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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rudolf Meine (ranked 227 p4p, 179 weight class) and Michal Materlak (ranked 29 p4p, 25 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Materlak's choice of entrance music: Marzenia. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rudolf Meine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Michal Materlak!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Materlak.
Materlak takes a swing at Meine's ribcage but misses.
Meine misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming.
Meine misses with a wild body shot.
Meine throws a hook but Materlak blocks it.
Materlak throws a leg kick that misses.
Meine throws a head kick that misses.
Meine misses with a hook.
Meine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rudolf Meine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meine was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Materlak checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Materlak lands a nice hook to Meine's body. Meine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been informed that Materlak has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Meine tries to clinch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak clobbers Meine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meine misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Meine is just out of range.
Meine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Materlak with the inside leg kick.
Materlak lands a glancing blow to the side of Meine's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Materlak avoids the head kick by Meine.
Materlak cracks Meine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Meine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak scores with a jab.
Materlak tries to score with a low kick but Meine moves his leg out of the way.
Meine motions for Materlak to come forward. Meine throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Materlak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Meine just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak lands a jab to the head.
Meine looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Materlak.
Materlak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Materlak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Meine is out of range and Materlak settles back down.
Meine is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Materlak.
Meine lands a nice hook to Materlak's body. Materlak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Materlak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Meine works the jab nicely.
Materlak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meine fails to land with a series of punches.
Meine blocks the body kick.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meine tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Materlak manages to circle out of the way.
Meine jabs Materlak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Meine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Materlak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meine manages to avoid it.
Meine swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meine takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Materlak throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Meine.
Meine throws a low kick but Materlak avoids it.
Materlak walks into a left hand.
Materlak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Materlak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Meine on the side of the head.
Materlak throws a jab when Meine was well out of range.
Meine tries to clinch there but Materlak circles away.
Materlak scores with a decent looking hook.
Materlak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meine just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meine.
Meine is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Meine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Materlak avoids the body shot from Meine.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Materlak lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Meine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Meine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Meine tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Materlak manages to circle out of the way.
Meine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Meine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Materlak misses with an uppercut. Meine saw that one coming.
Materlak is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Materlak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meine misses with a low kick.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Meine.
Meine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Materlak cracks a nice hook into Meine's ribs.
Materlak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Materlak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Meine misses.
Meine throws a solid leg kick but Materlak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Meine.
Materlak only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Meine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Meine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Meine tries to land a front kick but Materlak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Materlak appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meine manages to avoid it.
Materlak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Materlak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Meine takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Meine is looking to wear down Materlak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Meine misses with a low kick as Materlak jumps back.
That kick from Meine tenderised Materlak's leg. Materlak is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materlak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick lands from Meine.
Meine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Meine blocks a jab.
Materlak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak looks to throw the jab but Meine is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Meine. That's going to slow Materlak down.
Meine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Materlak.
Meine misses with a double jab.
Materlak avoids a punch combination nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Materlak checks a leg kick.
Materlak is trying to counter with his kicks.
Meine lands a jab.
Meine tries a head kick but it misses.
Materlak looks to score with a jab to the body but Meine is just out of range.
Materlak is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Meine had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Materlak.
That kick from Materlak tenderised Meine's leg. Meine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
Materlak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Meine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Meine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Meine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Materlak misses.
Materlak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Materlak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Materlak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Meine has closed the distance and engaged Materlak in a clinch.
Meine has a couple of punches blocked by Materlak.
Nice body punch from Meine - that landed with a thud.
Materlak scores with a shot to the side of Meine's head.
Meine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Materlak to keep the fight standing.
Materlak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Materlak can't break the clinch.
Materlak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Materlak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meine.
Meine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Materlak just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meine works on Materlak's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Materlak on the inside.
Meine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meine jumps guard and drags Materlak to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Materlak tries to free his leg and advance position but Meine is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Materlak trying to control the position from guard on top but Meine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Materlak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meine is looking for a triangle here but Materlak uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Materlak wants to control for a moment but Meine uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Materlak wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Meine uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Materlak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materlak wants to stand but Meine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Materlak is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Meine keeping full guard, as Materlak tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Materlak defends well.
Meine has a closed guard, preventing Materlak from standing up.
Materlak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Materlak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Materlak wants to stand but Meine is controlling his posture from full guard.
Materlak pushes down on Meine's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Materlak trying to advance position but Meine counters by regaining guard.
Meine working for submissions but it's allowed Materlak to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Materlak content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rudolf Meine 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. This is the final round!
Materlak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meine was well out of range. Poor timing from Materlak.
Meine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meine tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Materlak manages to circle out of the way.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Materlak - that will leave a mark!
Materlak throws the left hand but Meine avoids the punch easily.
Meine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Meine stuns Materlak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Meine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Meine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Materlak is out of range and Meine settles back down.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meine.
Materlak tries to score with a low kick but Meine moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Meine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Materlak blocks the leg kick.
Meine throws a low kick but Materlak moves out of range easily.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Materlak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Meine throws a body shot but no joy.
Meine loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Materlak jabs at Meine's body.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Meine moves away and avoids it.
Materlak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meine misses with a low kick as Materlak jumps back.
The fighters circling - Materlak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Materlak checks a leg kick.
Meine tried to score with a low kick but Materlak checks it.
Materlak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Meine does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An inside leg kick lands from Meine.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meine lands a leg kick that knocks Materlak off balance momentarily.
Materlak lands a slapping body shot.
Meine misses with a looping right.
Meine swings for the body but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak throws a low kick but Meine moves out of range easily.
Meine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Meine takes a swing at Materlak's ribcage but misses.
Meine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meine tries to throw a body punch but Materlak avoids it by throwing Meine back against the cage.
Meine has a couple of punches blocked by Materlak.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Materlak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meine misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Materlak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Materlak misses with a wild body shot.
Meine connects with a nice looking jab.
Meine misses with a looping left.
Meine punishes Materlak's body with a nice straight punch.
Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meine throws out the jab.
Meine moves out of range of the strikes.
Materlak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meine.
Meine is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Materlak.
Meine lands with a good body shot.
Meine connects with a solid leg kick.
Materlak checks a low kick from Meine.
Materlak throws a body shot but no joy.
Meine looks to score with a jab to the body but Materlak is just out of range.
Materlak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meine paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meine throws out the jab.
Meine works over Materlak's head and body with a nice combination.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meine with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Materlak.
Meine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Materlak.
Materlak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Materlak thumps Meine with a low kick.
Materlak misses the shot to the body.
Meine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Meine.
Some bone on bone action there as Materlak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Materlak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Materlak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Materlak misses with a straight left.
Materlak swings for the body but Meine moves out of range.
Meine lands a glancing blow to the side of Materlak's head.
Materlak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Materlak misses with the combination.
Meine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materlak moves out of range as Meine strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Materlak. That snapped Meine's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Meine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meine lands with a nice body punch.
Meine tried to score with a low kick but Materlak checks it.
Materlak throws out a loose jab but Meine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meine loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Meine throws a body shot but no joy.
Meine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from Meine.
Some wild striking there from Materlak.
Rudolf Meine is winning the standup battle so far.
Meine misses with a head kick.
Materlak swings for the body but Meine moves out of range.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Meine.
A jab from Meine finds it's way through Materlak's defenses.
Meine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meine misses with a low kick as Materlak jumps back.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meine.
Meine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Meine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Nice jab there from Materlak.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudolf Meine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Meine has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rudolf Meine!
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