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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Irbek Alborov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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195 lbs
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Good knees
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Irbek Alborov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Judah!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Alborov.
Alborov throws a right hand that Judah ducks under and follows up with a left that Judah also avoids with ease.
Alborov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Judah lands a nice shot to the body.
Judah throws a sloppy head kick and Alborov moves out of range easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Judah.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alborov was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
Judah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alborov throws a looping overhand right but Judah ducks down to avoid it.
Alborov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Irbek Alborov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alborov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Alborov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Judah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judah misses with a head kick.
Alborov misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judah misses with a head kick.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Alborov.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Alborov.
Judah has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah scores with a kick to the midsection.
Alborov lands a glancing blow to the side of Judah's head.
Judah bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alborov misses with a straight right.
Judah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Judah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Judah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Alborov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alborov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Irbek Alborov has been cut.
Judah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alborov.
Alborov moves out of range of the body kick.
Judah darts in and clinches Alborov up against the cage.
Alborov stalling.
Alborov has clasped his hands together around Judah's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judah dodges the ground and pound from Alborov.
Judah parries the strikes from Alborov easily there. Alborov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Judah to escape.
Alborov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judah keeps Alborov under control for a moment.
The ground and pound from Alborov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Alborov throws an elbow but Judah slips to the side and avoids it well.
Alborov landing a few strikes.
The ground and pound from Alborov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Judah parries the strikes from Alborov easily there. Alborov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Judah to escape.
Alborov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Alborov is staying tight to Judah's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Alborov wants to control but Judah is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah defending against the ground and pound.
Alborov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Judah down.
Alborov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alborov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Alborov 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.
Alborov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Judah keeps working.
Judah defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Alborov.
Alborov trying to control the action but Judah is working from the bottom.
Alborov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Judah to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alborov working the body and head with strikes.
Alborov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Alborov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Alborov landing strikes.
It looks like Daniel Judah has been cut.
Alborov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Alborov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Alborov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Judah sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Alborov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Judah down.
Judah is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alborov tries to move to mount but Judah blocks the move with his legs.
Alborov working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irbek Alborov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Judah misses with a series of wild punches.
Alborov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Daniel Judah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alborov connects with a looping right hand.
A jab lands there for Alborov.
Alborov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Judah can do to turn this around?
Judah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alborov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
Alborov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judah.
Judah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Alborov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alborov lands a right hook to the body.
Alborov thuds his right hand into Judah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alborov keeps the fight on the outside.
Alborov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alborov misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judah moves out of range as Alborov strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alborov avoids the body shot from Judah.
Alborov attempts a counter takedown but Judah avoids it well and moves away.
Alborov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alborov throws a hook to the side of Judah's head but Judah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Judah punishes Alborov's body with a nice straight punch.
Alborov misses with a few strikes there.
Alborov thuds a left hand into Judah's body.
Judah is looking to score with low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Alborov. Beautiful body shot.
Alborov takes a swing at Judah's ribcage but misses.
Alborov lands a head shot.
Alborov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good leg kick by Judah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Judah tries to score with a low kick but Alborov moves his leg out of the way.
Alborov throws a big shot that misses.
Judah tries to counter by closing the distance.
Judah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alborov rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alborov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alborov's calf.
Alborov throws an overhand right that lands on Judah's shoulder, as Judah tries to avoid the shot.
Alborov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Judah.
Judah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Judah connects with an inside leg kick.
Alborov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Judah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Judah connects with a right hand. Alborov shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Judah.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judah. Alborov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Judah feints and then cracks Alborov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alborov down.
Alborov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Judah counters with a stiff right hand.
Daniel Judah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Judah lands a body shot.
Alborov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alborov throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alborov fails to land the takedown.
Judah was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alborov slips under a jab.
Alborov needs to keep his hands up - Judah had a free shot at his head there.
A solid body kick from Judah.
Alborov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Judah.
Alborov drops his hands momentarily and Judah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Judah motions for Alborov to come forward. Judah throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Judah tries to work over Alborov's front leg with a kick but Alborov checks it.
Alborov checks the leg kick.
Good work by Alborov as he checks the leg kick.
Judah slips a jab from Alborov.
Judah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Judah throws a low kick, looking for Alborov's leg but Alborov calmly moves out of range.
Alborov attempts a counter takedown but Judah avoids it well and moves away.
Alborov misses with a looping right.
Judah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alborov will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alborov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Judah's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Judah manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alborov can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irbek Alborov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alborov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Judah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alborov.
Alborov misses with some punches.
Judah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Judah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Judah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alborov stalling in the clinch but Judah improves position.
Judah tries a knee to the head but Alborov blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alborov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Judah throws a nice looking combination but Alborov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alborov attempts a counter takedown but Judah avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Judah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Judah throws out a loose jab but Alborov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alborov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alborov slips a jab from Judah.
Alborov feinted with a counter takedown.
Alborov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alborov takes one on the button.
Judah slips under a jab.
Alborov throws a hook but Judah blocks it.
Judah takes a swing at Alborov's ribcage but misses.
Alborov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Alborov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alborov connects with a body shot that sends Judah's belly button to the back.
Alborov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alborov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alborov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alborov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Judah.
Judah counters with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Judah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alborov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alborov connects with a jab.
Judah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Judah connects with a solid leg kick.
Judah misses with a hook.
Alborov throws an overhand right that lands on Judah's shoulder, as Judah tries to avoid the shot.
Alborov ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Alborov looks to throw the jab but Judah is out of range.
Alborov moves into the clinch.
Alborov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alborov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Judah gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Judah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alborov breaks the clinch.
Alborov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Judah has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alborov takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Alborov misses.
Judah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Judah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alborov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alborov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alborov throws a looping overhand right but Judah ducks down to avoid it.
Judah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Judah.
Alborov misses with a looping right.
Judah steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Alborov with a hook.
Alborov throws a looping overhand right but Judah ducks down to avoid it.
Alborov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alborov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alborov throws the left hand but Judah avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah throws a head kick that half lands.
Alborov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Judah, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Judah scores with a nice short uppercut.
Judah looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Alborov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Judah misses with a knee strike.
Alborov lands a nice uppercut.
Judah tries a knee to the head but Alborov blocks it.
Judah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Judah misses with a knee strike.
Alborov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judah using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alborov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alborov has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
Judah is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Judah using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alborov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alborov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Judah is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irbek Alborov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judah tries a knee to the head but Alborov blocks it.
Judah throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alborov blocks it with crossed arms.
Alborov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Alborov.
Judah tries to move into range but Alborov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Judah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Judah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alborov just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judah. Alborov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alborov misses with a hook. Judah ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Judah.
Nice takedown defense from Judah. No joy for Alborov on that attempt.
Judah misses with a head kick.
Alborov misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Irbek Alborov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alborov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Judah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alborov misses the shot to the body.
Alborov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Judah stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Judah wants it to stay on the feet.
Judah tries to keep at a distance but Alborov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alborov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alborov.
Alborov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Judah gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah blocks an uppercut.
Judah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alborov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alborov misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Judah. Alborov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alborov feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah misses with a kick to the body.
Alborov misses the shot to the body.
Alborov misses with a hook. Judah ducked under it nicely.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Alborov.
Alborov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Judah is trying to stand.
Alborov trying to pass the guard but Judah defending well.
Alborov working Judah over with strikes.
Alborov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alborov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Judah is staying active underneath Alborov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alborov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judah regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Alborov.
Alborov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alborov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alborov trying to control the position from guard on top but Judah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alborov throwing strikes from guard but Judah blocks nicely.
Alborov trying to control but Judah is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alborov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judah moves away.
Alborov connects with a crisp jab.
Judah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alborov.
Alborov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alborov drives through with a takedown into Judah's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Alborov postures up in Judah's guard and throws a big left but Judah blocks it.
Alborov wants to control from the top but Judah keeps moving.
Judah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judah keeping full guard, as Alborov tries to pass.
Alborov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Irbek Alborov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alborov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alborov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Judah trying to control the position here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alborov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Judah counters with a nice uppercut.
Alborov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judah.
A telegraphed right hand from Alborov misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irbek Alborov had his way with Daniel Judah in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Alborov throws a lazy right hand but Judah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alborov cracks Judah with a good jab.
Judah scores with a hook.
Judah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alborov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alborov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Judah wants to stand up but Alborov is controlling him.
Judah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alborov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alborov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alborov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alborov is in close to Judah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Judah is rocked!
Judah looking to control.
Judah is still in real trouble! Can Alborov finish him?
Alborov stands up over Judah, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alborov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alborov is looking to work some ground and pound but Judah has wrist control.
Alborov trying to control but Judah is working from the bottom.
Judah is pulling down on Alborov's head. It's preventing any offense from Alborov, at least for the moment.
Alborov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Daniel Judah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Judah seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Judah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alborov is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Judah swings for the body but Alborov moves out of range.
Judah throws a head kick but Alborov moves out of range.
Judah missing with a left hand there. Alborov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Judah avoids the body shot from Alborov.
Alborov darts in looking for a takedown but Judah gets double underhooks and turns Alborov into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Judah.
Alborov takes a swing at Judah's ribcage but misses.
Judah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Alborov misses.
Judah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Judah goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alborov misses with a straight left.
Alborov throws a hook but Judah avoids it easily.
Judah misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Alborov.
Judah throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Alborov blocks the body kick.
Alborov feinted with a counter takedown.
Judah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Judah slips under a jab from Alborov.
Judah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alborov.
Alborov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Alborov misses
and Judah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alborov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alborov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judah throws a head kick that Alborov semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judah cracks a nice hook into Alborov's ribs.
Alborov throws an off balance right hand
and Judah counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alborov lands a jab to the head.
Judah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Judah connects with a leg kick. Alborov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Judah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alborov's sensitive parts.
Alborov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alborov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alborov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Judah at a distance.
Alborov avoids the body shot from Judah.
Judah slips a straight right by Alborov.
Jab from Alborov.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Irbek Alborov.
I think Alborov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irbek Alborov!
Irbek Alborov retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Irbek Alborov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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