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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Zoolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshi Matoshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoolander comes to the cage accompanied by Relax (Don't Do It)- Frankie Goes To Hollywood . Matoshin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mortal Kombat theme. Derek Zoolander could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Toshi Matoshin's chin.
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158 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Zoolander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Matoshin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoolander moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
Matoshin misses with a looping left.
Zoolander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matoshin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zoolanders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matoshin.
Zoolander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matoshin.
Zoolander drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zoolander has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Matoshin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zoolander is controlling him.
Zoolander postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Matoshin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zoolander, into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoolander not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zoolander dives on top into guard.
Matoshin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zoolander.
Matoshin is looking to stand up but Zoolander isn't so interested in that idea.
Zoolander trying to control but Matoshin is working from the bottom.
Matoshin working for a triangle but Zoolander defends it easily.
Zoolander drops back, looking for a kneebar! Matoshin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Matoshin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Matoshin!
Zoolander is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Matoshin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
What's Zoolander going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Matoshin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zoolander is looking for a sweep.
Matoshin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matoshin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zoolander manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zoolander is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matoshin wants to control but Zoolander is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zoolander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zoolander is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matoshin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matoshin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Matoshin wants to control but Zoolander is keeping busy.
Matoshin gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin controlling Zoolander's posture.
Zoolander trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Matoshin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Matoshin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Matoshin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zoolander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matoshin circles away.
Zoolander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Zoolander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoolander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matoshin misses with a two punch combination.
Zoolander stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matoshin.
Matoshin lands a nice shot that snaps Zoolander's head back.
Zoolander uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matoshin has time to react.
An inside leg kick from Matoshin misses.
A jab from Matoshin finds it's way through Zoolander's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin connects with the punch.
Matoshin throws a series of punches but Zoolander moves out of range.
Matoshin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matoshin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matoshin throws a big shot that misses.
Matoshin staying out of range there.
Matoshin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zoolander.
Zoolander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matoshin was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoolander.
Toshi Matoshin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zoolander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zoolander tries a head kick but it misses.
Zoolander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zoolander gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matoshin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zoolander eats them both and turns towards Matoshin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zoolander is rocked!
Zoolander shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matoshin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zoolander wants to control from the top but Matoshin keeps moving.
Matoshin wants to stand but Zoolander is controlling the position.
Zoolander is in close to Matoshin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoolander postures up and lands a big shot to Matoshin's brow.
Zoolander throwing strikes from guard but Matoshin blocks nicely.
Zoolander trying to control the position from guard on top but Matoshin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matoshin wants to stand up but Zoolander is controlling him.
Zoolander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matoshin is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoolander looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zoolander has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matoshin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zoolander manages to get himself to full guard.
Zoolander wants to stand but Matoshin is controlling the position.
Matoshin advances position into side control!
Zoolander is trying to control Matoshin's posture but Matoshin avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zoolander tries to bench press Matoshin off him but Matoshin keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zoolander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
Matoshin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matoshin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matoshin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zoolander stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zoolander throws a leg kick that misses.
Matoshin throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Matoshin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Matoshin.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zoolander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoolander wants to clinch up but Matoshin keeps it at a distance.
Zoolander moves out of range of the leg kick from Matoshin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Matoshin.
A cross from Matoshin lands.
A slow jab from Zoolander misses its intended target.
Matoshin lunges at Zoolander with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zoolander's hand.
Zoolander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Zoolander takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh Zoolander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zoolander is looking to wear down Matoshin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matoshin with a nice cross.
A big left from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander wants to slow Matoshin down by chopping away at his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zoolander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zoolander tries to clinch up but Matoshin circles away and keeps his distance.
Toshi Matoshin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zoolander connects with a nice looking jab.
Zoolander seems to have got his legs back now.
Matoshin throws the left hand but Zoolander avoids the punch easily.
Matoshin cracks Zoolander with an open hand slap.
Derek Zoolander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander cracks a nice hook into Matoshin's ribs.
The fighters circling - Matoshin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matoshin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Zoolander 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zoolander throws an overhand right that lands on Matoshin's shoulder, as Matoshin tries to avoid the shot.
Zoolander doesn't manage to clinch there - Matoshin circles away.
Matoshin lands with a straight right. Zoolander didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin scores with a jab.
Zoolander takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Matoshin dodges the punch combination from Zoolander.
Matoshin tests Zoolander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zoolander rushes Matoshin and presses him up against the cage.
Zoolander is pressed up against the cage. Matoshin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zoolander down to the mat. Zoolander avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Matoshin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matoshin slips under a jab.
Zoolander misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Matoshin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matoshin 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
A relieved looking Toshi Matoshin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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