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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zenek Ziemski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humberto Manuel Arboleda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arboleda has chosen ASTAROTH - GUERRA DE METAL as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zenek Ziemski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humberto Manuel Arboleda!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arboleda has Ziemski up against the cage in a clinch.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ziemski goes for a takedown attempt but Arboleda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ziemski gets tackled into the cage by Arboleda. Arboleda maintains the clinch.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ziemski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arboleda landing knees to the body.
Ziemski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arboleda is defending well.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ziemski's brow.
Ziemski tries to score a body lock takedown but Arboleda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zenek Ziemski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Arboleda to work.
A knee to the head by Arboleda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arboleda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ziemski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arboleda scores with a knee to the head.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ziemski is defending well for now.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Ziemski lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arboleda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ziemski won't allow Arboleda to get back to his feet.
Ziemski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ziemski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ziemski won't allow Arboleda to get back to his feet.
Ziemski looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Humberto Manuel Arboleda.
Arboleda pushes Ziemski up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Ziemski avoids the damage to the body.
Arboleda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ziemski.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda lands a nice knee to the body.
Arboleda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ziemski.
Arboleda crunches a lovely knee into Ziemski's ribcage.
Arboleda crunches a lovely knee into Ziemski's ribcage.
Arboleda misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziemski looking for a takedown.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ziemski is defending well for now.
Ziemski wants to take the fight to the mat but Arboleda manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Arboleda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ziemski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ziemski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ziemski tries to score a body lock takedown but Arboleda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arboleda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Arboleda looking to throw knees to the head but Ziemski is blocking nicely.
Arboleda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Arboleda lands an elbow just above Ziemski 's eye.
Arboleda prevents the takedown attempt.
Arboleda scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but Ziemski blocks it.
Ziemski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ziemski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ziemski has Arboleda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arboleda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arboleda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ziemski's defenses.
Ziemski avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ziemski is defending well for now.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arboleda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ziemski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ziemski avoids it.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ziemski avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ziemski tries to keep at a distance but Arboleda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arboleda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ziemski has Arboleda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arboleda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ziemski avoids it.
Ziemski managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Ziemski tries to score a body lock takedown but Arboleda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arboleda with a knee to the head.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ziemski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arboleda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ziemski blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arboleda obliges.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arboleda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arboleda obliges.
Arboleda throws an elbow but it misses.
Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ziemski.
Ziemski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arboleda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zenek Ziemski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziemski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arboleda tries to avoid it but Ziemski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arboleda to the ground. Arboleda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ziemski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arboleda obliges.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Ziemski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ziemski avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Ziemski avoids the damage to the body.
Arboleda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Arboleda misses with an elbow over the top.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ziemski avoids it.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziemski managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ziemski as Arboleda tries to tie him up.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Arboleda.
Arboleda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ziemski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ziemski's brow.
Arboleda tries to land knees in the clinch but Ziemski avoids the damage to the body.
Arboleda is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ziemski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ziemski blocks it with crossed arms.
Ziemski blocks an elbow strike.
Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ziemski avoids the elbow strike from Arboleda, against the cage.
Ziemski avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Arboleda lands an elbow just above Ziemski 's eye.
Arboleda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ziemski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arboleda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ziemski looks for a takedown but Arboleda sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ziemski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arboleda's waist but Arboleda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ziemski off to one side.
No luck for Ziemski with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ziemski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Arboleda thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ziemski if he has to take too many more of those.
Arboleda forces Ziemski back against the cage and clinches.
Arboleda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ziemski tries to score a body lock takedown but Arboleda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ziemski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arboleda is defending well.
Arboleda has Ziemski pushed against the cage.
Ziemski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arboleda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zenek Ziemski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arboleda trying to land knees to the body.
Ziemski goes for a takedown attempt but Arboleda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Arboleda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziemski shoots in for a double leg but Arboleda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arboleda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice takedown defense from Arboleda. No joy for Ziemski on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arboleda takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Arboleda.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arboleda.
Arboleda lands an elbow just above Ziemski 's eye.
Arboleda leaning his opponent against the cage.
Arboleda misses with a knee to the head.
Arboleda stalling.
Arboleda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda lands a nice knee to the body.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arboleda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Arboleda looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but Ziemski blocks it.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ziemski blocks an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Arboleda is pressed up against the cage. Ziemski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arboleda down to the mat. Arboleda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arboleda rushes Ziemski and presses him up against the cage.
Arboleda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arboleda obliges.
Arboleda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziemski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arboleda lands an elbow just above Ziemski 's eye.
Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Arboleda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ziemski is defending well for now.
Ziemski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arboleda is defending well.
Arboleda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ziemski avoids it.
Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Ziemski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arboleda prevents it.
Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
Arboleda misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ziemski can't get the takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arboleda.
Arboleda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ziemski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ziemski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arboleda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zenek Ziemski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arboleda lands an elbow inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humberto Manuel Arboleda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arboleda winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humberto Manuel Arboleda!
A less than humble Humberto Manuel Arboleda misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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