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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gniewomir Polaniecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by UFC: Closer to the Edge (Jared Leto). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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249 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gniewomir Polaniecki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polaniecki moves out of range of the body kick.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Polaniecki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Polaniecki forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Polaniecki breaks from the clinch.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Polaniecki moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Williams misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Polaniecki throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
Polaniecki forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Polaniecki is controlling him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Williams.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polaniecki misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polaniecki tries to circle away but Williams has him pinned against the cage.
Polaniecki throws a head punch that misses.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Polaniecki finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Polaniecki misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Polaniecki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Polaniecki throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Polaniecki.
Polaniecki slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Polaniecki. Polaniecki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws a wild body kick that Polaniecki sees coming a mile off.
Polaniecki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Polaniecki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Polaniecki doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Polaniecki tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Polaniecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Williams crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Polaniecki - the referee stops the clock and Williams gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Polaniecki. Williams manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
Polaniecki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Williams's guard.
Polaniecki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Polaniecki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Polaniecki throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Polaniecki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Polaniecki trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polaniecki sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Polaniecki might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gniewomir Polaniecki has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Polaniecki looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Polaniecki throws out a leg kick but Williams moves out of range and Polaniecki only half commits.
Simon Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Gniewomir Polaniecki has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polaniecki throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Polaniecki.
Polaniecki wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Polaniecki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Williams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Polaniecki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Polaniecki connects with a couple of short punches.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polaniecki is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Polaniecki.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Polaniecki trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gniewomir Polaniecki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gniewomir Polaniecki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Williams throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Polaniecki.
Polaniecki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williams is out of range and Polaniecki settles back down.
Polaniecki wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
Polaniecki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Polaniecki moved out of range.
Polaniecki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Williams checks a leg kick nicely.
Williams misses with a hook. Polaniecki ducked under it nicely.
Polaniecki looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
Polaniecki throws a right hand that misses
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Williams enables Polaniecki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Williams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to sweep here but Polaniecki controlling him for the moment.
Polaniecki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Polaniecki trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Polaniecki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Williams kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Polaniecki throws a big right hand that misses.
Polaniecki tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Polaniecki looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Williams has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Polaniecki is proving hard to escape from.
Polaniecki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polaniecki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Williams wants to control from the top but Polaniecki keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polaniecki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Polaniecki tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Polaniecki motions for Williams to come forward. Polaniecki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams tries to clinch but Polaniecki is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams tries to clinch up but Polaniecki circles away and keeps his distance.
Polaniecki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Williams to the ground. Polaniecki is now in Williams's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Polaniecki. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Polaniecki passes into half guard.
Williams is trying to stand back up but Polaniecki is controlling him
Polaniecki content to control rather than advance.
Gniewomir Polaniecki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Polaniecki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to escape.
Polaniecki is pressing down on Williams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Williams is holding on for now.
Polaniecki is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Williams looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polaniecki misses with a head shot. Williams uses the momentum to regain guard.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Polaniecki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Polaniecki preventing the sweep.
Polaniecki looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gniewomir Polaniecki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gniewomir Polaniecki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Williams tries to land a body kick
and Polaniecki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Polaniecki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williams is out of range and Polaniecki settles back down.
Williams feints and then cracks Polaniecki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Polaniecki down.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Polaniecki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Polaniecki blocks the body kick.
Polaniecki misses with a wild body shot.
Polaniecki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simon Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams checks a low kick from Polaniecki.
Polaniecki misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
A big left from Polaniecki misses.
Polaniecki looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Polaniecki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams wants to clinch up but Polaniecki keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Williams blocks the low kick.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Polaniecki.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams moves out of range as Polaniecki throws a body kick.
Simon Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polaniecki wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Polaniecki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Polaniecki doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polaniecki moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Polaniecki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Polaniecki works Williams's body with a nice hook.
A left and a right from Williams both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick.
Polaniecki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Polaniecki lands a nice looking body kick.
Polaniecki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Polaniecki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Polaniecki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Polaniecki.
Polaniecki circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Polaniecki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Polaniecki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Williams thumps Polaniecki with a low kick.
Williams jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Polaniecki.
Polaniecki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Polaniecki.
Polaniecki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Williams jabs Polaniecki right on the nose. Polaniecki blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Polaniecki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simon Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gniewomir Polaniecki.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Polaniecki's calf.
Polaniecki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Polaniecki misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Polaniecki checks a leg kick.
Polaniecki thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Simon Williams did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Gniewomir Polaniecki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Polaniecki shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Polaniecki shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams cracks Polaniecki with an open hand slap.
Williams takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Williams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Polaniecki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polaniecki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Polaniecki stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Polaniecki trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polaniecki is one step ahead there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Polaniecki trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gniewomir Polaniecki was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Polaniecki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Polaniecki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simon Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gniewomir Polaniecki.
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Polaniecki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Polaniecki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Polaniecki misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Williams tries to clinch up but Polaniecki circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Polaniecki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
That has opened up Gniewomir Polaniecki's cut even more.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Williams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Polaniecki's front leg but catches the back leg as Polaniecki tries to avoid it.
Williams will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Polaniecki's front leg but catches the back leg as Polaniecki tries to avoid it.
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Polaniecki tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Polaniecki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Polaniecki is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Polaniecki is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Polaniecki seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams motions for Polaniecki to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Polaniecki tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Polaniecki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The cut above Gniewomir Polaniecki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Williams tries to work over Polaniecki's front leg with a kick but Polaniecki checks it.
Williams checks a leg kick nicely.
Polaniecki tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Polaniecki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams cracks Polaniecki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Polaniecki moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Polaniecki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Polaniecki swinging wildly here.
Polaniecki checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williams had his way with Gniewomir Polaniecki in that round.
The cut man is working on Gniewomir Polaniecki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams is looking to clinch.
Polaniecki blocks a head kick by Williams.
Polaniecki shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Polaniecki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Williams wants to clinch.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick from Polaniecki lands but Williams takes it in his stride.
Polaniecki moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams clinches.
Polaniecki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polaniecki misses with a punch to the body.
Polaniecki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Williams connects with a right hand. Polaniecki shakes it off.
Polaniecki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Polaniecki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams connects with a leg kick. Polaniecki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Polaniecki is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Polaniecki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams misses with an uppercut. Polaniecki saw that one coming.
Polaniecki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Polaniecki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Polaniecki persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Simon Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gniewomir Polaniecki.
Williams cracks Polaniecki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Polaniecki swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Williams stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williams.
Gniewomir Polaniecki's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Polaniecki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams has Polaniecki pressed against the cage, preventing Polaniecki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams blocks a body shot from Polaniecki.
Polaniecki has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Polaniecki throws a head punch that misses.
Polaniecki tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Polaniecki back against the cage.
Williams lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polaniecki is looking to control Williams's arms but Williams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Polaniecki has his back to the cage.
Polaniecki struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Polaniecki is looking to control Williams's arms but Williams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Polaniecki has his back to the cage.
Polaniecki misses with the head strike.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Polaniecki tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Polaniecki back against the cage.
Polaniecki tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Polaniecki controls his hands.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Polaniecki.
Williams stalling in the clinch.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Polaniecki.
Polaniecki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Polaniecki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Polaniecki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Polaniecki is looking to land body kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polaniecki lands a nice looking body kick.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Polaniecki throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab by Polaniecki.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Polaniecki pushes him off.
Polaniecki drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
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 Simon Williams.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Williams!
Simon Williams retains his heavyweight title!
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