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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between So Chai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wacek Pierdzialowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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208 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, So Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wacek Pierdzialowski!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai fails to land the takedown.
Pierdzialowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wacek Pierdzialowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai throws a series of punches but Pierdzialowski avoids them all with ease.
Chai looks for a takedown but Pierdzialowski sprawls well.
Pierdzialowski fails with the takedown.
Chai shoots for a double leg takedown but Pierdzialowski sprawls well. He's pushed Chai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for So Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierdzialowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chai sprawls well. Chai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pierdzialowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Chai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pierdzialowski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chai pushes Pierdzialowski off looking to stand but Pierdzialowski dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Pierdzialowski has control of the leg.
Pierdzialowski stands up from half guard.
Chai throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pierdzialowski was covering up waiting for the punch and Chai finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chai trying to control but Pierdzialowski is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Pierdzialowski has wrist control.
Pierdzialowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws a big right hand that misses.
Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierdzialowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai postures up in Pierdzialowski's guard and throws a big left but Pierdzialowski blocks it.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai wants to control from the top but Pierdzialowski keeps moving.
Pierdzialowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai is trying to control. Pierdzialowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pierdzialowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pierdzialowski defending well though.
Chai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pierdzialowski defending well though.
Chai wants to control but Pierdzialowski is keeping him busy.
Chai seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai wants to control but Pierdzialowski is keeping him busy.
Pierdzialowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
So Chai 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.
Pierdzialowski has a takedown stuffed.
Pierdzialowski slips a straight right by Chai.
Chai throws the left hand but Pierdzialowski avoids the punch easily.
Chai shoots for a double leg takedown but Pierdzialowski sprawls well. He's pushed Chai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pierdzialowski dives in and grabs Chai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chai pushes down on Pierdzialowski's head and hops out.
Pierdzialowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
So Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wacek Pierdzialowski.
Pierdzialowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chai has one foot on Pierdzialowski's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pierdzialowski's guard.
Pierdzialowski keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai throws a big elbow that misses.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Pierdzialowski has wrist control.
Chai throws a strike but Pierdzialowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pierdzialowski prevents Chai from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pierdzialowski wants to get up but he can't break Chai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We're going to have a standup here because So Chai wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Chai throws a body punch but Pierdzialowski moves out of range.
Pierdzialowski moves away from the strike by Chai.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chai here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pierdzialowski fails with the takedown.
Pierdzialowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chai counters with a single leg into guard. Pierdzialowski didn't expect that.
Pierdzialowski is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Pierdzialowski has wrist control.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierdzialowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pierdzialowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierdzialowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chai stops Pierdzialowski from standing up.
Pierdzialowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai.
Pierdzialowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chai throws an elbow that misses. Pierdzialowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chai's guard. Nice move by Pierdzialowski!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai has his feet on Pierdzialowski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierdzialowski shoots and misses
and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pierdzialowski stuffs the takedown.
Pierdzialowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chai pinned against the cage. Chai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chai shoots in and gets a takedown into Pierdzialowski's guard.
Chai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chai throwing strikes from guard but Pierdzialowski blocks nicely.
Pierdzialowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
So Chai dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pierdzialowski tries for a takedown but Chai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pierdzialowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Chai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pierdzialowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pierdzialowski keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chai scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pierdzialowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Pierdzialowski is retaining full guard.
Chai throws an elbow that misses. Pierdzialowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chai's guard. Nice move by Pierdzialowski!
Chai wants to stand up but Pierdzialowski is controlling him.
Pierdzialowski wants to stand but Chai has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pierdzialowski prevents Chai from getting back to his feet.
Wacek Pierdzialowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wacek Pierdzialowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pierdzialowski dives in and scores a takedown into Chai's guard.
Chai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chai tries to get out of the position.
Chai wants to get back to his feet but Pierdzialowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wacek Pierdzialowski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pierdzialowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pierdzialowski off and has taken his back!
Pierdzialowski covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Chai misses with punches from the back.
Chai lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Pierdzialowski.
Chai is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Pierdzialowski covering up well and avoiding damage.
Chai throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to control.
So Chai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chai throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Chai throwing wild punches that miss their target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chai thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Chai lands shots from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
So Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... So Chai!
After winning the bout, So Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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