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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yokida Matae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jobe Nkemakolam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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271 lbs
24 - 2 - 0 |
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260 lbs
18 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yokida Matae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jobe Nkemakolam!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matae throws a solid leg kick but Nkemakolam takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matae.
A slow jab from Matae misses its intended target.
Matae loads up on a big right hand but Nkemakolam slips the punch.
Matae throws a head kick that misses.
Matae is looking to clinch.
Nkemakolam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matae gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nkemakolam wants to control from the top but Matae keeps moving.
Nkemakolam postures up.
Matae keeping moving, preventing Nkemakolam from controlling successfully.
Matae keeping full guard, as Nkemakolam tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matae seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nkemakolam throws a low kick but Matae moves out of range easily.
Matae is looking to clinch.
Matae cracks Nkemakolam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matae avoids the body shot from Nkemakolam.
Matae connects with a right hand. Nkemakolam shakes it off.
Matae throws a lazy head kick
and Matae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Yokida Matae has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nkemakolam misses with a leg kick.
Matae misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nkemakolam is defended easily by Matae.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matae looks to score with a jab to the body but Nkemakolam is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Matae.
Matae tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nkemakolam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matae throws a sloppy head kick and Nkemakolam moves out of range easily.
Nkemakolam moves away from the strike by Matae.
Matae fails to land with a series of punches.
Matae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matae wants to land a leg kick but Nkemakolam is out of range.
Yokida Matae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matae throws a hook but Nkemakolam blocks it.
Nkemakolam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nkemakolam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matae throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Matae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matae misses with a low kick.
Nkemakolam closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matae did well to prevent Nkemakolam getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nkemakolam is controlling the pace.
Nkemakolam throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matae trying to control but Nkemakolam postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matae is not content to let Nkemakolam control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nkemakolam thows a huge punch but Matae dodges it nicely.
Matae avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matae keeps working.
Nkemakolam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nkemakolam not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jobe Nkemakolam will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yokida Matae's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nkemakolam scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Matae keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matae blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nkemakolam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nkemakolam misses with a head shot. Matae uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nkemakolam advances position into side control!
Matae avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nkemakolam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam trying to control the position but Matae is working away.
You can see the frustration on Matae's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matae is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nkemakolam's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nkemakolam is looking to advance position but Matae won't allow it.
Nkemakolam missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matae does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matae does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nkemakolam with the ground and pound but Matae uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nkemakolam trying to control the position from guard on top but Matae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nkemakolam tries to free his leg and advance position but Matae is retaining full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nkemakolam. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nkemakolam trying to control but Matae is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nkemakolam passes into half guard.
Nkemakolam throws a strike but Matae avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nkemakolam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nkemakolam tries to free his leg and advance position but Matae is retaining full guard.
Nkemakolam passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam throwing shots but Matae is blocking nicely.
Nkemakolam is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nkemakolam cracks Matae with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Yokida Matae's cut is getting worse.
Nkemakolam lands a big shot there that rocks Matae but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Yokida Matae's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nkemakolam lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jeez, Yokida Matae's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Yokida Matae's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jobe Nkemakolam!
A victorious Jobe Nkemakolam thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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