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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marek Sobotka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galahad Threepwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marek Sobotka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Galahad Threepwood!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobotka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sobotka looks to throw the jab but Threepwood is out of range.
Threepwood blocks a head kick by Sobotka.
Sobotka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Threepwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Sobotka misses the shot to the body.
Threepwood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sobotka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Threepwood defends it nicely.
Sobotka throws a lazy head kick
and Threepwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sobotka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sobotka misses the body punch
and Threepwood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Threepwood avoids the body shot from Sobotka.
Threepwood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Threepwood jabs Sobotka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobotka throws a series of punches but Threepwood avoids them all with ease.
Sobotka shoots in for a double leg but Threepwood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Sobotka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobotka is breathing heavily.
Threepwood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sobotka at a distance.
Threepwood moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Threepwood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sobotka's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobotka is defended easily by Threepwood.
Threepwood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sobotka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Threepwood lands the left hand.
Threepwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sobotka.
Threepwood cracks Sobotka with an open hand slap.
Threepwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobotka.
Sobotka fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobotka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sobotka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Threepwood's waist but Threepwood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sobotka off to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobotka walks into a straight right hand from Threepwood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood scores with a shot to the body.
Sobotka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Threepwood but Threepwood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sobotka misses with a kick to the body
and Threepwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galahad Threepwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sobotka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sobotka. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Threepwood's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sobotka under the eye.
Threepwood scores with a jab to the body.
Sobotka walks into a stiff left hand from Threepwood.
Sobotka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Threepwood throws a series of strikes that have Sobotka backpedaling.
Threepwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Threepwood.
Threepwood lands with an overhand left.
Threepwood staying out of range there.
Threepwood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sobotka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sobotka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Threepwood tries to buck Sobotka off but Sobotka is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sobotka.
Sobotka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Threepwood keeps working.
Sobotka postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Threepwood gets back to half guard.
Sobotka trying to pass the guard but Threepwood defending well.
Sobotka is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Threepwood is not content to let Sobotka control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood won't allow Sobotka to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Threepwood manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Threepwood keeping moving, preventing Sobotka from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Threepwood pulls Sobotka in close to his closed guard and prevents Sobotka from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sobotka throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galahad Threepwood dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Threepwood stalks Sobotka and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sobotka's face. Sobotka staggers backwards, shaken.
Sobotka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Threepwood lands a lovely overhand right.
Sobotka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sobotka shoots in but no luck this time.
Threepwood lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Threepwood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sobotka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sobotka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sobotka looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sobotka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Threepwood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sobotka somewhat.
Sobotka throws a right hand that Threepwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Threepwood also avoids with ease.
Threepwood lands a right hook to the body.
Galahad Threepwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Threepwood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sobotka.
Threepwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Threepwood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sobotka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Threepwood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobotka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marek Sobotka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sobotka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Sobotka is predictable there
and Threepwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sobotka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Threepwood with a jab.
Sobotka looks to score with a jab to the body but Threepwood is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobotka is defended easily by Threepwood.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Sobotka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobotka goes for a double leg but Threepwood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Threepwood continues to drive forward.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Threepwood works on Sobotka's body with a couple of short punches.
Threepwood breaks from the clinch.
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!
Sobotka misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Threepwood as Sobotka shoots in.
Sobotka dives in for a single leg takedown but Threepwood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Threepwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Threepwood lands with a hook. Sobotka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sobotka takes one to the chin there.
Threepwood lands a lovely overhand right.
Threepwood scores with a hook.
Sobotka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sobotka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Threepwood lands with a good body shot.
Sobotka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Threepwood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Threepwood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Threepwood.
Sobotka misses with an uppercut
and Threepwood counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobotka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sobotka throws a combination that misses
and Threepwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sobotka misses with a wild body shot.
Sobotka is looking to wear down Threepwood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Threepwood cracks a nice hook into Sobotka's ribs.
Marek Sobotka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Threepwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sobotka throws a nice looking combination but Threepwood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Threepwood lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Sobotka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sobotka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Threepwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Threepwood scores with a body shot.
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!
Sobotka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Threepwood.
Threepwood with a jab.
Threepwood getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Threepwood scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Threepwood lands a glancing blow to the side of Sobotka's head.
Sobotka is rocked!
Threepwood stuns Sobotka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sobotka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Threepwood moves away.
Threepwood lands a head shot.
Sobotka throws a head kick that misses
and Threepwood counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobotka misses with a looping left.
Sobotka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sobotka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Sobotka.
Threepwood cracks Sobotka with an open hand slap.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Threepwood avoids the head kick by Sobotka.
Nice straight punches there by Threepwood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Threepwood.
Threepwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galahad Threepwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sobotka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Threepwood.
Threepwood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheers as Threepwood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sobotka doesn't seem phased though.
Sobotka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Threepwood thuds his right hand into Sobotka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Threepwood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sobotka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Threepwood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sobotka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sobotka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sobotka showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Threepwood has his hands clasped together around Sobotka's back. He's all about the action.
Sobotka trying to control from half guard but Threepwood is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobotka wants to pass the guard but Threepwood is defending well.
Sobotka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Threepwood keeps working.
Sobotka landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Threepwood wants to control but Sobotka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sobotka is keen to just control but Threepwood is a slippery customer.
Sobotka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Threepwood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobotka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sobotka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marek Sobotka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sobotka thows a huge punch but Threepwood dodges it nicely.
Sobotka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sobotka wants to take a breather but Threepwood is having none of it.
Threepwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Threepwood gets back to full guard.
Sobotka postures up in Threepwood's guard and throws a big left but Threepwood blocks it.
Threepwood keeping moving, preventing Sobotka from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobotka pushing down on Threepwood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sobotka throwing shots but Threepwood is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Sobotka there.
Threepwood trying to hold on to Sobotka's head to control him but Sobotka postures up.
Sobotka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sobotka is thwarting Threepwood's attempts to control the position.
Sobotka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sobotka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobotka is trying to control. Threepwood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sobotka connects with a nice short shot to Threepwood's temple.
Sobotka is trying to control. Threepwood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Threepwood taking some punishment here, with Sobotka in his half guard.
Sobotka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sobotka wants to pass the guard but Threepwood is defending well.
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!
Threepwood gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobotka wants to pass the guard but Threepwood is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Threepwood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sobotka throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Sobotka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Threepwood has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galahad Threepwood!
After winning the bout, Galahad Threepwood thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Marek Sobotka stepped up to the mic, saying 'I not happy'.
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