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Mukai Maromo vs. Sabah Fadai

Main Card | Lightweight | 155 lbs

Mukai Maromo defeats Sabah Fadai via 3 Round Decision

"The African Assassin" Mukai Maromo
"The Persian Warrior" Sabah Fadai

Maromo
Decision
Round 3

Mukai Maromo Sabah Fadai

"The African Assassin" "The Persian Warrior"

5-2-0   Pro Record At Fight   6-1-0
+155 | Slight Underdog   Betting Odds   -195 | Moderate Favorite
Zimbabwe   Nationality   Iran
Edmonton, Alberta   Fighting out of   Chilliwack, British Columbia
Frank Lee's Muay Thai and MMA   Gym   Mamba MMA / Deftac Cebu
28   Age at Fight   26
154.8 lbs (70.2 kgs)   Weigh-In Result   154.4 lbs (70.0 kgs)
5'9" (175cm)   Height   5'7" (171cm)
74.0" (188cm)   Reach   72.0" (183cm)
MFC 31
  • Bout Information
  • Date: Friday 10.07.2011 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: John Braak
  • Venue: Mayfield Conference Centre
  • Enclosure: Ring
  • Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 3 of 9)
  • Weight: Lightweight | 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Michael Schiavello, Frank Trigg
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jason Gregor
  • Maromo Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Fadai Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed

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Fadai and Maromo took to the cage for the third bout of the evening.


Maromo came out pawing a jab then landed a kick to the body. Maromo shook off a takedown attempt by Fadai and the fighters separated. Maromo landed a leg kick. Another hard leg kick did damage to Fadai's lead leg. And another. Fadai landed a poke to the eye that prompted a momentary halt to the action. Fadai landed a leg kick of his own on the restart then landed a cross after blocking a head kick. The fighters felt each other out before Maromo landed a head kick and followed Fadai to the ground, where he worked punches for the remainder of the round.


Maromo landed a flying knee then clinched up with Fadai and worked punches. The fighters separated and continued to work from range. Maromo knocked Fadai down with a leg kick but he popped up quickly. Maromo stuffed a takedown and made Fadai pay with knees to the body before separating again. Fadai fell after another leg kick and Maromo kicked his legs on the ground a few times before letting him stand. Another hard leg kick knocked Fadai down then Maromo let him back up.


Maromo went back to work with leg kicks again to start the third. The fighters got into a slug-fest and Fadai took Maromo down after the exchange. Maromo escaped to his feet and the fighters went back to measuring each other up. Maromo landed a leg kick then Fadai blocked his head kick. Fadai had a look of despair when yet another leg kick landed in the final minute. Another leg kick and another knock down. Maromo raised his hands and played to the crowd in the final seconds.


The official scorecards read 30-27 across the board for Maromo, giving him the win.

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Maromo vs. Fadai Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Predictions: 153  
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KO/TKO
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Decision
Maromo
28%
Fadai
72%

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Maromo vs. Fadai Fighter Tweets

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If fighters from this bout were talking on Twitter before or after the fight, this is where you can find it. Below are all the Tweets we've recorded near the date of the bout.

coolest wrestling move ive ever seen http://t.co/S4tadcJs
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this is some FUNNY STUFF @GeorgesStPierre http://t.co/Hxt3e6VT
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Chillin in #northvancouver really weird how I don't have to train right now. #relaxtime #recoverymode
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“@iMcDooogs: FIGHTING IN 10 DAYS” Ass whooping time.
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“@swain145: only 4 days until i get beck into the cage and i cant wait any longer then that #CANUSA” where u fighting bro.
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“@IamRagin: @MaximumFighting do a show there :)” agreed. Do a show in Detroit bro. Would be unreal.
3 days
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Big shout out to my boi Yusuf @sleekwoodonline for the sickest designs with slick finishes. Can't wait for my piece
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Thank you everyone who made my fight happen regardless the outcome. @mambamma @IamRagin @MaximumFighting @ASSASSIN_X @echelonfm @DIPTVANCITY
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“@MaximumFighting: @Sabahfadai he will be Back http://t.co/3jj2BYg8” thank Mark. You are a very classy person Its my pleasure fighting for u
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But I will guarantee you I will bounce back from this stronger and ruthless as long as I have @mambamma and @IamRagin helping me with this!
1 day
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Like 2 apologize to all my family, friends, coaches and teammates for my horrible performance @MaximumFighting #MFC31
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http://t.co/xvPMLKE5 @mambamma @Anisfadai
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“@Anisfadai: True canadian fighter!! @Sabahfadai http://t.co/NkBf6dnH” this is how we prepare for a fight on fight night hahaha damn coaches
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Team mamba represent! @mambamma @Anisfadai and the #MFC31 ring is HUGE!! @saintlion http://t.co/ypwi54iN http://t.co/Gqy4rE6J
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http://t.co/i3Uwg7Un here is the website
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Official @MaximumFighting #MFC31 weigh-ins video! http://t.co/ThNy88ft
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“@SchiavelloVOICE: @Sabahfadai just read your bio. Too funny! See you soon.” hahaha for sure bro! Can't wait
24 hours
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#MFC31 official weigh ins are to viewed live on @HDNet @HDNetFights 4pm pacific or online @MaximumFighting website www.maximumfighting.com
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tune in at 4 pm #Vancouver time on @HDNetFights to view the #MFC31 official weigh ins..
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Guys please follow @BlackeyeFight they got sick gear!
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“@IamRagin: Pre press conference wih the Persian warrior @Sabahfadai http://t.co/rYgooF1J” that's one sick ride bro! I look too tiny tho
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The biggest news I've heard in a long time! @MaximumFighting just announced that the #MFC finalized a contract with #TSN #MFC31 also on TSN!
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In at the press conference for #MFC31 let's doooo this.
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Off to the press conference for #MFC31 I've dressed to impress hahaha! @MaximumFighting http://t.co/Bcig7bTc
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#MFC31 is now official since myself @RyanChiappe and @IamRagin landed safely in #Etown @MaximumFighting ready or not! Here we come!
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#MFC31 here we come! I don't think #Edmonton is ready for #VanCityFightKrew @mambamma @IamRagin @RyanChiappe
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I subscribed to CerealMarshmallows's channel on YouTube. http://t.co/sxttgQke
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If you're a #Canucks fan your gonna want one for sure... Represent your colors #vancouver 30$ a pop http://t.co/RplXQDti
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Look out for my walkout tees. They are up for grabs at 30 bucks a pop. Only 15 left. They are going fast. @ASSASSIN_X http://t.co/WsJijHu9
3 days
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Viewing party October 7th 7pm @theforumbar on #Granville street DT #vancouver come support ur local #VanCityFightKrew @IamRagin @RyanChiappe
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Final training session with my team before #MFC31 @MaximumFighting ft @mambamma @IamRagin and @saintlion http://t.co/7jExdN00
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Good night tweeps. Goof night #vancouver good night #VanCityFightKrew Oct 7 #MFC31 here we come #PutDaTeamOnMyBackDoe @IamRagin @RyanChiappe
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Sitting here at @PerformaxPhysio meeting @drvictorchan for some last minute work! I hear they are coming up to the fights! Pretty excited!!
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I don't care where you are, if u ain't watching @MaximumFighting #MFC31 live on @HDNetFights October 7th then you and I have beef!
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For my peeps in #vancouver #MFC31 is close Show support for the #VanCityFightKrew myself @IamRagin @RyanChiappe oct7th @ 7pm @theforumbar
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Almost at 200 followers! Pretty excited! Lets keep it goin tweeps!!
5 days
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TY to all the media that also took the time and wrote those wicket articles on me @DennyTheMadOne @BloodyElbow @iMcDooogs @thefranchiseca
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Twitter peeps! Follow my crew who got me this far! @saintlion @IamRagin @PerformaxPhysio @Ryan_ruthless @Deftaccebu @swain145 @iMcDooogs
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Twitter peeps! Follow my back up crew who got me this far! @mambamma @EliteOrganicN @ChefStaceyRae @ASSASSIN_X @drvictorchan @echelonfm
6 days
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On the way to the gym! Way to success! "Be re first to enter, be the last to leave!" Last sparring session!
6 days
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Big shout out to my @EliteOrganicN they have changes my fuel from 89 octane to 94 octane in this Ferrari! I'm a beast! #PutDaTeamOnMyBackDoe
7 days
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In case ppl haven't heard, there is badass fight card October 7th live on @HDNet @HDNetFights called @MaximumFighting #MFC31 DO NOT MISS IT!
7 days
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Can someone tell me when the last time I sent a spam message? I wanna know if my problem has been solved!
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My new walk-out shirt for #MFC31 thanks to @ASSASSIN_X http://t.co/rCHIgRYq
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Thank you all the new peeps who care to follow this poor soul hahaha!
7 days
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Like to apologize to everyone for the spam being sent out! Not controlling it I will fix it though! Sorry
7 days
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Follow the crew who got me ready for this fight! @mambamma @drvictorchan @saintlion @EliteOrganicN @ChefStaceyRae @IamRagin @MaximumFighting
7 days
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MFC 31: Press Conference Announcement & Schedule Of Events – Jimmo vs. Sokoudjou For LHW Title http://t.co/a301Sy6q via @the_mma_news
8 days
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“@artofawarrior: #MFC31 get ready for @IamRagin, @Sabahfadai, @Ryan_ruthless it's going down Oct 7th..” we takin ova!!
8 days
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Great SnC session with the best @Peak_Athletics .. Knows every detail of getting a fighter stronger and more explosive!! Thank you
9 days
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Remember that 20% needed to be unbeatable for this fight? Well after @saintlion introduced me to my fight song, I got that 20% #Unstoppable
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Finished my second session of the day at @mambamma academy! Feel amazing! #MFC31 here I come! @MaximumFighting Get ready for an awesome show
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