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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zarius Matzischin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sensei Tsiptsop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Good knees
Big heart |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zarius Matzischin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sensei Tsiptsop!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsiptsop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsiptsop takes a swing at Matzischin's ribcage but misses.
Matzischin misses with a hook to the body
and Tsiptsop counters with a shoot takedown. Matzischin fights it but they end up in guard.
Tsiptsop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matzischin is keeping the position for now.
Matzischin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matzischin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsiptsop looking to pass the guard.
Matzischin managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsiptsop wants to control from the top but Matzischin keeps moving.
Matzischin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matzischin tries to get out of the position.
Tsiptsop won't allow Matzischin to sweep him here.
Tsiptsop trying to control the position from guard on top but Matzischin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Matzischin misses with a few strikes there.
Tsiptsop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matzischin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsiptsop shoots in but no luck this time.
Tsiptsop throws a right and a left that Matzischin avoids nicely.
Tsiptsop throws a body punch but Matzischin moves out of range.
Tsiptsop fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsiptsop scores with a body shot.
Tsiptsop scores with a hook to the body. Matzischin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tsiptsop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matzischin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tsiptsop.
Zarius Matzischin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sensei Tsiptsop.
Tsiptsop misses with a body shot.
Tsiptsop ducks under a wild hook from Matzischin.
Tsiptsop misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tsiptsop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tsiptsop slips a jab and a cross from Matzischin.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsiptsop misses the target.
Tsiptsop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matzischin misses with a double jab
letting Tsiptsop counter with a right hand.
Matzischin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Sensei Tsiptsop has been cut.
Tsiptsop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matzischin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tsiptsop lands with a hook. Matzischin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tsiptsop misses with a hook.
Tsiptsop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zarius Matzischin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsiptsop digs a good hook to Matzischin's body.
Tsiptsop ducks under a wild hook from Matzischin.
Matzischin slips a jab from Tsiptsop.
Matzischin misses the body punch
and Tsiptsop counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matzischin won't be happy with that.
Matzischin is not content to let Tsiptsop control the position.
Tsiptsop tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tsiptsop has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Matzischin tries to improve position but can't.
Tsiptsop is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matzischin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tsiptsop scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Matzischin to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matzischin tries to bench press Tsiptsop off him but Tsiptsop keeps the position.
Tsiptsop goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Matzischin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tsiptsop but great work by Matzischin.
Tsiptsop is trying to control Matzischin's posture but Matzischin avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsiptsop might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matzischin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tsiptsop looks gassed!
Tsiptsop is looking to reverse the position.
Tsiptsop is letting Matzischin control him for a moment.
Tsiptsop prevents Matzischin from improving position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matzischin working away.
Tsiptsop prevents Matzischin from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zarius Matzischin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sensei Tsiptsop's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Matzischin thumps Tsiptsop with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Tsiptsop.
Matzischin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matzischin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tsiptsop to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Matzischin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsiptsop is one step ahead there.
Tsiptsop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matzischin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsiptsop wants to control from the top but Matzischin keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matzischin managing to control the position.
Tsiptsop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matzischin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsiptsop advances position into side control!
Matzischin wants to control but Tsiptsop postures up.
Matzischin prevents Tsiptsop from improving position.
Tsiptsop looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Matzischin is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matzischin is trying to control Tsiptsop's posture but Tsiptsop avoids it.
Tsiptsop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matzischin keeps working.
Matzischin defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Matzischin jabs at Tsiptsop's body.
Tsiptsop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matzischin is fending him off so far but Tsiptsop persists. Nope, Matzischin circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsiptsop is breathing heavily.
Matzischin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsiptsop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tsiptsop misses with a body shot.
Tsiptsop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matzischin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsiptsop throws out the jab.
Tsiptsop fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matzischin avoids it really well and circles away.
Matzischin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsiptsop moves away.
Tsiptsop lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matzischin throws the left hand but Tsiptsop avoids the punch easily.
Zarius Matzischin is winning the standup battle so far.
Matzischin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matzischin looks to land a combination but Tsiptsop avoids it well.
Tsiptsop digs a good body shot into Matzischin's ribs.
Tsiptsop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tsiptsop fails with a takedown attempt.
Zarius Matzischin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sensei Tsiptsop.
Tsiptsop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsiptsop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matzischin sprawls well. Matzischin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tsiptsop gets slowly back to his feet.
Matzischin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tsiptsop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matzischin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tsiptsop shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tsiptsop showed some decent athleticism there.
Matzischin pushes Tsiptsop off looking to stand but Tsiptsop dives back in and keeps control.
Tsiptsop is looking to advance position but Matzischin won't allow it.
Matzischin tries to roll over but Tsiptsop keeps him under control.
Tsiptsop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Matzischin wants to sweep but Tsiptsop has passed to side control!
Tsiptsop working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zarius Matzischin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sensei Tsiptsop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tsiptsop misses with a straight right.
Zarius Matzischin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matzischin leaves Tsiptsop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matzischin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tsiptsop shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matzischin pinned against the cage. Matzischin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matzischin swinging wilding here.
Tsiptsop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tsiptsop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matzischin counters with a good low kick that Tsiptsop was not able to check.
Tsiptsop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matzischin swivels and escapes.
Zarius Matzischin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sensei Tsiptsop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matzischin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsiptsop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matzischin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tsiptsop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Tsiptsop misses.
Tsiptsop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab from Matzischin.
Matzischin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matzischin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tsiptsop's head backwards.
Matzischin misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matzischin.
Tsiptsop lands a jab to Matzischin's midsection.
Matzischin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matzischin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsiptsop moves away.
Tsiptsop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matzischin as he avoids it easily.
Matzischin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matzischin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matzischin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matzischin scores with a hook to the body. Tsiptsop takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matzischin misses with the combination.
Tsiptsop lands a slapping body shot.
Tsiptsop lands with a hook. Matzischin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsiptsop misses with a shot to the body
and Matzischin counters with a good low kick that Tsiptsop was not able to check.
Tsiptsop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matzischin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sensei Tsiptsop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsiptsop looks to land a combination but Matzischin avoids it well.
Matzischin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tsiptsop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tsiptsop misses with a wild body shot.
Tsiptsop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tsiptsop lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsiptsop connects with a body shot.
Tsiptsop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matzischin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsiptsop at a distance.
Tsiptsop fails to land with a series of punches.
Matzischin lands the left hand.
Tsiptsop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsiptsop has a takedown stuffed.
Matzischin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matzischin throws a series of punches but Tsiptsop avoids them all with ease.
Matzischin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsiptsop circles away quickly and effectively.
Good shot there by Tsiptsop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zarius Matzischin clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sensei Tsiptsop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck for Tsiptsop with that takedown attempt.
Matzischin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsiptsop.
Tsiptsop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsiptsop shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matzischin pinned against the cage. Matzischin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tsiptsop misses the body punch
and Matzischin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matzischin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsiptsop.
Tsiptsop fails with the takedown.
Zarius Matzischin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sensei Tsiptsop.
Tsiptsop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matzischin as he jumps to the side.
Matzischin misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matzischin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tsiptsop on the side of the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Matzischin throws a right and a left that Tsiptsop avoids nicely.
Matzischin misses with a wild combination.
Matzischin throws a hook but Tsiptsop avoids it easily.
Tsiptsop slips under a jab.
Matzischin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsiptsop misses with a takedown
and Matzischin counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsiptsop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matzischin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tsiptsop somewhat.
Matzischin misses with a hook. Tsiptsop ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matzischin misses with a hook.
Matzischin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsiptsop can do to turn this around?
Matzischin avoids the body shot from Tsiptsop.
Nice defenses there by Matzischin.
Tsiptsop shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsiptsop shoots for a takedown but Matzischin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tsiptsop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matzischin cracks Tsiptsop with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matzischin slaps away a takedown attempt from Tsiptsop, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matzischin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsiptsop takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tsiptsop is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matzischin rather than just go for the knockout.
Tsiptsop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matzischin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tsiptsop counters with a single leg into guard. Matzischin didn't expect that.
Matzischin pulls Tsiptsop in close to prevent any damage.
Matzischin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tsiptsop preventing the sweep.
Matzischin is trying to keep Tsiptsop in close.
Tsiptsop preventing the sweep.
Matzischin is trying to control the position but Tsiptsop postures up.
Tsiptsop controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tsiptsop trying to control but Matzischin is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matzischin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tsiptsop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matzischin is fending him off so far but Tsiptsop persists. Nope, Matzischin circles away and we're back to standing.
Matzischin missing with a left hand there. Tsiptsop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsiptsop throws a one two combo.
Tsiptsop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matzischin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsiptsop.
Tsiptsop fails with the takedown.
Matzischin misses with a combination
letting Tsiptsop counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Tsiptsop coming out on top.
Tsiptsop takes a swing at Matzischin's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zarius Matzischin had his way with Sensei Tsiptsop in that round.
The cut man is working on Sensei Tsiptsop's cut.
That's time! Matzischin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Matzischin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matzischin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsiptsop.
Matzischin scores with the left hand. Tsiptsop knows he should have avoided that one.
Tsiptsop gets a takedown into half guard.
Tsiptsop is thwarting Matzischin's attempts to control the position.
Matzischin is staying active underneath Tsiptsop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matzischin is trying to maintain the position but Tsiptsop is very close to passing his half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tsiptsop wants to control but Matzischin is keeping him busy.
Tsiptsop is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matzischin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tsiptsop.
Matzischin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tsiptsop on the ground.
Matzischin gets full guard.
Sensei Tsiptsop has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matzischin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsiptsop is one step ahead there.
Tsiptsop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matzischin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tsiptsop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matzischin.
Tsiptsop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matzischin is fending him off so far but Tsiptsop persists. Nope, Matzischin circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsiptsop dodges the punch combination from Matzischin.
Tsiptsop misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matzischin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsiptsop misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two 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.
Tsiptsop moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsiptsop has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tsiptsop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matzischin's waist but Matzischin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tsiptsop off to one side.
Zarius Matzischin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sensei Tsiptsop.
Matzischin punishes Tsiptsop's body with a nice straight punch.
Tsiptsop misses with a hook to the body
letting Matzischin counter with a right hand.
Matzischin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsiptsop doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matzischin counters with a good low kick that Tsiptsop was not able to check.
Matzischin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matzischin lands a jab to the nose.
Tsiptsop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matzischin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsiptsop's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tsiptsop duly obliges.
Matzischin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matzischin misses with a looping right.
Tsiptsop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matzischin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tsiptsop.
Tsiptsop throws a body punch but Matzischin moves out of range.
Tsiptsop fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsiptsop throws a combination. Matzischin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tsiptsop swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matzischin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matzischin lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsiptsop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matzischin.
Matzischin scores with a nice head shot.
Matzischin connects with a single shot there.
Tsiptsop throws a body punch but Matzischin moves out of range.
Tsiptsop dives in and grabs Matzischin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matzischin pushes down on Tsiptsop's head and hops out.
Zarius Matzischin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsiptsop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tsiptsop looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tsiptsop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matzischin is fending him off so far but Tsiptsop persists. Nope, Matzischin circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsiptsop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tsiptsop.
Sensei Tsiptsop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matzischin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Zarius Matzischin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matzischin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zarius Matzischin!
Zarius Matzischin is the new light heavyweight champion!
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