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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Fialkowska (ranked 3794 p4p, 3799 weight class) and Trevor Wallis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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174 cm 25 165 0 - 0 - 0 |
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170 cm 21 165 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Solid boxing Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt Decent boxing Inexperienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ragnar Fialkowska! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Wallis! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wallis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fialkowska tries to avoid it but Wallis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fialkowska to the ground. Fialkowska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Fialkowska ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Wallis takes a body punch but keeps moving. Wallis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fialkowska swivels and escapes. Fialkowska throws a big counter combination but Wallis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Fialkowska slaps away a takedown attempt from Wallis, before circling back to the center of the mat. Fialkowska swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ragnar Fialkowska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Wallis. Nice body punch from Fialkowska. Wallis wants to clinch up but Fialkowska keeps it at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wallis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fialkowska but Fialkowska pushes him off and we're back to square one. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wallis.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wallis shoots in looking for a takedown. Fialkowska tries to sprawl out of it but Wallis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fialkowska manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Wallis shoots for a takedown but Fialkowska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Wallis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Fialkowska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wallis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Fialkowska throws a body punch but Wallis moves out of range. Wallis wants to counter the offense by Fialkowska and move into the clinch position. Trevor Wallis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fialkowska stuns Wallis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Fialkowska connects with a body shot. Fialkowska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Fialkowska. That snapped Wallis's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wallis is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Fialkowska swinging wildly here.
Wallis shoots and misses and Fialkowska counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Wallis looks winded! Fialkowska drives through with a takedown into Wallis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fialkowska scoring with punches to the head and body. Fialkowska got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wallis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fialkowska has managed to get both his arms back between Wallis's legs - danger averted. Fialkowska wants to control from the top but Wallis keeps moving. Fialkowska content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wallis keeping moving, preventing Fialkowska from controlling successfully. Fialkowska with a nice head shot there. Fialkowska slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Fialkowska wants to control from the top but Wallis keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Fialkowska with a nice head shot there. Wallis working a defensive guard here.
Fialkowska is in close to Wallis's body, working some short punches and elbows. Fialkowska keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wallis's head. Fialkowska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Fialkowska with a nice head shot there. Fialkowska keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wallis's head. Wallis keeping full guard, as Fialkowska tries to pass. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Fialkowska lands a couple of decent looking shots. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Fialkowska dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Wallis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Wallis looks to move away, Fialkowska throws a big counter combo but Wallis just gets out of the way. Fialkowska scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Nice takedown defense from Fialkowska. No joy for Wallis on that attempt. It looked like Fialkowska was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Fialkowska closes the distance and lands a one-two. Excellent takedown into side control there by Fialkowska. Fialkowska trying to control the action but Wallis is working from the bottom. Wallis is looking to reverse the position. Fialkowska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallis can do to turn this around? Wallis is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Fialkowska wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallis keeps working. Wallis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fialkowska landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Wallis tries to kick Fialkowska off but Fialkowska keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Wallis is trying to get back to full guard. Wallis is trying to maintain the position but Fialkowska is very close to passing his half guard. Nice strikes from Fialkowska there. Fialkowska is looking to stall here but Wallis recovers full guard. Wallis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fialkowska can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Ragnar Fialkowska overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wallis wants to stand and escape but Fialkowska is having none of it. Fialkowska cracks Wallis with a solid left hand. Fialkowska knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wallis on the ground. Fialkowska working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wallis's head. Fialkowska landing some decent shots from guard. Fialkowska working some strikes from top position. Wallis being controlled here, momentarily. Fialkowska content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Wallis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fialkowska gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fialkowska is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Wallis is breathing heavily. Wallis is trying to keep Fialkowska in close.
Fialkowska lands a couple of digs. Fialkowska scoring with some ground and pound. Fialkowska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wallis works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Fialkowska stands up over Wallis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Wallis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Fialkowska trying to control but Wallis is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fialkowska scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Fialkowska controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Wallis controlling Fialkowska's posture. Fialkowska stands up over Wallis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Wallis keeping full guard, as Fialkowska tries to pass. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fialkowska is looking to work some ground and pound but Wallis has wrist control. Wallis has momentary wrist control but Fialkowska slips an elbow through the middle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Fialkowska dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! Wallis looks to land a body kick but Fialkowska moved away. Wallis throws a head kick that misses. Fialkowska lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fialkowska. Fialkowska jabs at Wallis's body. Wallis is looking to clinch but Fialkowska is avoiding it.
Wallis is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Fialkowska with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fialkowska jabs at Wallis's body. Ragnar Fialkowska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fialkowska circles away from the clinch attempt and Fialkowska counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wallis blocks a low kick nicely. Ragnar Fialkowska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Wallis walks into a straight right hand from Fialkowska. Fialkowska lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wallis backs up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fialkowska. Wallis does a little dance to reset his feet. Fialkowska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fialkowska as he jumps to the side. Wallis misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Fialkowska.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fialkowska scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wallis in his tracks. Fialkowska digs a good hook to Wallis's body.
Ragnar Fialkowska is winning the standup battle so far. No joy there for Fialkowska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wallis is looking for the big counter here. Fialkowska is looking to wear down Wallis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Fialkowska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wallis doesn't seem bothered though. Fialkowska misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Good work by Fialkowska as he checks the leg kick. Wallis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Fialkowska lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wallis tries to score a body lock takedown but Fialkowska shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Wallis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Fialkowska goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wallis prevents it.
Fialkowska tries to work over Wallis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fialkowska prevents Wallis from breaking the clinch. Wallis wants to break free but Fialkowska has control.
Wallis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fialkowska lands an uppercut. Fialkowska lands a damaging elbow. Fialkowska is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wallis is defending well. Wallis is trying to push Fialkowska away but Fialkowska has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A nice left hand lands by Fialkowska.
Fialkowska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wallis is looking to clinch. Fialkowska went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Fialkowska gets a double leg takedown into Wallis's guard. Fialkowska throws an elbow that misses. Wallis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fialkowska's guard. Nice move by Wallis!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wallis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Wallis 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. Fialkowska trying to control the position here. Fialkowska trying to strike off his back.
Trevor Wallis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fialkowska is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Ragnar Fialkowska showed his dominance in that final round. Well Fialkowska 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Fialkowska!
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RATING
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