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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soda Popinski (ranked 582 p4p, 1586 weight class) and Summittwo Agano (ranked 78 p4p, 202 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Soda Popinski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Summittwo Agano!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Popinski throws a hook to the side of Agano's head but Agano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Agano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soda Popinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agano lands a jab to the nose.
Agano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popinski moves away.
Agano keeps the fight on the outside.
Agano dives in and grabs Popinski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Popinski pushes down on Agano's head and hops out.
Popinski loads up on a big right hand but Agano slips the punch.
Popinski scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agano misses with a body shot
and Popinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popinski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Agano throws a looping overhand right but Popinski ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Popinski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Popinski lands a nice hook to Agano's body. Agano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Popinski lands with a shot to the body.
Popinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Agano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Popinski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Popinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Agano is just out of range.
Popinski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Agano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Popinski.
A lazy left from Popinski finds it's target.
Agano staying out of range there.
Popinski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Popinski.
It looks like Summittwo Agano has been cut.
Agano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Agano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Popinski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Popinski lands a nice shot to the body.
Agano wants a takedown.
Soda Popinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Summittwo Agano.
Popinski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Popinski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Popinski tries to throw a body punch but Agano avoids it by throwing Popinski back against the cage.
Agano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Agano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Agano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Popinski to keep the fight standing.
Agano has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Popinski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Popinski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Agano's guard. Nice work there by Popinski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agano is trying to keep Popinski in close.
Agano keeping full guard, as Popinski tries to pass.
Agano keeping moving, preventing Popinski from controlling successfully.
Agano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Agano wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at SYDNEY ELITE GYM inform us that Agano has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Agano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Popinski manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Agano wants to pass the guard but Popinski is keeping the position.
Popinski can't keep his opponent in guard - Agano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Agano is trying to work for a kimura but Popinski is defending well.
Popinski is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soda Popinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Summittwo Agano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Popinski connects with a nice looking jab.
Popinski tests Agano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Popinski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Agano takes a swing at Popinski's ribcage but misses.
Agano misses with an uppercut
and Popinski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Popinski. Agano does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agano misses with an uppercut
and Popinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popinski throws a hook to the side of Agano's head but Agano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Agano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Agano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popinski manages to avoid it.
Agano throws a hook but Popinski blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popinski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Agano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Agano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Popinski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Agano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Agano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Popinski to keep the fight standing.
Soda Popinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Summittwo Agano.
Popinski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Agano or not.
Agano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Popinski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Agano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Agano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Popinski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Agano misses with a body shot.
Agano misses with a straight right.
Popinski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Agano's head backwards.
Popinski lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Popinski.
Popinski feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Agano sprawling to the canvas! Agano rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Popinski finish him?!
Agano is rocked!
Soda Popinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popinski throws a body punch but Agano moves out of range.
Agano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popinski.
Popinski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aganos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Popinski drops Agano with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Agano looks back up at him and smiles so Popinski waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Agano is still on wobbly legs! Can Popinski finish him?
A big right from Agano misses.
Agano seems to have recovered his senses.
Agano misses with a left hand
and Popinski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Agano thinking.
Agano ducks under a wild hook from Popinski.
Agano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Soda Popinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Agano misses with an uppercut. Popinski saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Popinski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Agano misses the body punch
and Popinski scores with a counter punch that sends Agano to the canvas! Popinski smells blood - he's punishing Agano with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Agano has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soda Popinski!
Soda Popinski retains his light heavyweight title!
Soda Popinski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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