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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oren Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Kowalewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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193 lbs
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176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Oren Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Kowalewski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer fails to land the takedown.
Kowalewski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spencer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Spencer 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.
Spencer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kowalewski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalewski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Spencer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kowalewski's guard! Nice work there by Spencer!
Kowalewski looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalewski has Spencer pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer throwing strikes from guard but Kowalewski blocks nicely.
Spencer throws a big right hand that misses.
Spencer wants to get up but he can't break Kowalewski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kowalewski trying to control the position.
Spencer throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pawel Kowalewski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kowalewski gets a double leg takedown into Spencer's guard.
Spencer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kowalewski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spencer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spencer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kowalewski won't allow Spencer to sweep him here.
Kowalewski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spencer is on top in guard.
Kowalewski wants to get back to his feet but Spencer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalewski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spencer.
Kowalewski wants to sweep but no luck.
Spencer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kowalewski trying to keep a closed guard but Spencer is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalewski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Spencer is now in half guard.
Spencer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kowalewski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kowalewski is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spencer is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pawel Kowalewski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kowalewski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Spencer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kowalewski manages to get himself to full guard.
Kowalewski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spencer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spencer connects with a couple of short punches.
Kowalewski is breathing heavily.
Spencer with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spencer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spencer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Spencer postures up and lands a big shot to Kowalewski's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spencer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spencer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kowalewski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spencer.
Kowalewski is looking for a triangle but Spencer pushes his legs off easily.
Spencer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalewski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spencer manages to get himself to full guard.
Spencer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spencer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kowalewski wants to stand but Spencer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Spencer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Spencer is working for a kimura but Kowalewski is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalewski tries to roll over but Spencer keeps him under control.
Spencer is trying to work for a kimura but Kowalewski is defending well.
Spencer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kowalewski sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four 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.
Kowalewski trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer seems to be working for a kimura but Kowalewski defends the submission attempt.
Spencer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kowalewski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spencer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oren Spencer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kowalewski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spencer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oren Spencer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kowalewski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spencer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kowalewski's head.
Kowalewski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spencer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kowalewski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spencer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spencer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kowalewski is trying to control the position but Spencer postures up.
Spencer scoring with some ground and pound.
Kowalewski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spencer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oren Spencer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kowalewski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowalewski, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer with a nice head shot there.
Spencer is looking to work some ground and pound but Kowalewski has wrist control.
Kowalewski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spencer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kowalewski trying to control the position.
Spencer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spencer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalewski controls Spencer momentarily but Spencer frees himself.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Pawel Kowalewski hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Spencer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kowalewski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spencer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Spencer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Spencer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spencer striking off his back, scoring a few points.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kowalewski.
Kowalewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalewski is looking to work some ground and pound but Spencer has wrist control.
Spencer 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spencer is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oren Spencer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spencer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oren Spencer!
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