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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Di Borgo Sabottino (ranked 7116 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Seidel (ranked 5466 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jakub Seidel enters the cage!
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Di Borgo Sabottino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jakub Seidel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seidel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Tony Di Borgo Sabottino has been cut.
Seidel instigates a clinch.
Seidel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Di Borgo Sabottino breaks the clinch.
Di Borgo Sabottino wants to land a leg kick but Seidel is out of range.
Di Borgo Sabottino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Seidel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Di Borgo Sabottino misses
and Di Borgo Sabottino is countered with a crisp right hand from Seidel that sends him to the canvas! Seidel follows him to the mat into side control.
Di Borgo Sabottino is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Seidel stands up and beckons Di Borgo Sabottino to his feet.
Di Borgo Sabottino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seidel's sensitive parts.
Di Borgo Sabottino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Seidel slips a jab and a cross from Di Borgo Sabottino.
Di Borgo Sabottino walks into a straight right hand from Seidel.
Di Borgo Sabottino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Seidel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Seidel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Di Borgo Sabottino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Di Borgo Sabottino throws a right and a left that Seidel avoids nicely.
Seidel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oooh a lovely combination from Seidel sends Di Borgo Sabottino down but not out. Seidel dives into side control looking to finish.
Oh Di Borgo Sabottino is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Di Borgo Sabottino is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seidel stands up and beckons Di Borgo Sabottino to his feet.
Seidel has Di Borgo Sabottino up against the cage in a clinch.
Di Borgo Sabottino seems to have got his legs back now.
Di Borgo Sabottino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seidel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seidel has managed to clinch.
Seidel breaks the clinch.
Seidel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Di Borgo Sabottino, pushing him back against the cage.
Di Borgo Sabottino prevents Seidel from breaking the clinch.
Di Borgo Sabottino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seidel scores with a jab. Di Borgo Sabottino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tony Di Borgo Sabottino's cut is getting worse.
Di Borgo Sabottino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from Di Borgo Sabottino misses
and Seidel counters with a nice uppercut.
Tony Di Borgo Sabottino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seidel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seidel clinches up against the cage.
Seidel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seidel lands a left and a right that sends Di Borgo Sabottino crashing to the canvas! Seidel dives into mount looking to finish!
Seidel controlling the position easily from mount.
Seidel stands up from mount. Strange move.
Di Borgo Sabottino gets tackled into the cage by Seidel. Seidel maintains the clinch.
Di Borgo Sabottino breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Seidel. Beautiful body shot.
Seidel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Seidel darts in and clinches Di Borgo Sabottino up against the cage.
Seidel has had enough of the clinch but Di Borgo Sabottino keeps him there for the moment.
Seidel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seidel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Di Borgo Sabottino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Seidel misses.
As Seidel looks to move away, Di Borgo Sabottino throws a big counter combo but Seidel just gets out of the way.
A combination from Seidel does no damage.
Seidel darts in and clinches Di Borgo Sabottino up against the cage.
Seidel breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Seidel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tony Di Borgo Sabottino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Di Borgo Sabottino misses with a two punch combination.
Seidel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Di Borgo Sabottino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seidel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Seidel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Seidel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Di Borgo Sabottino is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Seidel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Di Borgo Sabottino tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Borgo Sabottino's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Seidel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Di Borgo Sabottino squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Seidel get's back to his feet.
Seidel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Seidel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Di Borgo Sabottino had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Di Borgo Sabottino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Di Borgo Sabottino throws a low kick but Seidel moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Di Borgo Sabottino misses
and Di Borgo Sabottino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seidel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Di Borgo Sabottino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Seidel misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Seidel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Di Borgo Sabottino's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
An inside leg kick lands from Di Borgo Sabottino.
Di Borgo Sabottino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seidel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Seidel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seidel closes the distance and clinches up with Di Borgo Sabottino, looking for a takedown. Seidel pushes Di Borgo Sabottino against the cage but Di Borgo Sabottino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Seidel does it's job there.
Di Borgo Sabottino throws a series of punches but Seidel avoids them all with ease.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Seidel checks a leg kick.
Seidel closes the distance and clinches.
Di Borgo Sabottino breaks from the clinch.
Seidel clinches up with Di Borgo Sabottino and pushes him back against the cage.
Di Borgo Sabottino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seidel lands with a good body shot.
Seidel forces Di Borgo Sabottino back against the cage and clinches.
Di Borgo Sabottino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seidel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Di Borgo Sabottino at a distance.
Tony Di Borgo Sabottino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Seidel misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Borgo Sabottino swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seidel stuns Di Borgo Sabottino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Di Borgo Sabottino throws a series of punches but Seidel moves out of range.
Seidel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Di Borgo Sabottino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seidel clinches up against the cage.
Seidel tries to circle away but Di Borgo Sabottino has him pinned against the cage.
Di Borgo Sabottino breaks the clinch.
Di Borgo Sabottino thows a leg kick but Seidel checks it
and Seidel counters with a three punch combo that has Di Borgo Sabottino backing up. Di Borgo Sabottino nods at Seidel to acknowledge the strikes.
Seidel closes the distance and pushes Di Borgo Sabottino back into the cage.
Di Borgo Sabottino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seidel clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Di Borgo Sabottino manages to break the clinch.
Seidel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Seidel rushes Di Borgo Sabottino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seidel goes for a takedown attempt but Di Borgo Sabottino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Seidel throws a hook but Di Borgo Sabottino avoids it easily.
Di Borgo Sabottino throws a leg kick but Seidel moved away.
Seidel unleashes a big counter combination but Di Borgo Sabottino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Seidel lands a jab to Di Borgo Sabottino's midsection.
Di Borgo Sabottino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Di Borgo Sabottino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seidel misses with a double jab.
Seidel checks a leg kick.
Seidel lands a slapping body shot.
Seidel wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Borgo Sabottino is looking to score with low kicks.
Seidel instigates a clinch.
Seidel is trying to pull guard but Di Borgo Sabottino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tony Di Borgo Sabottino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Seidel.
Di Borgo Sabottino manages to break the clinch.
Di Borgo Sabottino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seidel circles away quickly and effectively.
Seidel throws a combination. Di Borgo Sabottino tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jakub Seidel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Di Borgo Sabottino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Seidel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Di Borgo Sabottino throws a series of punches but Seidel avoids them all with ease.
Seidel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Di Borgo Sabottino. Di Borgo Sabottino circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Di Borgo Sabottino misses with a wild combination.
Seidel moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Di Borgo Sabottino manages to break the clinch.
Di Borgo Sabottino misses with a combination
and Seidel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Seidel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Seidel lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Di Borgo Sabottino. That's going to slow Seidel down.
Di Borgo Sabottino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Seidel scores with a decent looking hook.
Seidel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Di Borgo Sabottino.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seidel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Di Borgo Sabottino connects with a leg kick. Seidel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Seidel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Di Borgo Sabottino's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Seidel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Di Borgo Sabottino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Di Borgo Sabottino tries to bum rush Seidel with a series of wild strikes but Seidel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Di Borgo Sabottino tries to keep at a distance but Seidel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Di Borgo Sabottino manages to break the clinch.
Di Borgo Sabottino cracks the inside of Seidel's front leg.
Di Borgo Sabottino throws a series of punches but Seidel moves out of range.
Seidel instigates a clinch.
Di Borgo Sabottino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seidel darts in and clinches Di Borgo Sabottino up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Di Borgo Sabottino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seidel moves into range and clinches up with Di Borgo Sabottino.
Di Borgo Sabottino breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Di Borgo Sabottino tries to keep at a distance but Seidel has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seidel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seidel looks to land a combination but Di Borgo Sabottino avoids it well.
Di Borgo Sabottino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Seidel clinches up against the cage.
Di Borgo Sabottino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seidel is looking to clinch.
Di Borgo Sabottino misses with a two punch combination.
Seidel clinches with his opponent.
Di Borgo Sabottino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seidel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Di Borgo Sabottino rather than just go for the knockout.
Di Borgo Sabottino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Seidel is looking for the big counter here.
Di Borgo Sabottino tries to keep at a distance but Seidel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Di Borgo Sabottino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seidel pushes Di Borgo Sabottino up against the cage in a clinch.
Seidel is trying to break the clinch but Di Borgo Sabottino is controlling him.
Di Borgo Sabottino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Seidel's efforts to push away.
Di Borgo Sabottino prevents Seidel from breaking the clinch.
Di Borgo Sabottino manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seidel drives through and clinches with Di Borgo Sabottino against the cage.
Seidel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Di Borgo Sabottino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seidel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Di Borgo Sabottino throws a leg kick that is checked
and Seidel counters with a right hand to the body.
Di Borgo Sabottino gets tackled into the cage by Seidel. Seidel maintains the clinch.
Seidel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Di Borgo Sabottino has him pressed against the cage.
Di Borgo Sabottino has Seidel pressed against the cage, preventing Seidel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seidel wants to take the fight to the mat but Di Borgo Sabottino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Di Borgo Sabottino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Di Borgo Sabottino.
Seidel drives through and clinches with Di Borgo Sabottino against the cage.
Di Borgo Sabottino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Di Borgo Sabottino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seidel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Seidel closes the distance and pushes Di Borgo Sabottino back into the cage.
Di Borgo Sabottino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Di Borgo Sabottino slips a jab and a cross from Seidel.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Di Borgo Sabottino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seidel has managed to clinch.
Di Borgo Sabottino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Di Borgo Sabottino. That's going to slow Seidel down.
Di Borgo Sabottino throws a leg kick but Seidel checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seidel moves into the clinch.
Seidel manages to break the clinch.
Di Borgo Sabottino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seidel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tony Di Borgo Sabottino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seidel drives through and clinches with Di Borgo Sabottino against the cage.
Di Borgo Sabottino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seidel darts in and clinches Di Borgo Sabottino up against the cage.
Di Borgo Sabottino breaks the clinch.
Di Borgo Sabottino walks into a left hand.
Jakub Seidel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Di Borgo Sabottino.
Di Borgo Sabottino tries to keep at a distance but Seidel has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakub Seidel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Seidel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Seidel!
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hype
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RATING
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