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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michal Materla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Styro Gratski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Materla comes to the cage accompanied by Horytnica Orlęta Warszawy. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Materla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Styro Gratski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gratski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Materla defends it nicely.
Gratski fails with the takedown.
Materla feints and as Gratski raises his hands in defense, Materla changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Materla stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Materla has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gratski jumps guard and drags Materla to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Materla throws a big right hand that misses.
Gratski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Materla is aware though and is defending well.
Materla working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gratski's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materla wanted to stand there but Gratski had control of the position.
Materla is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Materla throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gratski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Materla won't allow Gratski to get back to his feet.
Materla gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Materla shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gratski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materla gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Materla shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gratski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gratski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materla trying to control but Gratski is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Materla throwing strikes from guard but Gratski blocks nicely.
Materla scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gratski keeping moving, preventing Materla from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gratski working for a triangle but Materla defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materla won't allow Gratski to sweep him here.
Gratski looks winded!
Materla postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gratski wants to stand but Materla is controlling the position.
Materla trying to control the position from guard on top but Gratski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materla stands and steps away. Gratski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gratski tries to clinch there but Materla circles away.
Gratski closes the distance and pushes Materla back into the cage.
Gratski working Materla over with knees to the body.
Materla is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gratski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gratski is trying to pull guard but Materla turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Michal Materla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Styro Gratski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gratski stalling in the clinch but Materla improves position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gratski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Materla gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gratski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Materla dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Materla throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Materla drives through with a takedown into guard.
Materla stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gratski is looking to clinch.
Gratski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Materla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Materla forces Gratski back against the cage and clinches.
Materla jumps into guard, dragging Gratski to the mat.
Materla pulls Gratski in close to his closed guard and prevents Gratski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gratski pushing down on Materla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gratski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Michal Materla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gratski wants to take a breather but Materla is having none of it.
Materla misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Materla kicks off Gratski and gets to his feet.
A head kick from Gratski lands but Materla takes it in his stride.
Gratski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Materla.
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!
No luck for Gratski with that takedown attempt.
Materla fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gratski, pushing him back against the cage.
Gratski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Materla in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gratski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Materla is keeping busy.
Materla is trying to pull guard but Gratski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gratski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gratski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gratski lands a knee to the body.
Gratski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gratski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Materla keeping full guard, as Gratski tries to pass.
Materla wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materla keeping moving, preventing Gratski from controlling successfully.
Styro Gratski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gratski.
Gratski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Michal Materla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gratski shoots in but no luck this time.
Gratski forces Materla back against the cage and clinches.
Materla tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gratski lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gratski tries to pull guard but Materla won't allow it.
Michal Materla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Styro Gratski.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Materla wants to get back to striking at distance but Gratski won't allow it.
Materla is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gratski looking to slow down the pace here.
Materla has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gratski after a bit of a struggle.
Gratski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Materla scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Materla missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Materla not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Styro Gratski 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!
Gratski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Materla tries to get to full guard but Gratski has control of the leg.
Materla makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Materla misses with a body kick.
Gratski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gratski wants to stand but Materla has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materla is trying to stand.
Materla is refusing to be controlled, as Gratski sits in half guard.
Materla keeping hold of Gratski's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Styro Gratski.
Gratski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Materla tries to avoid it but Gratski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Materla to the ground. Materla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Materla fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gratski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Materla is fending him off so far but Gratski persists. Nope, Materla circles away and we're back to standing.
Gratski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Materla wants to control but Gratski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gratski is trying to control the action in half guard but Materla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Materla tries to roll over but Gratski keeps him under control.
Gratski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materla is trying to get back to full guard.
Materla is looking to control Gratski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Materla avoid being mounted?
Gratski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Materla sees it coming and defends easily.
Gratski trying to control from Materla's half guard. Materla has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gratski postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materla is striking but Gratski is not phased and passes to half guard.
Gratski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Materla is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gratski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that's the end of the fight!
Styro Gratski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gratski 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Styro Gratski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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