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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartosz Prokop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pot Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prokop has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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210 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartosz Prokop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pot Head!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prokop throws a combination that misses
and Head counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Head looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A low kick from Prokop misses
letting Head counter with a right hand.
Head with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick by Prokop misses
and Head counters with a slapping leg kick.
Head thows a body kick. Prokop tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Head throws a head kick that half lands.
Prokop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Head counters with a thumping low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Head.
Prokop swats away the attempt to clinch by Head.
Head changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Prokop tries to avoid it but Head manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Prokop to the ground. Prokop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Prokop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Head counters with a nice body shot.
Head looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Prokop is fending him off so far but Head persists. Nope, Prokop circles away and we're back to standing.
Bartosz Prokop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pot Head.
Head fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Prokop. No joy for Head on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Head counters with a leg kick.
Head works over Prokop's head and body with a nice combination.
Head tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Prokop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Prokop takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Head shoots in and drives through. Prokop sprawls well.
Prokop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Head counters with a head kick. That will keep Prokop thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Prokop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Head counters with a good low kick that Prokop was not able to check.
Prokop throws a combination that misses
and Head counters with a nice kick to the body.
Prokop throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Head moves in looking to clinch but Prokop pushes him off.
Prokop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Head shoots in looking for a takedown. Prokop tries to sprawl out of it but Head keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Prokop manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A head kick by Prokop misses
and Head counters with a body kick that stops Prokop in his tracks momentarily.
Prokop misses with a wild combination.
Bartosz Prokop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prokop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A low kick from Prokop is predictable there
and Head counters with an outside leg kick.
Prokop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Head holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Prokop looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Prokop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prokop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Head counters with a leg kick.
Prokop misses with a double jab
and Head cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Head changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Prokop tries to avoid it but Head manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Prokop to the ground. Prokop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Prokop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Prokop wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prokop throws a nice looking combination but Head bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Prokop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Head connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Head shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Prokop as he avoids it easily.
Prokop displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Prokop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Head counters with a solid body kick.
Prokop misses with a combination
and Head counters with a head kick. That will keep Prokop thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Prokop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Head counters with a big head kick but Prokop shrugs it off.
Head thuds his right hand into Prokop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Prokop avoids the head kick by Head.
Prokop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Head counters with a head kick. That will keep Prokop thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Head scores with a nice body kick.
Prokop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Prokop misses with a combination
and Head counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prokop misses with a double jab
and Head counters by moving into the clinch.
Head can't get the takedown.
Head trying to control the position but instead, Prokop has worked for underhooks and has pushed Head into the cage.
Prokop is trying to force a seperation but Head has the dominant position.
Head tries to break the clinch but Prokop is controlling the position.
Head wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Prokop looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Head has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Prokop avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pot Head dominated that round.
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.
Prokop throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Head counters with a stiff right hand.
Prokop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Head counters with a left and a right that stings Prokop.
Prokop throws a combination that misses
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bartosz Prokop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prokop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Head counters with a thumping low kick.
Head closes this distance looking for a takedown but Prokop circles away.
Prokop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Head counters with a good, hard body kick but Prokop shrugs it off.
Prokop misses with a double jab
and Head counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Head fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prokop avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Prokop swivels and escapes.
Bartosz Prokop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pot Head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prokop misses with a wild combination.
Head fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokop scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bartosz Prokop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prokop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Head counters with a leg kick.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prokop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prokop throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Head counters with a straight right hand.
Head misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Prokop swinging wildly here.
Prokop misses with a combination
enabling Head to counter with a crisp jab.
Head shoots in for a takedown but Prokop shows good takedown defense.
Prokop misses with a double jab
and Head counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Head shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Prokop sprawls well. Prokop wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Head gets slowly back to his feet.
Head is looking to clinch.
Prokop throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Head counters with a head kick.
Prokop misses with a double jab
and Head counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick by Prokop misses
and Head counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Prokop is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Prokop throws a combination that misses
so Head counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Head stops Prokop from standing up.
Prokop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Prokop wants to stand up but Head is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head wants to control from the top but Prokop keeps moving.
Prokop wants to get back to his feet but Head is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Prokop has his feet on Head's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Head shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Prokop pinned against the cage. Prokop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Prokop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Head cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prokop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Prokop throws a combination that misses
and Head counters with a two punch combo.
Prokop misses with a leg kick
and Head counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Prokop will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Prokop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Head counters with a nice low kick that buckles Prokop's knee momentarily.
Head fails with a takedown attempt.
Head tries for a takedown but Prokop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Head closes the distance but Prokop moves to the side
and Prokop counters with a three punch combo that has Head backing up. Head nods at Prokop to acknowledge the strikes.
Prokop misses with a combination
and Head holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Prokop breaks the clinch.
Head shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prokop defends it nicely.
Prokop throws a head kick that misses
and Head counters with a head kick. That will keep Prokop thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Head goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pot Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Prokop throws a combination that misses
and Head counters with a head kick. That will keep Prokop thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Head throws a front kick that sends Prokop stumbling back into the cage.
Prokop is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Prokop throws a body kick the misses
and Head counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Prokop thinking.
Prokop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Head counters by clinching up.
Head wants a takedown but no success here.
Head is looking to break free of the clinch but Prokop has double underhooks.
Prokop is pressed up against the cage. Head has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Prokop down to the mat. Prokop avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Prokop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Head connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Head shoots in looking for a takedown but Prokop manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Head's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bartosz Prokop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pot Head.
Prokop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Head cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prokop leaves Head with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Prokop!
Prokop throws a lazy head kick
and Head counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prokop misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the body from Prokop misses
and Head counters with a head kick. That will keep Prokop thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Prokop throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily.
Head shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Prokop pinned against the cage. Prokop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Prokop fails to land with a series of punches.
Prokop throws a combination that misses
and Head counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Prokop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Prokop swinging wildly here.
Prokop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Prokop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Prokop looks to throw a body kick
and Head counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Prokop throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Head counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Head tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Prokop just stands there and leans against the cage.
Prokop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Prokop tries to break free but Head pushes him back against the cage.
Head fails to pull guard.
A frustrated look appears on Prokop's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Head looking to slow down the pace here.
Head wants a takedown.
Head stalling.
Head tries to break the clinch but Prokop is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head jumps guard but Prokop stands there with Head around his waist. Head gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Prokop has had enough of the clinch but Head keeps him there for the moment.
Head fails to pull guard.
Head content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Head tries to circle away but Prokop has him pinned against the cage.
Head tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Prokop smiles and moves away.
A low kick from Prokop misses
and Head makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Prokop really felt that one!
Head tries to clinch but Prokop moves out of range.
Head showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prokop.
Head tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pot Head seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Prokop misses with a double jab
and Head counters with a left and a right that stings Prokop.
Head shoots for a double leg takedown but Prokop sprawls well. He's pushed Head's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Prokop lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Head misses with a takedown attempt - Prokop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Head fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bartosz Prokop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prokop misses with a combination
and Head counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prokop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Head counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Prokop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Head counters with a head kick.
Prokop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Head to counter with a crisp jab.
Pot Head is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Prokop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Head counters with a left and a right that stings Prokop.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pot Head.
Well Head 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pot Head!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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