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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hamza Showaikh (ranked 3386 p4p, 294 weight class) and Matthew Jenkins (ranked 4083 p4p, 412 weight class). Jenkins has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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159 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamza Showaikh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matthew Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Showaikh shoots in but no luck this time.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Showaikh.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Showaikh avoids nicely.
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
Showaikh dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
Jenkins looks winded!
Showaikh shoots in but Jenkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Showaikh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Showaikh goes for a double leg but Jenkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jenkins continues to drive forward.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jenkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Showaikh looks for a takedown but Jenkins sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Showaikh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showaikh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jenkins as he avoids it easily.
Showaikh looks for a takedown but Jenkins sprawls well.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Showaikh fails to land the takedown.
Jenkins lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showaikh dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
Showaikh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jenkins swivels and escapes.
Showaikh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jenkins defends it nicely.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Showaikh avoids nicely.
Showaikh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jenkins as he jumps to the side.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Showaikh dives in for a single leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jenkins leaves Showaikh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jenkins looks to land a combination but Showaikh avoids it well.
Showaikh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jenkins sprawls well initially but Showaikh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Showaikh winds up and cracks Jenkins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to stand back up but Showaikh is controlling him
Showaikh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins is trying to stand.
Showaikh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Showaikh drops an elbow to the side of Jenkins's head.
Showaikh is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jenkins is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hamza Showaikh!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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