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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zimbje Odlavova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Pulawsky (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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185 cm
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178 lbs
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180 cm
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zimbje Odlavova! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Pulawsky! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Odlavova looks for a takedown but Pulawsky sprawls well. Odlavova slips under a jab from Pulawsky. Odlavova throws a series of punches but Pulawsky moves out of range. Pulawsky decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Pulawsky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Pulawsky trying to control from half guard but Odlavova is working away. Odlavova tries to get to full guard but Pulawsky has control of the leg. Odlavova landing rabbit punches to the side of Pulawsky's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Odlavova taking some punishment here, with Pulawsky in his half guard. Pulawsky throwing shots but Odlavova is blocking nicely. Pulawsky throwing shots but Odlavova is blocking nicely. Odlavova is trying to control but can't.
Pulawsky seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Pulawsky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Odlavova's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Odlavova is looking for a sweep. Pulawsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Pulawsky throwing shots but Odlavova is blocking nicely. Odlavova avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pulawsky. Pulawsky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Pulawsky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Odlavova trying to control from the bottom.
Odlavova avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pulawsky. Pulawsky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Odlavova with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Pulawsky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Odlavova does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Pulawsky scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Odlavova moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Pulawsky is in close to Odlavova's body, working some short punches and elbows. Pulawsky stands up over Odlavova, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Odlavova is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pulawsky chips away with some ground and pound. Odlavova is breathing heavily. Odlavova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Odlavova working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pulawsky. Pulawsky wants to control from the top but Odlavova keeps moving. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Pulawsky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Pulawsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Pulawsky thows a big elbow that misses. Odlavova working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pulawsky. Pulawsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Odlavova is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Odlavova tries to clinch up but Pulawsky circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Pulawsky. Odlavova shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Pulawsky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Pulawsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Pulawsky working over Odlavova with some ground and pound. Odlavova looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Pulawsky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Odlavova. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ground and pound from Pulawsky. Pulawsky looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Odlavova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pulawsky is working away from the top position though. Pulawsky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Pulawsky working the head and body with strikes. Pulawsky scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Ground and pound from Pulawsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pulawsky wants to free his trapped foot but Odlavova is holding on for dear life with his legs. Odlavova wants to get back to his feet. Pulawsky is looking to advance position but Odlavova won't allow it. Pulawsky lands strikes from half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pulawsky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. 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! Nice strikes from Pulawsky there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Pulawsky dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pulawsky misses with a hook. Odlavova ducked under it nicely. Odlavova with a lazy takedown attempt and Pulawsky counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pulawsky. Pulawsky landing with the ground and pound. Pulawsky controlling from the top position. Pulawsky scoring with punches to the head and body. Pulawsky scoring with punches to the head and body. Pulawsky landing some decent shots from guard. Pulawsky lands a couple of digs. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Pulawsky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Pulawsky working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Odlavova's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Odlavova is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pulawsky is controlling him. Pulawsky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Odlavova's head. Pulawsky stands up over Odlavova, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Pulawsky scoring with some ground and pound. Pulawsky passes Odlavova's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Pulawsky winds up and cracks Odlavova with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Pulawsky working the head and body with strikes. Odlavova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pulawsky scores with a couple of nice shots. Pulawsky working over Odlavova with some ground and pound. Odlavova looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Pulawsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Odlavova keeps working. Pulawsky looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Pulawsky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pulawsky looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Odlavova is staying active underneath Pulawsky, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Pulawsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. 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. Pulawsky connects with a nice short shot to Odlavova's temple. Odlavova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Pulawsky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. 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. Pulawsky connects with a nice short shot to Odlavova's temple. Pulawsky tries to pass the half guard into mount. Odlavova knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Pulawsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Odlavova keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pulawsky seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Pulawsky takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Nice strikes from Pulawsky there. Pulawsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Pulawsky trying to pass the guard but Odlavova defending well. Pulawsky drops an elbow to the side of Odlavova's head. Andrew Pulawsky has got the better of the ground game so far. Pulawsky trying to control the pace. Odlavova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pulawsky scores with a couple of nice shots. Pulawsky slips a nice elbow through Odlavova's hands, connecting with Odlavova's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pulawsky lands a nice short elbow. Pulawsky wants to take a breather but Odlavova is having none of it. Odlavova is trying to stand.
Pulawsky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Pulawsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pulawsky working the head and body with strikes. Pulawsky controlling the action here. Odlavova looks like he's trying to stand up.
Odlavova taking some punishment here, with Pulawsky in his half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pulawsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Pulawsky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Pulawsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pulawsky throws an overhand right that lands on Odlavova's shoulder, as Odlavova tries to avoid the shot. Odlavova tries to clinch there but Pulawsky circles away.
Pulawsky looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Pulawsky scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Pulawsky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Pulawsky won't allow Odlavova to sweep him here. Pulawsky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Pulawsky scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Pulawsky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Odlavova's head. Odlavova has momentary wrist control but Pulawsky slips an elbow through the middle. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Pulawsky is in close to Odlavova's body, working some short punches and elbows. Pulawsky scoring with punches to the head and body. Pulawsky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pulawsky connects with a couple of short punches. Odlavova controls Pulawsky momentarily but Pulawsky frees himself. Pulawsky prevents Odlavova from getting back to his feet. Odlavova has momentary wrist control but Pulawsky slips an elbow through the middle. Pulawsky working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Odlavova keeping moving, preventing Pulawsky from controlling successfully. Pulawsky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Odlavova's head. Pulawsky distracts Odlavova with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Odlavova keeping full guard, as Pulawsky tries to pass. Pulawsky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pulawsky is working Odlavova over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Pulawsky wants to control from the top but Odlavova keeps moving. Pulawsky lands a couple of elbows. Pulawsky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Pulawsky working some strikes from top position. Pulawsky trying to control but Odlavova is working from the bottom. Odlavova has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pulawsky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Pulawsky landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pulawsky stands up over Odlavova, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Pulawsky scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Pulawsky with a nice head shot there. Pulawsky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Pulawsky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Odlavova keeping moving, preventing Pulawsky from controlling successfully. Pulawsky scoring with punches to the head and body. Pulawsky landing with the ground and pound. Pulawsky sitting in guard, not really doing much. Andrew Pulawsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Odlavova working a defensive guard here.
Pulawsky wants to pass the guard but Odlavova is keeping the position. Pulawsky sitting in guard here, content to control. Pulawsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Odlavova working a defensive guard here.
Zimbje Odlavova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pulawsky controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight! Andrew Pulawsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Pulawsky 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Pulawsky!
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