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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenta Kobashi (ranked 361 p4p, 54 weight class) and Sjaardsen Hooj (ranked 1027 p4p, 139 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenta Kobashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sjaardsen Hooj!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooj throws a hook but Kobashi blocks it.
Kobashi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kobashi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kobashi is looking to slow Hooj down with leg kicks.
Nice shot by Kobashi.
Kobashi takes a swing at Hooj's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Hooj as he checks the leg kick.
Hooj avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Hooj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kobashi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hooj avoids it.
Hooj lands a body shot.
Kobashi throws a hook but Hooj blocks it.
It seemed like Hooj was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Hooj sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hooj let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooj.
A slow jab from Hooj misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hooj.
Kobashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
Kobashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Hooj.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Hooj.
Kobashi throws a jab when Hooj was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Kobashi.
Hooj keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hooj avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Kobashi misses.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
Kobashi moves out of range as Hooj strikes.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Hooj.
Kobashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hooj misses with a hook
and Kobashi counters with a nice kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Kobashi.
Hooj scores with a body shot.
Hooj scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hooj digs a good body shot into Kobashi's ribs.
Kobashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooj manages to avoid it.
Hooj looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kobashi looks to land a body kick but Hooj moved away.
Hooj now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kobashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hooj jabs at Kobashi's body.
Hooj takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Kobashi throws an off balance right hand
and Hooj counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kobashi thumps Hooj with a low kick.
Kobashi misses with a body punch
and Hooj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hooj misses with an uppercut.
Hooj misses with a straight left.
Kobashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hooj misses with a straight right.
Kobashi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hooj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi connects with a leg kick. Hooj looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kobashi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hooj counters with a straight right hand.
Hooj staying out of range there.
Kobashi looks to throw the jab but Hooj is out of range.
Hooj throws a jab but it's blocked by Kobashi.
Kobashi takes a swing at Hooj's ribcage but misses.
Kobashi swings for the body but Hooj moves out of range.
Kobashi cracks Hooj with a good jab.
Kobashi misses with a looping right.
Hooj looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hooj throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range.
Hooj takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kobashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hooj's sensitive parts.
Kobashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice uppercut lands for Kobashi. That snapped Hooj's head back.
Kobashi lands with a hook. Hooj tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kenta Kobashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooj misses with a looping right.
Hooj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kobashi.
Hooj takes a swing at Kobashi's ribcage but misses.
Hooj on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hooj swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hooj.
Kobashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hooj's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Kobashi misses.
Hooj on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kobashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hooj.
Kobashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hooj was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobashi.
Kobashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hooj looks to land a right hand but Kobashi moved out of range.
Kobashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hooj missing with a left hand there. Kobashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenta Kobashi dominated that round.
That's time! Kobashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kobashi misses with a left hand
and Hooj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hooj misses with a wild body shot.
Hooj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hooj looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hooj misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Kobashi misses.
It seemed like Hooj was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hooj missing with a left hand there. Kobashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooj swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kenta Kobashi is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Kobashi. Beautiful body shot.
Hooj throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hooj crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kobashi - the referee stops the clock and Hooj gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kobashi. Hooj manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hooj checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Hooj on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hooj cracks Kobashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kobashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kobashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Kobashi misses
and Hooj counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hooj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kobashi keeps Hooj at a distance using the push kick.
Kobashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hooj.
Hooj moves out of range of the strikes.
Kobashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kobashi throws a head kick but Hooj moves out of range.
Hooj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hooj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kobashi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kobashi walks into a stiff left hand from Hooj.
Kobashi throws a jab but it's blocked by Hooj.
Kobashi misses with a hook
and Hooj counters with a left to the body.
Kobashi feints and then cracks Hooj's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hooj down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hooj.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hooj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kobashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hooj swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobashi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hooj throws a jab but it's blocked by Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a hook but Hooj blocks it.
Hooj moves out of range of the leg kick from Kobashi.
Hooj slips under a jab from Kobashi.
Hooj misses with an uppercut.
Kobashi throws a solid leg kick but Hooj takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kobashi.
Hooj loads up on a big right hand but Kobashi slips the punch.
Hooj moves out of range as Kobashi strikes.
Hooj appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hooj checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooj comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kobashi throws a jab when Hooj was well out of range.
Kobashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hooj to score with a decent uppercut.
Hooj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hooj missing with a left hand there. Kobashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kobashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Kobashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooj ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kobashi missing with a left hand there. Hooj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooj throws a hook but Kobashi avoids it easily.
Kobashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Hooj was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kobashi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hooj connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Kobashi misses its intended target.
Kobashi looks to throw a body kick
and Hooj counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hooj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kobashi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi throws a head kick but Hooj moves out of range.
Hooj has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hooj there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kobashi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hooj.
Good work by Hooj as he checks the leg kick.
Kobashi cracks Hooj with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hooj showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kobashi.
Hooj connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kobashi. Kobashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hooj avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Hooj cracks a nice hook into Kobashi's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hooj.
Kobashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hooj lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sjaardsen Hooj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kobashi staying out of range there.
Kobashi tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Kobashi.
Hooj looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kobashi walks into a left hand.
Hooj misses with a straight left.
Kobashi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hooj misses with a wild body shot.
Kobashi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kobashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hooj throws out a counter right but Kobashi avoids it with no problem.
Kobashi throws a series of punches but Hooj avoids them all with ease.
Kobashi cracks a nice hook into Hooj's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hooj to counter with a crisp jab.
Kobashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hooj throws a jab but it's blocked by Kobashi.
Hooj connects with a right hand. Kobashi shakes it off.
Decent striking displayed by Hooj there.
Kobashi is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooj drops Kobashi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kobashi looks back up at him and smiles so Hooj waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Kobashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hooj avoids the head kick by Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with a low kick as Hooj jumps back.
Hooj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kobashi misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooj! But no joy.
Jab, jab by Kobashi - just one landing.
Kobashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Kobashi misses with an uppercut
enabling Hooj to counter with a crisp jab.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Hooj.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooj scores with a jab to the body.
Kobashi lands with a hook. Hooj tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kobashi throws a shot from downtown. Hooj moves away and avoids it.
Hooj takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hooj misses with a hook. Kobashi ducked under it nicely.
Kobashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hooj connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hooj throws an overhand right that lands on Kobashi's shoulder, as Kobashi tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hooj.
Kobashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hooj misses the jab.
As Hooj looks to move away, Kobashi throws a big counter combo but Hooj just gets out of the way.
Hooj bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Hooj.
Kobashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hooj on the side of the head.
Hooj takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hooj steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kobashi. That one must have hurt.
Hooj has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kobashi finds it's way round the side to connect with Hooj's head.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooj is just out of range.
Hooj takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobashi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hooj counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hooj misses with a looping left.
Kobashi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hooj counter with a right hand.
Hooj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobashi moves away.
It looked like Kobashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hooj.
Hooj misses with a body shot.
Hooj has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kobashi.
Hooj connects with a nice looking jab.
Hooj drops Kobashi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kobashi looks back up at him and smiles so Hooj waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi throws a leg kick which misses Hooj's front leg but catches the back leg as Hooj tries to avoid it.
Kobashi lands a front kick.
Kobashi needs to keep his hands up - Hooj had a free shot at his head there.
Kobashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hooj looks to land a left hand but Kobashi moved out of range nicely.
Hooj drops Kobashi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kobashi looks back up at him and smiles so Hooj waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooj showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kobashi.
A nice side step and Hooj releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kobashi throws a hook but Hooj blocks it.
Hooj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kobashi throws a lazy head kick
and Hooj counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kobashi! Hooj lets Kobashi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kobashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kobashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kobashi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kobashi slips a jab from Hooj.
Kobashi tries a low kick but Hooj avoids it.
Hooj cracks Kobashi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hooj has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kobashi to stand back up!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hooj looks to throw the jab but Kobashi is out of range.
Kobashi throws a right hand that misses
and Hooj counters with a big right hand! Oh Kobashi is in trouble here! Hooj follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sjaardsen Hooj!
Sjaardsen Hooj decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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