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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Radzimanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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166 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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170 cm
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160 lbs
17 - 22 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Radzimanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Brown!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radzimanowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Radzimanowski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Brown!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
Radzimanowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Radzimanowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown 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.
Radzimanowski trying to control the pace.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Radzimanowski has control of the leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Radzimanowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Radzimanowski seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to hold on to Radzimanowski's head to control him but Radzimanowski postures up.
Radzimanowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Radzimanowski prevents Brown from improving his position.
Radzimanowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref stands the fighters back up because John Radzimanowski just wasn't active enough.
Radzimanowski slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Radzimanowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Radzimanowski dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Radzimanowski's head and hops out.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Radzimanowski slips under a jab.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Radzimanowski staying out of range there.
Radzimanowski drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown working for a triangle but Radzimanowski defends it easily.
Radzimanowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown is looking for a triangle but Radzimanowski pushes his legs off easily.
Radzimanowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown keeping full guard, as Radzimanowski tries to pass.
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Radzimanowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping full guard, as Radzimanowski tries to pass.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Radzimanowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brown is not content to let Radzimanowski control the position.
Radzimanowski controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Radzimanowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Radzimanowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Radzimanowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Radzimanowski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brown's guard.
Radzimanowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Radzimanowski wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Radzimanowski pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brown missing with punches from the bottom.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown is holding on to half guard well.
Brown is pressing down on Radzimanowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Radzimanowski is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Radzimanowski really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Brown trying to control but Radzimanowski is having none of it.
Brown jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Radzimanowski is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Radzimanowski and Brown has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown advances nicely into full mount.
Brown goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Radzimanowski turns into him and now he's in Brown's guard.
Radzimanowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brown looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Radzimanowski has picked Brown up and slammed him! Brown can't keep hold of the triangle and Radzimanowski manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
Brown wants to control but Radzimanowski postures up.
Brown trying to remain calm as Radzimanowski controls from the top position.
Radzimanowski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Brown throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The referee asks Radzimanowski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Radzimanowski prefers to stall for the moment though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Radzimanowski working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski looks up at the clock and then as Brown takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Radzimanowski smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Radzimanowski staying calm.
John Radzimanowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brown regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown tries to roll over but Radzimanowski keeps him under control.
Radzimanowski stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Radzimanowski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Radzimanowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Radzimanowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Radzimanowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown throws a jab when Radzimanowski was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Radzimanowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Radzimanowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brown is trying to defend but Radzimanowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brown wants to control but Radzimanowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Radzimanowski has control of the leg.
Brown missing with punches from the bottom.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Radzimanowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radzimanowski trying to control the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because John Radzimanowski just wasn't active enough.
Radzimanowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Radzimanowski is out of range.
Radzimanowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Radzimanowski dives in and scores a takedown into Brown's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Radzimanowski defends well.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Radzimanowski passes into side control.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Radzimanowski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Radzimanowski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown trying to remain calm as Radzimanowski controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to control Radzimanowski's posture but Radzimanowski avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face as Radzimanowski controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
John Radzimanowski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Radzimanowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Radzimanowski. Radzimanowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Radzimanowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Radzimanowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Radzimanowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Radzimanowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Radzimanowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown tests Radzimanowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Radzimanowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown misses with an uppercut
enabling Radzimanowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Radzimanowski sizes up Brown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Douglas Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Radzimanowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Radzimanowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brown tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Radzimanowski is in Brown's guard.
Radzimanowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Radzimanowski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Radzimanowski, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Radzimanowski!
A less than humble John Radzimanowski misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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