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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Veigar Kujawski (ranked 23156 p4p, 2918 weight class) and Rico Van-Plant (ranked 572 p4p, 365 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Veigar Kujawski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rico Van-Plant!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kujawski shoots in and gets a takedown into Van-Plant's guard.
Kujawski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van-Plant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van-Plant wants to sweep here but Kujawski controlling him for the moment.
Kujawski wants to control from the top but Van-Plant keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kujawski advances position into side control!
Kujawski is looking to take a break and control but Van-Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kujawski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Van-Plant!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van-Plant is trying to escape the mount.
Kujawski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Van-Plant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kujawski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Van-Plant is on top in guard.
Kujawski looking for a guillotine here but Van-Plant defends easily.
Van-Plant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kujawski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van-Plant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kujawski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van-Plant passes Kujawski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van-Plant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kujawski tries to roll over but Van-Plant keeps him under control.
Kujawski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van-Plant decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Van-Plant misses with a double jab
and Van-Plant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van-Plant drives through with a takedown into Kujawski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kujawski is trying to keep Van-Plant in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van-Plant pushes down on Kujawski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kujawski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van-Plant pulls his head out easily.
Van-Plant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kujawski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kujawski is looking for a sweep. Van-Plant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van-Plant looks to land a strike but Kujawski avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kujawski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kujawski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van-Plant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van-Plant slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van-Plant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kujawski wants to control but Van-Plant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Van-Plant trying to control from half guard but Kujawski is working away.
Kujawski tries to roll over but Van-Plant keeps him under control.
Van-Plant is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kujawski looking for a kimura from the bottom but Van-Plant passes into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kujawski tries to buck Van-Plant off but Van-Plant is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rico Van-Plant will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Van-Plant tries to clinch but Kujawski moves out of range.
Kujawski punishes Van-Plant's body with a nice straight punch.
Kujawski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rico Van-Plant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van-Plant shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kujawski trying to hold on to Van-Plant's head to control him but Van-Plant postures up.
Kujawski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kujawski is looking to improve his position.
Van-Plant working Kujawski over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kujawski is looking for a sweep. Van-Plant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kujawski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kujawski.
Kujawski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van-Plant is aware though and is defending well.
Rico Van-Plant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kujawski trying to control the position.
Van-Plant trying to control but Kujawski is working from the bottom.
Van-Plant wants to pass the guard but Kujawski is keeping the position.
Van-Plant advances position into side control!
Van-Plant is trying to get an arm triangle but Kujawski is defending well.
Van-Plant has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van-Plant swinging wildly here.
Kujawski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van-Plant shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kujawski is trying to defend but Van-Plant finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Van-Plant throwing shots but Kujawski is blocking nicely.
Van-Plant is trying for a kimura here. Kujawski looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Van-Plant wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rico Van-Plant!
Rico Van-Plant seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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