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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Mitrione Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kolobnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitrione Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lynyrd Skynyrd Simple Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Mitrione Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Kolobnev!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitrione Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Kolobnev.
Kolobnev gets a clinch.
Kolobnev effectively controlling the action here.
Mitrione Jr takes a shot to the head.
Kolobnev landing knees to the body.
Mitrione Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mitrione Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kolobnev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr dodges an elbow strike from Kolobnev.
Kolobnev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kolobnev obliges.
Mitrione Jr blocking some punches.
Kolobnev lands with a light punch inside.
Mitrione Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kolobnev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kolobnev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mitrione Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Kolobnev.
Kolobnev stuffs the takedown attempt from Mitrione Jr. Mitrione Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Mitrione Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitrione Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kolobnev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kolobnev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kolobnev wants it to stay on the feet.
Mitrione Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mitrione Jr has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitrione Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Kolobnev sprawls well. He's pushed Mitrione Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Mitrione Jr avoids the head kick by Kolobnev.
Igor Kolobnev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitrione Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kolobnev.
Kolobnev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitrione Jr.
Kolobnev misses with a head kick.
Kolobnev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kolobnev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kolobnev looks to land a right hand but Mitrione Jr moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr shoots in for a takedown but Kolobnev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kolobnev throws a head kick but Mitrione Jr moves out of range.
Mitrione Jr shoots for a takedown but Kolobnev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kolobnev misses with a body kick.
Mitrione Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mitrione Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mitrione Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mitrione Jr counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kolobnev!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kolobnev dominated that round.
That's time! Mitrione Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kolobnev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kolobnev throws a solid leg kick but Mitrione Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kolobnev.
Nice takedown defense from Kolobnev. No joy for Mitrione Jr on that attempt.
Kolobnev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mitrione Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Mitrione Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Kolobnev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Kolobnev.
Kolobnev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mitrione Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mitrione Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Mitrione Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mitrione Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mitrione Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kolobnev is trying to stand back up but Mitrione Jr is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kolobnev's head.
Mitrione Jr is trying to control. Kolobnev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mitrione Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mitrione Jr trying to control from half guard but Kolobnev is working away.
Mitrione Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kolobnev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mitrione Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kolobnev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mitrione Jr.
Mitrione Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitrione Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mitrione Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Kolobnev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mitrione Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mitrione Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Mitrione Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mitrione Jr thows a huge punch but Kolobnev dodges it nicely.
Mitrione Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mitrione Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kolobnev's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Mitrione Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kolobnev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kolobnev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mitrione Jr.
Kolobnev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mitrione Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitrione Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kolobnev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kolobnev tries to kick Mitrione Jr off but Mitrione Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mitrione Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mitrione Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitrione Jr moves into full mount! Kolobnev won't be happy about that!
Mitrione Jr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kolobnev looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Mitrione Jr 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!
Kolobnev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kolobnev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kolobnev throws a wild body kick that Mitrione Jr sees coming a mile off.
Mitrione Jr fails with the takedown.
Mitrione Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitrione Jr shoots in for a takedown but Kolobnev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kolobnev clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolobnev throws an elbow that misses.
Kolobnev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kolobnev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitrione Jr.
Mitrione Jr can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Mitrione Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mitrione Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kolobnev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kolobnev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mitrione Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mitrione Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kolobnev is defending well.
Kolobnev prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mitrione Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Mitrione Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mitrione Jr tries for a takedown but Kolobnev manages to get underhooks.
Kolobnev misses with an elbow over the top.
Kolobnev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mitrione Jr can't get the takedown.
Kolobnev avoiding damage.
Mitrione Jr is working for takedown but Kolobnev is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Kolobnev on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kolobnev utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mitrione Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kolobnev after a bit of a struggle.
Kolobnev landing knees to the body.
Kolobnev lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kolobnev stops a takedown attempt from Mitrione Jr.
Kolobnev slows down the pace here.
Kolobnev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolobnev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Matt Mitrione Jr has been cut.
Mitrione Jr looking for a takedown.
Kolobnev crunches a lovely knee into Mitrione Jr's ribcage.
Kolobnev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolobnev stalling the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kolobnev missing with knees to the body.
Igor Kolobnev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kolobnev tries to land knees in the clinch but Mitrione Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Kolobnev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Kolobnev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kolobnev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Kolobnev!
An out of breath Igor Kolobnev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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