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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Przemek Rybacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitsu Mazono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Przemek Rybacki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Przemek Rybacki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitsu Mazono!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rybacki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Przemek Rybacki has been cut.
The fighters circling - Mazono throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rybacki staying out of range there.
Rybacki moves into range and clinches up with Mazono.
Rybacki manages to break the clinch.
Mazono rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rybacki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rybacki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rybacki gets a takedown into half guard.
Rybacki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rybacki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mazono pushes Rybacki off looking to stand but Rybacki dives back in and keeps control.
Mazono blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rybacki.
Mazono is staying active underneath Rybacki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mazono can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rybacki controlling the pace.
Rybacki moves nicely into side control.
Rybacki in side control, throwing shots but Mazono defends.
Rybacki decides to stand back up.
Mazono fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rybacki manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mazono lands a jab to Rybacki's midsection.
Rybacki ducks under a wild hook from Mazono.
Mazono throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Rybacki tumbling to the canvas!
Rybacki is breathing heavily.
Rybacki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mazono is controlling him.
Rybacki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rybacki 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.
Rybacki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rybacki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rybacki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mazono trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rybacki's guard.
Rybacki wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rybacki is trying to control the position but Mazono postures up.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rybacki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mazono pushes Rybacki away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rybacki gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rybacki is looking to take a break and control but Mazono is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rybacki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rybacki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsu Mazono dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Przemek Rybacki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mazono drops Rybacki with a left right combo! Mazono follows him down to the ground into side control.
Rybacki is rocked!
Mazono decides to stand back up. Mazono steps back and let's Rybacki get back to his feet.
Oh Rybacki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazono is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rybacki.
Rybacki seems to have got his legs back now.
Rybacki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mazono catches Rybacki napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Rybacki to the canvas!
Przemek Rybacki's cut is getting worse.
Mazono avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rybacki is trying to keep Mazono in close.
Rybacki looking for a sweep. Not yet Rybacki, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazono wants to stand but Rybacki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rybacki is trying to control the position but Mazono postures up.
Rybacki wants to sweep here but Mazono controlling him for the moment.
Rybacki is working hard here to advance position.
That's two 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.
Mazono has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rybacki is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mazono swats away the attempt to clinch by Rybacki.
Rybacki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Przemek Rybacki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mazono throws a hook to the side of Rybacki's head but Rybacki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Mazono.
Mitsu Mazono seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazono missing with a left hand there. Rybacki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazono misses with a looping left.
Mazono is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jeez, Przemek Rybacki's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mazono loads up on a big right hand but Rybacki slips the punch.
Mazono swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mazono throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rybacki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazono throws a jab but it's blocked by Rybacki.
Mazono might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mazono throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rybacki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mazono throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rybacki counters with a nice uppercut.
Mitsu Mazono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazono throws a big shot that misses.
Mazono misses with a straight left.
Rybacki moves into range and clinches up with Mazono.
Mazono is trying to break free.
Rybacki trying to control the position but instead, Mazono has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rybacki into the cage.
Mazono wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mazono is looking to break free of the clinch but Rybacki has double underhooks.
Mazono wants to break free but Rybacki has control.
Mazono breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rybacki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mazono throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rybacki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four 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.
Rybacki looks to land a combination but Mazono avoids it well.
Mazono throws a combination that misses
and Rybacki counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Rybacki misses its intended target.
Mazono throws an overhand right that lands on Rybacki's shoulder, as Rybacki tries to avoid the shot.
Rybacki cracks Mazono with a right hand to the side of the head.
Przemek Rybacki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rybacki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazono.
Mazono doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rybacki ducks under a wild hook from Mazono.
Mazono lands a really nice looking cross but Rybacki seems unphased.
Mazono throws a nice looking combination but Rybacki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mazono throws an overhand right that lands on Rybacki's shoulder, as Rybacki tries to avoid the shot.
Rybacki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mazono.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rybacki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mazono swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsu Mazono showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Przemek Rybacki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mazono throws a looping overhand right but Rybacki ducks down to avoid it.
Rybacki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mazono misses with a combination
and Rybacki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mazono misses with a hook to the body
and Rybacki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rybacki shoots for a double leg takedown but Mazono sprawls well. He's pushed Rybacki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rybacki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazono.
Rybacki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mazono circles away quickly and effectively.
Rybacki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mazono swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Rybacki to counter with a crisp jab.
Mazono throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rybacki fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rybacki rushes Mazono and presses him up against the cage.
Rybacki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rybacki jabs Mazono right on the nose. Mazono blinks but takes it well.
Mazono is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rybacki.
Mazono takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazono throws a looping overhand right but Rybacki ducks down to avoid it.
Rybacki scores with a jab to the body.
Rybacki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mazono swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rybacki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rybacki lands a right hook to the body.
Mazono looks to land a right hand but Rybacki moved out of range.
Mazono swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rybacki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mazono wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mazono wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rybacki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mazono is trying to break free.
Rybacki tries for a takedown but Mazono manages to get underhooks.
Mazono breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mazono takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch lands to the side of Rybacki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mazono thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mitsu Mazono is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazono loads up on a big right hand but Rybacki slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rybacki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mazono misses with a jab to the body
and Rybacki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rybacki tries to clinch up but Mazono circles away and keeps his distance.
Mazono lands with an uppercut that bounces Rybacki off the cage and back into rage.
The fighters circling - Mazono throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazono throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rybacki jabs Mazono right on the nose. Mazono blinks but takes it well.
Mazono throws a hook but Rybacki avoids it easily.
Rybacki is looking to clinch.
Rybacki misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Mazono.
Mazono looks to land a right hand but Rybacki moved out of range.
Rybacki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rybacki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rybacki gets a clinch.
Rybacki is looking to break free of the clinch but Mazono has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rybacki keeps control of Mazono as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rybacki working aggressively here.
Rybacki can't break the clinch.
Mazono wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rybacki has him pressed against the cage.
Rybacki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mazono has him pressed against the cage.
Rybacki is trying to maintain a safe position but Mazono gets an underhook and turns Rybacki into the cage.
Mazono wants to break free but Rybacki has control.
Rybacki keeps control of Mazono as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mazono tries to break the clinch but Rybacki is controlling the position.
Rybacki tries to work over Mazono's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazono is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mazono is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mazono wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mazono tries to break the clinch but Rybacki is controlling the position.
Rybacki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mazono wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mazono is trying to break the clinch but Rybacki has him pressed against the cage.
Mazono is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rybacki breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mazono pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rybacki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazono.
Mazono avoids the body shot from Rybacki.
Mazono throws a jab but it's blocked by Rybacki.
Rybacki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mazono pinned against the cage. Mazono gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Przemek Rybacki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rybacki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rybacki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rybacki defending well as Mazono loads up on a big left hand.
Mazono misses with a body shot
and Rybacki counters with a three punch combo that has Mazono backing up. Mazono nods at Rybacki to acknowledge the strikes.
Rybacki's corner calls for a 1-2. Rybacki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazono drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rybacki throws a hook but Mazono avoids it easily.
Mazono misses with a hook.
Przemek Rybacki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitsu Mazono is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mazono lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Przemek Rybacki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mazono 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsu Mazono!
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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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