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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Atomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Also Zarathustra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atomi comes to the cage accompanied by Spookshow Baby. Zarathustra has chosen Red Birds Will Fly Out Of The East And Destroy Paris In A Night as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tomi Atomi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Also Zarathustra!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarathustra throws a low kick but Atomi avoids it.
Atomi thuds his shin into the meat of Zarathustra's side.
Zarathustra thuds his right hand into Atomi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Tomi Atomi has been cut.
Zarathustra takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zarathustra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atomi manages to avoid it.
Atomi defending well as Zarathustra loads up on a big left hand.
Atomi throws a sloppy head kick and Zarathustra moves out of range easily.
Atomi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zarathustra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atomi lands with a slapping head kick.
Atomi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atomi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zarathustra has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atomi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Atomi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atomi gets caught napping as Zarathustra dives in and scores a takedown. Atomi manages to retain guard.
Atomi working for submissions but it's allowed Zarathustra to get to half guard.
Atomi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarathustra not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Atomi is looking for a sweep. Zarathustra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atomi manages to get to full guard.
Zarathustra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atomi is trying to keep Zarathustra in close.
Zarathustra lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zarathustra is one step ahead there.
Zarathustra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Atomi wants to sweep but no luck.
Atomi throws a couple of heel strikes.
Atomi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zarathustra defends well.
Zarathustra lands a couple of digs.
Zarathustra passes Atomi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomi is trying to control but can't.
Atomi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Atomi looking for submissions off his back.
Zarathustra prevents Atomi from improving his position.
Atomi trying to control from the bottom.
Atomi gets full guard.
Atomi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zarathustra is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Atomi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atomi keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zarathustra lands an elbow.
Atomi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zarathustra cracks Atomi with a big right hand but Atomi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zarathustra is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Atomi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zarathustra tries for a kimura but Atomi is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Also Zarathustra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tomi Atomi's cut.
That's time! Atomi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Atomi needs to keep his hands up - Zarathustra had a free shot at his head there.
Zarathustra closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Atomi quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Atomi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Also Zarathustra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Atomi 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zarathustra is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zarathustra postures up.
Zarathustra content to stall in guard here.
Zarathustra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarathustra sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zarathustra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zarathustra trying to control the position from guard on top but Atomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zarathustra with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Atomi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zarathustra!
Zarathustra can't escape the position.
Atomi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zarathustra can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi lands a big shot there that rocks Zarathustra but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zarathustra is looking to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atomi raining down hammerfists from mount.
The referee warns Zarathustra that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Atomi looking for a guillotine from mount but Zarathustra is having none of it.
Atomi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zarathustra hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Atomi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zarathustra hang on?
Atomi avoids the attempt from Zarathustra to control.
Zarathustra is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Atomi.
Zarathustra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Atomi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zarathustra keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Atomi working Zarathustra over with strikes here.
Zarathustra is looking to improve his position but Atomi isn't that keen on the idea.
Atomi tries to control but Zarathustra wriggling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Atomi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tomi Atomi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A big right from Zarathustra misses.
Zarathustra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zarathustra finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zarathustra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Atomi defends it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Atomi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Atomi.
Zarathustra moves out of range as Atomi throws a body kick.
Zarathustra throws a series of punches but Atomi moves out of range.
Atomi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atomi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zarathustra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Atomi is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomi landing with the ground and pound.
Atomi throws a big elbow that misses.
Atomi slips nicely into half guard.
Atomi trying to control from half guard but Zarathustra is working away.
Atomi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zarathustra tries to lock up and control but Atomi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zarathustra manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zarathustra wants to hit a switch here but Atomi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zarathustra there!
Zarathustra is desperately trying to improve his position but Atomi has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomi with good strikes from the mount here!
Atomi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Atomi landing strikes from the mount and Zarathustra is in trouble!
Atomi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zarathustra keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zarathustra in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Also Zarathustra has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zarathustra taking shots to the head.
Atomi landing punches.
Zarathustra is in a horrible position here. Atomi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra gets back to half guard.
Zarathustra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atomi pulls his head out easily.
Zarathustra trying to control here.
Zarathustra is defending against the submission attempts here by Atomi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zarathustra tries to roll over but Atomi keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomi Atomi clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Atomi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zarathustra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zarathustra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Atomi counters with a single leg into guard. Zarathustra didn't expect that.
Zarathustra wants to sweep here but Atomi controlling him for the moment.
Zarathustra keeping full guard, as Atomi tries to pass.
Atomi won't allow Zarathustra to sweep him here.
Zarathustra trying to control the position.
Zarathustra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Atomi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarathustra trying to keep a closed guard but Atomi is proving a slippery customer.
Zarathustra working for a triangle but Atomi defends it easily.
Atomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Zarathustra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Atomi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zarathustra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atomi has managed to get both his arms back between Zarathustra's legs - danger averted.
Atomi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zarathustra's head.
Zarathustra keeping moving, preventing Atomi from controlling successfully.
Zarathustra wants to sweep but no luck.
Zarathustra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Atomi's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zarathustra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Atomi working for submissions but it's allowed Zarathustra to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomi wants to get back to full guard.
Atomi trying to control but Zarathustra postures up.
Atomi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Atomi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zarathustra is staying active underneath Atomi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zarathustra trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zarathustra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Atomi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zarathustra is on top in guard.
Atomi wants to sweep but no luck.
Zarathustra trying to control but Atomi is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zarathustra throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zarathustra's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tomi Atomi will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zarathustra throws a right and a left that Atomi avoids nicely.
Atomi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zarathustra's head.
Atomi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zarathustra misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Zarathustra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atomi moves into the clinch.
Atomi wants a takedown.
Zarathustra pushes Atomi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zarathustra jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Atomi walks away with a smile on his face. Zarathustra gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Atomi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atomi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Atomi dives in and grabs Zarathustra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zarathustra pushes down on Atomi's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atomi lands a jab to the nose.
Zarathustra looks to land a combination but Atomi avoids it well.
Tomi Atomi is winning the standup battle so far.
Atomi avoids a kick to the body.
Also Zarathustra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atomi slips under a jab from Zarathustra.
Zarathustra fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Atomi is out of range.
Zarathustra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Atomi on the side of the head.
Atomi defending well as Zarathustra loads up on a big left hand.
Atomi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zarathustra will feel that in the morning.
Zarathustra misses with a hook
and Atomi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Atomi.
Atomi trying to control but Zarathustra is working from the bottom.
Zarathustra is trying to keep Atomi in close.
Also Zarathustra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi won't allow Zarathustra to sweep him here.
Atomi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atomi postures up in Zarathustra's guard and throws a big left but Zarathustra blocks it.
Atomi postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zarathustra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Zarathustra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atomi feints and as Zarathustra raises his hands in defense, Atomi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tomi Atomi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atomi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zarathustra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zarathustra working for a triangle but Atomi defends it easily.
Zarathustra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Atomi defends well.
Zarathustra is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Atomi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zarathustra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zarathustra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zarathustra looking for a guillotine here but Atomi defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atomi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tomi Atomi.
I think Atomi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomi Atomi!
Tomi Atomi retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Tomi Atomi 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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