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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dariusz Zawieski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itchy Rash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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187 cm
30
171 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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, Dariusz Zawieski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Itchy Rash!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zawieski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rash pinned against the cage. Rash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rash tries for a takedown but Zawieski circles away easily
and Zawieski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rash's guard.
Rash keeping moving, preventing Zawieski from controlling successfully.
Zawieski connects with a couple of short punches.
Zawieski trying to control but Rash is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zawieski won't allow Rash to sweep him here.
Zawieski working from the guard for now, landing 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!
Zawieski wants to control from the top but Rash keeps moving.
Rash looking for a guillotine here but Zawieski defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rash wants to stand and escape but Zawieski is having none of it.
Zawieski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rash is holding Zawieski down, trying to stall.
Rash tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rash is not content to let Zawieski control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rash can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zawieski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rash has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zawieski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rash, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rash tries to bench press Zawieski off him but Zawieski keeps the position.
Rash managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zawieski.
Rash is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zawieski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rash is not content to let Zawieski control the position.
Zawieski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rash has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zawieski is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zawieski seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Rash is trying to maintain the position but Zawieski is very close to passing his half guard.
Rash is not content to let Zawieski control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zawieski stands up out of the half guard.
Rash shoots for a takedown but Zawieski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dariusz Zawieski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rash shoots and misses
and Zawieski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rash is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zawieski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zawieski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Zawieski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rash takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zawieski decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rash to his feet.
Zawieski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rash sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zawieski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rash to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rash drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zawieski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zawieski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zawieski!
Rash is breathing heavily.
The ground and pound from Zawieski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zawieski advances to mount.
Zawieski jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rash manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zawieski cracks Rash with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zawieski has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zawieski trying to control but Rash is having none of it.
Zawieski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zawieski lands with some strikes.
Rash is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rash working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zawieski controlling his opponent.
Rash is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dariusz Zawieski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zawieski with good strikes from the mount here!
Zawieski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zawieski trying to control but Rash is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rash tries to reverse the position but Zawieski maintains control.
Zawieski working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Zawieski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zawieski controlling the pace for now.
Zawieski tries to control but Rash wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dariusz Zawieski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zawieski fails with a takedown attempt.
Rash shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zawieski as he avoids it easily.
Zawieski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rash closes the distance and clinches up with Zawieski, looking for a takedown. Rash pushes Zawieski against the cage but Zawieski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zawieski misses with a takedown
and Rash counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zawieski is keeping the position for now.
Zawieski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rash postures up in Zawieski's guard and throws a big left but Zawieski blocks it.
Zawieski is looking to stand up but Rash isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rash is looking to work some ground and pound but Zawieski has wrist control.
Zawieski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rash manages to get himself to full guard.
Rash wants to stand up but Zawieski is controlling him.
Zawieski is working Rash over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zawieski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rash controls Zawieski momentarily but Zawieski frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zawieski gets to his feet. Rash looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Itchy Rash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rash misses with a takedown
and Zawieski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zawieski.
Dariusz Zawieski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itchy Rash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zawieski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rash can't keep his opponent in guard - Zawieski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zawieski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rash defends it well.
Rash is looking to control Zawieski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rash avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Zawieski.
Rash is trying to control but can't.
Rash is looking for a sweep. Zawieski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rash trying to control here.
Rash is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zawieski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zawieski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zawieski is working for a submission of some sort.
Zawieski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rash defending well though.
Zawieski is nestled in close to Rash, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zawieski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zawieski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Itchy Rash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zawieski wants to get back to his feet.
Dariusz Zawieski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dariusz Zawieski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zawieski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dariusz Zawieski!
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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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FIGHT
RATING
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