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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Branislav Bulldog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franek Polel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bulldog comes to the cage accompanied by Motivational Song - Ready For War Remix Beat. Bulldog has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Branislav Bulldog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Franek Polel!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulldog shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Polel is trying to defend but Bulldog finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Polel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bulldog is working away from the top position though.
Bulldog thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Polel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Polel seems keen to control Bulldog's posture.
Polel wants to sweep here but Bulldog controlling him for the moment.
Polel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bulldog content to stall in guard here.
Bulldog is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulldog is fighting to break Polel's control of his arms but Polel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulldog stopping the sweep attempt from Polel.
Polel trying to keep a closed guard but Bulldog is proving a slippery customer.
Bulldog sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Polel's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Polel is staying active underneath Bulldog, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Polel is trying to get back to full guard.
Polel trying to control but Bulldog postures up.
Bulldog sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Polel is looking to improve his position.
Bulldog is trying to control. Polel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polel moves into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Polel holds on and takes a little breather.
Bulldog wants to control from the top but Polel keeps moving.
Polel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Polel lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Polel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polel trying to control from half guard but Bulldog is working away.
Polel seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Polel is thwarting Bulldog's attempts to control the position.
Bulldog is defending against the submission attempts here by Polel.
Polel seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bulldog manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Franek Polel 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.
Nice takedown defense from Polel. No joy for Bulldog on that attempt.
Branislav Bulldog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Polel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulldog manages to avoid it.
Polel clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Polel shoots in for a takedown but Bulldog shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bulldog with a lazy takedown attempt
and Polel counters with a single leg into guard. Bulldog didn't expect that.
Polel stands up over Bulldog, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulldog keeping full guard, as Polel tries to pass.
Polel trying to control but Bulldog is working from the bottom.
Polel is looking to stand up but Bulldog won't let him.
Polel stopping the sweep attempt from Bulldog.
Polel wants to pass the guard but Bulldog is keeping the position.
Polel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bulldog manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Polel has Bulldog in his guard.
That's two 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.
Bulldog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Polel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Polel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Polel trying to keep a closed guard but Bulldog is proving a slippery customer.
Bulldog stopping the sweep attempt from Polel.
Polel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog stopping the sweep attempt from Polel.
Polel is adopting a defensive guard.
Polel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bulldog controls the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bulldog shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Polel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bulldog's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Branislav Bulldog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polel wants to pass the guard but Bulldog is keeping the position.
Bulldog throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bulldog keeping full guard, as Polel tries to pass.
Polel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bulldog manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Polel manages to get himself to full guard.
Polel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bulldog.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franek Polel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bulldog fails with the takedown
and Polel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bulldog tries to pull guard but Polel won't allow it.
Bulldog wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bulldog gets underhooks to prevent Polel's takedown attempt.
Polel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bulldog gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Polel keeps control of Bulldog as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bulldog throws a punch but it's blocked by Polel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bulldog gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Branislav Bulldog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franek Polel.
Polel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Polel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulldog manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Polel is not content to let Bulldog control the position.
Polel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bulldog might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Polel keeping moving, preventing Bulldog from controlling successfully.
Bulldog is fighting to break Polel's control of his arms but Polel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Polel working a defensive guard here.
Polel looking for a sweep. Not yet Polel, not yet.
Polel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two 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.
Polel trying to control the position.
Bulldog trying to control the position from guard on top but Polel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polel controlling the position.
Franek Polel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Polel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bulldog loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bulldog shoots in for a takedown but Polel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bulldog looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Branislav Bulldog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bulldog misses with a wild body shot.
Franek Polel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Polel shoots in looking for a takedown. Bulldog tries to sprawl out of it but Polel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bulldog manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bulldog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Polel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bulldog's guard.
Bulldog throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Polel won't allow Bulldog to get back to his feet.
Polel trying to control the position from guard on top but Bulldog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulldog trying to strike off his back.
Polel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bulldog is trying to control the position but Polel postures up.
Polel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bulldog swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Polel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Polel with a poor takedown
so Bulldog counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Polel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bulldog!
Branislav Bulldog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bulldog hang on?
And that's the end of the fight!
Franek Polel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Polel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franek Polel!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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