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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Milo Papi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sadiq Hossein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papi comes to the cage accompanied by IZ ON. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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152 lbs
33 - 10 - 1 |
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152 lbs
23 - 13 - 4 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
33 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milo Papi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 4, fighting out of New York, Sadiq Hossein!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Papi misses the target.
Papi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hossein counters with a two punch combo.
Hossein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Papi to counter with a crisp jab.
Papi drives through with a takedown into Hossein's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Papi landing with the ground and pound.
Hossein looking for a sweep. Not yet Hossein, not yet.
Papi throws a big right hand that misses.
Papi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Papi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Papi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Papi is looking to work some ground and pound but Hossein has wrist control.
Papi throws an elbow that misses. Hossein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Papi's guard. Nice move by Hossein!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hossein won't allow Papi to sweep him here.
Hossein tries to stand but Papi is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossein is fighting to break Papi's control of his arms but Papi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hossein looking to sit in guard and control but Papi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Papi distracts Hossein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Papi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hossein wants to sweep here but Papi controlling him for the moment.
Hossein looking to control.
Papi throws a big elbow that misses.
Papi throwing strikes from guard but Hossein blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Papi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Papi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Papi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Papi throws a big elbow that misses.
Papi connects with a couple of short punches.
Papi is looking to work some ground and pound but Hossein has wrist control.
Papi wants to pass the guard but Hossein is keeping the position.
Hossein wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Papi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Papi postures up in Hossein's guard and throws a big left but Hossein blocks it.
Hossein is trying to keep Papi in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papi throws a strike but Hossein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hossein wants to pass the guard but Papi is keeping the position.
Papi is pulling down on Hossein's head. It's preventing any offense from Hossein, at least for the moment.
Hossein is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Papi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Papi has escaped and now he's on top!
Papi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hossein 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.
Papi is looking to stand up but Hossein won't let him.
Papi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Papi working some strikes from top position.
Papi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Papi is looking to stand up but Hossein won't let him.
Hossein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hossein controls Papi momentarily but Papi frees himself.
Papi scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Papi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Papi misses the shot to the body.
Hossein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papi can pounce on him.
Hossein throws a combination that misses
and Papi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hossein!
Papi lands some shots froms side control.
Papi scoring with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Papi misses with the ground and pound.
Hossein struggling a bit here.
Papi cracks Hossein with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hossein tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Papi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Papi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papi in side control, throwing shots but Hossein defends.
Papi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hossein tries to buck Papi off but Papi is having none of it.
Papi tries to score with some ground and pound. Hossein controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Papi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hossein regains half guard.
Hossein is pressing down on Papi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Papi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hossein working a defensive guard here.
Papi stands up over Hossein, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hossein has momentary wrist control but Papi slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Papi works over Hossein with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Our spies down at at The Sweat Lodge inform us that Hossein has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Papi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hossein working for a triangle but Papi defends it easily.
Hossein wants to sweep but no luck.
Hossein has Papi pulled in close to control his posture.
Milo Papi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Papi connects with a couple of short punches.
Hossein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Papi throwing strikes from guard but Hossein blocks nicely.
Papi looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papi is looking to work some ground and pound but Hossein has wrist control.
Papi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hossein is trying to control the position but Papi postures up.
Papi throws a big right hand that misses.
Hossein is trying to control the position but Papi postures up.
Papi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hossein's head.
Papi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hossein's head.
Papi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Papi throws a strike but Hossein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hossein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Papi is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hossein would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Papi controls Hossein momentarily but Hossein frees himself.
Hossein wants to stand but Papi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hossein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Papi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hossein looking to sit in guard and control but Papi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Papi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Papi misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein throws a leg kick but Papi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Milo Papi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hossein throws a sloppy head kick and Papi moves out of range easily.
Hossein looks to land a left hand but Papi moved out of range nicely.
Hossein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Papi throws a sloppy head kick
and Hossein counters with a nice uppercut.
Papi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hossein moves away.
Hossein lands a head kick!
Papi misses the shot to the body.
Papi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hossein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Papi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Papi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hossein doesn't seem bothered though.
Papi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hossein circles away quickly and effectively.
Hossein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papi misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hossein.
Hossein misses with a low kick.
Hossein ducks under a wild hook from Papi.
Papi throws a body punch but Hossein moves out of range.
Hossein throws a hook to the side of Papi's head but Papi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sadiq Hossein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Papi connects with a leg kick. Hossein looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Papi thows a body shot but no joy.
Hossein cracks Papi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Papi throws a series of punches but Hossein moves out of range.
Papi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papi fails to land the takedown.
Hossein throws the left hand but Papi avoids the punch easily.
Papi tries to close the distance and clinch but Hossein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Papi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Papi throws a body punch but Hossein moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papi jabs Hossein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Papi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Papi throws a leg kick but Hossein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hossein takes a swing at Papi's ribcage but misses.
Hossein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hossein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Papi.
Hossein throws a hook but Papi blocks it.
Papi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Papi throws a looping overhand right but Hossein ducks down to avoid it.
Hossein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hossein cracks Papi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Papi misses with a series of wild punches.
Papi is looking to wear down Hossein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Papi throws a low kick, looking for Hossein's leg but Hossein calmly moves out of range.
Hossein tests Papi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hossein slips a jab from Papi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papi throws a big shot that misses.
Papi misses with a jab to the body
and Hossein counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hossein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Papi.
Papi throws a body punch but Hossein moves out of range.
Papi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hossein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Papi scrambles back to his feet.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papi takes one to the chin there.
Papi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hossein. Hossein obviously looking to wear him down.
Papi misses the body punch
and Papi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papi fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hossein scores with a decent looking hook.
Hossein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Papi misses.
Hossein lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hossein bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Papi's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hossein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Papi's head backwards.
Hossein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Papi doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice takedown defense from Hossein. No joy for Papi on that attempt.
Good work by Papi as he checks the leg kick.
Hossein throws a sloppy head kick and Papi moves out of range easily.
Hossein looks to land a body kick but Papi moved away.
Some bone on bone action there as Hossein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Papi lands a nice hook to Hossein's body. Hossein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hossein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hossein wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Papi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papi wants to land a leg kick but Hossein is out of range.
Hossein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papi.
Papi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hossein misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice straight punches there by Hossein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hossein.
Papi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hossein.
Sadiq Hossein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hossein misses with a two punch combination.
Hossein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sadiq Hossein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Papi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Papi!
A relieved looking Milo Papi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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