm
34
155 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wu Fei Chung! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giovanni Nicodemo! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fei Chung throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Fei Chung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicodemo. Nicodemo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Nicodemo misses with a straight right. Nicodemo lands with an uppercut that bounces Fei Chung off the cage and back into range. Fei Chung misses with a looping left. Fei Chung cracks a nice hook into Nicodemo's ribs. Nicodemo staying out of range there. Fei Chung throws the left hand but Nicodemo avoids the punch easily. Nicodemo throws a hook but Fei Chung avoids it easily. Nicodemo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nicodemo looks to land a left hand but Fei Chung moved out of range nicely. Fei Chung looks to land a left hand but Nicodemo moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from Nicodemo misses. Fei Chung slips under a jab from Nicodemo. Fei Chung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nicodemo. Fei Chung cracks Nicodemo with a right hand to the side of the head. A telegraphed right hand from Nicodemo misses the target. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nicodemo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fei Chung scores with a hook to the body. Nicodemo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Fei Chung defending well as Nicodemo loads up on a big left hand. A jab from Nicodemo misses. A jab from Fei Chung misses. Fei Chung has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Beta Fail in the buildup to the fight. Giovanni Nicodemo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A telegraphed right hand from Fei Chung misses the target. Fei Chung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Fei Chung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nicodemo clobbers Fei Chung with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Fei Chung throws a big shot that misses. Nicodemo misses with an uppercut. Fei Chung misses with a looping left. Fei Chung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nicodemo throws a hook to the side of Fei Chung's head but Fei Chung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fei Chung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicodemo. Fei Chung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicodemo. Fei Chung does a little dance to reset his feet. A solid leg kick lands there for Fei Chung.
Nicodemo throws a body punch but Fei Chung moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fei Chung looks to land a left hand but Nicodemo moved out of range nicely. Nice straight punches there by Nicodemo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nicodemo. This has been an exciting period of action! Nicodemo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fei Chung misses with a looping right. Fei Chung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicodemo looks to land a right hand but Fei Chung moved out of range. Nicodemo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nicodemo scores with a jab to the jaw. Fei Chung throws a series of punches but Nicodemo moves out of range. Nicodemo throws out a loose jab but Fei Chung uses good head movement to avoid it. Fei Chung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Fei Chung walks into a left hand. Nicodemo throws a jab but it's blocked by Fei Chung. Fei Chung throws out a loose jab but Nicodemo uses good head movement to avoid it. Nicodemo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nicodemo misses with a body kick. Fei Chung misses with a right hand enabling Nicodemo to counter with a crisp jab. Fei Chung looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nicodemo swings for the body but Fei Chung moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fei Chung moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Fei Chung slips a straight right by Nicodemo. Fei Chung throws a nice outside leg kick. Fei Chung throws a leg kick that misses. Fei Chung throws a sloppy head kick and Nicodemo moves out of range easily. Nicodemo misses with the combination.
Fei Chung takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nicodemo cracks the inside of Fei Chung's front leg. No joy there for Nicodemo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fei Chung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Fei Chung with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nicodemo misses with an uppercut
and Fei Chung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nicodemo looks to throw the jab but Fei Chung is out of range. The fighters circling - Fei Chung throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Fei Chung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicodemo. Nice body punch from Fei Chung. 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! Nicodemo misses with a hook
and Fei Chung counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nicodemo's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fei Chung slips under a jab from Nicodemo. Fei Chung misses with a straight left. Fei Chung looks to land a combination but Nicodemo avoids it well. A telegraphed right hand from Nicodemo misses the target. Nicodemo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fei Chung connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nicodemo scrambles back to his feet. Fei Chung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fei Chung connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nicodemo's hands. Nicodemo misses with a low kick as Fei Chung jumps back. Fei Chung throws a looping overhand right but Nicodemo ducks down to avoid it. Fei Chung moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. An inside leg kick from Fei Chung misses. A nice inside leg kick there by Nicodemo. That's going to slow Fei Chung down. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nicodemo, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nicodemo staying out of range there. Fei Chung throws a series of punches but Nicodemo avoids them all with ease. Nicodemo throws an overhand right that lands on Fei Chung's shoulder, as Fei Chung tries to avoid the shot. Nicodemo lands a head shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Giovanni Nicodemo will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nicodemo looks to land a right hand but Fei Chung moved out of range. Fei Chung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicodemo. A head kick misses from Fei Chung. A little jabbing left from Nicodemo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Nicodemo misses the jab. Fei Chung on the wrong end of a nice hook. Nicodemo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fei Chung.
Nicodemo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fei Chung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicodemo.
A combination from Fei Chung does no damage. Fei Chung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fei Chung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fei Chung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nicodemo scores with a jab. Fei Chung acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Fei Chung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fei Chung misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Fei Chung misses the shot to the body. The fighters circling - Nicodemo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nicodemo missing with a left hand there. Fei Chung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Fei Chung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicodemo. Fei Chung throws a leg kick that misses. A jab lands there for Fei Chung. Fei Chung missing with a left hand there. Nicodemo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Fei Chung throws a head kick but Nicodemo moves out of range.
A nice side step and Nicodemo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Nicodemo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fei Chung is able to avoid easily. Fei Chung misses with a takedown attempt - Nicodemo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Fei Chung moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Fei Chung with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nicodemo to score with a decent uppercut. Fei Chung falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nicodemo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fei Chung thinking. Nicodemo lands a jab-cross combination. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fei Chung throws a half hearted mid kick. Fei Chung throws a combination that misses and Nicodemo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nicodemo lands a jab. Fei Chung lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Nicodemo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fei Chung doesn't seem bothered though. Nice uppercut there from Fei Chung. Good work by Fei Chung as he checks the leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Fei Chung. That's going to slow Nicodemo down. A slow jab from Fei Chung misses its intended target. Fei Chung throws a sloppy head kick and Nicodemo moves out of range easily. Nicodemo throws a leg kick and Fei Chung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nicodemo with a body punch. A glancing blow. Fei Chung throws a looping overhand right but Nicodemo ducks down to avoid it. Fei Chung shoots for a takedown but Nicodemo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wu Fei Chung. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fei Chung takes a swing at Nicodemo's ribcage but misses. Nicodemo throws a series of punches but Fei Chung moves out of range. Fei Chung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicodemo moves away. Fei Chung looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nicodemo!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nicodemo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Fei Chung is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nicodemo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Nicodemo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! The fighters circle momentarily. Nicodemo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Fei Chung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Nicodemo missing with a left hand there. Fei Chung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fei Chung misses with a looping left. Nicodemo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nicodemo scores with a hook to the body. Fei Chung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nicodemo looks to land a left hand but Fei Chung moved out of range nicely. Fei Chung blocks a leg kick. An attempted straight right counter from Fei Chung misses the target. Nicodemo scores with a hook to the body. Fei Chung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nicodemo misses with an uppercut. Fei Chung saw that one coming. A shot to the liver by Fei Chung. Beautiful body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fei Chung scoring well with a low kick there.
Fei Chung feints and as Nicodemo raises his hands in defense, Fei Chung changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Nicodemo is looking to stand back up but Fei Chung counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nicodemo. Nicodemo pushes Fei Chung off looking to stand but Fei Chung dives back in and keeps control.
Fei Chung tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nicodemo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fei Chung stops Nicodemo from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Giovanni Nicodemo will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nicodemo throws a shot from downtown. Fei Chung moves away and avoids it. Fei Chung feinted with a counter takedown. Fei Chung scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nicodemo in his tracks. Fei Chung throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nicodemo. Nicodemo throws a hook to the side of Fei Chung's head but Fei Chung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nicodemo just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Nicodemo. Nicodemo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Fei Chung throws a series of punches but Nicodemo moves out of range. Nicodemo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Fei Chung is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nicodemo's half guard. Nicodemo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fei Chung keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. 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! A quick uppercut on the inside from Nicodemo. Fei Chung tries to stall but Nicodemo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fei Chung lands a left hand.
Nicodemo throws a punch but it's blocked by Fei Chung.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nicodemo is trying to break the clinch but Fei Chung has him pressed against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo lands a nice uppercut. Nicodemo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fei Chung lands with a hook. Nicodemo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Nicodemo throws a low kick but Fei Chung avoids it. A chopping leg kick lands by Nicodemo. Fei Chung is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nicodemo. Nicodemo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fei Chung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A quick step to the side and Fei Chung tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Nicodemo throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nicodemo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicodemo. Fei Chung jabs Nicodemo right on the nose. Nicodemo blinks but takes it well. Nicodemo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fei Chung. Fei Chung throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nicodemo avoids it. Fei Chung thumps Nicodemo with a low kick. Nicodemo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fei Chung dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nicodemo. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nicodemo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fei Chung throws out the jab. Fei Chung smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Fei Chung looks for a takedown but Nicodemo sprawls well. Fei Chung throws a big shot that misses. Fei Chung misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Nicodemo misses. A big left from Nicodemo misses. Fei Chung pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nicodemo back to the cage. Fei Chung follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Nice defenses there by Nicodemo. Fei Chung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicodemo was well out of range. Poor timing from Fei Chung. Fei Chung throws the kick towards the body but Nicodemo avoids it. Nicodemo throws out a leg kick but Fei Chung moves out of range and Nicodemo only half commits. A telegraphed right hand from Fei Chung misses the target. Nicodemo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Fei Chung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicodemo manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nicodemo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nicodemo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fei Chung cracks Nicodemo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A big right from Nicodemo misses. Nicodemo throws a jab but it's blocked by Fei Chung. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fei Chung checks a leg kick. The fighters circling - Fei Chung throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nice defenses there by Fei Chung. A low kick from Fei Chung is predictable there letting Nicodemo counter with a right hand. Nicodemo with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nicodemo tries to clinch up. Fei Chung moves out of range of the strikes. Nicodemo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fei Chung moves away. Nicodemo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Nicodemo moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nicodemo breaks the clinch.
Giovanni Nicodemo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fei Chung throws a series of punches but Nicodemo moves out of range. Fei Chung just misses with a punch to the body.
Fei Chung takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nicodemo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Wu Fei Chung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Giovanni Nicodemo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Fei Chung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicodemo. Nicodemo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nicodemo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Nicodemo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Nicodemo kicks Fei Chung off and gets to his feet. A lazy body kick from Fei Chung and Nicodemo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A nice inside leg kick there by Nicodemo. That's going to slow Fei Chung down. Fei Chung scores with a jab. Nicodemo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Nicodemo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Fei Chung. Nicodemo does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Giovanni Nicodemo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Nicodemo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giovanni Nicodemo! After winning the bout, Giovanni Nicodemo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. In defeat, Wu Fei Chung stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where am I? What's going on? What happened?'.
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