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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Grajewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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146 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrzej Grajewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocky Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grajewski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
Thompson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grajewski walks away with a smile on his face. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grajewski lands with a good body shot.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grajewski moves into the clinch.
Grajewski stops a takedown attempt from Thompson.
Grajewski stalling against the cage.
Grajewski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thompson is trying to keep Grajewski in close.
Grajewski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grajewski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grajewski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grajewski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Grajewski tries to pass.
Grajewski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thompson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grajewski.
Grajewski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Grajewski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thompson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grajewski defends well.
Thompson looking for a guillotine here but Grajewski defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grajewski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrzej Grajewski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Grajewski is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grajewski is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Grajewski clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grajewski struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
The referee calls for Grajewski to work.
Grajewski lands an uppercut.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Grajewski is blocking nicely.
Grajewski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Thompson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Thompson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Grajewski throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grajewski is hanging on to Thompson's back as he tries to escape.
Grajewski throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Grajewski keeps control of the position as Thompson tries to break free.
Grajewski keeps control of the position easily here as Thompson tries to buck him off.
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!
Grajewski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grajewski not allowing Thompson to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Grajewski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Grajewski darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Thompson.
Grajewski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Andrzej Grajewski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grajewski lands some shots froms side control.
Thompson is trying to improve his position.
Grajewski lands a nice forearm strike.
Thompson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Grajewski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Grajewski lands a heavy elbow.
Thompson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grajewski thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Thompson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grajewski landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grajewski content just to control the position here.
Grajewski punching from mount but Thompson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Grajewski raining down shots from the mount!
Grajewski controlling the position easily from mount.
Grajewski thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Grajewski thowing shots but they're missing.
Grajewski controlling the pace for now.
Thompson taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grajewski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grajewski raining down hammerfists from mount.
Grajewski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Grajewski controlling the position easily from mount.
Grajewski thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grajewski controlling from mount.
Grajewski throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grajewski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grajewski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thompson for as long as he can get away with.
We're going to have a standup here because Andrzej Grajewski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grajewski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grajewski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grajewski tries to clinch up.
Grajewski moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grajewski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Grajewski manages to end up in side control.
The strikes coming from Grajewski are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Grajewski throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Thompson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Grajewski connects with a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson is trying to escape the position but Grajewski is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face as Grajewski controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grajewski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thompson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Grajewski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Grajewski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson scores with a kick to the body.
Grajewski has managed to clinch.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grajewski is defending well for now.
Thompson jumps guard but Grajewski stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grajewski tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Grajewski back against the cage.
Thompson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grajewski gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grajewski managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grajewski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Andrzej Grajewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Thompson.
Thompson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grajewski walks away with a smile on his face. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grajewski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thompson was covering up waiting for the punch and Grajewski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson looking for a guillotine here but Grajewski defends easily.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grajewski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Grajewski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grajewski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Andrzej Grajewski just wasn't active enough.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson shoots in for a double leg but Grajewski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson scores with a body shot.
Grajewski rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
Grajewski misses with a punch to the body.
Grajewski digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Grajewski on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Grajewski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grajewski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Grajewski lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grajewski lands an uppercut.
Grajewski lands a nice shot to the body.
Grajewski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Thompson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Thompson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Grajewski slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Grajewski has the hooks in. Thompson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Thompson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Grajewski.
Thompson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Thompson wants to control his opponent's hands but Grajewski gets his hands free.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grajewski controls the position.
Grajewski missing with punches from the back.
Grajewski is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grajewski misses with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrzej Grajewski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grajewski 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrzej Grajewski!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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