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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Klerk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Ufcowski jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klerk comes into the arena with Get ready to TAP Aoki! blaring out of the sound system. Ufcowski jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slipknot - Duality kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Klerk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Ufcowski jr!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ufcowski jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Klerk shoots in but no luck this time.
Ufcowski jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ufcowski jr wants to sweep here but Klerk controlling him for the moment.
Ufcowski jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ufcowski jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klerk is one step ahead there.
Klerk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Klerk has gone for a leg lock! Ufcowski jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Klerk's guard.
Klerk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klerk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Klerk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klerk tries to get out of the position.
Klerk keeping full guard, as Ufcowski jr tries to pass.
Klerk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ufcowski jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ufcowski jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ufcowski jr pushes down on Klerk's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Klerk is staying active underneath Ufcowski jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Klerk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Klerk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Klerk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klerk is looking to improve his position.
Ufcowski jr trying to control from half guard but Klerk is working away.
Klerk gets back to full guard.
Ufcowski jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Klerk's guard.
Klerk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ufcowski jr is keen to just control but Klerk is a slippery customer.
Ufcowski jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klerk working to try and regain half guard.
Ufcowski jr mounts Klerk! Really nice guard pass there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klerk is controlling an arm, preventing Ufcowski jr from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Klerk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ufcowski jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Klerk is trying desperately to improve position.
Ufcowski jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Klerk is surviving well by controlling Ufcowski jr's body position as best he can.
Klerk bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Klerk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klerk wants to control from the top but Ufcowski jr keeps moving.
Ufcowski jr is pulling down on Klerk's head to control his posture.
Klerk trying to control but Ufcowski jr is working from the bottom.
Klerk stopping the sweep attempt from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ivan Klerk wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ufcowski jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Klerk's hands.
A nice combination there by Ufcowski jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ufcowski jr misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pawel Ufcowski jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ufcowski jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Klerk sprawls well initially but Ufcowski jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Klerk actively working from the bottom here.
Klerk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Klerk is defending against the submission attempts here by Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Klerk!
Klerk tries to reverse the position but Ufcowski jr maintains control.
Ufcowski jr looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Klerk prevents Ufcowski jr from taking his back.
Klerk is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr mounts Klerk! Really nice guard pass there!
Ufcowski jr moves to the back.
Ufcowski jr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ufcowski jr is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Klerk is defending well though. Ufcowski jr let's go of the attempt for now.
Ufcowski jr is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ufcowski jr is breathing heavily.
Klerk turns into Ufcowski jr and is now in his guard.
Klerk advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klerk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klerk trying to control from half guard but Ufcowski jr is working away.
Pawel Ufcowski jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ufcowski jr is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klerk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ufcowski jr won't allow Klerk to pass to mount.
Klerk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ufcowski jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Klerk.
Klerk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ufcowski jr wants to control but Klerk is keeping busy.
Klerk tries to stand and escape but Ufcowski jr is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr wants to improve his position but Klerk is controlling well.
Ufcowski jr moves into full guard.
Klerk forces his way into half guard.
Ufcowski jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Klerk has gone for a leg lock! Ufcowski jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Klerk's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klerk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ufcowski jr stands and throws Klerk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Klerk is looking to regain half guard here but Ufcowski jr keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr wants to control but Klerk is keeping him busy.
Ufcowski jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Klerk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ufcowski jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Klerk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ufcowski jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Klerk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klerk tries to bench press Ufcowski jr off him but Ufcowski jr keeps the position.
Klerk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Ufcowski jr 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.
Ufcowski jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ufcowski jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Klerk's head.
Ufcowski jr throws a nice looking combination but Klerk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ufcowski jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Klerk is just out of range.
Ufcowski jr looks to land a left hand but Klerk moved out of range nicely.
Ufcowski jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ufcowski jr misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Ufcowski jr misses its intended target.
Ufcowski jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Klerk should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klerk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr throws a looping overhand right but Klerk ducks down to avoid it.
Klerk ducks right into an uppercut from Ufcowski jr.
Ufcowski jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Klerk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Klerk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ufcowski jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ufcowski jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Klerk has passed into half guard!
Ufcowski jr is pressing down on Klerk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Klerk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ufcowski jr is keeping the position for now.
Ufcowski jr 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.
Klerk trying to control but Ufcowski jr is working from the bottom.
Klerk stopping the sweep attempt from Ufcowski jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klerk wants to control from the top but Ufcowski jr keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Klerk gets to his feet - Ufcowski jr follows without any prompting.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ufcowski jr, as that shot connected.
Ufcowski jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ufcowski jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Klerk is retaining full guard.
Klerk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ufcowski jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ufcowski jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Klerk working for a triangle but Ufcowski jr defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ufcowski jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Klerk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Klerk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Klerk!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr stops Klerk from passing to mount.
Klerk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ufcowski jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ufcowski jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Klerk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klerk content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ufcowski jr gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Pawel Ufcowski jr just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ufcowski jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Klerk looks for a takedown but Ufcowski jr sprawls well.
Pawel Ufcowski jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ufcowski jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Klerk is looking for a sweep.
Ufcowski jr trying to control the position but Klerk is working away.
Ufcowski jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ufcowski jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ufcowski jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klerk keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ufcowski jr wants to control but Klerk is keeping him busy.
Ufcowski jr is working to tighten is grip on Klerk's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Klerk has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ufcowski jr is really squeezing tight and eventually Klerk passes out! Ufcowski jr breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pawel Ufcowski jr!
Pawel Ufcowski jr is the new lightweight champion!
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