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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uesugi Mochinori (ranked 578 p4p, 509 weight class) and Santino Lombardo (ranked 95 p4p, 80 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lombardo's choice of entrance music: Illusions. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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 18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Uesugi Mochinori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Lombardo!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mochinori looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mochinori throws a big shot that misses.
Mochinori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a looping overhand right but Mochinori ducks down to avoid it.
Mochinori scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mochinori listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lombardo lands a nice looking body kick.
Lombardo clobbers Mochinori with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mochinori throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lombardo counters with a stiff right hand.
Lombardo throws a hook to the side of Mochinori's head but Mochinori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mochinori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombardo.
Lombardo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mochinori misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Lombardo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lombardo throws a leg kick which misses Mochinori's front leg but catches the back leg as Mochinori tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardo misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lombardo. That's going to slow Mochinori down.
Lombardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mochinori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lombardo lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mochinori jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lombardo scores with a decent looking hook.
Lombardo moves away from the strike by Mochinori.
Lombardo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lombardo takes a swing at Mochinori's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lombardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mochinori was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombardo.
Lombardo missing with a left hand there. Mochinori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mochinori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mochinori throws a looping overhand right but Lombardo ducks down to avoid it.
Mochinori misses the shot to the body.
Mochinori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mochinori tries to land a body kick
and Lombardo counters with a left to the body.
Lombardo is looking to score with low kicks.
Mochinori avoids the body shot from Lombardo.
Mochinori half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lombardo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lombardo misses with an uppercut.
Lombardo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mochinori lands a left hand.
Lombardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mochinori lands with a light punch inside.
Lombardo working aggressively here.
Mochinori tries to throw a body punch but Lombardo avoids it by throwing Mochinori back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mochinori.
Mochinori lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lombardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mochinori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mochinori has a couple of punches blocked by Lombardo.
Mochinori looking to stall.
Lombardo misses with some punches.
Mochinori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo misses with a punch to the body.
Mochinori throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lombardos head.
Lombardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mochinori struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombardo controls his hands.
Lombardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mochinori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Mochinori has had enough of the clinch but Lombardo keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo lands with a light punch inside.
Mochinori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombardo misses with the head strike.
Mochinori effectively controlling the action here.
Mochinori throws a head punch that misses.
Lombardo digs a right hand underneath Mochinori's ribcage. Mochinori let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mochinori throws a head punch that misses.
Mochinori tries a body shot but Lombardo blocks it.
Lombardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mochinori manages to break the clinch.
Lombardo throws a body punch but Mochinori moves out of range.
Lombardo checks a low kick from Mochinori.
Mochinori avoids the body shot from Lombardo.
It looked like Mochinori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lombardo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mochinori throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lombardo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mochinori misses with a straight right.
Lombardo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mochinori can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lombardo duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mochinori lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lombardo wants to clinch up but Mochinori keeps it at a distance.
Mochinori jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lombardo defending well as Mochinori loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the body from Mochinori misses
and Lombardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mochinori connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lombardo's hands.
Lombardo misses with a hook to the body
and Mochinori counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lombardo thinking.
Mochinori throws a leg kick which misses Lombardo's front leg but catches the back leg as Lombardo tries to avoid it.
Mochinori ducks under a wild hook from Lombardo.
Mochinori misses with a straight left.
Lombardo slips a jab from Mochinori.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mochinori throws a big shot that misses.
Mochinori lands with an overhand left.
Mochinori keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Mochinori was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lombardo.
Mochinori throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Lombardo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Uesugi Mochinori will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fighters circling - Lombardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mochinori thuds a left hand into Lombardo's body.
A lazy body kick from Lombardo
and Mochinori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mochinori moves into the clinch successfully.
Uesugi Mochinori has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Lombardo.
Mochinori is leaning against Lombardo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mochinori throws a punch but it's blocked by Lombardo.
Mochinori has a couple of punches blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo has a couple of punches blocked by Mochinori.
Mochinori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lombardo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lombardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombardo blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Lombardo.
Lombardo blocks a body shot from Mochinori.
Lombardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lombardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mochinori doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mochinori blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Mochinori.
Mochinori has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mochinori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mochinori blocks an uppercut.
Lombardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mochinori.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mochinori.
Mochinori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mochinori working aggressively here.
Lombardo presses Mochinori against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lombardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mochinori controls his hands.
Mochinori lands a shoulder strike.
Mochinori throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lombardo cracks Mochinori with a nice body shot.
Mochinori misses with the head strike.
Mochinori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lombardo loads up on a big right hand but Mochinori slips the punch.
As Lombardo backs away, Mochinori returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mochinori moves forwards but Lombardo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mochinori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mochinori.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo slips under a jab from Mochinori.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Uesugi Mochinori is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Mochinori.
Mochinori misses with a body shot
and Lombardo counters with a straight right hand.
Mochinori throws a hook to the side of Lombardo's head but Lombardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mochinori takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lombardo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mochinoris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lombardo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lombardo misses with a looping right.
Lombardo is looking to score with low kicks.
Mochinori missing with a left hand there. Lombardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lombardo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mochinori throws a poor cross that misses
and Lombardo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lombardo scores with a jab to the body.
Mochinori blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mochinori lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lombardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lombardo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lombardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mochinori throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mochinori looks to land a combination but Lombardo avoids it well.
Mochinori tries to work over Lombardo's front leg with a kick but Lombardo checks it.
Lombardo lands a head kick. Mochinori smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lombardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mochinori.
Mochinori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lombardo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lombardo throws a hook but Mochinori blocks it.
Lombardo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lombardo slips under a jab from Mochinori.
Lombardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mochinori was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombardo.
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!
Lombardo connects with a right hand. Mochinori shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo swings for the body but Mochinori moves out of range.
Lombardo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mochinori throws out the jab.
Mochinori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Lombardo digs a good hook to Mochinori's body.
Mochinori throws out a loose jab but Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombardo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mochinori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lombardo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mochinori on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mochinori is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lombardo lands a leg kick that knocks Mochinori off balance momentarily.
Mochinori takes one to the side of the head.
Lombardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mochinori.
Mochinori takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo moves away from the strike by Mochinori.
Lombardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Mochinori misses.
Mochinori misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Santino Lombardo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lombardo misses with a straight left.
It looked like Mochinori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lombardo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Lombardo misses its intended target.
Mochinori scores with a nice right hand.
Lombardo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mochinori clobbers Lombardo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lombardo scores with the left hand. Mochinori knows he should have avoided that one.
Mochinori stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lombardo.
Mochinori scores with a punch to the head.
Lombardo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mochinori throws a leg kick but Lombardo moved away.
Mochinori missing with a left hand there. Lombardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lombardo connects with a right hand. Mochinori shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mochinori clinches with his opponent.
Mochinori gets through Lombardo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mochinori tries a body shot but Lombardo blocks it.
Lombardo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Mochinori.
Mochinori prevents a body shot from Lombardo.
Lombardo lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mochinori.
Mochinori struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombardo controls his hands.
Mochinori misses with a punch on the inside.
Mochinori has a couple of punches blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lombardo scores with a shot to the side of Mochinori's head.
Lombardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Lombardo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lombardo.
A head punch on the inside from Mochinori fails to land.
Lombardo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mochinori.
Mochinori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mochinori pushes Lombardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo has a couple of punches blocked by Mochinori.
Lombardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lombardo misses with a body punch.
Mochinori tries a body shot but Lombardo blocks it.
Mochinori throws a head punch that misses.
Lombardo throws a head punch that misses.
Mochinori lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lombardo wants to stall.
Mochinori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lombardo backwards.
Lombardo misses with some punches.
Lombardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mochinori.
Lombardo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lombardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mochinori's elbow.
Lombardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mochinori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mochinori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mochinori lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mochinori working aggressively here.
Lombardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mochinori can't find room to land a body shot as Lombardo controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Lombardo.
A short right from Mochinori on the inside.
Lombardo gets through Mochinori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mochinori dodges an elbow strike from Lombardo.
Mochinori gets through Lombardo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lombardo lands with a light punch inside.
Mochinori wants to get back to striking at distance but Lombardo won't allow it.
Lombardo tries a body shot but Mochinori blocks it.
Lombardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mochinori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mochinori tries to move into range but Lombardo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mochinori takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo blocks a low kick nicely.
Mochinori needs to keep his hands up - Lombardo had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mochinori walks into a left hand.
Lombardo ducks under a wild hook from Mochinori.
Nice cross by Mochinori.
Mochinori throws a leg kick but Lombardo moved away.
Mochinori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Mochinori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mochinori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mochinori just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombardo misses the target.
Lombardo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mochinori misses with a low kick.
Mochinori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lombardo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo drives through and clinches with Mochinori against the cage.
Mochinori lands a body punch.
Lombardo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mochinori backwards.
Lombardo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Santino Lombardo.
I think Lombardo 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Santino Lombardo!
A victorious Santino Lombardo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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