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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 783 p4p, 3258 weight class) and Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 81 p4p, 310 weight class). Howlett's entrance music is Indestructible. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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18 - 15 - 0 |
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11 - 49 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 49 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Howlett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zakrzewski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zakrzewski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zakrzewski!
Zakrzewski throws an elbow but Howlett slips to the side and avoids it well.
Howlett wants to control but Zakrzewski postures up.
Zakrzewski is trying to get an arm triangle but Howlett is defending well.
Howlett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zakrzewski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Howlett is not content to let Zakrzewski control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett is trying to get back to full guard.
Zakrzewski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakrzewski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Howlett is looking for a sweep. Zakrzewski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howlett is concentrating on defense, preventing Zakrzewski from advancing position.
Zakrzewski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Howlett's head.
Howlett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zakrzewski trying to control from half guard but Howlett is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett moves into full guard.
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.
Zakrzewski wants to control from the top but Howlett keeps moving.
Howlett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zakrzewski's guard.
Howlett pushes down on Zakrzewski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zakrzewski is looking to control Howlett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zakrzewski avoid being mounted?
Zakrzewski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howlett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howlett maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Zakrzewski could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Howlett has cracked it and Zakrzewski is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Howlett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Howlett!
A victorious James Howlett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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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
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