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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drazen Ioveanu (ranked 4264 p4p, 4253 weight class) and Gustaw Lachowski (ranked 432 p4p, 430 weight class). Lachowski has chosen WspĂłlny lot as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Drazen Ioveanu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gustaw Lachowski!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ioveanu has a takedown stuffed.
Ioveanu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lachowski.
Ioveanu is looking to clinch but Lachowski is avoiding it.
Ioveanu closes the distance and clinches.
Ioveanu tries a body shot but Lachowski blocks it.
Ioveanu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lachowski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lachowski is keeping busy.
Lachowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ioveanu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ioveanu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lachowski trying to control but not successfully.
Lachowski is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioveanu lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Lachowski.
Lachowski is keeping busy.
Ioveanu looking to break Lachowski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lachowski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ioveanu will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ioveanu has the hooks in. Lachowski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ioveanu trying to control.
Lachowski has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ioveanu.
Lachowski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lachowski trying to control but not successfully.
Lachowski tries to roll but Ioveanu sticks to his back.
Lachowski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ioveanu trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ioveanu is not going to allow Lachowski to sit and survive in this position.
Ioveanu trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ioveanu scores with strikes from the back.
Ioveanu scores with punches from the back.
You can see the frustration on Lachowski'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.
Ioveanu 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.
Ioveanu tries to keep control of the position but Lachowski is staying busy.
Ioveanu punches Lachowski on the ear.
Lachowski just trying to survive but Ioveanu is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ioveanu softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Ioveanu misses with punches from the back.
Ioveanu tries to keep control of the position but Lachowski is staying busy.
Ioveanu not allowing Lachowski to control his hands.
Ioveanu lands shots from the back.
Ioveanu has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lachowski has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachowski trying to control the hands but Ioveanu breaks the grip.
Ioveanu throwing sloppy strikes.
Ioveanu has the hooks in. Lachowski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ioveanu tries to get the hooks in deep but Lachowski pushed the leg off.
Lachowski is taking damage to the body and head.
Ioveanu has the hooks in. Lachowski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ioveanu tries to get the hooks in deep but Lachowski pushed the leg off.
Ioveanu looking to break Lachowski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lachowski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ioveanu will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ioveanu wants to control but Lachowski is keeping busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ioveanu lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Ioveanu.
Ioveanu tries to keep control of the position but Lachowski is staying busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drazen Ioveanu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ioveanu has a takedown stuffed.
Lachowski stuffs the takedown.
Lachowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lachowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ioveanu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lachowski can do to turn this around?
Ioveanu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lachowski.
Lachowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ioveanu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ioveanu struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ioveanu is letting Lachowski control him for a moment.
Lachowski wants to control but Ioveanu is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachowski happy to just control the position for now.
Drazen Ioveanu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ioveanu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lachowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lachowski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lachowski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lachowski blocks the strikes from Ioveanu.
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.
Ioveanu is not content to let Lachowski control the position.
Ioveanu tries to kick Lachowski off but Lachowski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ioveanu throws a lazy right hand but Lachowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ioveanu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lachowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lachowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ioveanu defends it well.
Lachowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ioveanu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ioveanu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lachowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ioveanu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lachowski is in Ioveanu's guard.
Ioveanu is trying to keep Lachowski in close.
Lachowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ioveanu wants to sweep here but Lachowski controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ioveanu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lachowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Lachowski wants to control from the top but Ioveanu keeps moving.
Ioveanu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lachowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ioveanu keeping full guard, as Lachowski tries to pass.
Ioveanu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ioveanu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ioveanu shoots in and gets a takedown into Lachowski's guard.
Lachowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ioveanu stopping the sweep attempt from Lachowski.
Ioveanu trying to control the position from guard on top but Lachowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lachowski has his foot on Ioveanu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ioveanu works his way back into a safe position though.
Lachowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ioveanu trying to control but Lachowski is working from the bottom.
Lachowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gustaw Lachowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ioveanu dives in for a single leg takedown but Lachowski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lachowski tries to pull guard but Ioveanu holds him up against the cage and eventually Lachowski drops back down to his feet.
Lachowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ioveanu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ioveanu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lachowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ioveanu throws a leg kick
and Lachowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lachowski postures up.
Lachowski stays in close to Ioveanu's body and controls the position.
Lachowski stops Ioveanu from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ioveanu trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ioveanu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lachowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lachowski has Ioveanu up against the cage in a clinch.
Lachowski gets control of Ioveanu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lachowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ioveanu preventing the sweep.
Lachowski is trying to keep Ioveanu in close.
Ioveanu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ioveanu trying to control but Lachowski is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ioveanu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ioveanu advances to half guard.
Ioveanu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lachowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lachowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lachowski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ioveanu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ioveanu wants to take a breather but Lachowski is having none of it.
Lachowski tries to get to full guard but Ioveanu has control of the leg.
Lachowski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ioveanu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ioveanu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lachowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lachowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ioveanu.
Lachowski tries to get to full guard but Ioveanu has control of the leg.
Lachowski is staying active underneath Ioveanu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lachowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Ioveanu tries to sprawl out of it but Lachowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ioveanu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Drazen Ioveanu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustaw Lachowski.
Lachowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ioveanu is fending him off so far but Lachowski persists. Nope, Ioveanu circles away and we're back to standing.
Ioveanu shoots for a double leg takedown but Lachowski sprawls well. He's pushed Ioveanu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ioveanu scoring well with a low kick there.
Ioveanu throws a body shot but no joy.
Lachowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ioveanu is fending him off so far but Lachowski persists. Nope, Ioveanu circles away and we're back to standing.
Ioveanu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lachowski shoots in but Ioveanu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lachowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ioveanu scores with a kick to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ioveanu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lachowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lachowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Ioveanu trying to control the position but Lachowski is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drazen Ioveanu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ioveanu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drazen Ioveanu!
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