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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Wasowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasowski's entrance music is Nickelback - When we stand together. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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179 cm
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166 lbs
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191 cm
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175 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Wasowski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Redman! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A combination from Redman does no damage. Redman tries to land a front kick but Wasowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Wasowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Redman avoids it really well and circles away. Redman instigates a clinch. Wasowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wasowski throws an elbow but misses. Wasowski can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
Wasowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Redman's efforts to push away. Wasowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wasowski letting Redman take a breather here. Wasowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wasowski misses with a takedown and Redman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Redman. Wasowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Redman trying to control but Wasowski is working from the bottom. Wasowski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Redman uses it to pass to side control.
Redman scoring with punches and elbows. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Redman wants to control but Wasowski is keeping him busy. Wasowski tries to get back to half guard but can't. Redman working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Redman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wasowski, who protects the arm well. Redman in side control, just content to control the action for now. Redman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Redman wants to control but Wasowski is keeping him busy. Redman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Redman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wasowski has escaped the position, nice work there. Redman scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Redman tries to move to mount but Wasowski blocks the move with his legs. Redman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Wasowski wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land. Redman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wasowski! Redman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wasowski's face.
Redman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wasowski?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Redman landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Redman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action! Redman working Wasowski over with strikes here. Redman cracks Wasowski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Redman raining down shots from the mount! The referee warns Wasowski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Redman trying to control but he's not successful this time. Wasowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Redman is in the full mount, landing strikes. Wasowski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Redman dominated that round. That's time! Wasowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wasowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Redman sprawls well. Redman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wasowski gets slowly back to his feet. Redman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wasowski is able to avoid easily. Redman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Redman throws the kick towards the body but Wasowski avoids it. Redman misses with a body kick. Wasowski keeps the fight on the outside. Wasowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Wasowski with a lazy takedown attempt and Redman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Redman. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Wasowski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Redman trying to control but Wasowski is working from the bottom. Wasowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Redman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Redman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Redman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wasowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Redman 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. Redman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Wasowski is in trouble now - Redman has advanced to mount! Redman lands with some strikes. Redman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Redman lands a heavy elbow. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Redman breaks from Wasowski's wrist control and lands an elbow. Redman working the ground and pound effectively.
Redman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Redman landing shots from mount. Redman scoring with strikes but Wasowski is staying in there. Redman wants to control the pace but Wasowski is squirming around nicely. A nice elbow there by Redman. Redman landing strikes from the mount. Redman working away from the top, dropping strikes. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Redman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Redman trying to control but he's not successful this time. Wasowski working to try and regain half guard.
Redman controlling from the full mount. Redman raining down shots from the mount! Redman raining down hammerfists from mount. Redman wants to control the pace but Wasowski is squirming around nicely. Redman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Redman trying to control but he's not successful this time. Redman raining down shots from the mount! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Redman raining down hammerfists from mount. Redman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Redman raining down shots from the mount! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Wasowski is in a horrible position here. Redman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Redman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wasowski wants to clinch up but Redman keeps it at a distance. Wasowski blocks the body kick.
Redman gets off balance looking for a body kick and Wasowski counters with a head kick. That will keep Redman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Redman misses the shot to the body. Redman tries a head kick but it misses.
Redman throws a lazy head kick and Wasowski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Wasowski stuffs the takedown. Redman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A left and a right from Wasowski both land. Nice combination. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wasowski fails in his attempt to clinch. Wasowski tries to clinch up and Redman counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wasowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Wasowski wants to clinch and Redman counters with a series of strikes. Wasowski will be more careful next time no doubt. Redman rushes Wasowski and presses him up against the cage. Redman misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Redman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Wasowski pulls guard. Redman trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Redman passes into half guard. Redman is looking for a kimura here.
Redman is trying to control the action in half guard but Wasowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Redman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Redman scoring with strikes to the body and head. Redman is trying to work for a kimura but Wasowski is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Redman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wasowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Redman. Redman passes the guard and advances to mount! Redman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Redman working the ground and pound effectively.
Redman scoring with strikes but Wasowski is staying in there. Redman landing strikes from the mount. Redman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Redman looking to finish Wasowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wasowski! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Redman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Justin Redman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Wasowski is looking to improve his position but Redman isn't that keen on the idea. Both fighters are breathing heavily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Redman looking to finish Wasowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wasowski! Robert Wasowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Redman with the ground and pound from mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Justin Redman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Redman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Redman!
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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
91% |
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