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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Leao da Ilha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Merryweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derek Merryweather told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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270 lbs
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225 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Leao da Ilha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Merryweather!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leao da Ilha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Merryweather as he jumps to the side.
Merryweather throws a right hand that Leao da Ilha ducks under and follows up with a left that Leao da Ilha also avoids with ease.
Leao da Ilha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Merryweather checks a leg kick.
Leao da Ilha keeps the fight on the outside.
Leao da Ilha throws a shot from downtown. Merryweather moves away and avoids it.
Leao da Ilha gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Merryweather manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Merryweather passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merryweather is looking to take a break and control but Leao da Ilha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merryweather throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Merryweather wants to control but Leao da Ilha is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merryweather wants to stand but Leao da Ilha has his arm trapped.
Merryweather working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Merryweather tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Leao da Ilha is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Leao da Ilha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Merryweather defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Leao da Ilha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leao da Ilha throws a jab but it's blocked by Merryweather.
Leao da Ilha throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Merryweather was covering up waiting for the punch and Leao da Ilha finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Leao da Ilha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Merryweather on the ground.
Leao da Ilha postures up in Merryweather's guard and throws a big left but Merryweather blocks it.
Merryweather trying to control the position.
Merryweather looks gassed!
Leao da Ilha postures up in Merryweather's guard and throws a big left but Merryweather blocks it.
Merryweather being controlled here, momentarily.
Merryweather is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leao da Ilha sitting in guard here, content to control.
Leao da Ilha has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Merryweather is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leao da Ilha postures up in Merryweather's guard and throws a big left but Merryweather blocks it.
Merryweather is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Leao da Ilha slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Leao da Ilha's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Merryweather keeping moving, preventing Leao da Ilha from controlling successfully.
Leao da Ilha is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leao da Ilha trying to control but Merryweather is working from the bottom.
Leao da Ilha could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Igor Leao da Ilha just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Leao da Ilha wants to clinch up but Merryweather keeps it at a distance.
Leao da Ilha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merryweather scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Igor Leao da Ilha has been cut.
Merryweather has his takedown stuffed
and Leao da Ilha counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leao da Ilha.
Merryweather with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leao da Ilha counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Leao da Ilha.
Leao da Ilha missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leao da Ilha is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leao da Ilha seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Merryweather for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Leao da Ilha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Leao da Ilha's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Leao da Ilha throws a shot from downtown. Merryweather moves away and avoids it.
Merryweather throws a nice looking combination but Leao da Ilha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Merryweather tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Merryweather tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Leao da Ilha misses the target.
Merryweather misses with a wild combination.
Merryweather bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leao da Ilha loads up on a big right hand but Merryweather slips the punch.
Leao da Ilha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Merryweather is fending him off so far but Leao da Ilha persists. Nope, Merryweather circles away and we're back to standing.
Merryweather is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Merryweather fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merryweather moves away from the strike by Leao da Ilha.
Merryweather is breathing heavily.
Leao da Ilha closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Merryweather is not content to let Leao da Ilha control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leao da Ilha moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Leao da Ilha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merryweather keeps working.
Leao da Ilha controls the position.
Leao da Ilha postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Leao da Ilha cracks Merryweather with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Leao da Ilha controlling the position.
Merryweather is not content to let Leao da Ilha control the position.
Leao da Ilha working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two 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.
Leao da Ilha trying to control the position but Merryweather is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Leao da Ilha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leao da Ilha tries to clinch but Merryweather moves out of range.
Leao da Ilha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Merryweather paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Leao da Ilha misses.
Leao da Ilha stuffs the takedown.
Derek Merryweather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leao da Ilha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Merryweather at a distance.
Leao da Ilha misses with a hook. Merryweather ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Leao da Ilha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leao da Ilha throws a shot from downtown. Merryweather moves away and avoids it.
Leao da Ilha throws a shot from downtown. Merryweather moves away and avoids it.
Merryweather slips a jab from Leao da Ilha.
Leao da Ilha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Merryweather loads up on a big right hand but Leao da Ilha slips the punch.
Leao da Ilha fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Merryweather sprawls well initially but Leao da Ilha persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leao da Ilha is keen to just control but Merryweather is a slippery customer.
Leao da Ilha is pressing down on Merryweather's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merryweather is holding on for now.
Leao da Ilha keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Merryweather is trying to stand back up but Leao da Ilha is controlling him
Leao da Ilha takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Leao da Ilha missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leao da Ilha thows a huge punch but Merryweather dodges it nicely.
Leao da Ilha is taking a breather. Merryweather says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Leao da Ilha stops Merryweather from getting back to his feet.
Merryweather is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leao da Ilha scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leao da Ilha is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Merryweather is staying active underneath Leao da Ilha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leao da Ilha is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Leao da Ilha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Merryweather does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Igor Leao da Ilha just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Merryweather throws a right hand that Leao da Ilha ducks under and follows up with a left that Leao da Ilha also avoids with ease.
Leao da Ilha shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Merryweather wants to get back to full guard.
Leao da Ilha is taking a breather. Merryweather says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Leao da Ilha is keen to just control but Merryweather is a slippery customer.
Merryweather tries to kick Leao da Ilha off but Leao da Ilha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Leao da Ilha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Igor Leao da Ilha's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Leao da Ilha scores with a takedown into Merryweather's guard.
Merryweather working for a triangle but Leao da Ilha defends it easily.
Leao da Ilha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leao da Ilha stays in close to Merryweather's body and controls the position.
Merryweather working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leao da Ilha.
Igor Leao da Ilha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leao da Ilha is looking to work some ground and pound but Merryweather has wrist control.
Leao da Ilha wants to control from the top but Merryweather keeps moving.
Merryweather takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leao da Ilha slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Merryweather on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Merryweather throws a sloppy head kick and Leao da Ilha moves out of range easily.
Leao da Ilha misses with a looping left.
Leao da Ilha moves into range and connects with a jab.
Merryweather blocks a jab.
Leao da Ilha shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Merryweather's guard.
Leao da Ilha sitting in guard here, content to control.
Leao da Ilha trying to control the position from guard on top but Merryweather is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leao da Ilha is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Merryweather is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Leao da Ilha is stalling in the full guard.
Leao da Ilha trying to control but Merryweather is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leao da Ilha is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Igor Leao da Ilha just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Merryweather gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Leao da Ilha to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Leao da Ilha with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leao da Ilha is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merryweather is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leao da Ilha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leao da Ilha wants to control from the top but Merryweather keeps moving.
Leao da Ilha seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Igor Leao da Ilha just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Leao da Ilha shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Merryweather napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leao da Ilha creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Merryweather sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Igor Leao da Ilha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leao da Ilha works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leao da Ilha trying to control the action but Merryweather is working from the bottom.
Merryweather is working to avoid the ground and pound but Leao da Ilha connects with a decent elbow.
Derek Merryweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leao da Ilha tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Leao da Ilha moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Leao da Ilha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leao da Ilha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Leao da Ilha!
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energy
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hype
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