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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Rak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mark the spanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mark the spanner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pawel Rak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, mark the spanner!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rak scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
the spanner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rak's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rak is looking for a kimura but the spanner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rak to get the leverage.
the spanner is trying to maintain the position but Rak is very close to passing his half guard.
Rak wants to control but the spanner is keeping him busy.
Rak trying to control from the spanner's half guard. the spanner has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rak wants to control from the top but the spanner keeps moving.
Rak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rak prevents the spanner from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rak postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! the spanner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rak, into his guard.
Rak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rak is breathing heavily.
the spanner pushing down on Rak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
the spanner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
the spanner is looking to take a break and control but Rak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
the spanner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
the spanner decides to return to a standing position.
the spanner 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.
the spanner won't allow Rak to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the spanner advances to half guard.
the spanner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
the spanner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rak has hold of the spanner's hands but the spanner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
the spanner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rak wants to improve his position but the spanner is controlling well.
Nice strikes from the spanner there.
the spanner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rak has hold of the spanner's hands but the spanner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rak wants to control but the spanner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
the spanner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rak is looking for a sweep. the spanner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
the spanner working Rak over with strikes.
the spanner slips a nice elbow through Rak's hands, connecting with Rak's forehead.
Rak trying to control here.
the spanner working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. the spanner connects with a nice short shot to Rak's temple.
the spanner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rak is rocked!
the spanner winds up and cracks Rak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Rak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
the spanner is looking to take a break and control but Rak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
the spanner working Rak over with strikes.
the spanner lands strikes from half guard.
Rak seems to have got his legs back now.
Rak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but the spanner scores with a couple of nice shots.
the spanner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
the spanner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
the spanner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
the spanner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. the spanner lands a nice short elbow.
the spanner is nestled in close to Rak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
the spanner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rak is looking for a sweep. the spanner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. the spanner connects with a nice short shot to Rak's temple.
the spanner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
the spanner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
the spanner working over Rak with some ground and pound. Rak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rak looking for submissions off his back.
Rak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
the spanner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
the spanner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
the spanner winds up and cracks Rak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
the spanner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
the spanner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mark the spanner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
the spanner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
mark the spanner has got the better of the ground game so far.
the spanner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rak is trying to get back to full guard.
the spanner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
the spanner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
the spanner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
the spanner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
the spanner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
the spanner passes Rak's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
the spanner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from the spanner.
Rak has hold of the spanner's hands but the spanner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. the spanner lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from the spanner there.
the spanner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
the spanner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rak is trying to get back to full guard.
the spanner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
the spanner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
the spanner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rak defending well though.
Rak is looking to control the spanner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rak avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the spanner working over Rak with some ground and pound. Rak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
the spanner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
the spanner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but the spanner scores with a couple of nice shots.
the spanner lands with a punch from half guard.
the spanner winds up and cracks Rak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
the spanner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
the spanner working over Rak with some ground and pound. Rak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but the spanner pulls his head out easily.
the spanner working Rak over with strikes.
Rak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but the spanner scores with a couple of nice shots.
the spanner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
the spanner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rak is trying to get back to full guard.
the spanner working the head and body with strikes.
Rak taking some punishment here, with the spanner in his half guard.
Rak wants to control but the spanner is keeping busy.
the spanner working the head and body with strikes.
the spanner working the head and body with strikes.
the spanner drops an elbow to the side of Rak's head.
the spanner slips a nice elbow through Rak's hands, connecting with Rak's forehead.
Ground and pound from the spanner.
Rak taking some punishment here, with the spanner in his half guard.
Rak tries to get to full guard but the spanner has control of the leg.
the spanner is nestled in close to Rak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but the spanner pulls his head out easily.
Rak is looking to improve his position.
Rak has hold of the spanner's hands but the spanner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rak wants to improve his position but the spanner is controlling well.
Rak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rak wants to get back to full guard.
Rak is looking to control the spanner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rak avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
the spanner trying to control from half guard but Rak is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. the spanner lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mark the spanner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
the spanner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rak gets back to half guard.
the spanner working over Rak with some ground and pound. Rak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
the spanner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
the spanner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rak wants to control but the spanner is keeping busy.
the spanner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
the spanner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
the spanner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
the spanner working over Rak with some ground and pound. Rak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
the spanner working over Rak with some ground and pound. Rak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
the spanner working the head and body with strikes.
the spanner working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
the spanner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
the spanner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rak is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rak is working hard here to advance position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. the spanner connects with a nice short shot to Rak's temple.
Rak is looking to improve his position.
Rak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but the spanner scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. the spanner connects with a nice short shot to Rak's temple.
the spanner wants to get back to his feet.
Rak is trying to maintain the position but the spanner is very close to passing his half guard.
the spanner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rak trying to hold on to the spanner's head to control him but the spanner postures 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.
the spanner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
the spanner lands strikes from half guard.
the spanner working the head and body with strikes.
the spanner is thwarting Rak's attempts to control the position.
the spanner drops an elbow to the side of Rak's head.
the spanner working Rak over with strikes.
the spanner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rak is looking for a sweep. the spanner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from the spanner there.
the spanner is nestled in close to Rak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rak wants to get back to full guard.
the spanner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rak taking some punishment here, with the spanner in his half guard.
Rak wants to get back to full guard.
the spanner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
the spanner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
the spanner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rak is trying to maintain the position but the spanner is very close to passing his half guard.
the spanner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rak trying to control here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
the spanner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rak looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rak is trying to control the spanner's posture but the spanner avoids it.
Rak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the spanner lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rak is looking to reverse the position.
the spanner working the head and body with strikes.
Rak is looking to reverse the position.
Rak takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
the spanner grinds an elbow into Rak's temple.
the spanner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
the spanner trying to control the action but Rak is working from the bottom.
the spanner working the ground and pound.
Pawel Rak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
mark the spanner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
mark the spanner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well the spanner 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mark the spanner!
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energy
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hype
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