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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Kitsu (ranked 4511 p4p, 4725 weight class) and Harnold Waclaw (ranked 277 p4p, 285 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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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 Sydney, Kim Kitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harnold Waclaw!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Hemmingworth and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitsu stuffs the takedown attempt from Waclaw. Waclaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Kitsu stuffs the takedown attempt from Waclaw. Waclaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Kitsu misses with a wild combination.
Waclaw leaves Kitsu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kitsu connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Waclaw sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Waclaw lands a nice looking body shot.
Waclaw shoots in for a double leg but Kitsu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kim Kitsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harnold Waclaw.
Kitsu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Waclaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waclaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kitsu, pushing him back against the cage.
Kitsu tries for a takedown but Waclaw manages to get underhooks.
Kitsu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kitsu fails to pull guard.
Kitsu misses with a body punch.
Waclaw wants a takedown but no success here.
Kitsu wants a takedown but no success here.
Kitsu avoiding damage as Waclaw throws knees to the body.
Waclaw has Kitsu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kitsu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Waclaw misses with a punch to the body.
Kitsu can't get the takedown.
Kitsu working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitsu tries to pull guard but Waclaw forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kitsu crunches a lovely knee into Waclaw's ribcage.
Waclaw tries to break free but Kitsu pushes him back against the cage.
Waclaw lands a left hand.
Waclaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Waclaw pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waclaw trying to keep a closed guard but Kitsu is proving a slippery customer.
Kitsu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waclaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kitsu passes Waclaw's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Waclaw has his hands clasped together around Kitsu's back. He's all about the action.
Waclaw is refusing to be controlled, as Kitsu sits in half guard.
Kitsu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Waclaw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kitsu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kitsu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Waclaw has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kitsu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Waclaw's waist but Waclaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kitsu off to one side.
Waclaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kitsu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kitsu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kitsu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Waclaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kitsu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Waclaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kitsu somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waclaw dives in and grabs Kitsu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kitsu pushes down on Waclaw's head and hops out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Kitsu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Waclaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kitsu drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kitsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Waclaw defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Waclaw controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Waclaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kitsu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Waclaw keeping moving, preventing Kitsu from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waclaw has his hands on Kitsu's head, controlling the position.
Waclaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Waclaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kitsu preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Waclaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Waclaw decides to stand up.
Kitsu fails to land with a series of punches.
Kitsu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Waclaw.
Waclaw walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kitsu.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kitsu. That's going to slow Waclaw down.
Kim Kitsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Waclaw moves into the clinch successfully.
Waclaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kitsu has him pressed against the cage.
Waclaw working hard to break the clinch.
Kitsu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Waclaw uses from the top position.
Kitsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Waclaw is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waclaw is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kitsu is trying to keep Waclaw in close.
Waclaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kitsu pushes Waclaw off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kitsu doesn't manage to clinch there - Waclaw circles away.
Kitsu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Waclaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kitsu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Waclaw misses with a head kick.
Kitsu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Waclaw as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kitsu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Kitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waclaw has Kitsu up against the cage in a clinch.
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 Kim Kitsu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Waclaw clinches.
Kitsu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kitsu is defended easily by Waclaw.
Kitsu looks for a takedown but Waclaw sprawls well.
Kitsu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kitsu throws a big counter combination but Waclaw scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitsu shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Kitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waclaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kitsu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Waclaw to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waclaw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kitsu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Waclaw slowing the pace effectively.
Waclaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Waclaw taking a breather.
The referee calls for Waclaw to work.
Kitsu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kitsu has his takedown stuffed
and Waclaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Waclaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Waclaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitsu is trying to break free.
Waclaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kitsu tries to pull guard but Waclaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Kitsu drops back down to his feet.
Kitsu looking to stall.
Kitsu is trying to pull guard but Waclaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Waclaw drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Waclaw stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waclaw wants to break free but Kitsu has control.
Harnold Waclaw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kitsu tries to stall but Waclaw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Waclaw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kitsu up against the cage.
Waclaw controlling the action here for a moment.
Waclaw is trying to force a seperation but Kitsu has the dominant position.
Kitsu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kitsu prevents a takedown attempt there.
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.
Kitsu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Waclaw to keep the fight standing.
Waclaw jumps guard but Kitsu stands there with Waclaw around his waist. Waclaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kitsu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Waclaw walks away with a smile on his face. Kitsu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kitsu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Waclaw.
Kitsu shoots in looking for a takedown. Waclaw tries to sprawl out of it but Kitsu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Waclaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kitsu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harnold Waclaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kitsu 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Harnold Waclaw!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Harnold Waclaw!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Harnold Waclaw!
Harnold Waclaw wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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