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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Somonov (ranked 4653 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zlatan Ibrahimovic (ranked 5654 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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187 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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199 cm
25
205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Patrick Somonov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zlatan Ibrahimovic! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Somonov clinches up with Ibrahimovic and pushes him back against the cage. Somonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibrahimovic's elbow. Ibrahimovic looking to slow down the pace here. Ibrahimovic blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Somonov as Ibrahimovic tries to tie him up. Ibrahimovic blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Ibrahimovic throws a series of punches but Somonov moves out of range. Ibrahimovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ibrahimovic misses with a wild combination.
Somonov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. The fight moves into the clinch position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ibrahimovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Somonov gets an underhook and turns Ibrahimovic into the cage. Ibrahimovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Somonov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Somonov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibrahimovic uses good head movement to avoid it. Ibrahimovic avoiding damage.
Somonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ibrahimovic looking to slow down the pace here. A right handed body shot lands from Somonov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Ibrahimovic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Somonov is keeping busy. Ibrahimovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Good anti-grappling being displayed by Somonov as Ibrahimovic tries to tie him up. A nice right hand lands inside from Somonov. Somonov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Somonov as Ibrahimovic tries to tie him up. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Somonov has closed the distance and engaged Ibrahimovic in a clinch.
Somonov lands with a short head shot on the inside. Still in the clinch, Somonov scores with a nice short uppercut. Somonov misses with a hook from the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Somonov as Ibrahimovic tries to tie him up. Ibrahimovic looking to stall.
Ibrahimovic is pushing Somonov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Somonov lands a hook that snaps the head of Ibrahimovic backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Somonov. Ibrahimovic is trying to stall.
Ibrahimovic is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Somonov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ibrahimovic.
Ibrahimovic looks winded! Somonov clinches up with Ibrahimovic and pushes him back against the cage. 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! Ibrahimovic trying to stall but Somonov improves his position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Ibrahimovic taking a breather. Somonov working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ibrahimovic looking to stall.
Somonov lands a body punch in the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Somonov.
Ibrahimovic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Somonov is keeping busy. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Somonov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A right handed body shot lands from Somonov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Somonov. A body shot lands from Somonov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Somonov. Somonov lands a right hand. Somonov lands with a light punch inside. A shot in the inside from Somonov. Ibrahimovic tries to stall but Somonov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Somonov. A short right from Somonov. Somonov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Somonov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ibrahimovics head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Somonov. Somonov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Somonov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Somonov scores with a nice hook to the head. Somonov pushes Ibrahimovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Somonov lands a right hand. Somonov lands a body punch in the clinch. Somonov lands a right hand. Somonov lands with a left to the head. Somonov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Somonov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Somonov gets through Ibrahimovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Somonov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Somonov lands a body punch. Somonov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibrahimovic backwards. Somonov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Somonov lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short left from Somonov. Somonov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Somonov lands a left hand.
Somonov pushes Ibrahimovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Somonov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Somonov. Somonov lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short uppercut from Somonov. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Somonov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Somonov throws a head punch that misses. Somonov lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Somonov. Somonov lands with a left to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Somonov dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Somonov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ibrahimovic taking a breather. Ibrahimovic looking to slow down the pace here. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Ibrahimovic is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. Somonov scores with a nice hook to the head. Ibrahimovic pressing his opponent against the cage. Somonov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Somonov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Somonov cracks Ibrahimovic with a nice body shot. A battle for position here, against the cage. Somonov throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Somonov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Somonov lands an uppercut. Ibrahimovic is breathing heavily. Somonov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Somonov lands with a short head shot on the inside. Somonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ibrahimovic can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round. Somonov scores with a shoulder strike. Still in the clinch, Somonov scores with a nice short uppercut. Somonov working some nice short punches in the clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Somonov misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Somonov rushes Ibrahimovic and presses him up against the cage. Ibrahimovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ibrahimovic wants to stall.
Ibrahimovic looking to slow down the pace here. Ibrahimovic looking to slow down the pace here. Ibrahimovic trying to stall but Somonov improves his position.
Ibrahimovic seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Some wild striking there from Ibrahimovic.
Somonov has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short right hand to the side of the head by Somonov. Ibrahimovic stalling in the clinch but Somonov improves position. Somonov lands with a light punch inside. A short uppercut from Somonov. Somonov working some nice short punches in the clinch. Somonov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Somonov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Somonov. Somonov lands a body punch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Somonov. Still in the clinch, Somonov scores with a nice short uppercut. Somonov lands a shoulder strike. Somonov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Somonov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibrahimovic. A short right hand to the side of the head by Somonov. Ibrahimovic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Somonov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right from Somonov.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Good body shot from Somonov.
Somonov gets through Ibrahimovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Somonov scores with a nice hook to the head. Somonov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Somonov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Somonov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nice body punch from Somonov - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Somonov. Somonov lands a nice uppercut. Good body shot from Somonov.
Ibrahimovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short right from Somonov. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Somonov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Somonov scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ibrahimovic taking a breather. Somonov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short uppercut from Somonov. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Somonov as Ibrahimovic tries to tie him up. Somonov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Somonov gets through Ibrahimovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Somonov on the inside. Somonov digs a right hand underneath Ibrahimovic's ribcage. Ibrahimovic let out a lung full of air as it connected. A left hand lands to the body for Somonov.
Somonov pushes Ibrahimovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Somonov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Somonov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ibrahimovic backwards. Somonov lands a hook to the side of the head. Somonov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Still in the clinch, Somonov scores with a nice short uppercut. Somonov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ibrahimovics head. Ibrahimovic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Somonov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ibrahimovic trying to stall but Somonov improves his position.
A hook to the body from Somonov.
Somonov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Somonov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Somonov. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Somonov dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Somonov moves into the clinch. Ibrahimovic tries to stall but Somonov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ibrahimovic looking to slow down the pace here. Somonov misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Somonov.
Somonov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ibrahimovic backwards. Somonov lands a shoulder strike. Ibrahimovic trying to control the position but instead, Somonov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ibrahimovic into the cage. Ibrahimovic wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Somonov. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Somonov lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ibrahimovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Somonov lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right from Somonov on the inside. Somonov lands with a left to the head. Somonov working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ibrahimovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice left hand lands by Somonov.
Ibrahimovic looking to slow down the pace here. Both fighters working to control the clinch. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Somonov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Somonov pushes Ibrahimovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Ibrahimovic looking to slow down the pace here. Somonov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Somonov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibrahimovic backwards. Somonov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ibrahimovics head. Ibrahimovic takes a shot to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Somonov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Still in the clinch, Somonov scores with a nice short uppercut. Ibrahimovic blocking some punches.
Somonov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Somonov lands with a short shot to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Somonov lands with a light punch inside. Ibrahimovic wants to stall.
Somonov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ibrahimovic is trying to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Somonov.
Somonov lands a nice shot to the body. Somonov lands a hook that snaps the head of Ibrahimovic backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibrahimovic. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Somonov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Somonov scores with a shot to the side of Ibrahimovic's head. Somonov working some nice short punches in the clinch. Somonov lands with a left to the head. Somonov scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ibrahimovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ibrahimovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Somonov scores with a nice hook to the head. Somonov lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Somonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibrahimovic. Ibrahimovic trying to control the position but instead, Somonov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ibrahimovic into the cage. Somonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Somonov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ibrahimovic backwards. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Somonov. Somonov gets through Ibrahimovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A body shot lands from Somonov.
A short right from Somonov. Somonov lands a right hand. Somonov lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Somonov. Somonov is leaning against Ibrahimovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short body shot lands from Somonov as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Somonov. Somonov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ibrahimovics head. Somonov gets through Ibrahimovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ibrahimovic wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Somonov lands with a short shot to the head. Ibrahimovic looking to slow down the pace here. Ibrahimovic wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Somonov. Somonov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Somonov works on Ibrahimovic's body with a couple of short punches. A shot in the inside from Somonov. Somonov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Somonov misses with some punches.
Somonov lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ibrahimovic takes a shot to the head. Ibrahimovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Somonov. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Somonov lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Patrick Somonov showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Somonov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:24 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Somonov!
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energy
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pop
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