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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Arsic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twiggy BigBranch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafal Arsic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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142 lbs
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142 lbs
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Good takedowns
Excellent MT
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafal Arsic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Twiggy BigBranch!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BigBranch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BigBranch throws a lazy head kick
and Arsic counters with a shoot takedown. BigBranch fights it but they end up in guard.
BigBranch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. BigBranch lands a nice short elbow.
BigBranch wants to control but Arsic is keeping him busy.
BigBranch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arsic tries to get to full guard but BigBranch has control of the leg.
Arsic is staying active underneath BigBranch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. BigBranch lands a nice short elbow.
Arsic blocking the ground and pound attempt from BigBranch.
BigBranch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arsic defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arsic is trying to get back to full guard.
BigBranch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arsic's head.
BigBranch is taking a breather. Arsic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
BigBranch working over Arsic with some ground and pound. Arsic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
BigBranch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. BigBranch lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Arsic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from BigBranch.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
BigBranch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arsic missing with a left hand there. BigBranch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BigBranch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
BigBranch lands a jab to the head.
Arsic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BigBranch.
Arsic tries to clinch up.
BigBranch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
BigBranch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arsic misses with some punches.
BigBranch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
BigBranch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from BigBranch as the two fighters clinch.
Arsic blocks an uppercut.
BigBranch digs a right hand underneath Arsic's ribcage. Arsic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
BigBranch lands with a right to the head.
Arsic blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from BigBranch.
BigBranch stalls.
A head punch on the inside from BigBranch fails to land.
BigBranch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
BigBranch displaying some good clinch control by pressing Arsic up against the cage.
BigBranch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
BigBranch blocks an uppercut.
BigBranch scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as BigBranch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
BigBranch trying to control the position but instead, Arsic has worked for underhooks and has pushed BigBranch into the cage.
BigBranch misses with a body punch.
BigBranch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arsic's elbow.
A shot in the inside from BigBranch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
BigBranch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
BigBranch is stalling here.
Arsic throws an elbow that misses.
BigBranch lands a body shot.
BigBranch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
BigBranch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for BigBranch.
BigBranch is struggling to control the position.
BigBranch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arsic misses with a body punch.
BigBranch lands an uppercut.
BigBranch misses with a punch on the inside.
Arsic blocks a body shot from BigBranch.
BigBranch blocks a body shot from Arsic.
BigBranch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
BigBranch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arsic backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twiggy BigBranch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
BigBranch slips a straight right by Arsic.
Arsic throws a lazy uppercut
and BigBranch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Arsic's knee momentarily.
Twiggy BigBranch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arsic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
BigBranch shoots in for a takedown but Arsic shows good takedown defense.
BigBranch throws a body shot but no joy.
Arsic tries to clinch but BigBranch is having none of it.
BigBranch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
BigBranch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
BigBranch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arsic.
Arsic throws out a loose jab but BigBranch uses good head movement to avoid it.
BigBranch rushes Arsic and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from BigBranch.
Arsic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arsic blocks a body shot from BigBranch.
Arsic lands a right hand that snaps the head of BigBranch backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from BigBranch.
BigBranch misses with a punch to the body.
Twiggy BigBranch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
BigBranch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BigBranch lands with a left to the head.
BigBranch lands with a right to the head.
Arsic throws a head punch that misses.
Arsic has a couple of punches blocked by BigBranch.
BigBranch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arsic's elbow.
BigBranch blocks an elbow strike.
BigBranch misses with a hook from the clinch.
BigBranch lands a shoulder strike.
Arsic misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, BigBranch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arsic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arsic throws an elbow but it misses.
BigBranch tries a body shot but Arsic blocks it.
BigBranch scores with a hook to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by BigBranch as Arsic tries to tie him up.
BigBranch misses with a punch on the inside.
Arsic misses with a punch on the inside.
Arsic gets through BigBranch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch breaks the clinch.
Arsic is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
BigBranch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arsic lands with a hook. BigBranch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Arsic tries to keep at a distance but BigBranch has taken the fight into the clinch.
BigBranch scores with a shot to the side of Arsic's head.
Arsic struggles to land a body shot inside as BigBranch controls his hands.
BigBranch lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from BigBranch.
Arsic working aggressively here.
Arsic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from BigBranch.
Arsic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
BigBranch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
BigBranch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arsic trying to control from half guard but BigBranch is working away.
BigBranch is holding on to half guard well.
BigBranch wants to improve his position but Arsic is controlling well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
BigBranch keeping control of the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arsic tries to sprawl but BigBranch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Arsic is trying to stand back up but BigBranch is controlling him
Arsic blocking the ground and pound attempt from BigBranch.
BigBranch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BigBranch working over Arsic with some ground and pound. Arsic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
BigBranch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arsic's head.
Arsic has hold of BigBranch's hands but BigBranch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Arsic blocking the ground and pound attempt from BigBranch.
BigBranch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
BigBranch looks to land a strike but Arsic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Arsic keeping moving, preventing BigBranch from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twiggy BigBranch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arsic.
BigBranch throws a hook but Arsic avoids it easily.
BigBranch tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from BigBranch. Arsic does a little dance to reset his feet.
BigBranch throws a sloppy head kick and Arsic moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Arsic misses the target.
Arsic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arsic throws a series of punches but BigBranch avoids them all with ease.
Arsic sizes up BigBranch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arsic walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BigBranch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
BigBranch lands a head kick. Arsic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
BigBranch lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BigBranch looks to score with a jab to the body but Arsic is just out of range.
BigBranch fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arsic avoids the head kick by BigBranch.
Arsic pushes BigBranch up against the cage in a clinch.
BigBranch lands with a light punch inside.
BigBranch scores with a shot to the side of Arsic's head.
BigBranch breaks from the clinch.
BigBranch instigates a clinch.
BigBranch manages to break the clinch.
BigBranch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arsic just misses with a punch to the body.
BigBranch misses the shot to the body.
BigBranch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arsic misses with a body shot.
Arsic blocks a head kick by BigBranch.
Rafal Arsic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arsic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch throws a sloppy head kick and Arsic moves out of range easily.
BigBranch throws a sloppy body shot
and Arsic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
BigBranch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BigBranch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arsic was well out of range. Poor timing from BigBranch.
BigBranch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arsic as he jumps to the side.
BigBranch misses with a wild body shot.
BigBranch moves away from the strike by Arsic.
BigBranch punishes Arsic's body with a nice straight punch.
BigBranch slips a jab from Arsic.
BigBranch takes one to the chin there.
Arsic misses with a two punch combination.
Arsic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arsic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arsic throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from BigBranch.
BigBranch dodges an elbow strike from Arsic.
A left hand lands to the body for BigBranch.
BigBranch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arsic throws an elbow that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as BigBranch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Arsic lands a right hand.
BigBranch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arsic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Arsic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arsic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arsic lands an elbow inside.
Arsic pushes off an throws an elbow but BigBranch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
BigBranch misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arsic misses with a punch on the inside.
Arsic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. BigBranch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short left from BigBranch.
BigBranch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arsic backwards.
Arsic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arsic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BigBranchs head.
A short right from BigBranch.
Arsic takes a shot to the head.
BigBranch struggles to land a body shot inside as Arsic controls his hands.
Arsic misses with an elbow strike.
BigBranch lands a body punch.
Arsic wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BigBranch struggles to land a body shot inside as Arsic controls his hands.
BigBranch has a couple of punches blocked by Arsic.
A right handed body shot lands from BigBranch.
BigBranch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arsic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but BigBranch is defending well.
Rafal Arsic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Twiggy BigBranch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafal Arsic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arsic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Twiggy BigBranch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well BigBranch 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 Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twiggy BigBranch!
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energy
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hype
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