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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Kolonek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Snapple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mariusz Kolonek could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eric Snapple's chin.
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175 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mariusz Kolonek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Snapple!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Kolonek with that takedown attempt.
Eric Snapple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snapple throws a series of punches but Kolonek moves out of range.
Snapple stuffs the takedown.
Snapple misses with the combination.
Kolonek closes the distance and clinches up with Snapple, looking for a takedown. Kolonek pushes Snapple against the cage but Snapple circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Kolonek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolonek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snapple displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kolonek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Snapple scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kolonek doesn't seem bothered though.
Kolonek throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Snapple was covering up waiting for the punch and Kolonek finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Snapple looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kolonek controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snapple is looking to stand up but Kolonek isn't so interested in that idea.
Kolonek connects with a couple of short punches.
Kolonek cracks Snapple with a solid left hand.
Kolonek trying to control the position from guard on top but Snapple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolonek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kolonek 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.
Kolonek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snapple wants to get back to his feet but Kolonek is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Snapple utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kolonek slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kolonek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kolonek thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kolonek's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kolonek postures up in Snapple's guard and throws a big left but Snapple blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolonek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kolonek postures up and lands a big shot to Snapple's brow.
Kolonek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kolonek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kolonek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kolonek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kolonek trying to stand up but can't free himself from Snapple's guard.
Kolonek slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolonek lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kolonek controlling the position from side mount.
Kolonek lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolonek scores with punches from side control.
Snapple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kolonek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snapple trying to remain calm as Kolonek controls from the top position.
Snapple takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Kolonek dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kolonek decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kolonek works his way into side control.
Snapple is not content to let Kolonek control the position.
Kolonek working the head and body with strikes.
Kolonek goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Snapple has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kolonek but great work by Snapple.
Kolonek is pushing Snapple's head away, looking to escape. Snapple manages to hold on to the position though.
Snapple wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kolonek keeps working.
Kolonek is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Snapple has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Snapple is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snapple is trying to ground and pound but Kolonek uses the momentary lack of control by Snapple to regain half guard.
Kolonek is trying to stand up here but Snapple is controlling him well.
Snapple wants to take a breather but Kolonek is having none of it.
Kolonek looks like he's trying to stand up.
Snapple looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kolonek is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Snapple is trying to control. Kolonek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Eric Snapple hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Snapple throws a combination that misses
and Kolonek counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kolonek moves into the clinch.
Kolonek jumps into guard, dragging Snapple to the mat.
Snapple won't allow Kolonek to get back to his feet.
Snapple wants to stand and escape but instead Kolonek has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kolonek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snapple's head.
Mariusz Kolonek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolonek sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Snapple avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolonek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kolonek advances position into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Snapple can do anything to dispel that myth.
Snapple taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kolonek working the ground and pound from side control.
Kolonek scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Snapple to see if he's OK.
Kolonek scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snapple taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kolonek is looking to take a break and control but Snapple is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kolonek landing a few strikes.
Snapple is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kolonek tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolonek working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Kolonek dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Snapple tries to keep at a distance but Kolonek has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snapple tries to circle away but Kolonek has him pinned against the cage.
Snapple wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kolonek has Snapple pressed against the cage, preventing Snapple from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kolonek successfully pulls guard.
Snapple wants to control from the top but Kolonek keeps moving.
Snapple prevents Kolonek from getting back to his feet.
Snapple throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snapple must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kolonek is looking to stand up but Snapple isn't so interested in that idea.
Snapple postures up in Kolonek's guard and throws a big left but Kolonek blocks it.
Snapple takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolonek is looking to stand up but Snapple isn't so interested in that idea.
Snapple trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolonek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolonek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Eric Snapple has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Snapple throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Snapple, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kolonek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Snapple.
Snapple misses with a two punch combination.
Kolonek shoots in and drives through. Snapple sprawls well.
Snapple scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kolonek in his tracks.
Snapple misses with the combination.
Snapple darts in trying to clinch
and Kolonek counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kolonek.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolonek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kolonek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolonek working some strikes from top position.
Kolonek not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kolonek stopping the sweep attempt from Snapple.
Kolonek not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mariusz Kolonek wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Snapple leaves Kolonek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Kolonek blocks the leg kick.
Snapple throws a nice looking combination but Kolonek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kolonek drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kolonek works over Snapple with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolonek is working Snapple over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eric Snapple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mariusz Kolonek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kolonek controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Kolonek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kolonek, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Kolonek!
Mariusz Kolonek spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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RATING
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