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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Brent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grzegorz Rakieta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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208 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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204 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Brent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Grzegorz Rakieta!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Rakieta.
Rakieta takes one on the button.
Grzegorz Rakieta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakieta connects with a high kick.
It looks like Dave Brent has been cut.
A punch combination from Rakieta misses.
Rakieta looks to land a combination but Brent avoids it well.
Rakieta swinging wildly here.
Brent slips under a jab.
Rakieta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brent shoots in looking for a takedown but Rakieta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brent's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brent fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rakieta is out of range.
Grzegorz Rakieta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brent shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rakieta but Rakieta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brent shoots in and gets a takedown into Rakieta's guard.
Brent throwing strikes from guard but Rakieta blocks nicely.
Rakieta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rakieta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brent wants to control from the top but Rakieta keeps moving.
Rakieta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brent trying to control but Rakieta is working from the bottom.
Brent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rakieta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brent drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rakieta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brent has Rakieta in his guard.
Brent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rakieta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rakieta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grzegorz Rakieta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dave Brent's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rakieta!
Rakieta slaps away a takedown attempt from Brent, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Rakieta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brent doesn't seem phased though.
Rakieta swinging wildly here.
Brent darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brent trying to pass the guard but Rakieta defending well.
Brent not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brent working over Rakieta with some ground and pound. Rakieta looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brent not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brent is stalling here. Rakieta is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brent seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rakieta has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Brent has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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.
Brent manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rakieta's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brent pushes Rakieta off and gets back to his feet.
Rakieta lands a nice hook to Brent's body. Brent takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rakieta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brent shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rakieta pinned against the cage. Rakieta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rakieta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brent moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakieta misses with a few strikes there.
Rakieta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brent connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rakieta misses with a low kick as Brent jumps back.
Rakieta tries to bum rush Brent with a series of wild strikes but Brent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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 Dave Brent's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rakieta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brent thows a leg kick but Rakieta checks it
and Rakieta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brent's knee momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Brent. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brent.
Brent scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brent showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rakieta.
Rakieta tries to bum rush Brent with a series of wild strikes but Brent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grzegorz Rakieta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rakieta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brent swinging wildly here.
Rakieta throws a hook but Brent avoids it easily.
No luck for Brent with that takedown attempt.
Rakieta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brent swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two 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.
Rakieta misses with a combination
and Rakieta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brent swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rakieta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rakieta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brent counters with a nice leg kick.
Grzegorz Rakieta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rakieta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rakieta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brent counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brent thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakieta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brent tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rakieta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brent somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Brent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rakieta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brent moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rakieta looks to land a combination. Brent sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brent throws a combination but it was largely blocked by 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.
Rakieta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brent.
Brent tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rakieta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brent somewhat.
Rakieta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rakieta connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brent dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rakieta. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grzegorz Rakieta.
I've got Rakieta winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grzegorz Rakieta!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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