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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Ulatowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chico Lockdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ulatowski comes to the cage accompanied by Boys Noize - Lava Lava . 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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155 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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150 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafal Ulatowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chico Lockdown!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulatowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Lockdown. Lockdown gets slowly back to his feet.
Lockdown is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ulatowski's half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ulatowski pushes Lockdown off looking to stand but Lockdown dives back in and keeps control.
Lockdown passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ulatowski!
Ulatowski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ulatowski is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lockdown cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lockdown get's back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulatowski wants to clinch.
Lockdown misses with a few strikes there.
Chico Lockdown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lockdown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ulatowski moves into the clinch.
Lockdown avoiding damage as Ulatowski throws knees to the body.
Lockdown scores with a shoulder strike.
Ulatowski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lockdown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ulatowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lockdown throws a sloppy body shot
and Ulatowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lockdown circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lockdown counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown misses with a hook
and Ulatowski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lockdown is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ulatowski clinches with his opponent.
Ulatowski tries a knee to the head but Lockdown blocks it.
Lockdown works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
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!
Ulatowski keeping full guard, as Lockdown tries to pass.
Ulatowski wants to get back to his feet but Lockdown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lockdown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ulatowski keeping full guard, as Lockdown tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lockdown is looking to stand up but Ulatowski won't let him.
Lockdown forces his way into half guard.
Ulatowski won't allow Lockdown to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lockdown moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulatowski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lockdown has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lockdown decides to stand back up.
Lockdown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lockdown drives through with a takedown into Ulatowski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ulatowski is working an open guard so Lockdown takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ulatowski scores with a decent looking hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ulatowski looks to land a left hand but Lockdown moved out of range nicely.
Ulatowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Lockdown 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.
Lockdown throws a combination that misses
and Ulatowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ulatowski.
Lockdown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lockdown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ulatowski's waist but Ulatowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lockdown off to one side.
Lockdown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ulatowski gets caught napping as Lockdown dives in and scores a takedown. Ulatowski manages to retain guard.
Lockdown throws a strike but Ulatowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lockdown has a closed guard, preventing Ulatowski from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockdown has an active guard here but Ulatowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Lockdown tries to roll over but Ulatowski keeps him under control.
Lockdown actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lockdown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ulatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ulatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ulatowski prevents Lockdown from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown has a closed guard, preventing Ulatowski from standing up.
Lockdown wants to sweep but no luck.
Ulatowski stands and steps away. Lockdown gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A lazy left from Lockdown finds it's target.
Ulatowski darts in trying to clinch
and Lockdown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown misses with a lunging right hand
and Ulatowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Ulatowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ulatowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lockdown.
Lockdown misses with a few strikes there.
Lockdown throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lockdown shoots and misses
and Ulatowski counters with a nice body kick.
Rafal Ulatowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chico Lockdown.
A low kick from Lockdown misses
and Ulatowski counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Lockdown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lockdown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ulatowski tries to clinch up.
Nice body kick there by Ulatowski.
Ulatowski is looking to clinch but Lockdown is avoiding it.
Ulatowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lockdown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lockdown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rafal Ulatowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lockdown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ulatowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Lockdown.
Lockdown shoots in looking for a takedown but Ulatowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lockdown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lockdown throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lockdown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ulatowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lockdown somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockdown gets a double leg takedown into Ulatowski's guard.
Lockdown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ulatowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ulatowski is trying to keep Lockdown in close.
Lockdown wants to pass the guard but Ulatowski is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockdownis looking to pass into half guard but Ulatowski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ulatowski is in guard.
Ulatowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ulatowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lockdown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ulatowski but Ulatowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rafal Ulatowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chico Lockdown.
Lockdown dives in and grabs Ulatowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ulatowski pushes down on Lockdown's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulatowski gets a clinch.
Ulatowski tries to land a knee to the head but Lockdown blocks with his arms.
Ulatowski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lockdown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ulatowski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lockdown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ulatowski lands a good knee to the midsection. Lockdown won't want to take too many of those.
Ulatowski scores with a shot to the side of Lockdown's head.
Ulatowski misses with a knee strike.
Chico Lockdown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lockdown is trying to break the clinch but Ulatowski has him pressed against the cage.
Ulatowski blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulatowski effectively controlling the action here.
Lockdown breaks the clinch.
Lockdown lands a two punch combo.
Lockdown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ulatowski circles away.
Ulatowski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lockdown counters with a stiff right hand.
Rafal Ulatowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ulatowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ulatowski tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Rafal Ulatowski.
I think Lockdown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chico Lockdown!
Chico Lockdown really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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