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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tmmy Mazunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolfe Leiberwitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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177 cm
22
182 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tmmy Mazunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rolfe Leiberwitz!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leiberwitz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazunga tries to sprawl but Leiberwitz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mazunga is trying to stand up here but Leiberwitz is controlling him well.
Leiberwitz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mazunga's head.
Leiberwitz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leiberwitz is looking to take a break and control but Mazunga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leiberwitz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leiberwitz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mazunga defending well though.
Leiberwitz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mazunga defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leiberwitz is trying to control. Mazunga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leiberwitz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mazunga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leiberwitz.
Mazunga is trying to stand up here but Leiberwitz is controlling him well.
Leiberwitz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Leiberwitz throwing shots but Mazunga is blocking nicely.
Leiberwitz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leiberwitz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mazunga is staying active underneath Leiberwitz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leiberwitz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mazunga defending well though.
Leiberwitz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mazunga won't allow Leiberwitz to pass to mount.
Leiberwitz prevents Mazunga from standing back up.
Leiberwitz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leiberwitz is trying to control the action in half guard but Mazunga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leiberwitz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Leiberwitz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazunga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leiberwitz.
Leiberwitz not doing much here.
Leiberwitz is pressing down on Mazunga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mazunga is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Leiberwitz in particular looking to stall.
Mazunga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mazunga tries to get out of the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Leiberwitz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mazunga did well to prevent Leiberwitz getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazunga is not content to let Leiberwitz control the position.
Leiberwitz lands with a punch from half guard.
Mazunga is staying active underneath Leiberwitz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leiberwitz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mazunga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Leiberwitz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mazunga's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolfe Leiberwitz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leiberwitz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tmmy Mazunga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazunga gets caught flat footed, as Leiberwitz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mazunga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leiberwitz.
Leiberwitz prevents Mazunga from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leiberwitz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mazunga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leiberwitz trying to control but Mazunga is working from the bottom.
Mazunga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leiberwitz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Leiberwitz prevents Mazunga from getting back to his feet.
Leiberwitz throwing strikes from guard but Mazunga blocks nicely.
Mazunga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leiberwitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazunga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leiberwitz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mazunga keeping moving, preventing Leiberwitz from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rolfe Leiberwitz wasn't active enough on the ground.
A big left from Mazunga misses.
Mazunga misses with a wild combination.
Leiberwitz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Leiberwitz trying to control the action but Mazunga is working from the bottom.
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.
Leiberwitz 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.
Leiberwitz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Leiberwitz there.
Leiberwitz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mazunga's head.
Mazunga pushes Leiberwitz off looking to stand but Leiberwitz dives back in and keeps control.
Leiberwitz throwing shots but Mazunga is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leiberwitz trying to control the action but Mazunga is working from the bottom.
Leiberwitz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazunga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mazunga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leiberwitz.
Leiberwitz throwing shots but Mazunga is blocking nicely.
Mazunga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leiberwitz.
Mazunga is refusing to be controlled, as Leiberwitz sits in half guard.
Leiberwitz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leiberwitz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mazunga knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolfe Leiberwitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Leiberwitz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Leiberwitz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mazunga?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Leiberwitz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Leiberwitz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Leiberwitz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Leiberwitz lands with some strikes.
Leiberwitz won't let Mazunga get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rolfe Leiberwitz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mazunga is squirming around, avoiding Leiberwitz's attempts to control the action.
Leiberwitz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mazunga?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leiberwitz with good strikes from the mount here!
Leiberwitz landing strikes from the mount.
Mazunga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leiberwitz on the ground.
Leiberwitz unloads with some shots from mount but Mazunga bucks and avoids them well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leiberwitz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Leiberwitz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Leiberwitz looking to finish with strikes here!
Leiberwitz with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazunga is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Leiberwitz punishing his opponent with strikes.
Leiberwitz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leiberwitz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mazunga's face.
A nice elbow there by Leiberwitz.
Leiberwitz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Leiberwitz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leiberwitz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Leiberwitz lands a nice shot to the head.
Mazunga is rocked!
Leiberwitz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leiberwitz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Mazunga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leiberwitz controlling the position easily from mount.
Mazunga seems to have got his legs back now.
Leiberwitz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Leiberwitz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Leiberwitz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mazunga is looking to escape.
Leiberwitz punching from mount but Mazunga doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazunga holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Leiberwitz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Leiberwitz looking to ground and pound but Mazunga is blocking nicely.
Leiberwitz landing punches.
Leiberwitz unloading with bombs!
Leiberwitz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Leiberwitz throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tmmy Mazunga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mazunga blocking the ground and pound.
Rolfe Leiberwitz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leiberwitz controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolfe Leiberwitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leiberwitz 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 James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolfe Leiberwitz!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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