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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Shaforostov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charly Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaforostov comes to the cage accompanied by Let it sleep. Jimenez has chosen Matador as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dimitri Shaforostov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charly Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jimenez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Charly Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaforostov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jimenez misses with a body shot
and Shaforostov counters by moving into the clinch.
Jimenez lands a nice elbow.
Jimenez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shaforostov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shaforostov managing to block the knees to the body from Jimenez.
Jimenez scores a nice knee to the body.
Jimenez tries to pull guard but Shaforostov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shaforostov lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaforostov stalling against the cage.
Shaforostov controlling the action here for a moment.
Jimenez is trying to pull guard but Shaforostov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dimitri Shaforostov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charly Jimenez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaforostov can't find room to land a body shot as Jimenez controls the action.
Jimenez lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shaforostov.
Jimenez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jimenez keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaforostov.
Shaforostov shoots in for a takedown but Jimenez shows good takedown defense.
Jimenez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shaforostov's head.
Jimenez throws a head kick but Shaforostov moves out of range.
Jimenez tries to bum rush Shaforostov with a series of wild strikes but Shaforostov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shaforostov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jimenez did well to prevent Shaforostov getting side control.
Jimenez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shaforostov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaforostov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shaforostov is breathing heavily.
Jimenez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shaforostov counters with a takedown into side control.
Jimenez is trying to improve his position.
Shaforostov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shaforostov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jimenez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jimenez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shaforostov is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimenez dodges the ground and pound from Shaforostov.
Shaforostov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jimenez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shaforostov lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez sneaks back into half guard.
Shaforostov is pressing down on Jimenez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jimenez is holding on for now.
Shaforostov prevents Jimenez from standing back up.
Shaforostov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jimenez is trying to stand up here but Shaforostov is controlling him well.
Jimenez wants to improve his position but Shaforostov is controlling well.
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. Shaforostov connects with a nice short shot to Jimenez's temple.
Shaforostov wants to work for an arm triangle but Jimenez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaforostov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaforostov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jimenez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jimenez has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shaforostov is on him like a limpet, forcing Jimenez back against the cage.
Shaforostov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jimenez missing with knees to the body.
Jimenez jumps guard but Shaforostov stands there with Jimenez around his waist. Jimenez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jimenez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shaforostov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charly Jimenez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shaforostov throws a nice looking combination but Jimenez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab lands there for Shaforostov.
Jimenez throws a body kick that misses.
Shaforostov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Jimenez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shaforostov dodges the punch combination from Jimenez.
Shaforostov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jimenez sprawls and moves away.
Jimenez stuffs the takedown attempt from Shaforostov. Shaforostov gets slowly back to his feet.
Jimenez gets caught napping as Shaforostov dives in and scores a takedown. Jimenez manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shaforostov is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaforostov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shaforostov 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.
Shaforostov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jimenez to see if he's OK.
Jimenez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Shaforostov is chipping away with strikes.
Shaforostov is trying to get an arm triangle but Jimenez is defending well.
Jimenez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shaforostov lands some shots froms side control.
Dimitri Shaforostov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaforostov cracks Jimenez with a big right hand but Jimenez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jimenez is trying to buck Shaforostov off.
Jimenez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shaforostov connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Shaforostov lands a few punches from side control.
Jimenez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shaforostov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jimenez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Sloppy strikes from Shaforostov. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Jimenez.
Jimenez is looking to clinch but Shaforostov is avoiding it.
Shaforostov shoots in for a takedown but Jimenez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jimenez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaforostov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jimenez to the mat! Jimenez manages to get full guard.
Jimenez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaforostov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jimenez wants to stand but Shaforostov is controlling the position.
Shaforostov trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Jimenez wants to stand but Shaforostov is controlling the position.
Shaforostov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaforostov drops back looking for a leg! Jimenez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jimenez manages to kick Shaforostov off! Shaforostov jumps back into Jimenez's guard.
Jimenez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shaforostov manages to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez tries to kick Shaforostov off but Shaforostov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jimenez pushes Shaforostov off and gets back to his feet.
Shaforostov dives in for a single leg takedown but Jimenez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Shaforostov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jimenez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shaforostov.
Shaforostov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jimenez is fending him off so far but Shaforostov persists. Nope, Jimenez circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimenez scores with a push kick.
A head kick misses from Jimenez.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jimenez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimenez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Shaforostov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jimenez closes the distance and clinches.
Jimenez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jimenez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Shaforostov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shaforostov throws a head kick but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez stuffs the takedown.
Jimenez gets a clinch.
Jimenez fails to pull guard.
Shaforostov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shaforostov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaforostov pushes Jimenez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses.
Dimitri Shaforostov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaforostov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jimenez as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jimenez. That's going to slow Shaforostov down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaforostov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Shaforostov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jimenez misses with a double jab.
Shaforostov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jimenez defends well and Shaforostov ends up having to push Jimenez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jimenez keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Jimenez. No joy for Shaforostov on that attempt.
Shaforostov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJimenez.
Jimenez has Shaforostov up against the cage in a clinch.
Jimenez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jimenez lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Jimenez.
Jimenez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez crunches a lovely knee into Shaforostov's ribcage.
Jimenez tries to throw a body punch but Shaforostov avoids it by throwing Jimenez back against the cage.
Jimenez lands a good knee to the midsection. Shaforostov won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jimenez.
Charly Jimenez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Jimenez lands a good knee to the midsection. Shaforostov won't want to take too many of those.
Jimenez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jimenez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jimenez.
Jimenez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jimenez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaforostov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jimenez fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jimenez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shaforostov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jimenez misses with a double jab.
Jimenez misses with a combination
and Shaforostov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jimenez wants to stand and escape but Shaforostov is having none of it.
Shaforostov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shaforostov distracts Jimenez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shaforostov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jimenez is keeping the position for now.
Jimenez wants to stand and escape but Shaforostov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaforostov trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Shaforostov is stalling in the full guard.
Jimenez wants to sweep here but Shaforostov controlling him for the moment.
Shaforostov stops Jimenez from standing up.
Jimenez wants to sweep but no luck.
Shaforostov drops back looking for a leg! Jimenez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jimenez manages to kick Shaforostov off! Shaforostov jumps back into Jimenez's guard.
Shaforostov cracks Jimenez with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charly Jimenez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jimenez 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charly Jimenez!
A very excited looking Charly Jimenez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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