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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glo Waczi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
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163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Duffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Glo Waczi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waczi avoids the head kick by Duffy.
Duffy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Waczi!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duffy content just to control the position here.
Duffy prevents Waczi from getting the reversal.
Waczi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Duffy.
Duffy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Waczi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Waczi is trying to escape the mount.
Duffy wants to control the pace but Waczi is squirming around nicely.
Duffy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waczi is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy prevents Waczi from getting the reversal.
Waczi is trying to stand up.
Duffy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Duffy has control of Waczi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Waczi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Waczi is trying desperately to improve position.
Waczi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Duffy looking to control but Waczi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Waczi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Duffy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Waczi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Duffy looking to secure an arm triangle but Waczi defends it well.
Duffy is working for a guillotine from mount but Waczi frees his head quite easily.
Waczi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Duffy controlling the pace for now.
Duffy wants to finish this one by submission but Waczi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Duffy.
Waczi is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Waczi really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Duffy trying to control but Waczi is having none of it.
Duffy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Waczi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Waczi shrugs it off.
Waczi tries to hold on but Duffy postures up.
Waczi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Waczi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Waczi is looking to control Duffy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Waczi avoid being mounted?
Waczi looks gassed!
Duffy wants to control but Waczi is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Waczi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Duffy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Waczi keeps working.
Waczi wants to get back to his feet.
Duffy trying to pass the guard but Waczi defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Duffy shoots in and gets a takedown into Waczi's guard.
Duffy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Duffy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Duffy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Waczi!
Waczi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Waczi bucks up and throws Duffy to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Duffy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Waczi trying to control but Duffy postures up.
Waczi has one foot on Duffy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Waczi is breathing heavily.
Duffy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Waczi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Duffy is in Waczi's guard.
Waczi keeping moving, preventing Duffy from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waczi is looking for a triangle but Duffy pushes his legs off easily.
Waczi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duffy wants to pass the guard but Waczi is keeping the position.
Waczi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Duffy drops back looking for a leg! Waczi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Waczi manages to kick Duffy off! Duffy jumps back into Waczi's guard.
Duffy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duffy trying to control the action but Waczi is working from the bottom.
Waczi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Duffy's best efforts.
Waczi is refusing to be controlled, as Duffy sits in half guard.
Duffy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Waczi pushes Duffy off looking to stand but Duffy dives back in and keeps control.
Duffy trying to control from half guard but Waczi is working away.
Duffy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Waczi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duffy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waczi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Waczi is refusing to be controlled, as Duffy sits in half guard.
Duffy wants to pass the guard but Waczi is defending well.
Waczi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Duffy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Duffy wants to control from the top but Waczi keeps moving.
Duffy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Duffy won't allow Waczi to get back to his feet.
Duffy wants to control from the top but Waczi keeps moving.
Duffy pushes down on Waczi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Duffy is keen to just control but Waczi is a slippery customer.
Duffy seems to be looking for submissions.
Duffy wants to free his trapped foot but Waczi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Waczi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duffy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duffy's back!
Waczi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Duffy trying to control the action but Waczi just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Duffy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Duffy misses with a takedown
and Waczi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Waczi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Duffy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Waczi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Duffy scores a takedown into full mount!
Waczi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Duffy.
Waczi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waczi is squirming around, avoiding Duffy's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Waczi tries to hold on but Duffy postures up.
Duffy wants to finish this one by submission but Waczi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Duffy.
Waczi is desperately trying to improve his position but Duffy has a good base and remains in mount.
Waczi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Waczi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Well, if Duffy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Waczi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duffy is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffy is trying to control. Waczi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Duffy passes to side control.
Waczi is not content to let Duffy control the position.
Waczi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Duffy trying to control the position but Waczi is working away.
Waczi tries to improve position but can't.
Duffy is staying tight to Waczi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffy wants to control but Waczi is keeping him busy.
Waczi struggling a bit here.
Duffy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Waczi can't do much from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Duffy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Waczi but Waczi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Duffy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duffy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Waczi swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Duffy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waczi with a poor takedown
and Duffy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Joseph Duffy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Waczi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duffy.
Duffy thows a huge punch but Waczi dodges it nicely.
Waczi tries to kick Duffy off but Duffy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Duffy is trying to control. Waczi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Duffy prevents Waczi from standing back up.
Well, if Duffy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Duffy is trying to work for a kimura but Waczi is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Duffy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duffy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Duffy!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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