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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Jurkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Sierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurkowski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is KSW. Sierra is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sweet Dreams-Manson. Lukasz Jurkowski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lukasz Jurkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cliff Sierra!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurkowski tries to clinch up
and Sierra counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jurkowski's guard now.
Sierra controlling from the top position.
Jurkowski working a defensive guard here.
Jurkowski is controlling Sierra's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jurkowski tries to clinch but Sierra moves away
and Sierra counters by moving into the clinch.
Jurkowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sierra just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sierra tries to pull guard but Jurkowski won't allow it.
Jurkowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sierra.
A right hook to the body lands for Jurkowski.
Sierra content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sierra jumps guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurkowski wants to pass the guard but Sierra is keeping the position.
Jurkowski trying to control but Sierra is working from the bottom.
Jurkowski looking to sit in guard and control but Sierra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sierra wants to pass the guard but Jurkowski is keeping the position.
Sierra trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurkowski looking to control.
Sierra trying to control but Jurkowski is working from the bottom.
Sierra content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sierra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sierra won't allow Jurkowski to get back to his feet.
Jurkowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Sierra advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sierra is thwarting Jurkowski's attempts to control the position.
Sierra is trying to control the action in half guard but Jurkowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sierra seems to be working for a kimura but Jurkowski defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jurkowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sierra is trying to control the action in half guard but Jurkowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jurkowski is trying to maintain the position but Sierra is very close to passing his half guard.
Sierra lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Sierra dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sierra clinches up against the cage.
Sierra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sierra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jurkowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jurkowski keeping full guard, as Sierra tries to pass.
Sierra trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jurkowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sierra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierra scoring with some ground and pound.
Jurkowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sierra stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jurkowski tries to sprawl but Sierra drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sierra takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sierra seems to be looking for submissions.
Sierra wants to stand up but Jurkowski has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sierra takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sierra trying to pass the guard but Jurkowski defending well.
Sierra keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sierra seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cliff Sierra.
Sierra throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jurkowski was covering up waiting for the punch and Sierra finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jurkowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sierra is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sierra wants to control from the top but Jurkowski keeps moving.
Sierra stays in close to Jurkowski's body and controls the position.
Cliff Sierra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jurkowski keeping full guard, as Sierra tries to pass.
Sierra is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Cliff Sierra has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sierra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jurkowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Sierra is trying to control Jurkowski's posture but Jurkowski avoids it.
Jurkowski trying to control the position but Sierra is working away.
Sierra manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sierra performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sierra decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Sierra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Jurkowski throws a head kick but Sierra moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jurkowski.
Sierra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sierra closes the distance and clinches.
Jurkowski blocks the elbow strike.
The referee calls for Sierra to work.
Jurkowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sierra avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierra jumps guard and drags Jurkowski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sierra trying to keep a closed guard but Jurkowski is proving a slippery customer.
Jurkowski won't allow Sierra to get back to his feet.
Sierra wants to sweep here but Jurkowski controlling him for the moment.
Jurkowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sierra dives on top into guard.
Sierra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jurkowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sierra pushing down on Jurkowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sierra controlling the action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sierra seems to be working for a kimura but Jurkowski defends the submission attempt.
Jurkowski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jurkowski darts in trying to clinch
and Sierra counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jurkowski's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sierra trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sierra's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cliff Sierra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sierra is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four 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.
Cliff Sierra has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sierra tries for a takedown but Jurkowski circles away easily
and Jurkowski counters with a body kick that stops Sierra in his tracks momentarily.
Sierra drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sierra postures up in Jurkowski's guard and throws a big left but Jurkowski blocks it.
Sierra preventing the sweep.
Sierra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sierra stopping the sweep attempt from Jurkowski.
Sierra controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cliff Sierra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sierra 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cliff Sierra!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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