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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marek Kimaljdi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cookie Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
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178 cm
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170 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Kimaljdi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cookie Monster!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimaljdi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monster moves away.
Kimaljdi looks to score with a jab to the body but Monster is just out of range.
Monster missing with a left hand there. Kimaljdi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monster with a hook.
Kimaljdi throws a jab when Monster was well out of range.
Cookie Monster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimaljdi staying out of range there.
Kimaljdi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kimaljdi trying to keep a closed guard but Monster is proving a slippery customer.
Monster stopping the sweep attempt from Kimaljdi.
Monster is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Monster stopping the sweep attempt from Kimaljdi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster wants to control from the top but Kimaljdi keeps moving.
Monster must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kimaljdi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Monster controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Cookie Monster hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Monster looks to land a combination but Kimaljdi avoids it well.
Monster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kimaljdi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kimaljdi throws and elbow that misses. Monster uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kimaljdi's guard. Nice move by Monster!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimaljdi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Monster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Monster trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimaljdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monster drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kimaljdi dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimaljdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Monster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimaljdi thows a big elbow that misses.
Kimaljdi is in close to Monster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kimaljdi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kimaljdi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kimaljdi thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimaljdi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Monster is looking for a triangle but Kimaljdi pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kimaljdi looking to sit in guard and control but Monster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kimaljdi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimaljdi keeping moving, preventing Monster from controlling successfully.
Kimaljdi pulls Monster in close to his closed guard and prevents Monster from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marek Kimaljdi 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.
Monster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kimaljdi.
Kimaljdi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kimaljdi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monster throws out the jab.
Kimaljdi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kimaljdi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monster swats away the attempt to clinch by Kimaljdi.
Monster gets tackled into the cage by Kimaljdi. Kimaljdi maintains the clinch.
Monster wants a takedown but no success here.
Kimaljdi tries to work over Monster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Kimaljdi.
Kimaljdi misses with a punch to the body.
Monster blocks a body shot from Kimaljdi.
Kimaljdi digs a right hand into Monster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monster's gas tank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Monster is breathing heavily.
Kimaljdi lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kimaljdi.
Still in the clinch, Kimaljdi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kimaljdi lands a shot to the body.
Kimaljdi pushes Monster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Kimaljdi.
Kimaljdi is working Monster over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kimaljdi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kimaljdi.
Good body shot from Kimaljdi.
Kimaljdi stalling the fight.
Kimaljdi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kimaljdi works on Monster's body with a couple of short punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kimaljdi as Monster tries to tie him up.
Kimaljdi pushes Monster back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kimaljdi.
Kimaljdi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monster.
Kimaljdi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Monster up against the cage.
Kimaljdi lands with a left to the head.
Kimaljdi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kimaljdi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kimaljdi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimaljdi lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Kimaljdi - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimaljdi presses Monster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kimaljdi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monster backwards.
A short right from Kimaljdi.
Kimaljdi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kimaljdi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kimaljdi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kimaljdi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kimaljdi.
Kimaljdi lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Kimaljdi.
Kimaljdi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kimaljdi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Monster tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kimaljdi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Monster taking some punishment here, with Kimaljdi in his half guard.
Kimaljdi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster is not content to let Kimaljdi control the position.
Kimaljdi drops an elbow to the side of Monster's head.
Kimaljdi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kimaljdi trying to pass the guard but Monster defending well.
Monster is looking to control Kimaljdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Monster avoid being mounted?
Kimaljdi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Monster wants to control but Kimaljdi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kimaljdi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kimaljdi with good strikes from the mount here!
Kimaljdi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kimaljdi looking to control but Monster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kimaljdi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Monster hang on?
Monster taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Kimaljdi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Monster moves out of range as Kimaljdi strikes.
Monster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Monster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kimaljdi moves out of range as Monster strikes.
Monster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monster has his takedown stuffed
and Kimaljdi counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kimaljdi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kimaljdi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kimaljdi staying out of range there.
Monster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kimaljdi's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimaljdi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Monster as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kimaljdi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monster slips a straight right by Kimaljdi.
Monster avoids the body shot from Kimaljdi.
Monster looks to land a right hand but Kimaljdi moved out of range.
Monster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monster throws a jab but it's blocked by Kimaljdi.
Kimaljdi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monster.
Kimaljdi blocks a jab.
Kimaljdi with a hook.
Kimaljdi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster throws a hook to the side of Kimaljdi's head but Kimaljdi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kimaljdi walks into a straight right hand from Monster.
Monster throws out a loose jab but Kimaljdi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kimaljdi as he jumps to the side.
Monster might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kimaljdi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monster fails with the takedown
and Kimaljdi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kimaljdi.
Marek Kimaljdi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cookie Monster.
Kimaljdi scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Kimaljdi.
Nice body punch from Kimaljdi - that landed with a thud.
Kimaljdi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monster.
Kimaljdi cracks Monster with a nice body shot.
Kimaljdi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monster backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimaljdi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Monster or not.
A short body shot lands from Kimaljdi as the two fighters clinch.
Kimaljdi is stalling here.
Kimaljdi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Monster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Monster looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kimaljdi.
Kimaljdi works on Monster's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Kimaljdi.
Cookie Monster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kimaljdi lands a shot to the body.
Kimaljdi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Monster or not.
Kimaljdi scores with a hook to the body.
Kimaljdi has clasped his hands together around Monster's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Monster is trying to work for a sweep but Kimaljdi has mounted him!
Kimaljdi landing punches.
Kimaljdi working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Monster turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Kimaljdi off and cradles Monster's limp body as Kimaljdi celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Marek Kimaljdi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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