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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustaw Jelen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samir Kahric will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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172 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustaw Jelen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samir Kahric!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jelen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kahric.
Jelen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kahric sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jelen throws a series of punches but Kahric moves out of range.
Kahric looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jelen is looking to improve his position.
Kahric is working for a kimura but Jelen is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jelen is looking to control Kahric's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jelen avoid being mounted?
Kahric is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jelen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kahric.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kahric is looking for a kimura but Jelen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kahric to get the leverage.
Jelen could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kahric is looking for a kimura but Jelen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kahric to get the leverage.
Kahric seems to be looking for submissions.
Kahric looks gassed!
Jelen tries to get to full guard but Kahric has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jelen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kahric with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kahric looking to pass the guard.
Jelen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kahric manages to get himself to full guard.
Kahric has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jelen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kahric.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahric tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jelen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jelen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jelen fails with the takedown
and Kahric counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kahric lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Kahric dominated that round.
That's time! Jelen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kahric changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jelen tries to avoid it but Kahric manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jelen to the ground. Jelen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jelen tries to clinch
and Kahric counters with a straight right hand.
Gustaw Jelen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahric tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jelen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kahric changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jelen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kahric working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jelen tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jelen looking for a sweep but Kahric has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jelen tries to improve his position but instead Kahric has taken his back!
Kahric looking for the RNC.
Kahric doesn't have the hooks in and Jelen manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jelen wants to pass the guard but Kahric is keeping the position.
Kahric escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jelen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahric working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jelen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jelen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jelen trying to control but Kahric is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahric throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jelen throws and elbow that misses. Kahric uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jelen's guard. Nice move by Kahric!
That's four 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.
Kahric drops back looking for a leg! Jelen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jelen manages to kick Kahric off! Kahric jumps back into Jelen's guard.
Jelen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kahric tries to free his leg and advance position but Jelen is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samir Kahric showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jelen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kahric darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jelen is defending against the submission attempts here by Kahric.
Kahric is pressing down on Jelen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jelen is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kahric goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jelen is on top in guard.
Jelen trying to control but Kahric is working from the bottom.
Jelen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kahric manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jelen has Kahric in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahric passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kahric working away.
Samir Kahric has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jelen is trying to get back to half guard.
Jelen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kahric connects with a decent elbow.
Kahric is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jelen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jelen tries to buck Kahric off but Kahric is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jelen is working hard here to advance position.
Kahric is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jelen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jelen struggling a bit here.
Kahric tries for a kimura but Jelen is defending well.
Gustaw Jelen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samir Kahric is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kahric decides to stand back up. Kahric steps back and let's Jelen get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samir Kahric comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kahric 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samir Kahric!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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