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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Tverdovskiy (ranked 1386 p4p, 2024 weight class) and Jah Wobble (ranked 158 p4p, 233 weight class). Tverdovskiy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sweet Caroline . The crowd seem to be enjoying Wobble's choice of entrance music: Jimmy Barnes - Working Class Man. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Tverdovskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jah Wobble!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Wobble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tverdovskiy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy looking to throw knees to the head but Wobble is blocking nicely.
Wobble tries to score a body lock takedown but Tverdovskiy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tverdovskiy stops a takedown attempt from Wobble.
Tverdovskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wobble tries to score a body lock takedown but Tverdovskiy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jah Wobble.
Wobble drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tverdovskiy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Jah Wobble has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tverdovskiy lands a body shot.
Tverdovskiy trying to land knees to the body.
Wobble prevents a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Wobble wants to take the fight to the mat but Tverdovskiy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wobble is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wobble drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tverdovskiy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wobble.
Wobble managing to block the knees to the body from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy tries a knee to the head but Wobble blocks it.
Tverdovskiy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wobble looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tverdovskiy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wobble.
Wobble is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tverdovskiy lands a good knee to the midsection. Wobble won't want to take too many of those.
Tverdovskiy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wobble.
A right handed body shot lands from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wobble's face.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow just above Wobble 's eye.
Tverdovskiy tries a body shot but Wobble blocks it.
Tverdovskiy scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy tries to land knees in the clinch but Wobble avoids the damage to the body.
Tverdovskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside.
Tverdovskiy missing with knees to the body.
Tverdovskiy stops a takedown attempt from Wobble.
Wobble tries to score a body lock takedown but Tverdovskiy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wobble managing to block the knees to the body from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wobble tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tverdovskiy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wobble changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tverdovskiy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range of the leg kick from Wobble.
Tverdovskiy has managed to clinch.
Tverdovskiy stops a takedown attempt from Wobble.
Wobble goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tverdovskiy prevents it.
Tverdovskiy digs a right hand underneath Wobble's ribcage. Wobble let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tverdovskiy.
Wobble looks winded!
Wobble blocks a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy tries a body shot but Wobble blocks it.
Tverdovskiy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wobble.
Wobble has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tverdovskiy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wobble working Tverdovskiy over with knees to the body.
Wobble takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Jah Wobble's cut even more.
Wobble misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy missing with knees to the body.
Wobble wants a takedown but no success here.
Good body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Wobble gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tverdovskiy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tverdovskiy is looking for a sweep. Wobble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wobble is just content to waste time from the top position. Tverdovskiy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy pulls Wobble in close to his closed guard and prevents Wobble from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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!
Wobble postures up in Tverdovskiy's guard and throws a big left but Tverdovskiy blocks it.
Wobble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Tverdovskiy keeps moving.
Tverdovskiy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wobble looking to sit in guard and control but Tverdovskiy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wobble trying to keep a closed guard but Tverdovskiy is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wobble walks into a jab.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wobble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tverdovskiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch up.
Wobble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tverdovskiy forces Wobble back against the cage and clinches.
Wobble changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tverdovskiy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wobble swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wobble tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick by Tverdovskiy misses
and Wobble decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tverdovskiy's guard.
Wobble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tverdovskiy keeping moving, preventing Wobble from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wobble postures up in Tverdovskiy's guard and throws a big left but Tverdovskiy blocks it.
Wobble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wobble throwing strikes from guard but Tverdovskiy blocks nicely.
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Tverdovskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wobble postures up in Tverdovskiy's guard and throws a big left but Tverdovskiy blocks it.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Tverdovskiy keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wobble shoots in looking for a takedown. Tverdovskiy tries to sprawl out of it but Wobble keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tverdovskiy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tverdovskiy is looking to clinch.
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wobble is trying to drag Tverdovskiy to the mat but Tverdovskiy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jah Wobble.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tverdovskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wobble's elbow.
Wobble throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tverdovskiy blocks it with crossed arms.
Wobble drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wobble can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Tverdovskiy - that landed with a thud.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice elbow.
Wobble has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tverdovskiy after a bit of a struggle.
Wobble is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tverdovskiy is defending well for now.
Tverdovskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wobble can do to turn this around?
Tverdovskiy is pushing Wobble up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wobble is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tverdovskiy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wobble is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy trying to land knees to the body.
Tverdovskiy presses Wobble against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wobble drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tverdovskiy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tverdovskiy scores a nice knee to the body.
Tverdovskiy pushes Wobble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wobble drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tverdovskiy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wobble fails to pull guard.
Tverdovskiy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wobble has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tverdovskiy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tverdovskiy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wobble.
A body shot lands from Tverdovskiy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy scores with a shoulder strike.
Wobble blocks a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wobble takes an elbow to the temple.
Tverdovskiy's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Tverdovskiy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tverdovskiy tries to land a knee to the head but Wobble blocks with his arms.
Wobble blocks a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands an elbow inside.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tverdovskiy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tverdovskiy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wobble or not.
Tverdovskiy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wobble takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Jah Wobble's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tverdovskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tverdovskiy pushes Wobble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wobble is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tverdovskiy moves in looking to clinch but Wobble pushes him off.
Tverdovskiy connects with a single shot there.
Tverdovskiy lands with a cross.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch but Wobble is having none of it.
Tverdovskiy doesn't manage to clinch there - Wobble circles away.
Wobble keeps the fight on the outside.
Tverdovskiy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wobble is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tverdovskiy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy trying to land knees to the body.
Wobble tries to score a body lock takedown but Tverdovskiy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wobble is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tverdovskiy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jah Wobble.
Wobble tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tverdovskiy smiles and moves away.
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wobble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tverdovskiy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wobble takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tverdovskiy is looking to clinch but Wobble is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy wants to clinch up but Wobble keeps it at a distance.
Wobble throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tverdovskiy's waist but Tverdovskiy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wobble off to one side.
Wobble keeps the fight on the outside.
Wobble is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tverdovskiy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tverdovskiy clinches.
Wobble tightens his grip and picks Tverdovskiy up, before dumping him to the ground. Tverdovskiy manages to land in guard.
Tverdovskiy keeping moving, preventing Wobble from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tverdovskiy holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wobble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jah Wobble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy keeping moving, preventing Wobble from controlling successfully.
Tverdovskiy trying to control the position.
Tverdovskiy wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wobble swings for the body but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Wobble shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tverdovskiy sprawls well. Tverdovskiy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wobble gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wobble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Tverdovskiy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wobble with the counter takedown but Tverdovskiy avoids it easily.
Tverdovskiy darts in and clinches Wobble up against the cage.
Wobble has Tverdovskiy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tverdovskiy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wobble misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tverdovskiy.
Wobble has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tverdovskiy after a bit of a struggle.
Tverdovskiy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wobble or not.
Tverdovskiy lands a left hand.
Tverdovskiy stops a takedown attempt from Wobble.
Tverdovskiy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wobble backwards.
Tverdovskiy tries to work over Wobble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tverdovskiy scores with a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy misses with a knee strike.
Tverdovskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tverdovskiy misses with a knee to the head.
Tverdovskiy misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Tverdovskiy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy lands a body punch.
Wobble missing with knees to the body.
Wobble missing with knees to the body.
Wobble is looking for a takedown.
Wobble trying to land knees to the body.
Wobble has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tverdovskiy after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tverdovskiy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wobble.
Tverdovskiy lands with a short shot to the head.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch.
Tverdovskiy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tverdovskiy works on Wobble's body with a couple of short punches.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wobble avoids it.
Tverdovskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Wobble controls the action.
Tverdovskiy tries a body shot but Wobble blocks it.
Tverdovskiy prevents the takedown attempt.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice elbow.
Tverdovskiy scores a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Tverdovskiy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Tverdovskiy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tverdovskiy, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Tverdovskiy!
A very excited looking Alexander Tverdovskiy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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