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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Kastner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ziemowit Pedziwiatr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ziemowit Pedziwiatr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stephan Kastner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ziemowit Pedziwiatr!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedziwiatr has closed the distance and engaged Kastner in a clinch.
Kastner manages to pull guard.
Pedziwiatr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kastner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kastner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pedziwiatr.
Pedziwiatr postures up.
Pedziwiatr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kastner is keeping the position for now.
Kastner wants to stand but Pedziwiatr is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedziwiatr wants to stand but Kastner is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastner is trying to hold Pedziwiatr in close to prevent damage but Pedziwiatr has managed to pass into half guard.
Pedziwiatr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kastner is looking to improve his position.
Pedziwiatr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pedziwiatr is keen to just control but Kastner is a slippery customer.
Pedziwiatr prevents Kastner from standing back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pedziwiatr moves into the clinch.
Kastner successfully pulls guard.
Kastner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedziwiatr trying to control but Kastner is working from the bottom.
Pedziwiatr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pedziwiatr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kastner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pedziwiatr wants to control from the top but Kastner keeps moving.
Kastner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedziwiatr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kastner is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kastner stuffs the takedown.
Pedziwiatr tries for a takedown but Kastner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pedziwiatr moves into the clinch.
Pedziwiatr blocks an elbow strike from Kastner.
Pedziwiatr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kastner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stephan Kastner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ziemowit Pedziwiatr.
Kastner is trying to pull guard but Pedziwiatr has him pressed against the ropes.
Kastner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Pedziwiatr to keep the fight standing.
Kastner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kastner shoots in for a double leg but Pedziwiatr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kastner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kastner tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pedziwiatr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kastner wants to clinch up but Pedziwiatr keeps it at a distance.
Kastner sets himself, and Pedziwiatr steps forward looking for the clinch! Kastner avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedziwiatr dives in and grabs Kastner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kastner pushes down on Pedziwiatr's head and hops out.
Kastner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kastner moves into range and clinches up with Pedziwiatr.
Kastner is trying to pull guard but Pedziwiatr turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Kastner throws a punch but it's blocked by Pedziwiatr.
Pedziwiatr is trying to pull guard but Kastner has him pressed against the ropes.
Pedziwiatr wants a takedown.
Pedziwiatr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Kastner misses.
Kastner tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pedziwiatr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pedziwiatr dives in and grabs Kastner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kastner pushes down on Pedziwiatr's head and hops out.
Pedziwiatr looks winded!
Kastner misses with a takedown attempt - Pedziwiatr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stephan Kastner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kastner gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pedziwiatr counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ziemowit Pedziwiatr will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kastner tries a head kick but it misses.
Pedziwiatr feints a counter leg kick.
Kastner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pedziwiatr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pedziwiatr moves into range and clinches up with Kastner.
Kastner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pedziwiatr pulls Kastner into guard.
Pedziwiatr trying to keep a closed guard but Kastner is proving a slippery customer.
Pedziwiatr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kastner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pedziwiatr is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kastner wants to control from the top but Pedziwiatr keeps moving.
Kastner slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Pedziwiatr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pedziwiatr is trying to get back to full guard.
Kastner trying to control from half guard but Pedziwiatr is working away.
Pedziwiatr is looking for a sweep. Kastner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two 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.
Kastner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kastner trying to control the action but Pedziwiatr is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kastner misses with a head kick.
Pedziwiatr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kastner throws a push kick but Pedziwiatr slaps the foot to one side.
Kastner throws a low kick but Pedziwiatr avoids it.
Pedziwiatr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pedziwiatr looks for a takedown but Kastner sprawls well.
Pedziwiatr lands a nice shot to the body.
Pedziwiatr looks for a takedown but Kastner sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pedziwiatr or perhaps it was just good defense by Kastner, which made it look bad.
Kastner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stephan Kastner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ziemowit Pedziwiatr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedziwiatr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kastner.
Stephan Kastner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pedziwiatr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kastner avoids it really well and circles away.
Pedziwiatr is breathing heavily.
Kastner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pedziwiatr tries for a takedown but Kastner manages to get underhooks.
Kastner ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kastner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kastner is trying to keep Pedziwiatr in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kastner is on top in guard.
Pedziwiatr working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kastner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kastner trying to control but Pedziwiatr is working from the bottom.
Pedziwiatr wants to control the position but Kastner says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pedziwiatr is staying active underneath Kastner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephan Kastner dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kastner instigates a clinch.
Kastner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pedziwiatr just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kastner breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pedziwiatr.
Kastner tries to clinch there but Pedziwiatr circles away.
Kastner rushes Pedziwiatr and presses him up against the ropes.
Kastner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kastner throws a head kick that misses.
Pedziwiatr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kastner.
Nice takedown defense from Kastner. No joy for Pedziwiatr on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kastner tries to clinch there but Pedziwiatr circles away.
Kastner shoots for a double leg takedown but Pedziwiatr sprawls well. He's pushed Kastner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kastner is looking to clinch but Pedziwiatr is avoiding it.
Kastner throws a head kick but Pedziwiatr moves out of range.
Kastner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pedziwiatr defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephan Kastner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedziwiatr fails with a takedown attempt.
Pedziwiatr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pedziwiatr breaks the clinch.
No luck for Kastner with that takedown attempt.
Kastner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kastner stuffs the takedown.
Pedziwiatr clinches up with Kastner and pushes him back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pedziwiatr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pedziwiatr has Kastner up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedziwiatr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pedziwiatr jumps guard but Kastner stands there with Pedziwiatr around his waist. Pedziwiatr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kastner is trying to stall.
Pedziwiatr breaks from the clinch.
Kastner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pedziwiatr's waist but Pedziwiatr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kastner off to one side.
Pedziwiatr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kastner.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pedziwiatr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedziwiatr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pedziwiatr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pedziwiatr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pedziwiatr blocks a head kick by Kastner.
Kastner misses the shot to the body.
Kastner fails with a takedown attempt.
Kastner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pedziwiatr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kastner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kastner tries to keep at a distance but Pedziwiatr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pedziwiatr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kastner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kastner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Pedziwiatr to keep the fight standing.
Pedziwiatr stops a takedown attempt from Kastner.
Kastner breaks the clinch.
A big right from Kastner misses.
A punch combination from Kastner misses.
Kastner thows a leg kick but Pedziwiatr checks it
and Pedziwiatr counters with a three punch combo that has Kastner backing up. Kastner nods at Pedziwiatr to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedziwiatr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kastner circles away quickly and effectively.
Kastner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pedziwiatr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pedziwiatr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kastner up against the ropes.
Ziemowit Pedziwiatr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kastner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pedziwiatr after a bit of a struggle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ziemowit Pedziwiatr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pedziwiatr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ziemowit Pedziwiatr!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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