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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between muis jkd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grzegorz Rakieta (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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200 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening |
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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 London, muis jkd! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Grzegorz Rakieta! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! jkd slips a jab and a cross from Rakieta.
Rakieta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rakieta misses with a few strikes there.
jkd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rakieta counters with a good low kick that jkd was not able to check. jkd shoots for a takedown but Rakieta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Grzegorz Rakieta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Danga de danga de dang - Rakieta scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like muis jkd has been cut. Rakieta throws a series of punches but jkd moves out of range. A jab from Rakieta finds it's way through jkd's defenses. Rakieta scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. jkd shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rakieta's guard. Rakieta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from jkd. Rakieta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. jkd looking to sit in guard and control but Rakieta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round. jkd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rakieta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Rakieta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of jkd is proving hard to escape from. Rakieta being controlled here momentarily. Rakieta landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. jkd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. jkd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. jkd is breathing heavily. jkd wants to sweep here but Rakieta controlling him for the moment. Rakieta gets to his feet - jkd follows without any prompting. A solid leg kick lands there for Rakieta.
Rakieta sizes up jkd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Rakieta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rakieta tries to bum rush jkd with a series of wild strikes but jkd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rakieta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
muis jkd's cut is getting worse. Rakieta lands with a right hand. jkd could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Rakieta goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Rakieta falls off balance throwing a combination
and jkd counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rakieta won't be happy with that. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! jkd tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. jkd working away. jkd is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rakieta has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. jkd tries to get to his feet but Rakieta is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with jkd in his guard. Rakieta keeping moving, preventing jkd from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grzegorz Rakieta dominated that round. The cut man is working on muis jkd's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rakieta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
jkd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Rakieta counters with a low kick, right behind jkd 's knee. jkd shoots and misses letting Rakieta counter with a right hand. Rakieta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
jkd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Rakieta lands a jab-cross combination. Rakieta misses with a series of wild punches.
Rakieta throws a sloppy head kick and jkd moves out of range easily. A left and a right from Rakieta both land. Nice combination.
muis jkd's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. jkd darts in trying to clinch and Rakieta finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rakieta scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Rakieta scoring well with a low kick there.
muis jkd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rakieta swinging wildly here.
jkd moves into the clinch. jkd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rakieta throws a right hand that jkd ducks under and follows up with a left that jkd also avoids with ease. Rakieta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and jkd is able to avoid easily. jkd shoots for a takedown but Rakieta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for muis jkd. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice jab there from Rakieta. Rakieta fails to land with a series of punches.
Rakieta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. jkd misses with a double jab.
Rakieta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rakieta throws a wild combination but nothing lands. jkd takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Rakieta throws a right and a left that jkd avoids nicely. Rakieta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by jkd.
Rakieta keeps the fight on the outside. Rakieta scores with a nice strike. jkd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Rakieta closes the distance and lands a one-two. jkd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Rakieta tries to land a leg kick but jkd saw it coming and moves away.
jkd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rakieta's sensitive parts. jkd fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rakieta sprawls well initially but jkd persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Rakieta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from jkd.
That's three minutes gone in the round. jkd tries to stand but his arm is trapped. jkd passes the guard and advances to mount! jkd is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rakieta has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rakieta!
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. jkd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rakieta stands up and waves to jkd to follow him. Rakieta throws a combination that misses and jkd counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rakieta won't be happy with that. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rakieta is looking for a sweep. jkd slows the pace down. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grzegorz Rakieta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on muis jkd's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A combination from Rakieta does no damage. Rakieta throws a head kick but jkd moves out of range.
jkd shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rakieta napping and manages to drive through into side control! jkd advances to mount. A nice elbow there by jkd. Both fighters are breathing heavily. jkd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. jkd punching from mount but Rakieta doing a good job of avoiding damage. jkd throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rakieta because jkd loaded up on that one. jkd fails to advance to Rakieta's back. Rakieta bucks jkd off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. jkd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rakieta scores with a decent looking hook. jkd avoids the body shot from Rakieta.
jkd changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rakieta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Rakieta is pushing jkd's head away, looking to escape. jkd manages to hold on to the position though. Rakieta is trying to escape the position but jkd is controlling the position. jkd trying to control the action but Rakieta is working from the bottom. Grzegorz Rakieta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. jkd landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. jkd landing strikes. Rakieta is trying to buck jkd off. jkd tries to score with some ground and pound. Rakieta controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Rakieta is trying to get back to his feet. jkd is looking to take a break and control but Rakieta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! muis jkd showed his dominance in that final round. I think Rakieta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grzegorz Rakieta!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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