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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wojciech Cejrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Edgecombe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cejrowski comes to the cage accompanied by Eto Kavkaz. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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183 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wojciech Cejrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buck Edgecombe!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgecombe misses the jab.
Edgecombe misses with a wild combination.
Edgecombe connects with a single shot there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Edgecombe jabs Cejrowski right on the nose. Cejrowski blinks but takes it well.
Edgecombe works the jab nicely.
Edgecombe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Well, if Edgecombe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cejrowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edgecombe stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgecombe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cejrowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edgecombe.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Edgecombe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cejrowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cejrowski.
Edgecombe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Edgecombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Cejrowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgecombe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Buck Edgecombe has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Edgecombe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edgecombe drives through with a takedown into Cejrowski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cejrowski keeping full guard, as Edgecombe tries to pass.
Edgecombe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Edgecombe trying to control but Cejrowski is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Edgecombe controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Buck Edgecombe.
A jab from Edgecombe finds it's way through Cejrowski's defenses.
Cejrowski gets a takedown into half guard.
Edgecombe is trying to control but can't.
Edgecombe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cejrowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Edgecombe dives on top into guard.
Cejrowski is breathing heavily.
Cejrowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edgecombe defends well.
Edgecombe content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgecombe trying to control the position from guard on top but Cejrowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edgecombe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cejrowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edgecombe content to stall in guard here.
Edgecombe wants to control from the top but Cejrowski keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Buck Edgecombe was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Edgecombe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cejrowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Edgecombe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Edgecombe misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Edgecombe misses.
Edgecombe misses with a double jab
and Cejrowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Edgecombe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Buck Edgecombe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edgecombe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Edgecombe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Edgecombe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgecombe has control of Cejrowski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cejrowski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Edgecombe looking to control but Cejrowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cejrowski is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edgecombe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Edgecombe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cejrowski is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgecombe content just to control the position here.
Cejrowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Edgecombe has a good base and remains in mount.
Edgecombe content just to control the position here.
Edgecombe has control of Cejrowski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cejrowski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cejrowski working to try and regain half guard.
Edgecombe looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejrowski is looking to improve his position but Edgecombe isn't that keen on the idea.
Edgecombe is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cejrowski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Edgecombe wants to control the pace but Cejrowski is squirming around nicely.
Cejrowski is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgecombe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cejrowski is surviving well by controlling Edgecombe's body position as best he can.
Edgecombe prevents Cejrowski from getting the reversal.
Edgecombe working for a guillotine from mount but Cejrowski is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cejrowski tries to reverse the position but Edgecombe maintains control.
Edgecombe controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edgecombe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cejrowski is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Edgecombe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Cejrowski tries to sprawl but Edgecombe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Edgecombe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cejrowski looking for submissions off his back.
Edgecombe is keen to just control but Cejrowski is a slippery customer.
Edgecombe moves into full mount! Cejrowski won't be happy about that!
Edgecombe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejrowski has given up his back. Will we see Edgecombe going for some submissions?
Cejrowski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Edgecombe controlling the action here.
Edgecombe trying to control the action but Cejrowski is working from the bottom.
Edgecombe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cejrowski is refusing to be controlled, as Edgecombe sits in half guard.
Buck Edgecombe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgecombe slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Buck Edgecombe wasn't active enough on the ground.
Edgecombe moves into range and clinches up with Cejrowski.
A short uppercut from Edgecombe.
Edgecombe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cejrowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Edgecombe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edgecombe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cejrowski off and has taken his back!
Edgecombe is riding his opponent, not letting Cejrowski buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Cejrowski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Edgecombe working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Edgecombe keeps control of the position easily here as Cejrowski tries to buck him off.
Cejrowski tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgecombe looking to secure an arm triangle but Cejrowski defends it well.
Edgecombe prevents Cejrowski from getting the reversal.
Edgecombe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Edgecombe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cejrowski has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edgecombe has good solid back control here.
Wojciech Cejrowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Buck Edgecombe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edgecombe 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Edgecombe!
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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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