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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 23756 p4p, 3665 weight class) and Alan West (ranked 463 p4p, 343 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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 8 - 41 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan West!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zakrzewski sprawls well initially but West persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zakrzewski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zakrzewski is pressing down on West's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zakrzewski trying to control the position.
Zakrzewski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
West stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zakrzewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like West might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
West stopping the sweep attempt from Zakrzewski.
West is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zakrzewski wants to stand up but West is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
West darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zakrzewski looking for submissions off his back.
Zakrzewski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
West is pressing down on Zakrzewski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zakrzewski is holding on for now.
West perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
West prevents Zakrzewski from improving his position.
Zakrzewski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski wants to get back to full guard.
Zakrzewski is working hard here to advance position.
West stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zakrzewski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows West to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zakrzewski has his foot on West's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. West works his way back into a safe position though.
Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski wants to stand but West is controlling the position.
We've been informed that West has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zakrzewski being controlled here, momentarily.
Zakrzewski working a defensive guard but West manages to pass into side control anyway.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zakrzewski sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alan West dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
West gets a takedown into half guard.
West not doing much here.
Zakrzewski is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zakrzewski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakrzewski pulls West in close to his closed guard and prevents West from doing any damage or advancing position.
West slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zakrzewski keeping full guard, as West tries to pass.
West keeps trying to improve his position.
Zakrzewski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
West fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zakrzewski sprawls well initially but West persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zakrzewski missing with punches from the bottom.
Alan West has got the better of the ground game so far.
West trying to control the pace.
Zakrzewski is looking to improve his position.
West performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West prevents Zakrzewski from improving his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zakrzewski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zakrzewski keeping full guard, as West tries to pass.
Zakrzewski seems keen to control West's posture.
West trying to move into half guard but instead Zakrzewski has managed to sweep!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zakrzewski stopping the sweep attempt from West.
Zakrzewski wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alan West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
West shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zakrzewski is trying to defend but West finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zakrzewski is looking to control West's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zakrzewski avoid being mounted?
West content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West prevents Zakrzewski from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zakrzewski is controlling West's position as best he can from this difficult position.
West is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zakrzewski is pressing down on West's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
West showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zakrzewski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two 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.
West throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zakrzewski was covering up waiting for the punch and West finishes the takedown easily into guard.
West won't allow Zakrzewski to get back to his feet.
Zakrzewski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
West is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zakrzewski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West content to stall in guard here.
Alan West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four 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.
West trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zakrzewski looks for a takedown but West sprawls well.
West gets a double leg takedown into Zakrzewski's guard.
West sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan West!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
21% |
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