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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jatlier Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alucard Darkim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darkim has chosen I'm new in da city as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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185 cm
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183 lbs
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178 cm
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203 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jatlier Smokeleaf! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alucard Darkim! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Darkim fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smokeleaf checks it well. Smokeleaf walks into a stiff left hand from Darkim. Smokeleaf is looking to score with low kicks. Darkim looking to score a takedown here. Smokeleaf is defending well but Darkim drives through and ends up in Smokeleaf's guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Smokeleaf wants to sweep but no luck. Darkim trying to control but Smokeleaf is working from the bottom. Smokeleaf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Darkim postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Darkim is looking to work some ground and pound but Smokeleaf has wrist control. Smokeleaf wants to sweep here but Darkim controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Darkim is stalling in the full guard. Smokeleaf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Smokeleaf is looking to advance position but Darkim won't allow it. Smokeleaf seems to be working for a kimura but Darkim defends the submission attempt. The fighters are battling for position here. Darkim manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Darkim wants to control but Smokeleaf passes easily into half guard.
Darkim is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smokeleaf is looking for a kimura but Darkim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smokeleaf to get the leverage. Darkim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Smokeleaf is keen to just control but Darkim is a slippery customer. Smokeleaf looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Darkim controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Darkim scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Darkim dives in and grabs Smokeleaf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smokeleaf pushes down on Darkim's head and hops out. Smokeleaf pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Smokeleaf throws a leg kick so Darkim counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Darkim showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Smokeleaf controls Darkim momentarily but Darkim frees himself. Smokeleaf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darkim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darkim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smokeleaf is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Darkim doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smokeleaf wants to control from the top but Darkim keeps moving. Smokeleaf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darkim is keeping the position for now. 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! Darkim pulls Smokeleaf in close to prevent any damage. Darkim keeping moving, preventing Smokeleaf from controlling successfully. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Darkim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alucard Darkim dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Darkim manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smokeleaf on his heels. He'll look to pass Smokeleaf's guard now, I'm sure. Smokeleaf is trying to keep Darkim in close.
Darkim trying to control the position from guard on top but Smokeleaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Smokeleaf 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. Smokeleaf is trying to control the position but Darkim postures up. Smokeleaf wants to control the position but Darkim says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Darkim frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Darkim prevents Smokeleaf from getting the reversal. Smokeleaf tries to lock up and control but Darkim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Darkim prevents Smokeleaf from getting the reversal. A nice elbow there by Darkim. Smokeleaf bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Smokeleaf drops back looking for a leg! Darkim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Darkim manages to kick Smokeleaf off! Smokeleaf jumps back into Darkim's guard. Darkim working a defensive guard but Smokeleaf passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Darkim controlling the position well. Smokeleaf is working for a submission of some sort.
Darkim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Smokeleaf trying to control from half guard but Darkim is working away. Darkim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smokeleaf is working away from the top position though. Smokeleaf is keen to just control but Darkim is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Darkim is trying to maintain the position but Smokeleaf is very close to passing his half guard. Smokeleaf is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Darkim wants to control but Smokeleaf is keeping busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Smokeleaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darkim manages to avoid it. Smokeleaf sizes up Darkim with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Darkim throws a series of punches but Smokeleaf avoids them all with ease. A nice leg kick lands there from Smokeleaf. Smokeleaf throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. An inside leg kick lands from Smokeleaf. Darkim lands with a shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smokeleaf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Darkim's sensitive parts. Darkim takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smokeleaf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Smokeleaf scores with a decent looking hook. Smokeleaf stuffs the takedown attempt from Darkim. Darkim gets slowly back to his feet. Smokeleaf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Darkim is breathing heavily. Darkim misses with a takedown attempt - Smokeleaf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Smokeleaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darkim was well out of range. Poor timing from Smokeleaf. Darkim tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Crunch! Smokeleaf slams his shin into Darkim's torso. Smokeleaf looks for the body kick but Darkim saw that one coming. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Darkim fails to land the takedown. Jatlier Smokeleaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alucard Darkim. Darkim takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jatlier Smokeleaf dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smokeleaf manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Darkim on his heels. He'll look to pass Darkim's guard now, I'm sure. Darkim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smokeleaf is aware though and is defending well. Smokeleaf wants to pass the guard but Darkim is keeping the position. Darkim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Darkim keeping moving, preventing Smokeleaf from controlling successfully. Darkim is looking for a triangle but Smokeleaf pushes his legs off easily.
Darkim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smokeleaf defends it easily. Smokeleaf is pushing down on Darkim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Darkim is fighting to maintain full guard but Smokeleaf has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smokeleaf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Darkim sees it coming and defends easily. Alucard Darkim has got the better of the ground game so far. Darkim is refusing to be controlled, as Smokeleaf sits in half guard. Darkim tries to get to full guard but Smokeleaf has control of the leg. Darkim looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Darkim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Smokeleaf is pushing down on Darkim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Darkim is fighting to maintain full guard but Smokeleaf has managed to sneak the leg through. Darkim is controlling Smokeleaf's position as best he can from this difficult position. Smokeleaf wants to pass to mount but Darkim is defending the position. Smokeleaf wants to control but Darkim is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smokeleaf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Darkim sees it coming and defends easily. Darkim is trying to get back to full guard. Darkim is looking to control Smokeleaf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Darkim avoid being mounted? Darkim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smokeleaf haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Darkim wants to get back to full guard. Smokeleaf is pressing down on Darkim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Darkim is holding on for now. Smokeleaf is looking to take a break and control but Darkim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Darkim is looking to control Smokeleaf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Darkim avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Smokeleaf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Darkim is looking to improve his position.
Smokeleaf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Darkim sees it coming and defends easily. Smokeleaf wants to control but Darkim is keeping him busy. Smokeleaf is thwarting Darkim's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Smokeleaf misses the shot to the body. Smokeleaf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Darkim lands an overhand right. Darkim bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Darkim working away. Smokeleaf is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Darkim off and has taken his back! This has been an exciting period of action! Smokeleaf has the hooks in. Darkim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Smokeleaf doesn't have the hooks in and Darkim manages to turn into his guard.
Smokeleaf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Darkim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Alucard Darkim just about did enough to take it. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A decent looking cross lands there for Smokeleaf. Darkim ducks right into an uppercut from Smokeleaf. Darkim throws a lazy uppercut
and Smokeleaf counters with a flying knee. Nice. Smokeleaf misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Smokeleaf. Darkim throws a big shot that misses. Smokeleaf takes a swing at Darkim's ribcage but misses. Alucard Darkim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Darkim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smokeleaf's sensitive parts. Smokeleaf thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Darkim if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smokeleaf swings for the body but Darkim moves out of range.
Darkim connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smokeleaf's hands. Darkim stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. An inside leg kick lands from Smokeleaf. Smokeleaf tries to score with a low kick but Darkim moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smokeleaf takes a swing at Darkim's ribcage but misses. Darkim tried to score with a low kick but Smokeleaf checks it. Smokeleaf turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Darkim pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Smokeleaf looks to score with a jab to the body but Darkim is just out of range. Nice cross by Darkim. Darkim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smokeleaf. Smokeleaf circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Darkim avoids the head kick by Smokeleaf.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smokeleaf. Darkim throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smokeleaf on the side of the head. Smokeleaf is looking to wear down Darkim with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Darkim dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Darkim is defended easily by Smokeleaf. Darkim takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smokeleaf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Darkim's sensitive parts. Nice uppercut lands for Darkim. That snapped Smokeleaf's head back.
Smokeleaf pushes Darkim away with a front kick. Jatlier Smokeleaf is winning the standup battle so far. This has been an exciting period of action! Some wild striking there from Darkim.
Darkim is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Smokeleaf moves out of range of the leg kick from Darkim. Darkim takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smokeleaf misses with a looping left. Nice cross by Smokeleaf. Crunch! Smokeleaf slams his shin into Darkim's torso. Smokeleaf thows a body kick. Darkim tries to catch it but that hurt him. Darkim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smokeleaf.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smokeleaf, right into the meat.
Smokeleaf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darkim.
Smokeleaf moves out of range as Darkim strikes. Darkim avoids the head kick by Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Darkim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Darkim closes the distance and clinches up with Smokeleaf, looking for a takedown. Darkim pushes Smokeleaf against the ropes but Smokeleaf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Darkim steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smokeleaf. That one must have hurt. Darkim has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smokeleaf. Smokeleaf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Smokeleaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darkim moves away. Darkim motions for Smokeleaf to come forward. Darkim throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Darkim misses the body punch and Smokeleaf counters with a nice double leg into side control. Darkim won't be happy with that. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Darkim is looking for a sweep. Smokeleaf advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smokeleaf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Smokeleaf wants to take Darkim's back but he can't do it this time. Smokeleaf looking to control but Darkim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Darkim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Darkim regains half guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Smokeleaf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Darkim sees it coming and defends easily. Smokeleaf wants to take a breather but Darkim is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jatlier Smokeleaf had his way with Alucard Darkim in that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Darkim thumps Smokeleaf with a low kick. Darkim misses with a looping left. Darkim jabs Smokeleaf right on the nose. Smokeleaf blinks but takes it well. Smokeleaf scores with a hook. Smokeleaf takes one on the button. Smokeleaf throws a head kick but Darkim moves out of range.
Darkim's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Darkim gets a takedown into half guard. Smokeleaf tries to kick Darkim off but Darkim keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Darkim wants to control but Smokeleaf is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Darkim is taking a breather. Smokeleaf says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Darkim trying to control the action but Smokeleaf is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alucard Darkim wasn't active enough on the ground. Smokeleaf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Darkim on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Smokeleaf doesn't manage to clinch there - Darkim circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Smokeleaf blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smokeleaf.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smokeleaf!
Darkim is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round. A decent looking cross lands there for Smokeleaf. Smokeleaf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Smokeleaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darkim.
Smokeleaf lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smokeleaf tries to clinch but Darkim is having none of it. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smokeleaf checks a leg kick. Smokeleaf looks to land a body kick but Darkim moved away. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smokeleaf!
Smokeleaf scores with a head kick.
Darkim scoring well with a low kick there.
Darkim misses with a few strikes there.
Smokeleaf throws a leg kick but Darkim sees it coming and checks it nicely. Nice takedown defense from Smokeleaf. No joy for Darkim on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Darkim checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Smokeleaf misses with a few strikes there.
Darkim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smokeleaf swivels and escapes. Darkim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darkim throws a looping overhand right but Smokeleaf ducks down to avoid it. Smokeleaf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Smokeleaf is looking to land body kicks. Darkim lands a nice looking body shot.
Smokeleaf thuds a left hand into Darkim's body. Smokeleaf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Darkim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smokeleaf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Jatlier Smokeleaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alucard Darkim. Smokeleaf tries to close the distance and clinch but Darkim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Smokeleaf throws a leg kick that misses. Smokeleaf scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smokeleaf misses with a head kick.
Darkim shoots in for a takedown but Smokeleaf shows good takedown defense. Darkim misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Darkim misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head kick misses from Smokeleaf. Darkim takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smokeleaf moves away from the strike by Darkim. Smokeleaf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Smokeleaf tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Smokeleaf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darkim. Darkim slips a jab from Smokeleaf. Darkim feints a jab promting Smokeleaf to slip. Darkim then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smokeleaf slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Jatlier Smokeleaf showed his dominance in that final round. Well Smokeleaf 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 49:47 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:46 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jatlier Smokeleaf! Jatlier Smokeleaf retains his middleweight title! Jatlier Smokeleaf bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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