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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Song Samarprakat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Lewandowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Song Samarprakat could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Igor Lewandowski's chin.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Song Samarprakat! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Lewandowski! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Samarprakat lands a nice looking body kick. Left hook, right uppercut from Samarprakat. Samarprakat dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Samarprakat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Samarprakat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Samarprakat successfully pulls guard.
Samarprakat controls Lewandowski momentarily but Lewandowski frees himself. Samarprakat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Samarprakat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Lewandowski is working Samarprakat over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Samarprakat wants to stand and escape but Lewandowski is having none of it. Samarprakat wants to sweep here but Lewandowski controlling him for the moment. Samarprakat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lewandowski on the ground. Lewandowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lewandowski won't allow Samarprakat to sweep him here. Lewandowski scoring with some ground and pound. Lewandowski looks winded! Samarprakat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lewandowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Lewandowski lands a couple of digs. Lewandowski throwing strikes but missing. Samarprakat looking for a sweep. Not yet Samarprakat, not yet. Lewandowski lands a couple of digs. Lewandowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Samarprakat throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lewandowski cracks Samarprakat with a solid left hand. Samarprakat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lewandowski. Samarprakat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lewandowski stands up over Samarprakat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Samarprakat looking to control.
Samarprakat is really struggling to control Lewandowski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Samarprakat scores with a hook. Samarprakat stuffs the takedown attempt from Lewandowski. Lewandowski gets slowly back to his feet. Samarprakat swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Lewandowski gets tackled into the ropes by Samarprakat. Samarprakat maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Samarprakat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lewandowski as Samarprakat tries to tie him up. Lewandowski prevents Samarprakat from breaking the clinch. Samarprakat is looking to break free of the clinch but Lewandowski has double underhooks. Samarprakat breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Samarprakat clinches up against the ropes. Samarprakat is trying to break the clinch but Lewandowski has him pressed against the ropes. Samarprakat looking for a takedown. Nice elbow from Samarprakat. Samarprakat can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Samarprakat digs a right hand into Lewandowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lewandowski's gas tank. Lewandowski keeps control of Samarprakat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Samarprakat trying to control the position but instead, Lewandowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Samarprakat into the ropes. Samarprakat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Samarprakat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Samarprakat fails to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Samarprakat wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewandowski won't allow it.
Lewandowski is pressed up against the ropes. Samarprakat has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lewandowski down to the mat. Lewandowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Song Samarprakat. That's going to take a lot out of him. Samarprakat moves into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Song Samarprakat dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lewandowski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Samarprakat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewandowski can do to turn this around? Lewandowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lewandowski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Samarprakat - the referee stops the clock and Lewandowski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Samarprakat. Lewandowski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Samarprakat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Samarprakat explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Lewandowski shoots in and bounces Samarprakat off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Lewandowski stopping the sweep attempt from Samarprakat. Lewandowski won't allow Samarprakat to get back to his feet. Samarprakat tries to land a sweep but no joy. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lewandowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lewandowski scoring with some ground and pound. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Samarprakat wants to stand up but Lewandowski is controlling him. Samarprakat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lewandowski is one step ahead there. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lewandowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Samarprakat has wrist control. Samarprakat looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Samarprakat has managed to clinch.
Samarprakat jumps guard but Lewandowski turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. Lewandowski has Samarprakat pressed against the ropes, preventing Samarprakat from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Samarprakat is trying to push Lewandowski away but Lewandowski has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Samarprakat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lewandowski has him pressed against the ropes. Samarprakat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Samarprakat can't break the clinch.
Samarprakat wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewandowski won't allow it.
Samarprakat tries to break the clinch but Lewandowski is controlling the position. Samarprakat fails to pull guard.
Samarprakat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Samarprakat lands a good knee to the midsection. Lewandowski won't want to take too many of those. Samarprakat stalling in the clinch but Lewandowski improves position. Lewandowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Samarprakat lands a head kick!
Samarprakat scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Samarprakat closes the distance and pushes Lewandowski back into the ropes. Samarprakat can't break the clinch.
Samarprakat can't break the clinch.
Samarprakat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Samarprakat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Samarprakat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lewandowski's face.
Lewandowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lewandowski tries to keep at a distance but Samarprakat has taken the fight into the clinch. Samarprakat wants to break free but Lewandowski has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Samarprakat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Samarprakat changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lewandowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Song Samarprakat. That's going to take a lot out of him. Good leg kick by Samarprakat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Samarprakat lands a jab-cross combination. Samarprakat takes the fight into the clinch. Samarprakat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Samarprakat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lewandowski. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Samarprakat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Lewandowski to keep the fight standing. Lewandowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Samarprakat slaps away a takedown attempt from Lewandowski, before circling back to the center of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Song Samarprakat dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lewandowski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Samarprakat.
Song Samarprakat is winning the standup battle so far. Lewandowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Samarprakat moves into the clinch successfully.
Lewandowski takes an elbow to the forehead. Samarprakat is trying to stall.
Samarprakat drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lewandowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Samarprakat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lewandowski keeps control of Samarprakat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Lewandowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lewandowski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Samarprakat's brow. A nice glancing elbow lands by Samarprakat. Samarprakat is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Lewandowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Samarprakat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Samarprakat has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lewandowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Song Samarprakat. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lewandowski misses with an elbow over the top. Lewandowski lands an elbow inside that Samarprakat shrugs off. Samarprakat is looking to control Lewandowski's arms but Lewandowski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Samarprakat has his back to the ropes. Lewandowski has Samarprakat pressed against the ropes, preventing Samarprakat from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Lewandowski pushes off an throws an elbow but Samarprakat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Samarprakat tries to circle away but Lewandowski has him pinned against the ropes. Samarprakat is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though. Samarprakat tries to score a body lock takedown but Lewandowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Knees in the clinch landing for Samarprakat.
Samarprakat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samarprakat jumps guard but Lewandowski turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. Samarprakat tries to break the clinch but Lewandowski is controlling the position. Lewandowski is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag. Samarprakat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Samarprakat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lewandowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Samarprakat to the mat! Samarprakat manages to get full guard. Lewandowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lewandowski distracts Samarprakat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Lewandowski with a flurry of punches that miss. Lewandowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Samarprakat's head. Samarprakat controls Lewandowski momentarily but Lewandowski frees himself. Samarprakat wants to get back to his feet but Lewandowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Samarprakat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Lewandowski lands a couple of digs. Lewandowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Samarprakat working a defensive guard here.
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. Lewandowski lands a couple of decent looking shots. Lewandowski preventing the sweep. Samarprakat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lewandowski is aware though and is defending well. Lewandowski stands up over Samarprakat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Lewandowski lands a couple of decent looking shots. Lewandowski with a flurry of punches that miss. Samarprakat wants to stand and escape but Lewandowski is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lewandowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lewandowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Samarprakat wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Igor Lewandowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Samarprakat 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Song Samarprakat! Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Song Samarprakat! Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Song Samarprakat!
Song Samarprakat wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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