BoxNation: Nelson Hysë vs. Ariel Esteban Bracamonte & Alban Bërmeta vs. Mario Vergiev RBR

Bërmeta heavily favoring the left hook on the liver, also landed a few uppercuts grinding in close. Ate some dumb shots in return, considering how much Vergiev telegraphs. Very crude rock 'em sock 'em fight.

10-9 Bërmeta

 

20-18 Bërmeta, but still shipping far too much against a slow plodder.

 

Not surprised to learn Bërmeta lost more than he won in the amateurs. His style is built for the pros ...specifically the pro club fighting circuit. As the Brit commentators put it "it's a hard way to fight". Don't expect his career will be setting any length records.

30-27 but oof, going tooth & claw at times with a zombie.

 

Vergiev caught with a big left hook with a minute left in the fourth, staggers into a corner with his back partially turned ...Bërmeta nails him with another hook and Sean McAvoy waves it off.

TKO4!

 

"One of my favorite stuff in boxing is da body shots. I was thankful to my opponent for giving me so many openings for them"

 

Nah. On a work laptop so no sketchy websites for me... I've got the Brit card up on Youtube on my ladyfriend's TV. Besides, pretty sure the main event of this is next.

 

Yep, confirmed - Spiridhon Ymeri vs. Cristian Alexis Bielma Rodríguez was called off. Ymeri missed weight.

 

Nelson Hysë vs. Ariel Esteban Bracamonte, 10 rounds @ heavyweight

 

Hysë is rated #12 in the world by the WBO. Not sure Bracamonte will help him crack a top ten, more of a stay-busy.

Of his seven stoppage victories and seven stoppage defeats, the Argentinian has been halted four times in the first couple of rounds - and scored three KO1s. Don't leave for snacks just yet.

 

Round 1

Hysë is pattycaking the Bracamonte jab away, then popping his own in on the throat. Hysë is held after whipping a hook into the chest. Bracamonte crossing his arms over his forehead and jabbing in low. Hysë with a 1-2 planting his base in the middle of the ring, held again. Bracamonte leaning his full weight on him. Hysë leaning away from Bracamonte's long high jab, then boomeranging in with a 1-2, blocked. Another clinch by Bracamonte. Hysë jabs Bracamonte off-balance. Jab up top and hard right on the gut by Hysë. Bracamonte holding every time he or Hysë throws a power shot at closer than medium range. Combinations on the gloves and forearms by Hysë. Bracamonte backed into the ropes. Low sweeping hooks by Bracamonte, very slow and easily avoided. Shove by Hysë, dumping Bracamonte on his butt by the corner.

10-9 Hysë

 

Round 2

Hysë catches Bracamonte with a double jab on the nose, gets him backpedaling in a straight line and Hysë follows with a right cross. It scores a balance flash KD. Bracamonte trying to wrap his arms around Hysë's, holding for dear life. Hysë hammering down on him with both gloves. Bracamonte down, but more of a push. Correctly ruled not a knockdown by the ref - but moments later it's all moot. BIG short chopping right hand by Hysë and Bracamonte is down and out! Clutching the palms of both gloves to his upper face, writhing in agony!

KO2!