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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Clemens (ranked 1655 p4p, 2914 weight class) and Tiesahn Colombo (ranked 227 p4p, 367 weight class). Tiesahn Colombo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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160
17 - 5 - 0 |
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172 cm
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160
9 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Clemens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiesahn Colombo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo goes for a double leg but Clemens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clemens continues to drive forward.
It looked like Clemens was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Colombo.
Samuel Clemens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiesahn Colombo.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Colombo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clemens as he jumps to the side.
Tiesahn Colombo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Colombo looks winded!
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Colombo with a poor takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Samuel Clemens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Colombo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clemens is looking to wear down Colombo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Colombo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Clemens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Samuel Clemens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiesahn Colombo.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clemens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colombo can do to turn this around?
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo with a poor takedown
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Clemens is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Colombo.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo with a poor takedown
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo with a poor takedown
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo with a poor takedown
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo with a poor takedown
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colombo with a poor takedown
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Clemens dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Samuel Clemens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiesahn Colombo.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colombo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Colombo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Clemens has got the better of the exchanges.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colombo with a poor takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Clemens clearly takes that round.
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.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Clemens is trying to defend but Colombo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Colombo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Colombo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Colombo throws a strike but Clemens avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Colombo throws a strike but Clemens rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Colombo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colombo is working an open guard so Clemens takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Samuel Clemens is winning the standup battle so far.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Samuel Clemens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiesahn Colombo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Colombo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Colombo with a poor takedown
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Clemens had his way with Tiesahn Colombo in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Colombo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Samuel Clemens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiesahn Colombo.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Colombo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo with a poor takedown
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colombo fails with the takedown
and Clemens counters with a right hand to the body.
Colombo shoots and misses
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colombo has his takedown stuffed
and Clemens counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tiesahn Colombo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colombo misses with a takedown
and Clemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Colombo thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colombo throws a lazy uppercut
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
Colombo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Samuel Clemens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Colombo misses with a takedown attempt
and Clemens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Clemens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clemens has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:40
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:41
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Clemens!
Samuel Clemens retains his lightweight title!
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