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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wladek Baniakowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pravi Jebac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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179 cm
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143 lbs
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132 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wladek Baniakowski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pravi Jebac! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Baniakowski has Jebac up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Jebac tightens his grip and picks Baniakowski up, before dumping him to the ground. Baniakowski manages to land in guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Jebac wants to pass the guard but Baniakowski is keeping the position. Baniakowski is pulling down on Jebac's head. It's preventing any offense from Jebac, at least for the moment. Baniakowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jebac doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jebac manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Baniakowski seems keen to control Jebac's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jebac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Baniakowski wants to hit a switch here but Jebac passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Baniakowski there! Jebac lands a big elbow. Jebac looking to control but Baniakowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Baniakowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Baniakowski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Baniakowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jebac pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baniakowski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. It looks like Jebac is going to stand back up.
Baniakowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Baniakowski misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Baniakowski is trying to control but Jebac manages to pass to mount!
Baniakowski tries to hold on but Jebac pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. BOOM! Jebac connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baniakowski tries to get back to half guard but can't. Baniakowski gets back to half guard. Baniakowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Jebac 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. Baniakowski missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baniakowski gets full guard. Baniakowski has his hands on Jebac's head, controlling the position. This has been an exciting period of action! Baniakowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Jebac stopping the sweep attempt from Baniakowski. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wladek Baniakowski will probably get the nod. 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.
Baniakowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jebac was covering up waiting for the punch and Baniakowski finishes the takedown easily into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jebac throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Baniakowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Jebac keeping moving, preventing Baniakowski from controlling successfully. Jebac looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jebac working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Baniakowski has passed into half guard!
Jebac is staying active underneath Baniakowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Baniakowski is taking a breather. Jebac says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baniakowski decides to stand and escape the position. Baniakowski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jebac on his heels. He'll look to pass Jebac's guard now, I'm sure. Baniakowski controls from within his opponent's guard. Wladek Baniakowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Baniakowski stands and steps away. Jebac gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Jebac throws a leg kick but Baniakowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jebac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jebac lands with a nice combination. Baniakowski backs away looking to recover. Jebac tries to clinch but Baniakowski moves out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jebac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jebac shoots in looking for a takedown but Baniakowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jebac's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Wladek Baniakowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jebac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jebac is breathing heavily. Baniakowski avoids the head kick by Jebac.
Baniakowski clinches with his opponent.
Baniakowski tightens his grip and picks Jebac up, before dumping him to the ground. Jebac manages to land in guard. Baniakowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Baniakowski is stalling in the full guard. Jebac wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Baniakowski is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baniakowski trying to control the pace. Baniakowski passes the guard and advances to mount! Baniakowski looking to control and managing it successfully. Baniakowski pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baniakowski is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Jebac throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Jebac chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Baniakowski. Baniakowski remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Baniakowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baniakowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wladek Baniakowski dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jebac lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baniakowski's sensitive parts. Baniakowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jebac tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Baniakowski is in Jebac's guard. Baniakowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jebac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jebac wants to sweep but no luck. Baniakowski throws a strike but Jebac rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Baniakowski looking to control.
Baniakowski pushes Jebac off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baniakowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jebac did well to prevent Baniakowski getting side control. Baniakowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Baniakowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Jebac is defending against the submission attempts here by Baniakowski.
Jebac trying to control here.
Baniakowski is looking to take a break and control but Jebac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Baniakowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baniakowski is looking for a kimura but Jebac is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baniakowski to get the leverage. Baniakowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Baniakowski moves into full mount! Jebac won't be happy about that! Baniakowski content just to control the position here. Jebac is squirming around, avoiding Baniakowski's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baniakowski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jebac's face.
Jebac is looking to get to half guard. Jebac has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever. Jebac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Baniakowski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jebac. Baniakowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jebac for as long as he can get away with. Baniakowski looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baniakowski is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Jebac. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Baniakowski looking for the RNC. Baniakowski keeps control of the position as Jebac tries to break free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Baniakowski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jebac. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Baniakowski tightening his grip on Jebac, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight! Wladek Baniakowski showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baniakowski, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wladek Baniakowski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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