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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between RollBack TheNineteenth (ranked 2103 p4p, 1388 weight class) and Sergei Sokolov (ranked 291 p4p, 198 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, RollBack TheNineteenth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergei Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sokolov is defended easily by TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sokolov feints the counter takedown.
TheNineteenth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from TheNineteenth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sokolov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sokolov lands a jab to the nose.
TheNineteenth throws a shot from downtown. Sokolov moves away and avoids it.
TheNineteenth misses with an uppercut.
Sokolov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but TheNineteenth defends it well.
A big left from TheNineteenth misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheNineteenth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab lands there for TheNineteenth.
Sokolov misses with a takedown
and TheNineteenth counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokolov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheNineteenth tries to keep at a distance but Sokolov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sokolov manages to pull guard.
Sokolov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and TheNineteenth defends well.
Sokolov is pulling down on TheNineteenth's head. It's preventing any offense from TheNineteenth, at least for the moment.
Sokolov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. TheNineteenth defends it easily.
TheNineteenth wants to get up but he can't break Sokolov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TheNineteenth stopping the sweep attempt from Sokolov.
TheNineteenth decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sokolov, up you get!
TheNineteenth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
TheNineteenth throws a jab when Sokolov was well out of range.
TheNineteenth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokolov moves away.
TheNineteenth misses with a straight right.
And Sokolov tries to counter it with a takedown but TheNineteenth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Sokolov misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokolov manages to avoid it.
Sokolov with the counter takedown but TheNineteenth avoids it easily.
TheNineteenth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sokolov's head backwards.
Sokolov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from TheNineteenth misses.
Sokolov moves into range and clinches up with TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth is trying to break the clinch but Sokolov has him pressed against the cage.
TheNineteenth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sokolov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
RollBack TheNineteenth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Sokolov.
TheNineteenth manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Sokolov.
Sokolov works TheNineteenth's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from TheNineteenth.
Nice uppercut lands for Sokolov. That snapped TheNineteenth's head back.
TheNineteenth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
TheNineteenth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sokolov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth leaves Sokolov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
TheNineteenth throws a shot from downtown. Sokolov moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokolov pushes TheNineteenth up against the cage in a clinch.
Sokolov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sokolov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics TheNineteenth uses from the top position.
TheNineteenth has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sokolov is proving hard to escape from.
Sokolov trying to control the position.
Sokolov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
RollBack TheNineteenth dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
TheNineteenth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokolov manages to avoid it.
Sokolov is trying hard to land a takedown here. TheNineteenth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sokolov throws a hook but TheNineteenth avoids it easily.
Sokolov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and TheNineteenth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
TheNineteenth misses with a looping left.
Sokolov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
TheNineteenth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sokolov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
TheNineteenth misses with a left hand
and Sokolov counters with a shoot takedown. TheNineteenth fights it but they end up in guard.
Sokolov throws a big elbow that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sokolov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov trying to control but TheNineteenth is working from the bottom.
TheNineteenth is looking to stand up but Sokolov isn't so interested in that idea.
TheNineteenth keeping moving, preventing Sokolov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheNineteenth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sokolov.
Sokolov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokolov stops TheNineteenth from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sokolov trying to control the position from guard on top but TheNineteenth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
TheNineteenth throws a jab but it's blocked by Sokolov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sokolov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sokolov moves away from the strike by TheNineteenth.
Sokolov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sokolov has TheNineteenth up against the cage in a clinch.
TheNineteenth is trying to break the clinch but Sokolov is controlling him.
TheNineteenth wants to get back to striking at distance but Sokolov won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sokolov shoots in for a double leg but TheNineteenth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
RollBack TheNineteenth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Sokolov.
A looping hook to the body misses from TheNineteenth. Sokolov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sokolov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as TheNineteenth throws out the jab.
Sokolov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? TheNineteenth is fending him off so far but Sokolov persists. Nope, TheNineteenth circles away and we're back to standing.
TheNineteenth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sokolov.
Sokolov wants to counter the offense by TheNineteenth and move into the clinch position.
Sokolov misses the shot to the body.
TheNineteenth misses with a looping right.
Sokolov throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from TheNineteenth misses the target.
TheNineteenth misses with the combination.
Sokolov feints the counter takedown.
TheNineteenth takes a swing at Sokolov's ribcage but misses.
Sokolov avoids the body shot from TheNineteenth.
Sokolov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but TheNineteenth moves away.
TheNineteenth throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Sokolov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sokolov pushing down on TheNineteenth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sokolov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sokolov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
TheNineteenth is trying to stand back up but Sokolov is controlling him
Sokolov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and TheNineteenth defends it well.
TheNineteenth tries to kick Sokolov off but Sokolov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sokolov trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth tries to kick Sokolov off but Sokolov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sokolov working TheNineteenth over with strikes.
TheNineteenth is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokolov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for TheNineteenth!
Sergei Sokolov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sokolov looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokolov with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sokolov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! TheNineteenth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
TheNineteenth looks to land a right hand but Sokolov moved out of range.
TheNineteenth throws a jab when Sokolov was well out of range.
TheNineteenth works over Sokolov's head and body with a nice combination.
TheNineteenth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
TheNineteenth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
TheNineteenth throws a right hand that Sokolov ducks under and follows up with a left that Sokolov also avoids with ease.
Sokolov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
TheNineteenth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like TheNineteenth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sokolov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sokolov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Check out the look on Sokolov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
TheNineteenth is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sokolov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sokolov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sokolov is chipping away with strikes.
Sokolov wants to control but TheNineteenth is keeping him busy.
Sokolov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control TheNineteenth haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
TheNineteenth bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov scores with a jab to the body.
TheNineteenth misses with a straight left.
Sokolov rushes TheNineteenth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
TheNineteenth tries to break free but Sokolov pushes him back against the cage.
TheNineteenth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sokolov jumps guard but TheNineteenth stands there with Sokolov around his waist. Sokolov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
TheNineteenth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
TheNineteenth slips a jab from Sokolov.
A telegraphed right hand from TheNineteenth misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TheNineteenth misses with a body shot.
TheNineteenth misses with an uppercut
and Sokolov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as TheNineteenth sprawls well. TheNineteenth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sokolov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sokolov swings for the body but TheNineteenth moves out of range.
RollBack TheNineteenth is winning the standup battle so far.
TheNineteenth misses with a body shot.
Sokolov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A lazy left from TheNineteenth finds it's target.
Sokolov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sokolov blocks a jab.
Sokolov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from TheNineteenth.
Sokolov rushes TheNineteenth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sokolov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. TheNineteenth smiles and moves away.
RollBack TheNineteenth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Sokolov.
Sokolov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but TheNineteenth defends well and Sokolov ends up having to push TheNineteenth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A quick step to the side and TheNineteenth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth tries to bum rush Sokolov with a series of wild strikes but Sokolov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sokolov with the counter takedown but TheNineteenth avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from TheNineteenth. Sokolov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sokolov with the counter takedown but TheNineteenth avoids it easily.
TheNineteenth staying out of range there.
Sokolov slips a jab from TheNineteenth.
Sokolov goes for a double leg but TheNineteenth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as TheNineteenth continues to drive forward.
TheNineteenth throws a big counter combination but Sokolov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sokolov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from TheNineteenth.
Sokolov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sokolov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but TheNineteenth was well out of range. Poor timing from Sokolov.
TheNineteenth avoids the body shot from Sokolov.
Sokolov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokolov clinches.
TheNineteenth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sokolov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
TheNineteenth breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
RollBack TheNineteenth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think TheNineteenth 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RollBack TheNineteenth!
RollBack TheNineteenth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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